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Drivers flee as wildfire engulfs southern California highway

In America a brush fire destroyed vehicles and homes and brought traffic to a halt as it engulfed a major road in southern California. Some drivers

Cinema

'Self/less' a provocative psychological science fiction thriller

Self/less is ultimately a film about ethics. An extremely wealthy man (Ben Kingsley) is dying from cancer, he undergoes a radical medical procedure

USA

Colorado cinema gunman James Holmes guilty of mass murder

The 27-year-old former student who shot dead a dozen people as they watched a Batman film at a cinema in a Denver suburb has been convicted on all counts.

USA

US probes motive behind deadly Tennessee shooting rampage

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USA

Five dead, including the suspect in shootings at US Navy buildings

Four US Marines and a suspect are killed and two people injured in gun attacks at Navy buildings in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Japan

Hiroshima and Nagasaki horrors recalled, undiminished

The dropping of atom bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 70 years ago is given new focus in a special exhibition at American

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Beachgoers save stranded great white shark

Cinema

Gothic horror and superheroes at Comic Con in San Diego

Guillermo del Toro has presented his latest Gothic romance horror film at Comic Con in San Diego. Sad 2 see all good things must come to an end-until

USA

Stranded white shark is rescued by activists

Conservation activists in Massachusetts have successfully rescued a juvenile white shark after it washed up onto shore, getting stuck in the sand

USA

Obama seeks to convince Congress of merits of historic Iran nuclear deal

US President Barack Obama has sought to convince Congress of the merits of the Iran nuclear deal. The most serious threat – that of Iran obtaining a

USA

Solar Impulse grounded 9 months in Hawaii by battery damage

A solar-powered plane halfway through an attempt to circle the globe will be grounded in Hawaii for at least nine months because of battery damage

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Post-war nostalgia and light play at New York Fashion Week: Men's

Men's fashion takes centre stage in the Big Apple this week with the first ever New York fashion week, men's edition.

World News

US Congress split over Iran nuclear deal

Congress splits over the Iran nuclear deal with Republicans already seeking ways to circumvent a presidential veto as they attempt to over turn it.

World

Nuclear Iran defended rights, raised fears, now hopes

Deep concerns about Iran’s potential nuclear ambitions began to rumble through western capitals in 2002. Satellite photos were made public of Natanz

USA

Obama will veto any Congress attempts to block Iran deal

US President Barack Obama heralded a nuclear deal with Iran. He said every pathway for Tehran to get a nuclear weapon was cut off under the

USA

50 Cent files for bankruptcy

Rapper 50 Cent has filed for bankruptcy in New York reporting debts and assets in the range of $10 million to $50 million. It comes two months

World News

NASA probe to 'buzz' Pluto in 30 minute flyby

After nine years in space NASA's New Horizons probe will fly past Pluto and its five moons on its way to the Kuiper Belt in the outer regions of the Solar System allowing scientists a close up view of

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US presidential race adds Scott Walker to crowded GOP ring

Scott Walker has announced his bid for the United States Republican presidential nomination. The two-term governor of Wisconsin is the clear

Mexico

Tunnel '1.5 km long' aids Mexico drug lord El Chapo's jailbreak

Mexican authorities say the country’s most notorious drug lord escaped from prison via a tunnel that began in his cell. A huge manhunt is underway

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