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Obama looks to secure his green legacy
Speed Read Outgoing US President divides opinion with a permanent offshore drilling ban in the Arctic and Atlantic
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Obama calls for manned mission to Mars by 2030s
Speed Read US President to meet scientists, engineers and students this week to 'dream up ways to find the next frontiers'
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Rodrigo Duterte: Philippines President likens himself to Hitler
Speed Read Leader says he would be 'happy' if his campaign against drug dealers was as effective as the Holocaust
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Shimon Peres, Israel's 'warrior for peace', dies aged 93
In Depth US President Barack Obama leads tributes to the 'warrior of peace', who died in Tel Aviv two weeks after suffering a stroke
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US announces single largest transfer of Guantanamo inmates
Speed Read Fifteen detainees transferred to the UAE as Obama seeks to make good on campaign promise
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US strikes at Islamic State in Libya
Speed Read Air raid on terrorist group's positions in Sirte came at request of unity government and was authorised by Barack Obama
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Michelle Obama's convention speech: The highlights
In Depth Universally acclaimed address put 'Hillary Clinton in the mainstream and Trump far outside it', say critics
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Baton Rouge: Calls for peace after three police officers shot dead
Speed Read US President Barack Obama says focus should be on uniting country after Gavin Long opens fire in Louisiana
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Obama stirs debate with Hiroshima visit during G7 summit
In Depth US president will not apologise for devastating 1945 bombing during his historic trip
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US poised to publish secret file on Saudi Arabia and 9/11
In Depth Classified 28-page report could link Saudi government with Twin Tower hijackers
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Iran frees ten US sailors detained in Persian Gulf
Speed Read Incident comes as US and Tehran attempt to finalise nuclear agreement
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US gun sales hit 20-year high as Obama announces crackdown
Speed Read Barack Obama dubbed 'best firearm salesman' in the US as fears over regulation spark buying frenzy
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Tearful Obama announces tightening of gun control
Speed Read Emotional US President to target background check loopholes
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TPP: controversial trans-Pacific trade deal finally reached
Speed Read US and Japan among countries to agree largest trade pact in two decades
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