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Federal Reserve's interest rate hike 'will benefit eurozone and global economy'

It’s seen as a hugely important step on the road to global economic recovery. The Federal Reserve’s first interest rate rise since the financial

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Is this the greatest footballer ever?

Abby Wamback, the most prolific goalscorer of all time in international football, has retired from the game after ending an unbeaten run of 104

Economy

European markets welcome Federal Reserve's US interest rate rise

European shares surged on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate rise, as investors took the move as a sign of confidence in the

China

US arms deal with Taiwan sparks sanctions threat from China

A US arms deal with Taiwan worth around 1.8 billion euros including two warships and anti-tank missiles has sparked a fresh row with China which

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Cuba

Postal flights between US and Cuba receive stamp of approval

Today (December 17) marks one year since the United States and Cuba decided to normalise relations. That was nearly two years after Cuban President

World News

US Fed rate decision boosts confidence as Asian markets rally

Investors have chosen to take the historic hike in US interest rates as a sign of confidence in the world’s largest economy. Asian stock markets

USA

Mistrial declared in Freddie Gray case after Baltimore jury fails to reach verdict

Dozens of protesters marched through the streets of Baltimore following the declaration of a mistrial in the Freddie Grey case – the black man whose

USA

Fans get first glimpse of Star Wars, The Force Awakens

Fans dressed as stormtroopers and Darth Vader queued for hours as Star Wars, The Force Awakens, opened in Paris and several other European cities

Iraq

US Defence Secretary seeks support against ISIL

Meeting Iraqi PM Seeking support for fight against ISIL Elite troops already sent to Iraq, Syria Washington offering helicopters for Ramadi The

Economy

US Congress leaders agree to end 40-year oil export ban

US Congressional leaders have agreed to lift the country’s 40-year-old ban on oil exports, a historic action reflecting the impact of a boom in

Economy

Markets positive ahead of US Fed's crucial interest rates decision

Markets have been positive in the run-up to the long-awaited interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve. The US central bank is widely tipped

USA

Why a Federal Reserve interest rate hike matters

World News

The US Republican debate - blow-by-blow

Republican presidential rivals spar in Vegas

USA

How the Republican candidates scored in Las Vegas debate

World News

Russians and Americans report "common ground" over Syria

The Russians and Americans have met in Moscow to discuss Syria, and it seems they have agreed on common ground from where they can move forward

USA

US Army decides Sgt Bowe Bergdahl will face court martial

The US Army has decided that Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl will face a court martial on charges that he walked away from his unit in Afghanistan. If

Russia

Syria: what is at stake as Kerry meets Lavrov?

The US Secretary of State meets the Russian Foreign Minister in Moscow

USA

Star Wars fans out in 'force' for world premier

The countdown to the long awaited premier of the seventh Star Wars film has finally been completed. All sorts turned out for the red carpet event in

USA

Actor Bill Cosby files defamation suit

Actor Bill Cosby, accused by more than 40 women of sexual assault, has filed a lawsuit claiming several of them lied about him for financial gain

Honduras

Callejas to face soccer charges in US

Rafael Callejas, the former president of Honduras and one time chief of the country’s soccer federation is set to present himself to authorities in

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