Search results for ‘Felicity Spector’
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My enemy’s enemy? US considers Iran co-operation
They have been called state sponsors of terrorism – but now the United States is considering working together with Iran, as both countries try to stop Iraq disintegrating into chaos.
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State of the Union: Obama’s middle class promise
The economy has never been better – but his approval ratings have never been lower. As Barack Obama prepares for his State of the Union address tonight, what can he hope to achieve?
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NY mayor de Blasio pledges radical change
In charge of America’s biggest city, with a budget of £45bn, New York’s new mayor Bill de Blasio is less than a month into his job. So how is his fight against inequality going so far?
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Obama’s credibility on the line over healthcare fiasco
It was the flagship achievement of his presidency: now amid the disaster of his health care rollout – President Obama is fighting to restore some credibility – as his ratings drop through the floor.
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US government shuts its doors – so what next?
Closed for business: 800,000 federal workers are sent home without pay as Republicans and Democrats fail to agree a budget. So what happens next? Crisis – or compromise?
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US government shutdown looms as Republicans go to the edge
It is crisis governance with the entire American economy at stake. Republicans are threatening to shut down the US government at midnight tonight in a battle over Obama’s flagship healthcare law.
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Polanski, rape and the truth: Samantha Geimer’s story
Over 30 years after she was raped by film director Roman Polanski at the age of 13 – Samantha Geimer tells Channel 4 News it’s time to tell the truth about what happened – on her own terms.
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One shot or two? Guns not welcome here, says Starbucks
The coffee chain Starbucks bans customers from carrying guns openly in its stores across the United States.
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In fashion: why diversity should be the new black
She is one of the most beautiful women in the world, but one of the few black models on the catwalk. As Naomi Campbell demands more diversity, is the fashion world listening?
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Who wants to run New York? Leave it to the voters
The race has had everything, from sexting scandals to allegations of raicsm. Now it is decision time as Democrats choose their candidate for New York’s next mayor.
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One click wonder? Amazon’s boss impresses his new staff
Above all, don’t be boring! Amazon founder Jeff Bezos impresses staff at his latest purchase – the Washington Post. But one reporter admits: things are going to change around here.
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Obama’s red line on Syria – can he win the case for action?
“My credibility is not on the line. The international community’s credibility is on the line.” As President Obama and western leaders debate action against Syria – how far are their hands tied?
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Detroit: bankrupt, but not without hope?
Detroit: the US city turned failed state, where even the priceless art collection could be up for sale. But there is hope too, with signs of new development and jobs – a contrast to talk of despair.
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Missouri says sorry over Obama rodeo clown
Racism – or just clowning around? Missouri State Fair says sorry after a clown in an Obama mask was paraded before baying crowds, and calls the behaviour “unacceptable”.
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Meet Cory Booker: America’s latest political superstar?
He is not just a politician. He is a celebrity, a superhero – even a meme. Meet Cory Booker, charismatic mayor of Newark and now the hot tip to become New Jersey’s next senator.