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Kayakers protest against Shell's 'Pioneer' Arctic oil drilling rig

Hundreds of activists decked out in neoprene wetsuits and life jackets took to the waters of Elliott Bay on Saturday to protest against drilling for

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Away from the political arena, Mitt Romney punches above his weight

US former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has taken part in a charity boxing match against five-time heavyweight champion Evander

Syria

Senior ISIL leader killed by US special forces in Syria raid

The United States says its special forces have killed a senior leader of the Islamic State militant group during a raid in eastern Syria. The

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Kerry raises US concerns over Beijing's South China Sea operations

Territorial disputes between Beijing and its neighbours are making waves in relations with the United States. In talks hosted by his Chinese

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Cuba

An historic return to Cuba: Minnesota Orchestra performs in Havana

Minnesota Orchestra has returned to Cuba, for the first time in 85 years. It has become the first major orchestra from the United States to play in

USA

Funeral held for US Naval officer killed in Philadelphia train tragedy

The first funeral has been held for one of those killed in the train that derailed in the US state of Philadelphia on Tuesday. Twenty-year-old Justin

USA

Victims welcome death sentence for Boston marathon bomber

A jury has sentenced Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death by lethal injection. It rejected the other option of life in prison. Three

USA

Jury sentences Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death

A US jury has sentenced Boston marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death. Three people were killed and more than 260 others injured when he and his

USA

Controversial drilling rig arrives in Seattle port under black cloud

The first of two drilling rigs, destined for Arctic oil exploration, has arrived in the US city of Seattle – much to the anger of environmental

USA

B.B. King: The Thrill is Gone

The 89-year-old, who inspired generations of musicians, has died at his home in Las Vegas

USA

Barack Obama 'committed to' Arab allies in Persian Gulf

US President Barack Obama has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting America’s Arab allies in the Gulf Cooperation Council. The six-nation Gulf

USA

US: engineer of derailed train can't remember what happened

The man at the helm of a train that derailed in the US says he cannot remember what happened. Rescuers pulled an eighth body out of the wreckage on

USA

US Congress takes first step against massive data collecting by NSA

US Congress has moved a step closer to introducing the USA Freedom Act after the House of Representatives approved the bill. If passed by the Senate

USA

Amtrak train derailed at twice the speed limit

Amtrak train which derailed at Philadelphia killing seven people was traveling too fast for the stretch of track say investigators

World News

Arctic oil prospecting imminent as Shell given go-ahead

Arctic riches beckon. Anglo-Dutch oil company Shell has received renewed permission from the US government to prospect in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea

USA

Investigation into cause of deadly Philadelphia train crash

At least seven people are now known to have died and scores of others injured in the derailment

Cuba

Car enthusiasts ponder future for Cuba's vintage classics

They are iconic symbols of Cuba like cigars and rum: pre-revolution 1950s American classic cars. But the Cadillacs, Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles are

USA

At least five dead and dozens hurt in Philadelphia train crash

An investigation has been launched in the US after an Amtrak passenger train with more than 200 passengers on board derailed in north Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

USA

Train derailment near Philadelphia leaves several dead and 50 injured

At least five people have been killed and around 50 more injured when an Amtrak passenger train derailed in Philadelphia. "My train crashed": Several

Russia

Sanctions mentioned in positive talks between the US and Russia in Sochi

US Secretary of State John Kerry holds positive talks with Russian leadership during his first visit to Russia since the Ukraine crisis began.

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