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US air strikes kill IS leaders
The United States says air strikes have killed 10 Islamic State leaders in the past month, including some of those linked to the terrorist attacks on Paris. Audio
Dozens dead in US Christmas storms
At least 43 people have been killed over the past five days by severe storms across southern and western parts of the United States.
Eleven dead after Texas tornadoes
Eleven people have been killed in tornadoes in Texas, police say, with heavy rain and snow causing deaths and disruption in a number of other states.
Dotcom case 'destined for Supreme Court'
Kim Dotcom's fight to stay in New Zealand is not over yet, with his lawyers predicting the case will go all the way to the Supreme Court. Video, Audio
Long journey to Dotcom extradition verdict
Four years, four defendants and, now, an extradition verdict. Take a look back at major events since the start of the investigation into Kim Dotcom. Video
Data breach apology during US Democrats' debate
US Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has apologised to frontrunner Hillary Clinton for a breach of her campaign's voter files by one of his staff.
US Fed Reserve makes much anticipated move on interest rates
The US Federal Reserve has just announced an interest rate rise by a quarter of a percentage point - the first rise in nearly a decade. Audio
Helen Clark expected to put hand up for top UN job
In an unprecedented move, the United Nations says women should be strongly encouraged to apply for the top job of Secretary General. Audio
Republican presidential candidates happy
Republican candidates are upbeat about their performances at the last of CNN 's candidate debates yesterday. Audio
Final Republican candidate debate of the year today
Republican presidential candidates in the US will go head to head in the final debate of the year in just a few hours. Audio
LA schools closed because of threat
What's being described as an 'electronic threat' has closed all schools across Los Angeles. Audio
Golden Globe nominations unveiled
The Hollywood awards season kicked off this morning with nominations unveiled for this year's Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles. Audio
US secretary of State seeks urgent meeting with Tuvalu PM
The US Secretary of State sought an urgent meeting with Tuvalu's Prime Minister on the eve of the conclusion of negotiations for a new global agreement on climate change.
California shooters spoke of jihad as early as late 2013
American officials say the couple who killed 14 people in San Bernardino last week were radicalised before they met online. Audio
Syria air strikes 'kill 26 civilians'
Syrian activists say at least 26 civilians, including children, have been killed in the north-east of the country by air strikes possibly carried out by the US-led coalition.
Trump calls for a ban on all Muslims entering the US
Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks. Audio
American public reacts to Obama address
President Barack Obama is promising the United States will destroy Islamic State in what he describes as a strong, smart and relentless campaign. Audio
Gun sales on the rise following mass shootings in US
One of America's biggest gun dealers says business is booming following last week's mass shooting in San Bernardino. Audio
Obama vows to destroy IS in latest address
President Barack Obama is promising the United States will destroy Islamic State in what he describes as a strong, smart and relentless campaign. Audio
'Freedom is more powerful than fear'
In a rare address from the Oval Office, US President Barack Obama has re-assured Americans in the wake of last week's terror attack in San Bernardino. Audio
