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Kremlin laments US ‘unpredictability’ under Trump
Relations between the two countries have hit new lows with American officials planning to roll out fresh sanctions against Moscow.
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Trump under pressure from Melania to fire top aide
Melania Trump's spokesperson gave no reason for why the first lady wanted deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel out.
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CNN sues White House over barring of reporter
The White House dismissed CNN’s complaint as ‘grandstanding’ and vowed to ‘vigorously defend’ against the lawsuit.
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Trump appointment of new justice chief called 'unlawful'
The state of Maryland asked a federal judge to block Whitaker from acting on behalf of the department in an ongoing court case on health care policy, arguing that he had not been approved by the US Senate as required by law.
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US security chief Bolton vows to 'squeeze' Iran
The latest tranche of measures have been touted as the toughest yet, and aim to significantly reduce Iran's vital oil exports and cut off its banks from international finance.
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North Korea ‘hiding missile bases’, say US researchers
The researchers’ findings were based on satellite imagery, defector interviews and interviews with intelligence and government officials.
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World leaders mark 100 years since WWI Armistice in Paris
After church bells rang out across France, the leaders sat together at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe for a memorial that included a performance by star cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the reading aloud of letters by WWI soldiers.
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US court halts construction of Keystone XL oil pipeline
Trump granted a permit for the conduit meant to stretch from Canada to Texas shortly after taking office.
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[WATCH] Trump: I never use racist remarks
Jeff Sessions is out as US attorney general. The news followed a combative news conference in which President Donald Trump repeatedly attacked journalists. CNN reports.
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White House bars CNN reporter after heated Trump exchange
A visibly angry Trump had called reporter Jim Acosta a 'rude, terrible person,' after the CNN White House correspondent refused the president's orders to sit down and give up the microphone during the conference one day after the US midterm vote.
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[CARTOON] Keep On Trumping
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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Fears for Russia probe as Trump fires Jeff Sessions
The move capped more than a year of bitter criticism by the president over his legal advisor's decision to recuse himself from the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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What's at stake in US midterm elections
Midterm elections are often seen as a referendum on the president and there is no shortage of opinions this time around about the incumbent.
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[CARTOON] The Barbarians Are At The Gates
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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Trump turns to Supreme Court to wind down 'Dreamer' immigration programme
The policy has shielded from deportation immigrants dubbed 'Dreamers' and given them work permits, though not a path to citizenship.
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Trump slaps 'tough' sanctions on Venezuela, targets gold sector: Bolton
National Security Advisor John Bolton told an audience in Miami the sanctions would particularly target Venezuela's gold sector.
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Trump blames media in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
As suspect Robert Bowers made his first court appearance, in a wheelchair, Donald Trump lashed out at critical journalists, blaming them for extremism ahead of next week's midterm elections.
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[WATCH] Black Monday issues a warning to Ramaphosa
Members of Black Monday marched to the American Embassy in Pretoria, requesting assistance from US President Donald Trump in stopping what they call genocide.
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Trump says he will travel to Pittsburgh after synagogue shooting
The president told reporters that at least 11 people were dead in the shooting.
