US & Canada
Diana Nyad near end of Cuba to Florida attempt
US endurance swimmer Diana Nyad is approaching Florida, on her fifth attempt to become the first person to swim from Cuba without ...Vodafone agrees $130bn sales of Verizon Wireless stake
Vodafone has confirmed it has sold its 45% share in Verizon Wireless to US operator Verizon for $130bn.Brazil summons US ambassador over spying allegations
The US ambassador to Brazil was summoned by authorities Monday over new allegations that the US National Security Agency spied on President ...US reportedly spied on Brazil, Mexico presidents
The US National Security Agency spied on communications between the Brazilian and Mexican presidents, accessing the Mexico leader\'s emails before he was ...World protests as Obama prepares to strike Syria
Protesters worldwide are taking to the streets — and to social media — to express their varied views on a possible U.S.-led ...Obama says US should strike Syria, will seek congressional vote
President Barack Obama says he has decided that the United States should take military action against Syria in response to a deadly ...Google and Microsoft sue US government over FISA transparency
Microsoft and Google have both announced intentions to sue the US government over their right to publish details about user data requests.US still seeking international coalition against Syria
The United States is still seeking an "international coalition" in response to Syria\'s alleged use of chemical weapons, despite a vote against ...Wed gay couples win U.S. marriage tax benefits nationwide
All married, same-sex couples in the U.S. will receive federal tax benefits previously given to just heterosexual couples, the Obama administration said ...NFL, ex-players agree to $765M settlement in concussions suit
The U.S. National Football League has agreed to a $765 million settlement with thousands of former players who sued the league for ...




