Deadly US tornadoes strike Nebraska
Craig TaylorAt least one person is dead and 16 more injured after two massive tornadoes sweep through parts of Nebraska. BBC News – US & Canada
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US deploys warship amid Iraq crisis
A US aircraft carrier is to take up position in the Gulf to provide President Obama with military options if the situation in Iraq deteriorates. BBC News – US & Canada
Obama to ‘review options’ on Iraq
President Barack Obama says he will take several days to decide what action to take over the Iraq crisis, but says no US troops will be deployed. BBC News – US & Canada
Obama: All options open on Iraq
President Obama says his government is looking at “all options” to help fight Islamist militants in Iraq, including military action. BBC News – US & Canada
US defence chief defends Bergdahl swap
US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel tells a House committee the release of captive Sgt Bowe Bergdahl in exchange for five Guantanamo Bay detainees was in US national interests. BBC News – US & Canada
Las Vegas killers were ‘anti-police’
Two who shot dead police officers Alyn Beck and Igor Soldo and a bystander in a Las Vegas shopping centre were ‘anti-police’, authorities say. BBC News – US & Canada