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Oregon protesters arrested, one killed

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Oregon protesters arrested, one killed

Six people involved in the armed occupation of a wildlife refuge in Oregon, the US, were arrested and one was killed following an exchange of gunfire with police.

Brazil to wage war on Zika

BRAZIL

Brazil to wage war on Zika

Brazil says it intends to deploy more than 200,000 troops across the country in two weeks to curb Zika virus.

Trump will skip next GOP debate

POLITICS

Trump will skip next GOP debate

GOP front-runner Donald Trump says he will not take part in the next Republican debate as the Iowa caucuses approach.

US Masonic Temple survives terror plot

SOCIETY

US Masonic Temple survives terror plot

A planned mass shooting at a Masonic Temple in Milwaukee has been thwarted in an operation involving undercover FBI agents, US authorities say.

Russia may sue UK for slander

RUSSIA

Russia may sue UK for slander

Russia says it is considering legal action against the UK over the conclusion of an inquiry into the death of Alexander Litvinenko.

Zika virus finally hits US

SOCIETY

Zika virus finally hits US

At least two cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed in the US as more are expected to arise.