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Heavy rains and strong winds leave homes without power in California

In California, tens of thousands of homes lost power after one of the biggest storms in the last few years swept across the state. Heavy rains and

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CIA chief defends post-9/11 interrogation tactics after damning report

CIA director John Brennan has defended the spy agency following the publication of a highly critical report into its post 9/11 interrogation

USA

'Birdman' leads way in Golden Globe Award nominations

The American black comedy “Birdman” leads the nominations for the Golden Globes, making it a frontrunner as the awards season gets underway in

USA

Italy-USA: Eight held in trans-Atlantic mafia extortion swoop

Police in New York and Italy have arrested eight people in an extortion case that appears to show trans-Atlantic mafia ties are still strong. Among

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“Birdman” leads Golden Globe Film Award nominations

USA

Republicans and Democrats edge towards a one trillion dollar spending deal

US Congressional leaders push for a trillion-dollar deal to fund most US government departments until September in order to avoid another shut down

USA

Bush-era lawmakers defend CIA terror-tactics while the agency's chief admits mistakes

CIA finds itself at the centre of a bitter debate over its Bush-era interrogation methods following a scathing Senate report.

Afghanistan

The closure of Bagram prison marks an end of an era in Afghanistan

The United States has announced the closure of Bagram prison in Afghanistan. The detention facility, on the outskirts of Kabul, has long been

USA

"Ebola fighters" named as Time magazine's Person of the Year

Time magazine has named its Person of the Year, but in fact it's a whole group of people: those helping to fight the Ebola virus.

USA

Growing calls for prosecutions over secret CIA torture programme

Human rights groups and the UN demand action after a damning US Senate report found the government and public were misled over the torture of suspects after the 9/11 attacks.

Cinema

Iñárritu polarises again with 'Birdman' starring Michael Keaton

USA

Damning CIA torture report 'damages America's standing'

The US waits for the backlash after CIA interrogation methods on detainees in the wake of 9/11 are described as brutal and ineffective by a Senate report.

Sport

Former Real star Raul unveiled at Cosmos

The New York Cosmos signalled their intent on a return to topflight Major League Soccer after unveiling former Real Madrid star Raul as their newest

USA

CIA's actions a 'stain on US history', says Senate Intelligence Committee head

The Senate Intelligence Committee report details CIA failings in counter-terror programme and enhanced interrogation techniques following 9/11 attacks.

USA

P.A.T.R.I.O.T A.C.T... what it really stands for

Any notion of super-power invulnerability in Americans’ minds fell away on September 11th, 2001. Those in the business of protecting the nation

USA

Details of CIA torture report released

The US Senate Intelligence Committee revealed the findings of its report into post 9/11 terror suspect interrogation techniques in Washington.

Cinema

Reese Witherspoon tipped for Oscar in Jean-Marc Vallée's 'Wild'

USA

Remembering Ralph Baer: 'The Father of the Home Video Game'

Ralph Baer's achievements opened the door to today's multi-million euro global games industry.

Iraq

Iraqi forces to get extra 1,500 coalition support troops, says US

Iraqi and Peshmerga forces fighting the self-proclaimed Islamic State group will soon have extra backup from coalition allies. The US military says a

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US Justice Department releases revised guidelines banning racial profiling

Racially charged protests continue is New York as US justice department issues revised guidelines on banning profiling.

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