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New York exhibition marks 50 years since Martin Luther King historic march

Stephen Somerstein was just 24 years old when he photographed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the five-day, 54-mile Selma to Montgomery March in

USA

Google Glass discontinued to make way for new product

There’s bad news for technophiles as sales of Google Glass eyewear have been halted. The internet giant said they were still committed to a consumer

Cuba

US eases sanctions on Cuba for trade, travel and banking

The US is rolling back decades of sanctions on Cuba starting on Friday opening up the Communist-ruled island to expanded travel, trade and financial

Sport

Kharlan and Kim win sabre gold in New York

Olha Kharlan won gold in the sabre division at the New York fencing Grand Prix on Monday. The 24-year old World number one from Ukraine, who won

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Climbers make history and reach El Capitan's 900m summit using just their hands and feet

Two climbers have become the first to complete a historic 900 metre ascent up a sheer granite face using only their hands and feet. Americans Tommy

USA

FBI foil 'lone wolf' plot to attack US Capitol

America’s FBI has foiled an alleged Islamist militant inspired plot to attack the US Capitol in Washington. A man from Ohio has been arrested after

Sport

Canada's Will Gadd triumphs at Colorado ice climbing contest

USA

US crew evacuated to Russian segment of International Space Station

Fears that a possible ammonia leak had been detected on board the International Space Station may turn out to have been a false alarm. Russian’s

USA

Obama pushes for tougher cyber security laws following hack attacks against Sony and US military

While on a tour of the Department of Homeland Security US President Barack Obama has unveiled proposals to strengthen cyber security laws after

Iran

Kerry arrives in Geneva for new Iran nuclear talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Geneva ahead of Sunday’s fresh round of talks with Iran over reining in its nuclear programme. Kerry

USA

One dead after Washington metro train fills with smoke

One woman died and at least two people were critically injured after a US metro train filled with smoke. Amateur footage has emerged of the incident

USA

US counter intelligence warns against complacency in the fight against terror

Security at so-called soft targets such as train stations may have been stepped up in France following the Paris attacks but in the US it’s the norm

USA

Diamond, 80, wins New York State's biggest lotto prize

Harold Diamond is New York State's biggest ever jackpot winner, with a prize of 326 million dollars

USA

US military social media accounts hacked by pro-ISIL group

CENTCOM social media shutdown after hackers break into Twitter and YouTube accounts

Cinema

George Clooney is Charlie at Golden Globes ceremony

The Golden Globes, the first big awards show of the season, became a stage for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to rally support for freedom of

Sport

Bryce Menzies clinches Frozen Rush

America’s Bryce Menzies produced a stunning performance to clinch this year’s Red Bull Frozen Rush, which served up some unbelievable action on the

USA

Liftoff for SpaceX Dragon on its way to ISS

It’s liftoff for US spacecraft Dragon which has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, following a setback earlier this week. However

France

US warns its citizens abroad to maintain vigilance

The United States has urged its citizens abroad to “maintain a high level of vigilance” after the terrorist attacks in France. Travellers have been

Sport

Boston put forward as 2024 Olympic host candidate

The United States Olympic committee on Friday announced it has chosen Boston as its candidate city to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

World

Boston chosen as US bid city for 2024 Games

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