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Tillerson and Lavrov hold first meeting in Bonn

Russia does not ‘‘interfere in the domestic matters’‘ of other countries, Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.

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USA : "Day Without Immigrants" a country-wide strike

Businesses close their doors in solidarity as thousands strike across US cities protesting President Donald Trump's hard stance on immigration

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American sharp-shooter Bailey wins surprise biathlon gold

Lowell Bailey produced shock and awe at the World Championships in Austria by storming to victory in the men’s 20km biathlon.

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Palestinians horrified to see state slipping away

President Donald Trump's lack of commitment to a 2-state peace solution between Israel and the Palestinians has dismayed the latter, and raises doubts about their future as a people.

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Mattis issues ultimatum to NATO over defence spending

US Defence Secretary James Mattis has delivered an ultimatum to NATO – threatening to reduce support for the organisation if members do not honour their military spending…

Venezuela

Tensions rise between Venezuela and the US

Venezuela has taken CNN in Spanish off its airways accusing the US based news channel of distorting the truth.

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Trump's pick for labour secretary pulls out ahead of confirmation hearing

President Donald Trump’s nominee for labour secretary Andrew Puzder, has withdrawn from consideration on the eve of his confirmation hearing.

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Central African nations warn Trump reform could lead to conflict

A coalition of 12 African countries has sounded the alarm that a possible US reform to rules on “conflict minerals” could create violence in Africa

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Trump picks retired Admiral Harward as Flynn replacement -report

The Trump administration has reportedly chosen retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward as its new national security adviser.

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'Mad Dog' Mattis warns NATO members to spend more or US spends less

Jim Mattis tells NATO spend more or US spends less

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Potential repeal of DACA casts illegal immigrant youths' future into doubt

The first arrest of a so-called “dreamer”, like so many of Donald Trump’s first acts as president, sparked public outcry in the US.

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Grobe: Netanyahu's visit comes at a time of turmoil

The Euronews correspondent in Washington gives us his take on today's much-anticipated meeting between the leaders of the US and Israel.

USA

US-Israel: is Trump backing away from a two-state deal?

US President Donald Trump has welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington for a much-anticipated meeting that observers say could shape the contours of future policy in the Middle

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'Mad Dog' Mattis reaffirms US commitment to NATO

Mattis in meetings with NATO defence ministers

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Oroville residents begin to return home after California dam crisis eases

California officials have said the crisis at the damaged Oroville dam is now under control and that evacuated residents can return home.

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Netanyahu heads into Trump meeting looking for clarity

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu holds his first-ever talks with a Republican US president when he meets Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Venezuela

Venezuela demands US apology over drug trafficking accusations

Venezuela’s Vice President Tereck El Aissami has reacted angrily to being blacklisted by the US and the imposition of financial sanctions against him after Washington accused him of being a drug…

USA

Trump under pressure for failing to fire Flynn earlier

Pressure is mounting on President Donald Trump amid revelations he knew for weeks that his national security adviser misled the White House about his contacts with…

USA

Trump-Netanyahu: a new love affair in US-Israeli relations?

When US President Donald Trump will host Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time at the White House on Thursday, the Israeli government will breathe a sigh of relief that the past eight y

Economy

Fed's Yellen warns against delaying interest rate hikes, speaks of 'uncertainty' over US fiscal policy

The US central bank is previewing interest rate rises, with Fed Chair Janet Yellen warning it is "unwise" to wait too long.

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