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Retired NYPD officer gets 10 year jail sentence - longest for US Capitol Hill riots

A retired NYPD officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after attacking police officers with a metal flagpole at the Capitol Hill riots in 2021. Prosecutors say Webster led the charge against the police barricades at the Lower West Plaza.

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Giant Ukrainian flag unfurled in Latvian TV and in front of Russian embassy in Washington

Giant Ukrainian flag unfurled in Latvian TV and in front of Russian embassy in Washington

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Traditional skating in Moscow while the Bidens unveil the White House Christmas decorations

The famous skating rink and Christmas fair traditionally opened on the Red Square as the main sign of the upcoming New Year and Christmas. The theme 'Gift from the Heart,' has been selected by the Bidens for their first Christmas at the White House.

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Thousands gather on anniversary of 1979 US Embassy seizure

Thousands of Iranians gathered on the streets of Tehran to mark the anniversary of the storming of the US Embassy in 1979. They chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," while burning American and Israeli flags.

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Defying the odds - meet the refugee turned game designer

In partnership with Media City

“I wish we lived in a world where we don't have to teach empathy but that's why I created my game. It's a game that is more than about just being a refugee.”

World News

Wary of China, leaders of India, Australia, Japan and the US meet

Concern is growing about China's behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, in particular its repeated flying of warplanes close to Taiwan.

USA

Analysis: How has Biden's handling of Afghanistan gone down in the US?

To get an idea of how Biden's words and actions have gone down in the US, Euronews spoke to its stateside reporter Ray Suarez.

USA

Suspect surrenders to police after bomb threat near US Capitol

Suspect surrenders to police after bomb threat near US Capitol

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Donald Trump's account on Facebook remains suspended

The Facebook and Instagram accounts of former US President Donald Trump have remained suspended after a decision by the Oversight Board.

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Police tighten security amid fears of fresh plot to breach US Capitol

"We have obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday, March 4," Capitol Police said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Woman sings songs of encouragement near Donald Trump's Florida estate

Meet the woman who sings Christian songs towards the Florida estate of former US President Donald Trump every day.

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Snowball fights in Washington DC after winter storm hits US capital

It comes as the north-east region is being hit by snow, including New Jersey and New York.

USA

Biden signs orders to kick-start economic recovery

US President Joe Biden signed executive orders to kick-start his recovery plan as he warned the effects of the COVID pandemic will deepen.

USA

The first Biden effect? A champagne rush in Washington DC

Champagne and Californian sparkling wines have been flying of the shelves in the US' capital city,

USA

Trump draws criticism for alleged comments mocking US war dead

The president said a report claiming he called US soldiers killed in action "losers" and "suckers" was a "fake story".

USA

Huge march commemorates Martin Luther King's 'dream' speech

Tens of thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in the US capital which commemorates a 1963 civil rights march.

USA

'Best yet to come': Trump formally accepts presidential nomination

He spoke to a crowd of 1,500 - largely maskless - people, at the White House.

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#DCblackout: How one hashtag sewed confusion and misinformation

There is no evidence that the US capital experienced an internet outage during George Floyd protests, despite numerous claims on social media.

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Trump's Europe adviser escorted from White House in security probe

Andrew Peek, who has been advising the president on Europe and Russia issues, has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.

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Thousands of women march against Trump in Washington

Many protesters said they were horrified at the prospect of Trump winning an upcoming November presidential election.