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The latest news from the America's, with the latest comment analysis features and interviews from North, Central and South America

Could the US election polls be wrong?

The LA Times runs a different kind of poll - and it shows Trump winning.

12 minutes ago

By Graham Lanktree

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Forget Trump and Clinton, Michelle Obama should run for president

She is coming to the end of her eight-year term as First Lady with no negative baggage.

51 minutes ago

By Jane Merrick

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India hoping for diplomatic push at Brics summit in Goa

India and Russia will sign key deals in various sectors on the sidelines of the summit.

1 hour ago

By Vasudevan Sridharan

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18-year-old woman convicted of murder of USC graduate from China in 2014

Alejandra Guerrero will be sentenced on 28 November.

1 hour ago

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

South Korea should bolster anti-missile capabilities before Thaad deployment, military chief says

General Lee Sun-jin met with his US counterpart in Washington to discuss ways to counter North Korean threats.

2 hours ago

By Ananya Roy

South Korea

Obamas go on offensive against 'sexual predator' Trump

President says Republicans have allowed 'our politics to descend into the gutter'.

3 hours ago

By Graham Lanktree

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Terrifying video shows great white smashing through 'shark-proof' cage with diver inside

Diver somehow escapes unharmed after incident off the Mexican coast

3 hours ago

By Ewan Palmer

Ceasefire agreement between Colombia and Farc rebels extended until 31 December

President Juan Manuel Santos will meet Farc leaders in Havana to discuss the changes to be made to the deal.

7 hours ago

By Divya Kishore

Google launches fact check feature that shows accuracy of news articles ahead of US elections

Google launches 'Fact Check' to show accuracy of news articles ahead of US elections

The new feature joins existing news labels like 'opinion', 'in-depth' and 'highly cited'.

7 hours ago

By India Ashok

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Vice President Joe Biden says Donald Trump's remarks are 'textbook definition of sexual assault'

The comments follow allegations from four women who claim Trump sexually assaulted them in the past.

9 hours ago

By Nicole Rojas

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Can Democrats win control of the House of Representatives this November?

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says Democrats would regain control if election was held now.

11 hours ago

By Nicole Rojas

Bomb suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami pleads not guilty to charges of attempting to kill US police

Ahmad Khan Rahami is alleged to have set off bombs in New York and New Jersey before being captured.

12 hours ago

By William Watkinson

New York

US Justice Department to collect data on police 'use of force' following high-profile shootings

Groups such as Black Lives Matter have accused police of racial profiling in shooting cases.

12 hours ago

By Staff Reporter

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Trump brands groping allegations as 'ludicrous' and threatens to sue newspaper for printing 'lies'

The GOP nominee said the recent allegations were printed by media outlets backing Hillary Clinton.

15 hours ago

By Harriet Sinclair

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Michelle Obama criticises Donald Trump for 'disgraceful' comments about women

'It doesn't matter what party you belong to, no woman should be spoken about like this.'

16 hours ago

By Priya Joshi

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London 'Flash Crash' trader loses High Court US extradition challenge

13 minutes ago

By Roger Baird

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The Americas news

The latest news from the America's, with the latest comment analysis features and interviews from North, Central and South America

Could the US election polls be wrong?

Forget Trump and Clinton, Michelle Obama should run for president

India hoping for diplomatic push at Brics summit in Goa

18-year-old woman convicted of murder of USC graduate from China in 2014

South Korea should bolster anti-missile capabilities before Thaad deployment, military chief says

Obamas go on offensive against 'sexual predator' Trump

Terrifying video shows great white smashing through 'shark-proof' cage with diver inside

Ceasefire agreement between Colombia and Farc rebels extended until 31 December

Google launches 'Fact Check' to show accuracy of news articles ahead of US elections

Vice President Joe Biden says Donald Trump's remarks are 'textbook definition of sexual assault'

Can Democrats win control of the House of Representatives this November?

Bomb suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami pleads not guilty to charges of attempting to kill US police

US Justice Department to collect data on police 'use of force' following high-profile shootings

Trump brands groping allegations as 'ludicrous' and threatens to sue newspaper for printing 'lies'

Michelle Obama criticises Donald Trump for 'disgraceful' comments about women

London 'Flash Crash' trader loses High Court US extradition challenge

London 'Flash Crash' trader loses High Court US extradition challenge

HP expects to cut 3,000 to 4,000 jobs between 2017 and 2019

HP expects to cut 3,000 to 4,000 jobs between 2017 and 2019

Asian markets gain amid better-than-expected Chinese inflation data

Asian markets gain amid better-than-expected Chinese inflation data

Sky adds 106,000 customers after new Premier League deal

Sky adds 106,000 customers after new Premier League deal

WH Smith high street profits boosted by stationery sales

WH Smith high street profits boosted by stationery sales