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Philippines: 2000 people trapped in Marawi battle

They were met by a force of about 100 militant fighters, including heavily armed insurgents from the allied Maute group. PHILIPPINE government forces claimed ...

The Climate Change Fight Will Continue Even Without Trump

Each of the other G7 took turns explaining to Trump why the Paris Agreement exists and why it's so vital to follow it, but he appeared unconvinced. "The who...

Singaporeans said to be among militants in Marawi

During a visit on Saturday to an army base on Jolo island, where Philippine forces are fighting another Islamist group, the Abu Sayyaf , Duterte said he woul...

Britain furious over U.S. 'leaks' as Manchester terror attack probe widens

But they were left "furious" by repeated leaks of material shared with their US counterparts, which provides an awkward backdrop for Prime Minister Theresa May'...

Trump boasted of firing 'nut job' Comey to Russians

Former FBI Director James Comey has agreed to testify before an open meeting of the Senate Intelligence Committee, CNBC reports. Democratic Sen. Mark Warner...

Merkel warns against 'simple answers' after Trump meetings

After a bruising set of meetings of G7 wealthy nations and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation last week, Merkel - who is seeking re-election in September - sugg...

While campaigning, Merkel says Europeans can't 'completely' rely on US, others

At the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Brussels , Trump repeated his accusations that other members of the alliance were failing to match America'...

Trump quickly finds voice on Twitter after returning from foreign trip

Addressing members of the United States military at the Sigonella Naval Air Station in the Italian city of Sicily prior to his flight back to Washington on Satu...

James Bond Actors Pay Tribute to Sir Roger Moore

As well as his three children, Moore is also survived by his fourth wife Kristina "Kiki" Tholstrup - with whom he raised her daughter Christina Knudsen, who die...

Trump stands by Kushner as Russian Federation crisis deepens

Schiff said he was "disappointed" with National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster's response to reports that Kushner discussed setting up a backchannel to the ...

Trainee IAS officer dies in Delhi

Ashish Dahiya, 30, was with around 25 civil services batch-mates last evening at the Foreign Service institute when the tragedy took place. A trainee Indian...

Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration

Contrary to news reports that militants have gained control of the city, Padilla stressed the government troops were "in full control" of the besieged city, "...

Trump Pushing Big White House Changes as Russia Crisis Grows

President Donald Trump is entertaining the idea of hiring a team of lawyers who will be responsible for monitoring his social media posts , according to a Thu...

Shares in British Airways' parent company tumble

British Airways tweeted: "On Monday, we will run a full schedule at Gatwick and intend to operate a full long-haul schedule from Heathrow ". The error caus...

Stratford remembers veterans on Memorial Day

The sea of red, white and blue is a regular sight on Memorial Day in Frankfort Square. Fred Cockayne, commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 171, Masse...

Europe can no longer rely on US, Britain: Merkel

The two-day G7 summit in Italy pitted Trump against the leaders of Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Canada and Japan on several issues, with European diplom...

Trump's Communication Director Mike Dubke Resigns

Mike Dubke stealthily stepped down a day before the president embarked on his first overseas trip but kept his departure secret until this morning, according to...

French president flexes diplomatic muscles in Monday's Putin meeting

Macron's aides also claimed that Russian groups launched hacking attacks on his presidential campaign. She says the worldwide community needs to be tougher on P...

Germany's Merkel Signals Deepening Rift With US Under Trump

Trump wouldn't budge. The contempt he expressed for Merkel, Germany and the European Union has mostly traveled with him from the campaign to the White House...

Big business wants Trump to stick with Paris climate accord

President Donald Trump rebuffed pressure to toe the collective line in the club of powerful democracies. Trump wasn't swayed by arguments from Chancellor A...

Macron blasts Russian 'fake news' campaign to Putin's face

He added that the two had aired their disagreements on a number of subjects. The newly elected French leader said he wanted to work more closely with Russia...

Tiger Woods claims DUI arrest was due to 'prescription medication'

Golf's former world No 1 was charged on Monday close to his home in Florida and later sent out an apology, stating no alcohol was involved. "What happened was a...

Theresa May hits back at 'blowhard' criticism from Jeremy Paxman

He claimed Mr Corbyn had made an unfunded commitment to lift the welfare cap, and Mrs May would not say how many people would be hit by a "dementia tax". Mr Cor...

Trump comms director Mike Dubke resigns 3 months into job

Mike Dubke has resigned as White House communications director, a senior administration official confirmed Tuesday, in the first of what could be a series of c...

United States eyes laptops ban on all planes

Kelly, in an interview on Fox News on Sunday, said that the USA is planning to "raise the bar" on airline security, including tightened screening on carry-on it...

Charles Krauthammer on Jared Kushner-Russia Reports: 'I Don't Trust This Story'

Washington is waiting with bated breath for Senate testimony by former FBI director James Comey, who was sacked by Trump as he oversaw an investigation into ...

Trump Returns, Reportedly Considering Major Personnel Shake-Up At White House

On Friday, the Washington Post reported that Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner spoke with Russia's ambassador to the United States about s...

Trump son-in-law tried to set up secret communications with Russian Federation?

Jared Kushner , senior advisor of President Donald Trump , shakes hands with Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. "Jared is doing a great j...

President Trump: Kushner is doing a 'great job' for the country

Trump added in the statement that Kushner was "respected by virtually everyone", and was busy working to help save the country "billions of dollars". Rep. Ada...

Chris Pratt, John Krasinski Honor Fallen Soldiers

But despite being across the Atlantic, both stars showed America was still very much in their hearts on this important day. "1 mile, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-up...

Top Brazilian musicians join call for a new president

The association of federal policemen said in a statement that Jardim's appointment was surprising and brings uncertainty at a moment Temer himself is under inve...

Local veteran shares his thoughts on Memorial Day

A ceremony at the Central Park gazebo, which included a flag-raising, the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance concluded Mansfield's observance of Memo...

Pressure on S Africa's Zuma as ANC leadership meets

It was the second motion in six months for Zuma to vacate his office. Zuma is also said to have slammed the Gauteng ANC for blaming him for the party's electo...

Ethiopia's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus elected as new WHO Director

WHO Director-General's election process was run in the new spirit of transparency sweeping global organisations. In the final round, Tedros received 133 votes...

Scandinavian leaders condemn Egypt Copts attack

Egypt has defended attacking militant training camps in Libya , noting that the terrorists' facilities were completely destroyed. The air force loyal to E...