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2017-12-02

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USA

Trump Tweet raises questions in Russia probe

Critics claim the US President has effectively admitted to obstructing justice, by now appearing to suggest on Twitter that he knew ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn had lied to the FBI when he fired him in February

United Kingdom

What will Meghan Markle have to do to become a British citizen?

'True or false, pool and darts are traditional pub games,' is just one of the questions Prince Harry's fiance will have to answer in her bid to become British

United Kingdom

People should pray for Prince George to be gay, says Anglican minister

A senior Anglican minister said that people should pray that Prince William's four-year-old son be homosexual when he is older to pressure the Church of England to recognise same-sex marriage.

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United Kingdom

UK police officer singlehandedly stops van falling off bridge

The PC held on to the van's tyre for around 15 minutes to stop the vehicle plunging onto the motorway below

Russia

Siberia's Santa: Lord of the Cold

The local tale of Chyskhaan is that every autumn he emerges from the Arctic ocean, bringing cold to the earth with his breath.

Romania

Bucharest: no Christmas fair in Victory Square

Protesters put a temporary stop to a Bucharest Christmas fair they say is restricting their rights.

USA

For and against: Should Trump recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Is

Its critics claim the move would aggravate the already-tense situation in the country, while some of Trump's closest aides say he should satisfy his campaign promise

World News

Winter hits Europe in unexpected ways

A series of unusual weather events has taken place across the continent.

USA

Hawaii: Cold War-era sirens resume

The US state resumes monthly warning sirens as the threat from North Korea intensifies.

World News

Yemen's deadly civil war takes an unexpected turn

Former President Saleh and the Houthi rebels, once allies against the Saudi-led coalition, have taken to fighting each other. Saleh says that he's ready for a "new page" with the Saudis. Meanwhile, civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict.

Sport

Tokyo Grand Slam 2017: Japan scores gold on day one

Before the action got underway,the Judo World reflected on the tragic loss of two family members.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

How Bosnia is on the frontline of Europe’s landmine battle

People are still being killed by landmines in Europe 20 years since they were banned in many countries around the world.

Syria

Israeli missiles 'strike Syrian military post'

Israeli missiles are reported to have hit a Syrian military post south of the capital, Damascus.

USA

First big win for Trump as Senate approves tax overhaul

President Donald Trump’s Republicans narrowly win approval for a tax overhaul. It represents their first big victory in the US Senate.

France

The man who faked being Bataclan victim to claim compensation

Cédric Rey, who admitted inventing a story about a pregnant woman taking his bullet, has been jailed for fraud.

USA

US poised to disrupt Jerusalem dispute

It is believed Donald Trump will announce the US recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a first step towards moving the country's embassy there. The move is likely to inflame resentment and instability in the region, as Palestinians also claim East Jerusalem as their own.