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Playboy returns to the skin game and restores the nude

After barely a year Playboy says it's going "back to its roots" and will restore female nudes to the magazine next month.

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Russia says Flynn resignation engineered by opponents of good US-Russian relations

Russian politicians have been quick to defend Mike Flynn, Donald Trump's national security advisor, who has resigned. They claim he has been forced out by those seeking to ruin better US-Russian relat

Cult

Nicky Jam scores number one hit with album Fenix

Nick Rivera Caminero or Nicky Jam as he is known by fans the world over has just scored his first No.

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Northern Californian residents hope Oroville dam holds

The nearly 200,000 evacuees downstream of the Lake Oroville dam in northen California are safe for now, but fearful they will have no homes to return to if the dam fails.

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Lance Armstrong faces uphill struggle in US fraud trial

Lance Armstrong to go to trial in US fraud case

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Flynn resigns as Trump's national security advisor over breach of protocol

Flynn quits as national security advisor over indiscretions

Venezuela

Venezuelan vice president is blacklisted by US for 'drug trafficking'

Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami has been blacklisted by the United States as a drug trafficker.

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Goldman Sachs veteran is sworn in as US Treasury secretary

Former Goldman Sachs banker, Steven Mnuchin has been sworn in as President Trump’s Treasury secretary.

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Last-ditch legal bid to stop North Dakota pipeline fails

A US federal judge has rejected a last-ditch legal challenge from a Native American tribe to halt construction of the controversial North Dakota pipeline.

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Oroville Dam: race is on to lower water levels ahead of more rain

It's hoped repairs to main spillway connected to Oroville Dam in northern California can begin as soon as possible

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Diplomacy and trade - priorities for Trump and Trudeau in face-to-face talks

US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have pledged to strengthen economic ties between their countries following talks at the White…

USA

Trump and Trudeau vow to cooperate on security and trade

US president Donald Trump and Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau have vowed to strengthen economic ties between both countries.

USA

Trump holds talks with Trudeau at White House

Billed as a delicate diplomatic mission, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Washington earlier on Monday for his first talks with President Donald…

Israel

Netanyahu looks to reboot relations with the US

Israel's prime minister meets Donald Trump for the first time since he became US President, and hopes for a friendlier relationship than with his predecessor.

Economy

IMF's Lagarde: Trump good for US in the short term, but less so for world trade

International Monetary Fund's Christine Lagarde says Trump's policies likely good for US economy in the short term but repercussions for global trade.

Syria

Lavrov to discuss Syria with Tillerson in Germany, say reports

Talks would signal intensification of efforts by Trump administration to forge a joint approach with Moscow

USA

Adele edges out Beyoncé for top Grammy accolades

Adele managed to edge out Beyoncé at Sunday’s Grammy awards, claiming the accolades for album, song and record of the year in Los Angeles.

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Evacuation ordered as officials warn of California dam collapse

An urgent evacuation has been ordered in northern California after officials said the US’s tallest dam had been weekend by heavy rain.

Mexico

Mexicans unite against Trump calling him a "menace"

Thousands of protesters in more than a dozen Mexican cities have marched against US President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and his plan to build a border…

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Rival abortion protesters face off in America

Pro and anti-abortion campaigners have been facing off in the US.

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