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14 October 2014 Last updated at 11:08 ET

Dozens arrested in Ferguson protestsProtesters in Ferguson

Nearly 50 people are held after crowds descend on the police station in the Missouri town where the shooting of an unarmed black teenager two months ago sparked riots.

Undated photo of Abdul-Rahman Kassig 'Fear' in US hostage's letter home

Abdul-Rahman Kassig, held by IS militants and threatened with murder, says "the stress and fear are incredible" in a letter to his parents in Indiana.

Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, wife, Ann Romney, and family, walk off of the stage after conceding the presidency during Mitt Romney's campaign election night event at the Boston, Massachusetts 7 November 2012 Romney family 'done with elections'

Ann Romney, wife of former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, denies he will run again amid reports his backers are pressing him to do so.

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Jon Sopel Article written by Jon Sopel Jon Sopel North America editor

Why is Omar Gonzalez alive and Mike Brown dead?

1 October 2014

The US Secret Service must make sure they are following their own protocols before making life around the White House more difficult, the BBC's Jon Sopel writes.

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Katty Kay Article written by Katty Kay Katty Kay Presenter, BBC World News

Leon Panetta on world's 'dangerous threats'

13 October 2014

Former US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta tells the BBC the world currently faces significant challenges, from the Islamic State to cyber attacks.

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