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Syrian forces open fire on protesters
Syrian forces fire on protesters as President Assad’s regime continues its brutal crackdown on dissent. The G8 leaders say they are “appalled” by the violence and demand an end to it.
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FIFA’s Jack Warner and bin Hammam charged with bribery
Allegations from a FIFA insider against FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam and Vice-President Jack Warner are the most serious yet, a former English FA director tells Channel 4 News.
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LIVE BLOG: Barack Obama in the UK
A day of two halves: Barack Obama delivers an historic speech to MPs and Lords in Westminster Hall after serving up burgers at a Downing Street barbecue. Follow the live blog for updates and video.
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Obama and Cameron hail US-UK ‘working partnership’
Barack Obama and David Cameron say there is “progress” in Libya and Afghanistan and the UK-US relationship is “essential”, as a Channel 4 News/You Gov poll shows the President is a hit with the Brits.
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Barack Obama: ‘The time for leadership is now’
In a speech to MPs and peers, the US President says the world’s emerging economies do not pose a threat to the west, and announces: “The time for leadership is now”.
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Michelle Obama: ‘mom-in-chief’ wins over the UK
As the US First Couple sweeps into town for a state visit, Channel 4 News looks at why the President’s wife, Michelle Obama, is such a hit wherever she goes.
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President Obama begins state visit to Britain
Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are in Britain for a three-day state visit. The President and First Lady were welcomed to Buckingham Palace by the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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EU steps up Syria sanctions as young ‘hero’ speaks out
The EU puts pressure on Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad over the treatment of protesters, as Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Rugman reveals the strange tale of one of the uprising’s heroes.
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Obama lands in Ireland to start European tour
US President Barack Obama arrives in the Republic of Ireland at the start of a week-long tour of Europe.
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Obama in Europe: the ‘special relationship’ redefined
As President Barack Obama arrives for his tour of Europe, Channel 4 News US politics analyst Felicity Spector looks at what he is hoping to achieve from the trip.
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Iran ‘dismantles CIA spy ring’
Iran’s spy chiefs say they have foiled an American plot to recruit agents in the Islamic Republic.
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Netanyahu: Israel ‘indefensible’ under Obama peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says President Obama’s vision of the borders of a Palestinian state – part of his vision for a US-broked peace deal – would leave Israel “indefensible”.
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Syria: ’30 killed’ in latest violence
Campaigners say 30 people have been killed in Syria after security forces fired on protesters. The latest deaths have fuelled fresh calls for independent investigators to be allowed into Syria.
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UN: up to 850 killed in Syria protests
Up to 850 Syrians may have been killed in brutal Government crackdowns on protesters, the United Nations human rights office says. Thousands have also been arrested.
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EU imposes sanctions on Syrian officials
The European Union imposes travel bans and freezes the assets of 13 Syrian officials, including President Assad’s brother, as part of efforts to end months of deadly violence.