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| Carney takes over as new Bank chief Mark Carney officially takes over as head of the UK's central bank, replacing Sir Mervyn King as governor of the Bank of England. Read More » Firefighters die in Arizona wildfire At least 19 US firefighters are killed battling a wildfire in central Arizona, amid near-record temperatures and high winds. Read More »New bugging claims made against US France, Greece and Italy are among allies targeted by US spying operations, according to fresh leaks, as the EU demands answers on bugging claims. Read More » Cirque du Soleil artist dies in show A performer in Cirque du Soleil's Ka show dies after falling 50ft (15m) off a stage in Las Vegas, the group's first death in a live show. Read More »Enter the Dragon actor Kelly dies US actor and karate expert Jim Kelly, who starred alongside Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, dies at the age of 67. Read More »VIDEO: Obama to visit Africa 'boom' country Tanzania is one of the ten fastest growing economies in the world and the US is competing with several countries vying for business there. Read More »Kerry responds to US bugging claims US Secretary of State John Kerry responds to allegations that the US bugged office of allies, saying US activities were "not unusual". Read More »Lopez birthday song criticised Human rights activists criticise US pop singer Jennifer Lopez for singing Happy Birthday to the leader of Turkmenistan, who has been accused of leading an repressive regime. Read More »VIDEO: China offers US economic hope Chinese computer maker Lenovo recently celebrated the opening of its first US manufacturing plant in Whitsett, North Carolina Read More »Strike shuts San Francisco Bart rail A labour strike shuts down San Francisco's transit rail system, the fifth-largest in the US, snarling the morning commute for 400,000 people. Read More »US manufacturing in June bounce-back US manufacturing recovered in June from an unexpected dip in May, an industry survey indicates. Read More »VIDEO: British woman at all-American war Behind the scenes 150 years after crunch Civil War battle Read More »Piano maker Steinway sold for $438m Steinway Musical Instruments, maker of famous pianos, agrees to be bought for $438m by private equity firm Kohlberg & Co. Read More »Arizona mourns 19 dead firefighters An Arizona town mourns 19 firefighters killed battling an expanding and uncontained wildfire 80 miles (130km) north-west of Phoenix. Read More » | ||||
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