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Peshmerga fighters move on Sinjar town in Iraq as fierce battle with ISIL rages

The United States continue to launch air strikes against ISIL positions in Iraq as Kurdish Peshmerga forces move closer to Sinjar town and the

Cuba

Forbidden fruit: What renewed US-Cuba ties could mean for the cigar industry

The cigar is one of Cuba’s most iconic products, and remains forbidden fruit in the USA. Milagros Diaz has been rolling habanos for 48 years and is

USA

North Korea human rights 'a living nightmare'

The United Nations Security Council has over-ruled objections from China and Russia and held a session about North Korea’s human rights record

USA

Tributes paid after British rock singer Joe Cocker dies of cancer

With a career that spanned more than 50 years, Joe Cocker was best known for a 1968 rendition of the Lennon & McCartney song 'With a Little Help From My Friends'.

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South Korea prepares for possible cyberattacks

Drills have been taking place in South Korea’s nuclear plants to make sure they can withstand cyberattacks. It comes as the United States has accused

USA

US mourns NYPD officers killed in apparent retribution attack

A gunman has shot dead two New York City police officers before then killing himself. It has been reported that the 28-year-old shooter from

Iraq

ISIL fighters 'flee' Iraq's Sinjar as Peshmerga troops 'make gains'

Kurdish Peshmerga troops have been pushing their way into the town of Sinjar on Sunday backed by US-led coalition forces. The battles taking place

Cuba

Castro's communism pledge as Cuban-Americans protest in Miami

Hundreds of Cuban-Americans took to the streets of Miami on Saturday to protest against US President Barack Obama’s plans to restore relations with

USA

Boxing great Muhammad Ali hospitalised with pneumonia

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in a 'stable condition' after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia.

Cuba

Cuba demands US respects its communist rule

Cuba’s President Raul Castro has demanded the US respects his country’s communist system. As the two countries work to restore diplomatic ties

USA

Two NYPD officers 'assassinated' on duty in Brooklyn

Sport

Lindsey Vonn claims World Cup downhill win in Val D'Isere

America’s Lindsey Vonn produced a stunning performance to secure her 61st World Cup win in the women’s downhill at Val d’Isere on Saturday. Back in

USA

North Korea wants joint probe with US over Sony hacking scandal

North Korea has proposed a joint inquiry into the Sony hacking scandal. A KCNA state news announcement warned the US of 'grave consequences' if it refuses to comply.

USA

Mixed reaction to historic thaw in US-Cuba relations

Exiled Cubans call protests, eager to express their anger at an ending of hostilities between Washington and Havana. Cuban president Raul Castro is expected to address the country's parliament follow

Sport

Olympics star Michael Phelps admits drink-driving charge

USA

New York: 'Insulting' hashtag sees pro and anti-police demonstrators clash

Pro-police demonstrators converge on New York in a rally promoted on social media under the hashtag #bluelivesmatter. Anti police brutality protesters label the slogan "insulting and offensive".

USA

Cuba policy changes won't happen overnight, says Obama

US President Barack Obama said he does not expect a quick end to US sanctions on Cuba. Two days after reinstating diplomatic relations with Havana

USA

Sony looks at how to release North Korea film 'The Interview'

Sony said it is still looking at how to release the movie at the centre of a cyber attack blamed on North Korea. The company’s chief executive spoke

USA

Obama says Sony made a "mistake" in cancelling movie over cyber threats

The cyber threats against Sony Pictures have been a top subject in President Obama's end-of-year speech

USA

Obama says Sony made a "mistake" in cancelling movie over cyber threats

The hacking and cyber threats against Sony Pictures have been a top subject in President Obama’s end-of-year speech. He made it clear he disagreed

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