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Cinema

Comedy starring Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts opens to critical acclaim

Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts star as a middle aged couple who find their stagnant lives reinvigorated by their friendship with a couple of 20-something hipsters.

Switzerland

'Positive signals' from Iran nuclear talks, says Kremlin

The Kremlin says there are “positive signals” coming out of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme, but that it is too early to speculate on the

Japan

Japanese row heightens over US military base move

A clash has deepened between Japan’s central government and Okinawa island leaders over the building of a new US troop base. Local and national

USA

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO has designs on the 2016 US presidential race

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has given the biggest hint yet that she will run for the US presidency as a Republican candidate in 2016

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Switzerland

Six world powers to make a final push for a deal over Iran's nuclear programme

Foreign ministers from six world powers and Iran hold their first full meeting today as a deadline to reach a deal over Tehran’s nuclear programme

Italy

Amanda Knox: 'Joy' as murder conviction overturned

Amanda Knox describes joy as her conviction for the 2007 murder of Leeds University student Meredith Kercher.

Kazakhstan

Long mission begins for astronaut and two cosmonauts on ISS

It is the start of a long mission in space for a US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts. The three men blasted off in a Russian Soyuz rocket from

USA

Why is Utah bringing back the firing squad?

USA

Florida teen shoots dead 6-year-old brother and kills himself

In Florida a boy of six has been shot dead by his 13-year-old brother who then killed himself after an argument over food. The teenager also shot his

Uganda

US issues terror alert against possible attacks in Kampala

The United States has warned of possible terror attacks in the Ugandan capital Kampala. The US embassy there issued the alert after receiving

USA

Jewish leaders urge Washington to lead global fight against anti-semitism

USA

New president 'new chapter' : Obama and Afghan leader Ashraf Ghani seek to repair toxic relations

A new spirit of cooperation appears to have have replaced toxic relations between Washington and Kabul as President Obama agreed to delay a planned

USA

US House of Reps. votes in favour of sending arms to Ukraine

The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging president Barack Obama to send weapons to Ukraine, to bolster Kyiv’s

Afghanistan

US pledges support for Afghan forces during troop pullout

The United States has vowed to keep funding Afghan security forces to provide stability as foreign troops withdraw from the country. With Afghan

Cinema

Al Pacino a soul-searching rock star in "Danny Collins"

In Danny Collins, 74-year-old Al Pacino plays an aging rock star facing an identity crisis. He is still making money by half-heartedly giving oldies

Culture news

Ricky Martin's single "Adios" propels new album to charts

Ricky Martin talks about the success of his latest album and the booming Hispanic market. The Latino pop star's new album, "A Quien Quiera Escuchar," is out and already a hit.

USA

Republican Ted Cruz to fight for the White House

Republican Senator Ted Cruz has announced he is in the race to contest the 2016 US presidential election. In so doing he becomes the first Republican

USA

Ted Cruz to run for US president, says aide

Republican Senator Ted Cruz from the US state of Texas is about to announce his plans to run for the American presidency, according to an aide

World News

'Death to America': Iran's Supreme Leader accuses the US of 'bullying'

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses the US of 'bullying' as the deadline looms for an agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme.

USA

Machete-wielding man shot by police at US airport

A man who tried to storm a security checkpoint at a US airport armed with a machete has been shot three times by police. The man is said to have

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