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Cuba thaw: is trade taking precedence over human rights?

The EU and Cuba have accelerated talks to normalise relations. The US is also ending decades of estrangement as Cuba’s Communist regime allows

Cinema

'Lost River' dark directorial debut from actor Ryan Gosling

‘Lost River’ marks the directorial debut of actor Ryan Gosling. The film is a dark tale about love, family and the fight for survival in the face of

USA

'Recycled' rocket experiment fails to dock

US commercial company Spacex failed to land part of a rocket on an ocean platform so it could be used again. The booster landed too hard on the

USA

Workers across the US hold rallies to call for a minimum wage of 15 dollars an hour

Ahead of next year’s US presidential election the minimum wage is becoming an issue. The ‘Fight for Fifteen Dollars’ campaign is organising

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USA

Helicopter makes unauthorised landing in US Capitol grounds

A small helicopter made an unexpected and uninvited landing on the west lawn of Capitol Hill on Wednesday sparking a major security alert. The

USA

Former New England Patriots star, Aaron Hernandez gets life sentence

Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez has been handed a life sentence. A jury found him guilty of murdering a friend of his

Iran

US 'extremists' will not dictate Iran nuclear deal, says Rouhani

Iran has dismissed claims the US Congress could derail plans for a long-contested nuclear deal. Speaking from the northern city of Rasht, President

World News

John Kerry reassures G7 powers on Iran nuclear deal

The G7 powers discuss the looming Iran nuclear deal amid fears the US Congress may throw a spanner in the works.

USA

[WATCH] Police car mows down armed suspect in Arizona

Shocking video has emerged of a police car in Arizona running over an armed man suspected of being behind a crime spree earlier in the day. The

USA

New Yorkers march in anger at deaths by police

Hundreds of New Yorkers have marched through the city protesting at police violence against unarmed black men. Protests in U.S. cities against police

USA

Obama endorses Iraqi premier and his fight against ISIL during White House visit

President Obama has announced almost 190 million euros worth of extra humanitarian aid for Iraq in a show of support for visiting premier Haidar

USA

Clinton launches low key campaign in Iowa

Hillary Clinton opted for the personal touch as she launched her campaign for the 2016 Democratic nomination in Iowa. A trip to a coffee shop for a

Cuba

Havana welcomes President Obama's decision to remove Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism

Cubans are welcoming President Obama’s decision to remove the country from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move was widely predicted

USA

Soul legend Percy Sledge passes away

Percy Sledge, the soul singer who scored a worldwide hit with When A Man Loves A Woman, has died at the age of 73. His agent said the artist passed

Iraq

Obama pledges extra humanitarian aid after meeting Iraqi PM

US President Barack Obama has announced almost 190 million euros worth of extra humanitarian aid for Iraq. It comes after a meeting with the

USA

Hillary Clinton puts her gender centre stage, rivals say she's past it

It has been almost a lifetime of preparation: the former First Lady’s second run at the presidency caps decades in the front lines of politics

USA

Soul star Percy Sledge dies aged 73

USA

[Watch] Oregon runner beaten after celebrating too early

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Rucker rustles up some Southern Style

Darius Rucker has released his new album, Southern Style, and the first single from it – Homegrown Honey – is already a hit. The musician started out

Cinema

Avengers battle Ultron for world peace

The lucrative Avengers franchise is back with the first of the season’s family block-busters. This time, Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk and the

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