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Wildfires destroy hundreds of California homes
A blazing wildfire in northern California has grown to 104 square miles, with nearly 600 homes destroyed.
The so-called Valley fire is thought to be...
Russia trying to set up base in Syria, according to US officials
The Russian military appears to be attempting to set up a forward operating base in western Syria, the U.S. government says, deepening concerns about...
Flash floods kill several in Utah
Flash floods in the US state of Utah have killed at least eight people and left five missing, officials have said.
The dead include women...
Jason Holder to focus on new standards for West Indies Test squad
West Indies Test captain Jason Holder says he intends to place a heavy emphasis on standards and believes this will be key to getting...
New York remembers 9/11 victims
Two moments of silence have been held in New York at the exact time 14 years ago that the two planes struck the towers...
Justin Gatlin confident of beating Usain Bolt in 2016
Justin Gatlin believes he can still beat sprint rival Usain Bolt, despite two defeats by the Jamaican at the recent World Championships in Beijing.
Speaking...
Many dead in besieged Turkish city
At least 30 people have died in clashes in the Turkish city of Cizre since a military operation began there last week, Turkey's interior...
Severe flooding hits Japan
Widespread flooding and landslides in north-east Japan have forced more than 90,000 people to abandon their homes.
At least eight people are still missing and...
South Africa police investigating death of 15 'illegal miners'
South African police are investigating the death of 15 suspected illegal miners killed in clashes this week.
According to BBC News, it is understood that...
WICB clears the air over decision to sack Ramdin as captain
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is seeking to clear the air over the circumstances surrounding the decision to remove Denesh Ramdin as captain...
