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Dutch politician Geert Wilders calls Moroccans "scum"

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders has launched his election campaign by referring to Moroccans as "scum". Wilders was campaigning in a multi-ethnic district near Rotterdam, which is a stronghol

France

Guilty or not, Francois Fillon says he'll run for president

Francois Fillon has changed his mind, he will press ahead with his presidential bid even if investigators charge him over claims his wife had a fake parliamentary…

USA

Despite cabinet confirmation delays, Trump pushes ahead with employment pledge

The confirmation of his cabinet choices may be moving at a slower pace than he’d like, but US President Donald Trump is forging ahead with his election pledge to ‘buy and hire…

USA

Trump stands by US election voter fraud claim

Donald Trump has stood by his belief that millions of people voted illegally in the US election.

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USA

Donald Trump, a man of many promises

After a hard fought battle to win November's US presidential election, could the promises made by Trump on the campaign trail come back to haunt him?

USA

Donald Trump gives plum UN role to vocal critic

The US president-elect has picked South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to be the US ambassador to the United Nations.

USA

Hillary Clinton tries to draw a line under defeat

Hillary Clinton has urged her supporters to keep an open mind about Donald Trump and give him a chance to lead.

USA

With a bang and a prayer: Lady Gaga and Bon Jovi close Clinton's campaign

The Democrat's last campaign rally held in the crucial swing state of North Carolina.

World News

Trump claims US election is "rigged"

Donald Trump claims the US presidential election is being “rigged” by a “dishonest media” and at “many polling places”.

Italy

Italy's baby blues not just a question of fertility

Italy is marking Fertility Day to promote family planning and parenthood.

Italy

Italy quake: restaurants launch pasta campaign for devastated areas

In a move aimed at showing solidarity with the victims of Wednesday’s devastating earthquake, chefs in Italy are serving up more pasta all’Amatriciana.

Spain

Jobs and a government por favor Spain goes to the polls

Spain goes to the polls in an election expected to exacerbate European frustration with traditional mainstream politics.

Economy

Referendum campaign funded by well-heeled donors

As the British EU referendum reaches the home straight just how much "money":http://uk.businessinsider.com/electoral-commission-data-on-brexit-and-eu-referendum-donations-2016-5?r=DE&IR=T is required

USA

Clinton and Trump woo rival support ahead of next nomination vote

After Super Tuesday, US presidential front runners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been consolidating their wins by reaching out to