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State of emergency declared in Ferguson as protests turn violent

Authorities in Ferguson, Missouri declared a state of emergency on Monday amidst ongoing demonstrations to mark the death of black unarmed teenager

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Hermione returns from historic voyage after making history of its own

The return Atlantic crossing was a rough one, with the ocean baring its teeth to greet Hermione from Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, the last land before

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Man shot and hospitalised after violence mars Ferguson anniversary protests

A young man was shot by police during protests to mark the first anniversary of the killing of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown, officials said

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Texas police arrest suspect on multiple murder charges

Police in Texas have charged a man with the murder of six children and two adults. David Conley is accused of killing the victims, who ranged from

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Ferguson rally to mark first anniversary of the shooting of black teenager Michael Brown

Hundreds of people in Ferguson, Missouri have marked the first anniversary of the death of an unarmed black teenager who was shot by police. The

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FBI to probe fatal police shooting of black teenager in Texas

The FBI has been asked to help investigate a white police officer’s fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager in Texas. A vigil has been held for

USA

Ferguson one year on: events held to remember Michael Brown

Dozens of demonstrators have rallied in Ferguson in the US, one year after the police shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. Activists

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Disappointment at life sentence for Colorado cinema killer

Victims’ relatives say they are disappointed that US cinema gunman James Holmes has been spared the death penalty. The 27-year-old killed 12 people

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Colorado cinema killer sentenced to life in prison

James Holmes has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of shooting 12 people dead at a cinema in

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US election: Donald Trump takes centre stage in first Republican debate

All eyes were on Donald Trump and he didn’t disappoint. The billionaire businessman refused to rule out running as an independent for the White House

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Who came out top in the US Republican television debate?

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Stolen Stradivarius returned to rightful owners 35 years after disappearance

A stolen rare violin made in 1734 has been returned to the family of its rightful owner by authorities in the United States. Known as the Ames

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Boy, 11, charged with shooting three-year-old

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Gunman shoot dead a man who opened fire in a Tennessee cinema

US police have shot dead an axe-wielding man who opened fire in a cinema in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday after dousing the auditorium with

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President Obama defends Iran deal as 'pursuit of peace'

President Obama has made a passionate defence of the Iran nuclear deal ahead of a congressional vote which could block the agreement, which has been

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Live: US president Barack Obama speaks on Iran nuclear deal

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Congressional battle awaits over Iran deal

A historic deal clinched after months of negotiations. World powers finalsed a nuclear agreement with Iran on July 14th. But the months of diplomatic

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Wildfire forces US town to evacuate as 'Rocky' rages on

A fast-moving grass fire has forced an entire town to evacuate in the US state of Washington. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Roosevelt

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Iran nuclear deal: Obama and Netanyahu make competing appeals to US Jews

President Barack Obama has reportedly told Jewish leaders in the US that it is likely rockets will fall on Tel Aviv, if a nuclear deal with Iran is

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