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Unilever shares drop on Kraft withdrawal

Shares in Anglo-Dutch consumer goods group Unilever fell after US rival Kraft Heinz Co abruptly abandoned its surprise takeover proposal.

USA

Flows of major weapons 'highest since Cold War'

The import and export of major weapons is at its highest global level since the end of the Cold War, a new report has claimed.

United Kingdom

Parliamentary debate on Trump's state visit to UK nears

British Prime Minister Theresa May surprised many by inviting President Donald Trump on a state visit to Britain and was the first world leader to visit him in Washington.

USA

Trump re-launches attack on media at Florida rally

At an election campaign-style rally in Florida, US President Donald Trump once more lambastes the so-called dishonest media.

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Syria

ISIL under pressure as fighting rages in Syria

Are ISIL’s days numbered in the extremist group’s de facto capital of Raqqa?

USA

'Weather Bomb' mega-storm hits California

A colossal storm has been causing mayhem in California, with torrential rain, flash floods, strong winds and… sinkholes.

USA

How does your handshake measure up to Trump's 'clasp and grab'?

US President Donald Trump uses the 'clasp and grab': What does your handshake say about you?

Germany

US Vice President Pence seeks to reassure Transatlantic allies

Addressing the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, US Vice President Mike Pence has sought to assure allies that Donald Trump’s administration will back NATO and stand with…

USA

Embattled Trump scrambles to find new national security advisor

With his National Security Council in disarray and without leadership, US President Donald Trump is back at the drawing board four weeks after taking office.

Business Series

Unilever says Kraft Heinz is biting off more than it can chew

Household goods firm Unilever firmly rejects a surprise takeover bid from US food company Kraft Heinz saying it has no financial or strategic merit.

Thailand

Taming cobras and drinking their blood, marines learn to survive in the jungle

While the rest of world was celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14, military personnel from the US and 29 other countries were in Thailand attending the 36th jungle survival exercise ‘Cobra…

Netherlands

Unilever rejects US Kraft Heinz merger deal

Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever said it has rejected a €134 billion merger offer from US food group Kraft Heinz

USA

In blow to Trump, Harward turns down US national security advisor role

Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward, US President Donald Trump’s latest choice for national security advisor, has turned the position down, a senior White House official has…

USA

Thousands take part in US 'Day Without Immigrants'

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the US to rally against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

USA

Trump defies the courts with new travel ban plan

The US Justice Department says Donald Trump will replace his executive order suspending travel from seven Muslim-majority countries "in the near future".

Germany

German Chancellor Merkel testifies on NSA spy scandal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has admitted to technical and organisational errors pertaining to the 2013 NSA spying scandal, but denies knowing the extent of US-German cooperation in the affair unti

Lebanon

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah threatens to hit Israel's Dimona nuclear facility

The Leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, has reportedly threatened to strike Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor in the south of the country.

USA

Poll says Americans deeply divided over Trump's performance

Four tumultuous weeks after Donald Trump took office, the American public’s initial impressions of the new president are strongly felt, deeply polarized and far more negative than positive, according

Canada

Record numbers of refugees flee to Canada from the United States

Fearing a worsening climate of xenophobia in the wake of a divisive presidential campaign, refugees in the United States are flocking to Canada in growing numbers.

Belgium

Euroviews. Russia and the West: how to avoid an escalation in Europe

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