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Seamus Kearney

USA

Despite no proof, Trump demands Congress probe his wire-tapping claims

Trump's claims via Twitter have caused consternation not only among Democrats but also Republicans

World News

Erdogan makes Nazi comparison as row grows over banning of rallies in Germany

Turkish President made a Nazi comparison as he slammed actions in Germany to ban political rallies by Turkish ministers

France

Fillon to make TV appearance as wife breaks silence over "fake" jobs scandal

Fillon's wife breaks her silence in newspaper interview ahead of rally and TV appearance by embattled candidate

China

China sticks with overall slow-down in defence spending

Beijing looks set to increase defence spending by seven per cent this year, which is less than previous years

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USA

Trump accuses Obama of "wire tapping" in flurry of early morning Tweets

Trump has accused Barack Obama of "wire tapping" at Trump Tower before the US election

Turkey

German and Turkish ministers agree to meet amid tensions

The row comes after at least three political rallies due to be held by Turkish ministers in Germany were cancelled

Series

Postcards from Japan: hiking on the Kii Peninsula

In this episode of Postcards we go hiking on the Kii Peninsula in Japan's Kansai region

United Kingdom

British PM appeals for UK stability amid Brexit preparations

Theresa May insisted there is "no economic case" for breaking up the United Kingdom

Series

Postcards from Uzbekistan: the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace

Our Postcard this week comes to you from just outside the ancient Uzbek city of Bukhara and a palace that has been turned into a museum.

Series

Postcards from Japan: the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails

On the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region, many walk the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes

Series

Postcards from Uzbekistan: Bukhara's famous trading domes

In this episode of Postcards we go shopping in the ancient city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan.

Ukraine

Serious concern for civilians caught up in new Ukraine fighting

The UN says some 3.8 million people are affected, many in need of humanitarian assistance

Norway

Norway suffers extensive hacking of state computer systems

Among those targeted were the Norwegian Armed Forces, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Radiation Protection agency and the Police Security Service

USA

Man tipped to be US ambassador to EU faces block in Brussels

The man tipped to be President Trump's pick as US ambassador to the European Union is faced with being blocked by EU politicians

Ukraine

Global calls for constraint amid new flare-ups in eastern Ukraine

The call comes from the UN, the OSCE and aid groups, as concern mounts about a humanitarian crisis

France

Fillon vows to hold on as presidential contender despite scandal

The French presidential candidate on the right appears before a rally of supporters, but even some in his own party are asking how long he can survive

Turkey

Merkel attempts to smooth relations with Turkish leader

The German Chancellor is making her first visit to Turkey since a failed coup attempt there last July

World News

Australian PM still believes Trump will honour "dumb" refugee deal

By all accounts it was a right dressing down for the Australian Prime Minister on the phone with President Trump

USA

Ex-oil chief Tillerson confirmed as US Secretary of State

The former CEO of oil company Exxon Mobil had the backing of 56 senators, with 43 voting against him

United Kingdom

UK push for Brexit clears first legislative hurdle

Members of the UK parliament have voted in favour of allowing the introduction of a bill that would let the government begin Brexit negotiations

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