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Obama outlines US deficit plans
US President Barack Obama outlines his plans to cut the US deficit by a further $3tn and kick-start economic growth.
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Death toll mounts in Yemen unrest
Doctors in Yemen say at least 20 people have been killed by security forces targeting anti-government protesters, in the bloodiest clashes in months.
Mad Men scoops fourth drama Emmy
1960s ad agency show Mad Men wins best drama for a fourth year running while Modern Family won five awards including best comedy at the Emmy Awards.
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