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Trump claims Obama 'colluded' over Russia and elections
In December, Obama ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks and foreign intervention in the election.
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Obama to Trump: Keep Russia sanctions separate from nuclear talks
Trump, a Republican, has said he wants he wants to improve ties with Russia.
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[WATCH] President Obama says goodbye
US President Barack Obama gave his final address to the nation on Tuesday. Take a look at the highlights of his speech.
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In final address, Obama touts values and prods Trump
Obama urged Americans to stand up for US values and reject discrimination as the country transitions to the presidency of Trump.
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Iraq war veteran accused of killing 5 at Ft. Lauderdale airport
Eight other people were wounded in the shooting rampage, which sent panicked travellers running for cover inside the terminal.
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New Congress prepares to undo Obamacare, weigh Trump personnel picks
Trump will take office with less than half of Americans confident in his ability to handle an international crisis.
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Trump keeps door open to meeting Taiwan president
Taiwan’s president will be in transit in Houston on 7 January and again will be in transit in San Francisco on 13 January.
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Syria ceasefire holds after initial clashes
Russia's Sergei Lavrov said the US could join the peace process once President-elect Donald Trump takes office on 20 January.
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Syria ceasefire begins, but is shaky with early clashes
Russian President Vladimir Putin, a key ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, announced the ceasefire on Thursday.
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US evicts Russians for spying, imposes sanctions after election hacks
The measures, taken during the last days of Barack Obama’s presidency, mark a new post-Cold War low in US-Russian ties.
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Sources: US set to announce response to Russian election hacking
Officials said targeted economic sanctions and leaking info to embarrass Russian officials are among steps discussed.
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With water cannons and Southern belles, Trump ends ‘thank you’ tour
Donald Trump came back to where it all began for his improbable presidential campaign.
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Obama points finger at Putin for hacks during US election
Obama said he has “great confidence” in intelligence reports he has seen showing that Russians is behind the hacking.
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Trevor Noah to sit down with Obama in high profile interview
Noah’s recent interview with right-wing commentator Tomi Lahren has attracted increased attention for him.
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Trump says reports Russia helped him in US election are ‘ridiculous’
He blamed Democrats for news reports on the intelligence findings and said he did not believe they came from the CIA.
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Trump fills homeland security, environment, China ambassador jobs
Trump tapped retired Marine Corps General John Kelly, 66, for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Cuba wants to sign accords with US before Obama exit – officials
The more Cuba and the United States deepen their detente, the more irreversible it will become, analysts said.
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US court puts Obamacare case on hold until Trump takes office
The Obama administration had appealed a judge’s May ruling favoring the challenge filed by Republicans.
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Trump speaks to Taiwan’s leader in move that could anger China
Taiwan’s presidential office said the two leaders touched on strengthening bilateral interactions.
