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He joined VP Mike Pence and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. The first one gave the Commerce Department 90 days to compile a report on the factors behind th...

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In France's " Le Parisien " newspaper, May flagged the importance of "the closest possible security cooperation" after Britain leaves the EU. Britain delive...

Rex Tillerson to skip North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit for meetings with China, Russia

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Northern NSW residents ordered to evacuate

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Trump, who has indicated a willingness to reach out to moderate Democrats to get a deal done, will likely find tax reform an easier feat. "It is impossible for ...

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Man who drove suspicious auto near White House detained

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer praised the Secret Service Saturday for their handling of the situation. Jonathan Tran, 26, of Milpitas, Calif., roame...

Top Dem says it's too soon to consider immunity

Flynn's ties to Russia have been scrutinized by the FBI and are under investigation by the House and Senate intelligence panels. A second source said the comm...

White House resists Sally Yates from testifying about Trump-Russia links

The delay came as former CIA Director John Brennan, ex-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates were due t...

Ex-adviser Flynn should seek immunity in Russia probe

Rep. Adam Schiff says that Michael Flynn even discussing possible immunity in exchange for protection from prosecution is a "grave and momentous" step because o...

Korea says test shows North is making 'meaningful progress' in weapons program

China has agreed reluctantly to U.N. Security Council resolutions sanctioning North Korea, but is adamantly opposed to measures that might bring about a collaps...

Mosul battle: Iraqi forces edge closer to al-Nuri mosque

The incident has heightened fears for the safety of civilians - an important concern for Iraq's Shi'ite-led government as it tries to avoid alienating Mosul's m...

German state vote a test for Merkel's party, resurgent rival

Merkel, 62, has been chancellor since 2005, and her no-nonsense attitude, strict European ideals and fiscal conservatism are widely viewed as critical to Germ...

US, allies seek ways to up pressure on Islamic State group

The operation aims to both capture the strategic area of Al-Tabqah across the Euphrates River from the SDF's other holdings, and to curb Syrian government advan...

Trump tweets about Freedom Caucus: 'We must fight them, & Dems'

Spicer said the administration was still seeking the support of Freedom Caucus members even as Trump leveled criticism. "Where are @RepMarkMeadows , @Jim_Jo...

Court decision sparks riots in Venezuela

Peru on Friday urged other nations to match its tough stance on Venezuela and withdraw their ambassadors from the country to protest the "authoritarian" takeove...

Rikers Island to close, NY mayor says

The mayor of New York City has supported the idea of closing down city's notorious prison on Rikers Island. "I am proud to chart a course for our city that live...

Family speaks after remains of girl found

Tucson police Chief Chris Magnus says remains found in a remote area in Pima County about a month ago are those of six-year-old Isabel Celis , who went missing...

Scottish parliament backs bid for second independence referendum

Ms Sturgeon has said that if London refuses to engage in talks on a second referendum, she will return to the Scottish Parliament after the Easter recess "to ...

Britain sets out Brexit plan to 'end EU supremacy'

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Witness account highlights dangers of texting while driving

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PES 2017 Publisher Being Sued by Football Legend

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United States temporarily bans electronic devices on some Middle Eastern and African flights

Carry-on devices can not be larger than 16cm long, 9.3cm wide and 1.5cm thick. The airlines that serve the eight countries - Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qata...

Chuck Schumer Says He Will Filibuster Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch

West Virginia's Joe Manchin and Florida's Bill Nelson, Democrats facing voters next year, remain undecided on Gorsuch, their spokesmen told Reuters. "It's to ch...

Brazil meat scandal deepens as China, EU, Chile bar imports

Global beef buyers will likely need to cobble together supplies from several nations if a scandal persists in Brazil's meat sector because supply constraints an...

Lee in prime position at ANA Inspiration

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Trump Hits China on Trade Ahead of Xi Meeting

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of a Colorado Special Ed Student

Chief Justice John Roberts likewise said that Gorsuch's decision would have essentially stripped students' of their right to a quality public education. Sen...

Cyclone Debbie havoc: Thousands in Australia asked to evacuate as flooding continues

Five regions - Tweed, Lismore, Byron, Richmond Valley and Ballina - were declared natural disaster zones by the government. Stewart warned those in low-lying ...

Nigel Farage celebrates Douglas Carswell's departure: Thank God he's gone!

The chairman of UKIP has hit back at the party's long-time benefactor Arron Banks, and suggested Nigel Farage is unlikely to stand in any Clacton by-election. T...

Abbas will stand his ground with the Arab Peace Initiative

However, he has not yet revealed a comprehensive position on the conflict, although he has said he is keen to broker a deal. Trump's worldwide envoy, Jason Gr...

Trump's approach to intel agencies shows anxiety, distrust

Schiff added that it is premature to consider any sort of immunity until his requests for documents are fulfilled. "That's what's out there", Spicer said, "an...

New Government Report Aims to Expose Sanctuary Jurisdictions

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Philippines says no truce without rules ahead of talks with communists

Because of the government's unwillingness to declare a ceasefire soon, Bello says chances are low that the CPP will make good on their promise to declare their ...