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1 in 5 college women raped in US

HUMAN RIGHTS

1 in 5 college women raped in US

1 in 5 women who attended a US college during the past four years, say they were sexually assaulted, according to a Washington Post poll.

Obama’s trade agenda on brink

POLITICS

Obama’s trade agenda on brink

US President Barack Obama appeals to congressional Democrats for support ahead of a crucial vote on “fast-track” trade legislation.

'US troops in Iraq to strengthen ISIL'

INTERVIEWS

'US troops in Iraq to strengthen ISIL'

US military involvement in Iraq has led to increasing anti-American sentiment in the region and laid the foundation for the rise of terrorist groups, says an analyst.

Osborne urged to slow UK welfare cuts

POLITICS

Osborne urged to slow UK welfare cuts

Senior government figures in the UK are urging Chancellor George Osborne to slow the pace of his planned £12bn welfare spending cuts.