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Industry relief over oil prices - but can it last?

February saw the first monthly increase in oil prices after seven months of steep declines. Is the oil industry out of the woods, or is there more trouble ahead?

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Obama urges robust monitoring of Ukraine ceasefire

US President Barack Obama has called for effective international monitoring of the ceasefire in Ukraine. During a visit by EU Council President

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US: Marijuana hurled into road during high-speed chase

Bundles of marijuana have been thrown from a vehicle during a high-speed chase in the US state of Arizona. The 100 mile-per-hour pursuit was captured

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Co-creator of 'The Simpsons' dies

A co-creator of the long-running hit animated series “The Simpsons” has died. Sam Simon, who had been battling colon cancer, was 59. After being

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Oklahoma students protest over racist video

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Further protests in Madison after police fatally shoot unarmed black teenager

Madison, Wisconsin, has seen a third day of protests after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white policeman. Officer Matt Kenny

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Thousands march on Selma to mark 'Bloody Sunday'

Fifty years ago a march by black Americans in the town of Selma in Alabama marked a turning point in the US civil rights movement. Calling for equal

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Gravity: Vonn is back, the dangers of skiing and Ingemar Stenmark the legend

Welcome to Gravity our programme dedicated to downhill skiing. Coming up this week: the 65th victory in the World Cup for Lindsey Vonn. we foucus on

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Police killing of black teen sparks US protest

Demonstrators in the American state of Wisconsin gathered in Madison on Saturday (March 7) to protest the death of African American teenager Tony

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"Our march is not yet finished," President Obama commemorates Selma 50 years on

On the 50th anniversary of the Selma marches, President Obama said America's racial history still casts a long shadow.

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Man rescued after attempting to walk from US to Canada across frozen lake

A 25-year-old man has been rescued after apparently trying to walk from Detroit to Canada across a frozen lake. Coastguards spotted the man on Lake

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US: Helicopter crashes near hospital killing pilot

A pilot has been killed in a helicopter crash in the US state of Missouri. It came down near St. Louis University Hospital, as it reportedly arrived

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Food truck fire triggers security lockdown at White House

A food truck fire has triggered a security alert at the White House in Washington. The vehicle, in a nearby street, created a loud bang – just

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US police kill unarmed black teen

Police in the American state of Wisconsin shot dead an apparently unarmed African American teenager on Friday, leading to protests at the site of the

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Pioneering filmmaker Albert Maysles dies at 88

Pioneering American documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles has died aged 88 after battling with cancer. Best known for working alongside his brother on

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CIA announces overhaul to respond to 'modern threats'

The CIA is making sweeping changes to how it operates, in the biggest shake-up in the intelligence agency's 70-year history with a focus on cybersecurity and digital espionage.

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Edward Snowden makes Switzerland asylum appeal

Edward Snowden has made a public appeal for Switzerland to grant him asylum. The fugitive former US spy agency contractor told an audience in Geneva

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"Battered but OK" - Harrison Ford recovers after crashing vintage plane

Colleagues of the US film star Harrison Ford say his injuries in a light plane crash are not life-threatening

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Attempted murder charge likely after knife attack on US ambassador in Seoul

Police probing knife attack on US ambassador to Seoul say a charge of attempted murder is likely

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