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Turkey says militants are using US-supplied weapons against civilians

Erdogan turns up the heat on Obama after this week's deadly suicide bombing in the centre of Ankara.

World

Motivating teachers to maximise their pupils' potential

When we talk about improving education, teachers are obviously at the heart of the debate – but rethinking approaches and changing methods is tough

Libya

US air raid strikes at ISIL targets in Libya

American fighter jets have carried out airstrikes in Libya, targeting the self-styled Islamic State group. The US military says it targeted a senior

USA

Latino vote proves crucial for Democrats in Nevada

Clinton and Sanders go head-to-head ahead of US presidential caucus this Saturday

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Sport

Stanley Cup champs Chicago Blackhawks honoured at White House

The Chicago Blackhawks were honoured at the White House this week in celebration of the team’s 2015 Stanley Cup triumph. The Blackhawks beat the

World News

President Obama heads to Havana for historic visit

US President Barack Obama has confirmed he’s to make a historic visit to Cuba next month. It’ll be the first sitting American presidential trip to

World News

Odds stacked against Sanders and Trump in presidential nomination race

After a few surprises and raised eyebrows in the early exchanges in the race for the White House.

Cuba

US President Barack Obama 'to visit Cuba in coming weeks' - sources

US President Barack Obama is to pay a historic visit to Cuba "in the coming weeks" marking the conclusion of his efforts to restore relations following half a century of tensions between Washington an

Cuba

White House to announce Cuba visit for President Obama, the first to the nation by a sitting president in 80 years

Sport

LA Galaxy unveil De Jong as Nicky Butt returns home

The Los Angeles Galaxy officially unveiled their new signing Nigel de Jong on Tuesday. The former Dutch international negotiated a release from the

World News

Scheduled flights restored between United States and Cuba

Officials from the United States and Cuba have signed an agreement to restore passenger flights between the two countries. The signing ceremony in

Culture news

Taylor Swift at the double with Best Album Grammy Award

Stars from the world of popular music dressed up in LA for the 58th Grammy Awards. Grammy Cam Will Broadcast Live Video From Award Statue Itself

USA

Bush is back: George W endorses brother Jeb in South Carolina

Bush is back… Just days ahead of the next primary vote, former US President George W Bush has come out in support of his brother Jeb. The move ahead

World News

Grammy success for Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar

They are to music what Oscars are to films. And for Taylor Swift, this year’s Grammies were a night to remember. Not only did the 26-year-old

Culture news

Fenty Puma by Rihanna prowls the NYC catwalk

Pop cat Rihanna revealed her first collaboration with sports line Puma at New York Fashion Week.

Cuba

Direct flights between US and Cuba to resume after 50 years

Direct airline services between the US and Cuba are to be resumed after more than 50 years. Officials are due to sign an aviation pact in Havana

Iran

Iran to ease visa access except for US and UK

Iran is to issue visas for all foreign nationals upon their arrival at Iranian airports, except for those from Britain, the US and seven other

Culture news

BCBG Max Azria collection inspired by David Bowie through the ages

BCBG Max Azria’s autumn 2016 collection drew inspiration from visionary but recently departed British rock star David Bowie at New York Fashion Week

Business Series

New budget iPhone due for March release - report

Apple is set to introduce a budget iPhone and a new iPad on March 15 according to technology blog 9to5Mac.

Cinema

Race to the Oscars: The runners and riders - Part II

Welcome to our special Oscar edition. Eight movies are in the race for Best Picture. We present the contenders, this time four stories about strong

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