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Comedian Bill Cosby loses bid to fend off allegations of sex abuse

American comedian Bill Cosby has lost his latest legal bid to fend of allegations of sexually abusing at fifteen-year-old in 1974. That clears the

France

Alzheimer's: cautious reaction to claims new drug could slow progression

There has been a cautious welcome to news of a drug that appears to slow the pace of Alzheimer’s Disease. Data suggests the drug – Solanezumab – can

USA

Texas murder probe into death in police custody

Dashboard camera video involving a traffic stop in Texas of a woman later found hanging dead in her jail cell showed how the incident quickly

USA

Ragtime author E.L. Doctorow dies aged 84

The novelist and playwright E.L. Doctorow has died aged 84 in New York. He’d been suffering from lung cancer. In a 50-year career he published 10

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Trump strikes again as polls put him as GOP front runner

Donald Trump insults rival and gives out senator's phone number as opinion polls put the outspoken billionaire in lead for Republican presidential nomination.

USA

'Do moral duty or doom humanity by climate change'

This June — 2015 — was the hottest June since temperature records began, in 1880. Experts are saying that governments should treat climate change as

Cinema

'Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation' and 'Fantastic Four' - the wait is nearly over

If you’re a big fan of action movies, packed full of stunts, then some of this summer’s releases are set to leave you salivating. Arriving in

USA

History marches on but major barriers remain between US and Cuba

US Secretary of State John Kerry tells Cuba that there is no intention to alter agreements over leasing of Guantanamo Naval base.

USA

Struggling Cuban economy needs more than symbolic diplomatic gestures from the US

The inauguration of a Cuban embassy in Washington drew rival protesters with chant's of "Viva Cuba" competing with "Free Cuba" as experts said much more needs to be done to enact lasting change.

USA

Cuban flag flies over Washington embassy as countries officially restore ties

For the first time in 54 years, the Cuban flag was raised over raising its Washington embassy. It marks a milestone in the diplomatic thaw that began last year.

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Cuba-USA ice age ebbing

In January 1959 when Fidel Castro led a guerrilla army to drive dictator Fulgencio Batista out of Havana, the United States was not over alarmed that

Japan

Mitsubishi apologises for WWII forced labour

The handshake that ends 70 years of suffering. #UPDATE WWII POW James Murphy shakes hands with Mitsubishi Materials executives after apology

USA

Two Spanish riders killed in Laguna Seca crash

Two Spanish motorcycle racers have died after crashing in a support race for the world superbike championship at California’s Laguna Seca circuit

USA

US floods: clean-up underway

A clean-up operation is underway in the eastern United States after a pounding by storms and flash floods. In Ohio, a pregnant woman and two of her

Afghanistan

US 'friendly fire' kills at least 10 Afghan troops

Security officials say 10 Afghan soldiers have been killed by a US airstrike in Logar province, around 50 kilometers south of Kabul. Five others were

Cuba

US-Cuba: diplomatic relations formally restored

After 54 years, the United States and Cuba have formally restored full diplomatic relations. Après 54 ans de froid, Etats-Unis et Cuba ont

USA

US: Iran nuclear deal leaves military option open

The US Defence Secretary Ash Carter arriving in Israel. has arrived in Israel on the first stop in a Middle East trip aimed at reassuring allies in

USA

Bill Cosby "cash for silence testimony"

American comedian Bill Cosby admitted to paying women to stay silent after having sex with them, according to testimony obtained by the New York

USA

Torrential flash floods hit Arizona

Torrential flash flooding has swept away homes in Arizona following heavy storms. Up to 3,000 homes and businesses were left without power after more

USA

Donald Trump unmoved by protests over attack on John McCain's war record

Following his attack on Mexican immigrants, a storm of anger has greeted the latest outburst from Donald Trump, the early frontrunner for the

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