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Rocky and Rambo memorabilia fetches over $3 million at auction

Memorabilia from Sylvester Stallone films has fetched over three million dollars at a Los Angeles auction. Up for sale were props and costume items

World News

US Cold War nuclear target list released

Document shows how US Air Force proposed to drop atomic weapons on densly populated areas and target civilians in big cities.

USA

Festive period hails deadly tornado season in US

With the festive period comes the onset of tornado season in the US. Severe storms across the south and midwest have killed at least seven people and

USA

Thousands of US prisoners freed early because of computer glitch

More than 3,000 prisoners have been released early in Washington because of a computer glitch. Sentence reductions for good behaviour were

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Economy

Oil industry's pain is the US motorist's gain

It may not do much to reduce air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions – it’s certainly not helped the oil industry – but low fuel prices are a boon

New Zealand

The who, what, why, where and when of Kim Dotcom

Internet entrepreneur loses US extradition fight

USA

Accused army deserter Bowe Bergdahl appears in court

US army segeant Bowe Bergdahl, who has been charged with desertion, appeared before a court to ask for time on deciding whether a judge or a jury

Economy

Star Wars breaks box office receipts in first weekend

The Force well-and-truly awakened box office tills at the weekend, as the latest Star Wars movie rang up record-breaking receipts. Figures for the

Economy

Brent crude oil price falls to 11-year low

Brent crude fell to its lowest price for more than 11 years on Monday, plunging to $36.05 a barrel before recovering slightly. It came as the global

USA

Watch: Miss Universe stripped of crown on stage after error

Miss Colombia, Miss Philippines, misinformed… Presenter Steve Harvey made the embarrassing mistake of announcing the wrong name as the winner of the

USA

Deadly Las Vegas crash treated as "intentional," but not terrorism

“The car was like a bowling ball and the human bodies were like pins” was the description one eyewitness gave after a motorist ploughed into a

Russia

Russia open to cooperation with Europe

President Vladimir Putin says he is ready and willing to cooperate with Europe and other countries on matters of security, economy and politics. He

USA

U.S. Democratic candidates clash over national security in third debate

U.S. Democratic presidential candidates clashed over health care, gun control and the fight against ISIL in their third televised debate on Saturday

World News

China accuses US of flying plane close to artificial island in act of 'provocation'

The US is being accused of flying a B52 bomber close to an artificial island in the disputed South China Sea in an act of “provocation.” It is

Sport

Surfing: Adriano de Souza wins World title

Adriano de Souza of Brazil claimed his first world surf title following the final event on the pro tour on Friday. This year’s World Surf League went

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DC zoo's newest giant panda cub makes media debut

Bei Bei the giant panda cub makes his much-anticipated media debut at Washington D.C.‘s National Zoo.

USA

First arrest made in connection with deadly San Bernardino shooting spree

Enrique Marquez, 24, is detained on counts of supporting terrorism, but is not believed to have had advance knowledge of the attack.

Sport

Surfing: World number Fanning moves closer to fourth title despite brother's death

The Worlds greatest surfers gathered in Hawaii for the season-ending Billabong Pipe Masters. Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Gabriel Medina Adriano de

USA

US justice catches up with Martin Shkreli to charge entrepreneur with fraud

It appears karma may have caught up with US entrepreneur Martin Shkreli, who has been arrested on fraud charges. In 2015 he became the internet’s

Sport

Wambach plays final game for US before retirement

Abby Wambach played the final football match of her glittering career this week before retiring from the sport. The United States’ striker has scored

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