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Margaret Thatcher 3hr 10min ago

National archives: Reagan blindsided Thatcher over 1983 Grenada invasion

1 Aug 2013: Thatcher told Reagan she was deeply disturbed by US plan for intervention, only to be informed marines were ready to strike
Bradley Manning 4hr 48min ago

Bradley Manning leak did not result in deaths by enemy forces, court hears

1 Aug 2013:
Counter-intelligence officer who investigated WikiLeaks impact undermines argument that Manning leak put lives at risk
US military 5hr 55min ago

Chuck Hagel warns of deep army and navy cuts unless Congress acts

1 Aug 2013:
Defense secretary says Pentagon may have to stop using three aircraft carriers if massive sequestration cuts are not avoided
Federal Reserve 6hr 8min ago

Fed to keep interest rates at zero amid debate over future leadership

1 Aug 2013:
Federal Reserve noted difficulties in economy and decided to continue its two major forms of stimulus at July monthly meeting
NSA 6hr 15min ago

NSA director Keith Alexander defends surveillance tactics in speech to hackers

1 Aug 2013:
General tells Black Hat convention surveillance programmes respect privacy and are vital for national security
NSA 6hr 38min ago

White House unable to confirm if Congress briefed on NSA spy program

1 Aug 2013:
Spokesman defers questions on top-secret XKeyscore program, saying he was unaware if administration had briefed lawmakers
OJ Simpson 7hr 48min ago

OJ Simpson granted parole for robbery conviction

1 Aug 2013:
Parole doesn't mean Simpson will leave Lovelock Correctional Center as he still faces at least four more years in prison
United States 8hr 48min ago

US economy grows at annual rate of 1.7% in second quarter

1 Aug 2013: Rate of expansion picks up from downwardly revised 1.1 % in first three months raising hopes the US is on road to recovery
NSA 9hr 46min ago

US senators rail against intelligence disclosures over NSA practices

1 Aug 2013:
Officials say bulk phone records collection was not 'the most important tool' – contradicting previous statements to Congress
Aaron Swartz 9hr 51min ago

Aaron Swartz report from MIT fails to assuage family's criticism of university

1 Aug 2013:
Friends and family of the hacking prodigy who killed himself in January remain critical of university's role in prosecution
Amazon.com 10hr 48min ago

Amazon to launch Kindle Singles ebook of Barack Obama interview

1 Aug 2013:
US president's visit to Amazon warehouse continues to spark criticism from the books industry. By Stuart Dredge
Ayman al-Zawahiri 10hr 53min ago

Guantánamo Bay inmates will be freed vows al-Qaida chief Zawahiri

1 Aug 2013: Leader's online recording condemns US over hunger-striking detainees at Cuba base and drone strikes 'aimed at Islamists'
Tehran Bureau 11hr 25min ago

UCLA's Iranian cinema festival highlights depth and diversity

1 Aug 2013: Los Angeles hosts annual showcase featuring extensive array of work from contemporary and veteran film-makers

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US senators press officials on NSA surveillance programs – live

Senate judiciary committee holds its first hearing into NSA programs with questioning of NSA, FBI and intelligence officials
Bradley Manning verdict: guilty of most charges but not 'aiding enemy' – live

Bradley Manning faces maximum 130-year sentence after being convicted of most charges except 'aiding the enemy'
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US sport

NFL announces new format and player draft for 2014 Pro Bowl

NFL: Attempt to revamp declining All-Star game means contest will no longer be between NFC and AFC
Mass suspensions for drug use loom in Major League Baseball

MLB: Baseball's PEDs scandal could see suspensions as early as Friday, with Alex Rodriguez potentially topping the list
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Corruption: the work of decent parliamentarians has been smeared

Kimberley Ramplin: I welcome the Icac's findings; they should guide every voter in the land. The NSW corruption disease should be tackled now before it can take root
Seven years after Van Nguyen's execution, death penalty still revolts me

Brigid Delaney: No human or state hand should play any part in deciding when and how someone should die. The repercussions of Ngyuen's case are still felt long after his execution
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US economy

Fed to keep interest rates at zero amid debate over future leadership

Federal Reserve noted difficulties in economy and decided to continue its two major forms of stimulus at July monthly meeting
US economy grows at annual rate of 1.7% in second quarter

Rate of expansion picks up from downwardly revised 1.1 % in first three months raising hopes the US is on road to recovery
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Julian Assange condemns Bradley Manning conviction - video

WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, condemns a military court at Fort Meade for finding US soldier Bradley Manning guilty of 19 charges on Tuesday