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 US parties clash over prisoner deal  Republicans warning the deal to swap five Guantanamo Bay detainees for a Taliban-held soldier could put American lives at risk
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 Obama set to unveil climate policy US President is to unveil new rules for coal-burning power plants aimed at dramatically cutting emissions that contribute to global warming
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| Jun.3 |
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Bowe Bergdahl could be prosecuted The top-ranking US military officer has raised the possibility Sgt Bergdahl could be prosecuted if he abandoned his post before his capture
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| Jun.11 |
U.S. Senate |
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Chuck Hagel defends Bowe Bergdahl swap US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has defended the Obama administration's swap of Sgt Bowe Bergdahl for five Guantanamo Bay detainees
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Republicans reeling after Eric Cantor primary loss US Republicans are reeling after House Majority Leader Eric Cantor lost his primary election to a challenger from the party's populist Tea Party...
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| Jun.12 |
Washington |
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 Obama: All options open on Iraq US President Barack Obama says his government is looking at 'all options', including military action, to help Iraq fight Islamist militants
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| Jun.13 |
Washington |
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Obama to 'review options' on Iraq US President Barack Obama has said he will take several days to decide what action to take over Iraq, but that no US troops will be deployed there
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| Jun.15 |
Washington |
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  US considers talks with Iran on Iraq Washington is considering direct talks with Iran on the security situation in Iraq, a US official has told the BBC
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| Jun.17 |
Washington |
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Obama doubles global marine reserves The US plans to create the world's biggest marine protected area (MPA) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
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| Jun.18 |
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Redskins team trademarks cancelled The US Patent and Trademark Office has cancelled the Washington Redskins trademarks, finding the team's name disparages Native Americans
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 Obama 'to bypass Congress over Iraq' US President has told Congressional leaders he does not need lawmakers' approval for any action in Iraq, the top Senate Republican says
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| Jun.19 |
Washington |
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  US to send military advisers to Iraq | President Barack Obama says the US will send 300 military advisers to Iraq to help fight Islamist-led insurgents | |
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| Jun.20 |
Washington |
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  U.S. downgrades four countries in trafficking report The U.S. government has singled out Thailand, Malaysia, Venezuela and The Gambia for taking insufficient action against human trafficking
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 US steps up sanctions on separatists | The US has imposed sanctions against separatists in eastern Ukraine, as the crisis there shows no sign of easing | |
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| Jun.23 |
Washington |
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 Obama presses Putin to stem flow of arms US President has urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to stop the flow of weapons into Ukraine and halt support for separatists
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| Jun.24 |
Mississippi |
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US senator beats Tea Party rival Republican Senator Thad Cochran, who is seeking re-election, has narrowly beaten a Tea Party candidate in a high-profile primary in Mississi...
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| Jun.25 |
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US GDP shrinks 2.9% in first quarter| The US economy suffered its worst performance for five years in the first quarter of 2014, latest figures show | |
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| Jun.26 |
U.S. Congress |
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  Obama seeks $500m for Syria rebels| President Barack Obama has asked the US Congress to approve $500m to train and equip what he described as 'moderate' Syrian opposition forces | |
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| Jun.28 |
Washington |
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Benghazi consulate raid suspect in US court | Ahmed Abu Khattalai has appeared amid tight security at a US federal courthouse. He has repeatedly denied all the accusations against him | |
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| Jun.30 |
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Court curbs contraception mandate The Supreme Court has ruled a Christian-owned company can claim a religious exemption to a law requiring employers to pay for workers' contraception
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Obama shifts resources to US border  President Barack Obama has directed immigration resources towards the US border with Mexico
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