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Obama seeks new energy deal ahead of UN climate talks

US President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan is set to be the most ambitious climate change policy ever to be taken up by an American president. The

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Climate Change: Obama to unveil 'biggest, most important step' taken by the US

President Barack Obama is releasing the final version of America’s Clean Power Plan on Monday. In a video posted online by the White House, he calls

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Firefighter killed in California blazes

One firefighter has died and hundreds of people have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires continue to burn across Northern California. Up to

Egypt

US-Egypt relations return to 'stronger base' says John Kerry

US secretary of state John Kerry has said that the United States and Egypt are returning to a “stronger base” in bilateral ties. Speaking after talks

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Firefighter dies as forest blazes rage across California

A firefighter has been killed and hundreds of people have fled their homes as forest fires rage in California. More than 20 blazes – many sparked by

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Surfing dogs battle it out in California contest

More than 50 canine competitors have been catching waves in California, as part of a dog surfing contest. The pooches posed on their boards as they

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NAACP march to Washington begins with civil rights rally in Selma

The NAACP has launched a 40-day march across the US South on Saturday (August 1) with a rally in Selma, Alabama, aiming to draw on that city’s

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Hillary Clinton urges Congress to end US trade embargo on Cuba

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has urged Congress to end the longstanding US trade embargo against Cuba. Her call drew a contrast

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US Marines face a reduction in numbers in the debate over defense cuts

The US Marines are caught in a war of political words, a conflict over cuts to the US military. Under the Budget Control Act of 2011 – bringing in

Zimbabwe

Cecil the Lion: Zimbabwe calls for extradition of killer US dentist

Pressure is mounting for the extradition to Zimbabwe of the American dentist who killed Cecil the Lion. As protesters and petitions demand action

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Greenpeace protest halts icebreaker in Oregon

Greenpeace protesters in the US city of Portland have successfully forced an icebreaker to turn back and change course. The 13 demonstrator stopped

India

India to pass China to be world’s most populous country - study

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Northern California 'Rocky Fire' blazes out of control

A brushfire burning out of control in northern California has forced the evacuation of at least 500 people from their homes. Nicknamed the “Rocky

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Zimbabwe minister calls for extradition of US dentist who killed Cecil the Lion

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Cecil the lion: angry protesters gather outside Walter Palmer's office

The hunter has become the hunted… Dozens of protesters have gathered outside the office of American dentist Walter Palmer, who provoked international

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US shooting: police officer charged with murder

A police officer has been charged with murder in the United States after shooting a motorist dead during a routine traffic stop. Ohio officer Ray

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Zion Harvey, 8, becomes youngest ever to receive double hand transplant

American boy Zion Harvey has made history by becoming the first ever child to receive a double-hand transplant. He lost his hands and both feet due

World News

Cecil the Lion: shining a spotlight on trophy hunting

The selective hunting of big game wildlife for trophies is serious business in Africa. For aficionados, the ultimate goal is to bag the “Big Five”

Zimbabwe

Cecil the Lion: two Zimbabweans face court for luring him from protected area

A court in Zimbabwe tries two local men on charges relating to the illegal killing of an iconic lion.

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Watch Me has the world in a 'Whip'

American rapper Silento’s debut single Watch Me has become a viral dance anthem, released on Youtube in January it racked up more than 50 million

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