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Romania

Romanian minister quits over government corruption stance

*NB: an updated version of Thursday’s events in Romania is available here.

Romania

EU Commission warns Romania against 'backtracking' on corruption

The European Commission has warned Romania not to backtrack on fighting corruption after its government issued a decree decriminalising some offences.

USA

This is what Trump has done so far

This article was updated on Wednesday February 1.

USA

Stand-in US Attorney General vows to enforce Trump travel ban

After Sally Yates was sacked as the US Federal government’s top lawyer by Donald Trump, her temporary replacement has told his staff to obey the president’s…

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Yemen

Two killed as Houthis attack Saudi warship off Yemen coast

A Saudi warship has been attacked off the coast of Yemen, causing a large explosion on board.

Canada

Canadians hold vigils for Muslim victims of Quebec terror attack

A French-Canadian student has appeared in court charged with murder. He is said to have developed far-right views.

Germany

Nazi propagandist Goebbels' wartime secretary dies at 106

Brunhilde Pomsel said she knew nothing of Nazi atrocities and lived her life in obscurity until her story was unearthed in 2011.

Canada

Canada PM Trudeau condemns Quebec mosque terror attack

Six died and eight were wounded when gunmen opened fire on worshippers at a mosque in Canada's Quebec province.

Yemen

Yemen has 'only 3 months supply' of some key food stocks

Yemen has only around three months supply of wheat stocks and could see similar shortages of other food grains such as rice.

Germany

Hollande and Merkel call for EU unity over Trump and Brexit

The French and German leaders have met in Berlin as May and Trump prepared to meet in the US, and ahead of an EU summit in Malta next week.

Gambia

Gambia: West African force 'to be gradually cut' after Barrow return

Reports from Gambia say the West African military presence in the country will gradually diminish in the period following President Barrow’s return to the country to take…

USA

President Trump signs order to build Mexico border wall

The new US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to build a wall along the border with Mexico – as pledged during the election campaign – and to crack down on US cities shielding illegal…

USA

Trump's 'voter fraud' probe could lead to 'denial of voting rights'

The US president has pledged an inquiry but offered no proof after repeatedly claiming voter fraud in the 2016 election.

USA

Donald Trump lands in Washington for Friday's inauguration

Donald Trump has arrived in Washington with his wife Melania ahead of Friday’s inauguration ceremony which will see the property tycoon become the 45th president of the United…

Italy

Italy: hotel rescuers find no sign of life after avalanche

Impossible to reach by car, emergency workers have been trying to access the Hotel Rigopiano by alternative methods.

Romania

Romanian protests target government over corruption drive

President Iohannis has intervened amid concern over plans to introduce pardons and decriminalise offences in corruption cases.

Russia

Russians try to decipher Trump's policy towards Moscow

Two days before Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president, and like the rest of the world, Muscovites are waiting to see how Russian-US relations will change once he takes…

USA

Outcry over Trump attack on civil rights icon John Lewis

The president-elect slammed the Congressman's record after Lewis questioned Trump's legitimacy, prompting many to come to the veteran's defence.

Serbia

War of words as Kosovo stops 'provocative' Serbian train

Serbia recalled its train - decked out in nationalist colours - to Belgrade after Kosovo police blocked its entry into the country.

USA

Trump team confirms advisor's call with Russian envoy

Claims that Michael Flynn spoke several times to Russia's ambassador as the US imposed sanctions has fuelled queries on Trump's Kremlin links.

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