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Defeating ISIL only possible with change of Syrian leader says US President Barack Obama

Countering ISIL and violent terrorism was the title of a gathering of world leaders chaired by US President Barack Obama. It took place on the

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Tesla's electric Model X SUV almost ready for the road

It’s been a long time coming – but after many delays Tesla’s Model X electric car is getting ready to hit the road. It’s a significant moment for the

World

Russia and US on Syria, who leads, who follows

A terse look on one side, some kind of a smile on the other… the Obama-Putin face-off at the United Nations in New York on Monday was riddled with

Sport

Warner given life ban from football by FIFA

The notorious football career of Jack Warner is over with FIFA imposing a life ban on the 72 year-old. He was indicted in May in the USA along with

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US regulators hint at more Takata airbag recalls

US regulators say there could be more recalls of airbags made by the Japanese firm Takata. They are said to have contacted seven carmakers seeking

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Impressive plane moves in the Air race world championship

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Climate change: Hollande warns world leaders that a deal can be delayed no longer

French President Francois Hollande has urged world leaders at the UN to speed up their commitments to tackling climate change, so that an historic

USA

Castro calls for end to US trade embargo

Cuban leader Raul Castro has used his address at the UN to call for the US trade embargo, in place for more than five decades, to be lifted. He also

USA

Putin says 'differences can be resolved' after meeting with Obama

The first face-to-face meeting in almost a year has taken place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama. It happened

Economy

Suzuki to sell its stake in Volkswagen, sealing divorce

Suzuki has agreed to sell all of its shares in Volkswagen to Porsche. The move completes the dissolution of their failed partnership after four years

Cinema

A photographer's eye on James Dean's life

From director Anton Corbijn, Life tells the story of the friendship between photographer Dennis Stock and Hollywood legend James Dean.

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Super Blood Moon lights up night sky

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Pope Francis visits prisoners in Philadelphia

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Pope ends US trip with mass in Philadelphia

Pope Francis has ended his highly successful trip to the United States by celebrating mass in Philadelphia. Thousands turned up to see Francis bring

USA

Putin and Obama talks set to steal limelight at UN

Presidents Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin are to meet for the first time in two years during this week’s 70th session of United Nations General

USA

Pope Francis calls for religious freedom on trip to Philadelphia

The penultimate day of Pope Francis’ trip to the United States has taken him to Philadelphia were the pontiff offered words of support to immigrants

Syria

US-trained Syrian rebels give equipment to al-Qaeda group

The United States military says Syrian rebels they have trained have given vehicles and ammunition to the al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front. Six pick-up

USA

'Candid and productive' Obama and Mr Xi meet at the White House

US President Barack Obama welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with a 21-gun salute as a military band paraded for the leaders and dignitaries

USA

'Candid and productive' talks as Obama and Jinping meet

US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping have held “candid and productive” talks at the White House. #WATCHLIVE: Barack Obama and

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Shaker Aamer to return to Britain after release from Guantanamo

Shaker Aamer, the last British resident to be held at Guantanamo Bay, is to be returned to the UK after 13 years in the detention camp

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