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N.Y. police release video of tennis star James Blake's mistaken arrest

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Russia's strategy in Syria 'doomed to failure'

US President Barack Obama has described Russia’s escalated military involvement in Syria and support for President Bashar al Assad as “doomed to

USA

Roberta Vinci knocks Serena Williams out of US Open in shock win

Roberta Vinci has delivered one of the biggest upsets in tennis history, beating Serena Williams at the US Open. Unseeded Vinci – playing in her

Economy

Cost of English breakfast 'lowest for five years'

The low price of commodities does have some advantages, at least for consumers: the cost of an English breakfast is down to its lowest level in five

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Sport

California: Swatch Women's Pro at Lower Trestles

We end the sports bulletin with stunning images of the early heats at the Swatch Women’s Pro at Lower Trestles in California. The swell from

USA

Obama leads 14th commemoration of 9 -11

President Barack Obama and wife Michelle have led the 14th commemoration of the September 11 attacks on the White House lawn. Staff members joined

USA

Senate blocks Republican-backed move to derail Iran nuclear deal

A Republican-backed measure to derail the Iran nuclear agreement has been blocked in the US Senate. It fell two votes short of the 60 needed to

USA

Father of murdered TV reporter promises "whatever it takes" to fix US gun problem

In the United States, the father of the reporter gunned down on live television last month has called for tougher gun control laws. Speaking at a

USA

Obama directs US to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees in next year

US President Barack Obama has asked federal agencies to prepare to receive at least ten thousand Syrian refugees over a 12-month period from October

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LACMA celebrates Frank Gehry

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is celebrating the creative work of famed Canadian architect Frank Gehry. Featuring more than 200 drawings and

USA

Tech fans poke fun at iPad Pro and Apple Pencil on social media

Iran

US presidential candidates divided over Iran nuclear deal days ahead of Congress vote

In the US the nuclear deal with Iran has become a presidential election issue with candidates from both parties taking a stand on the matter

USA

Apple unveils new iPad Pro

Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the company’s latest batch of products on Wednesday including a new iPad Pro aimed at business users. The firm said

USA

'Game of Thrones' breaks Emmy record

It was a big night for ‘Game of Thrones’ at the 67th Annual Emmy Awards, where HBO’s fantasy hit picked up the highest honor of Outstanding Drama

Economy

Apple iPhone 6s event eagerly awaited

There has been lots of excitement in the run-up to Apple’s biggest event of the year on Wednesday, where it’s expected to unveil new versions of the

Cinema

US subprime crisis on screen at Deauville Film Festival

US actor Michael Shannon was at the American Film Festival in Deauville for the launch of ’99 Homes’ by American director Ramin Bahrani. Set in

USA

Two passengers are injured after a fire on a British Airways plane in Las Vegas

Two passengers were injured when a British Airways plane caught fire just before take off from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Emergency

Culture news

Whitewashing accusations against Swift and Bieber comeback

Fresh from winning the MTV Best Music Video of the Year award for ‘Bad Blood’, Taylor Swift is facing criticism for her latest offering ‘Wildest

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Cinema

Taste of America comes to Deauville for Film Festival

The 41st Deauville American Film Festival has opened with a special tribute to Canadian actor Keanu Reeves, whose decades-long career has seen him

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