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Strange Magic: George Lucas takes animation to whole new realistic level

Strange Magic is the latest offering from George Lucas. He says that the film is aimed saving youngsters a lot of heartache

India

Obama first US president to attend India National Day parade

Barack Obama is the first US president to be guest of honour at India's annual Republic Day parade, a flamboyant display of the South Asian nation's military might and cultural diversity.

India

US and India seal civil nuclear deal

The United States and India have sealed a civil nuclear deal. US President Barack Obama held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New

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US: Passenger planes given all clear after 'credible' bomb threats

US fighter jets have accompanied two passenger planes to an airport in Atlanta, after bomb threats were made. The Delta and Southwest planes landed

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Supreme Court to review lethal injection executions in Oklahoma

America’s Supreme Court has agreed to review Oklahoma’s controversial method of execution by lethal injection. It is taking up a case brought by

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Bears poisoned by chocolate overdose

Cuba

US says mistrust must be overcome to restore Cuba ties

The United States and Cuba have ended their historic first round of high-level talks aimed at restoring diplomatic relations. Over two days, a range

USA

YouTube bloggers interview Obama at White House

YouTube video bloggers have been giving US President Barack Obama a grilling. The video interviews were shown on the White House YouTube page – and

Sport

Hope Sole suspended from US women's soccer team for 'incident'

Olympic Gold medalist Hope Solo has been suspended from the US women’s natIonal football team for 30 days. The goalkeeper was involved in an

USA

Nine things to know about Windows 10

Did you miss Windows 9? You're not alone. We take a look at the new Windows 10, which will be free for some users.

World News

US denounces Russia's 'occupation plan' for Ukraine

In a blunt exchange at a UN Security Council meeting, the US accuses Russia of formulating an 'occupation plan' for Ukraine. Russia blames Washington and Kyiv for upsurge in fighting.

USA

US and Cuba differ on migration policy on first day of talks

Migration has proved a divisive issue on the first day of historic talks in Havana between senior Cuban and US officials – the first since both

Cuba

Landmark talks between US and Cuba underway in Havana

Half a century of hostilities have been put aside as US and Cuban officials sat down for talks.

USA

Washingtonians react positively to Obama's union address

Like few other cities in the world, Washington, DC, is a place where people flock to bars to watch political speeches – especially when they are

USA

Obama calls on Republicans to end partisan politics in his sixth State of the Union

President Barack Obama has put an improving US economy and foreign policy achievements at the centre of his sixth State of the Union address. With

Cuba

Historic talks begin on the future of Cuban-US relations

The first official talks in more than half a century between the USA and Cuba begin today in Havana, and a delegation headed by Senator Patrick Leahy

Cinema

From stage to screen: Into The Woods attracts an all-star cast

‘Into The Woods’ is heading for the big screen. Director Rob Marshall is bringing Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved stage production to the cinema. It’s

France

Kings of Cannes: The Coen brothers will co-preside the 2015 film festival

They are no strangers to Cannes. But this year movie-making brothers Joel and Ethan Coen won’t be winning prizes at the film festival. They’ll be

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Kenny G gives fans a taste of Brazil

Kenny G is releasing his 14th studio album. ‘==Brazilian Nights==’ is a tribute to bossa nova – a blend of samba and jazz, which is very popular in

USA

'Relaxed' Obama undaunted by Republicans' upper hand

President Barack Obama gives his annual State of the Union Address this Tuesday night from Washington. Luckily for him, the US Constitution entitles

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