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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".

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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

USA

North Korea behind Sony hack says US

It is the film which we will not see in cinemas even though it has gained worldwide recognition. Could Sony’s decision to withdraw ‘The Interview’

USA

Suspicions North Korea behind Sony hack

It is the film which we won’t see in cinemas yet it has gained worldwide recognition. Could Sony’s decision to withdraw “The Interview”, after

USA

Business Review 2014 Part 1/4: Central banks chose different paths

Syria

Militant jihadist group ISIL pose a new threat in the Middle East

It emerged as an offshoot of al-Qaeda and was reinforced by the chaos generated by the civil war in Syria. In 2014 the self-styled Islamic State

USA

Changing US-Cuba relations divide Cuban Americans

US President Barack Obama’s surprise diplomatic move to normalise US relations with Cuba has divided Cuban Americans, mostly along generational

USA

Sony attack 'US security matter' as North Korea movie cancelled

The United States has described a cyber attack on Sony Pictures a “serious national security matter” and said the Obama administration was

World News

Venezuela: alone or united with the US and Cuba?

Venezuela is Cuba’s best friend and vice versa. But since the historic announcement from Havana yesterday, Nicolas Maduro seems to be alone. On a

Sport

US athletic's coach gets eight-year doping ban

Former Olympic relay gold medallist Jon Drummond has been banned for eight years for doping violations. The 46-year-old who won gold at the Sydney

Culture news

Carrie Underwood launches Greatest Hits album

Ten years after winning ‘American Idol’, Carrie Underwood wanted to give fans something special to mark her first decade as a country music star

Cuba

Latin American leaders welcome US - Cuba policy shift

Miami Cubans living in ‘Little Havana’ have mixed reactions to the news of the policy shift. Hardliners who want Castro removed from power called

Cuba

Debate over how far the US and Cuba should go in warming relations

With the first step taken by Cuba and the US in rolling back decades of mistrust and animosity, the big question is how far will they go? The Cuban

USA

US homeowner 'defending his castle' found guilty of killing German teenager

A US jury has found a homeowner guilty of deliberate homicide after shooting a German exchange student who entered his garage. The case has tested