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US sanctions 25 over Iran's 'destabilizing activities in the region'

The US sanctions 25 individuals and entities under its Iran sanctions authority in response to alleged 'destabilizing activities in the region.'

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EU leaders back new steps to stem immigration from Africa

EU leaders have backed new steps to stem immigration from Africa, including financing migrant camps in Libya run by the UN-backed government.

United Kingdom

Trump's UK state visit fuels heated exchanges in parliament

Donald Trump's invitation to the UK has split the country, with rival petitions both in support of and against the new US president's state visit to Great Britain.

Korea

Ex-UN boss Ban Ki-moon won't run for South Korea presidency

Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that he would not be standing for the presidency of his native South Korea, despite once being considered the front-runner for the…

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USA

Why Donald Trump is being compared to Richard Nixon

The US president has fired his acting attorney general for "defying executive orders", an action leading him to be compared to former US leader Richard Nixon.

USA

Meet Steve Bannon, Trump’s front man to fight all wars

Furor and global protests over an executive order curbing immigration?

World News

Fake news and the battle to save the truth in a post-truth world

Sometimes the truth may be stranger than fiction, but the line between fact and fiction is being blurred by fake news.

USA

#AllViews: Why Donald Trump will be a great president

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland: Sinn Fein names Michelle O'Neill to replace Martin McGuinness

In Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein has named Michelle O’Neill as its new leader at Stormont to replace the outgoing Martin McGuinness.

Gambia

Gambian leader finally agrees to step down amid military pressure

Yahya Jammeh had refused to concede defeat to President Adama Barrow after elections in December

Turkey

Turkish parliament approves controversial constitutional reforms

339 MPs voted in favour of giving more executive power to the country's president, 142 were against, with no abstentions

USA

LGBT activists hold 'Queer Dance Party' outside Mike Pence's house

LGBT activists organised a guerrilla protest outside the Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s home on January 18.

United Kingdom

Martin McGuinness quits politics due to serious illness

Martin McGuinness former IRA leader quits politics

United Kingdom

Scotland hits back, threatens UK with independence after May's Brexit speech

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon criticised Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit vision and reinforced Scotland's right to self-determination

USA

Donald Trump's family – his nearest and dearest (and closest advisors)

Donald Trump became a family man in 1977 when he married his first wife, Ivana, a former Olympic skier from what used to be Czechoslovakia.

USA

Curious about Trump's NYC office? Here's what's inside

Donald Trump's New York City office in Trump Tower offers a rare glimpse into who Trump really is and what he holds dear

Economy

Euro will fail if economic divides are not overcome, warns Moscovici

The economic divide between European Union nations risks destroying the euro, Pierre Moscovici has warned.

France

Hollande: only direct talks between Israelis & Palestinians can lead to peace

Major powers at the Paris peace summit send a message to Trump that a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians is the only way forward

Israel

Palestinian President Abbas says U.S. Embassy move would hurt peace

USA

Taiwan leader visits US as Trump again queries 'One China' policy

Taiwan’s president passed through San Francisco on Saturday – her second US visit this month, not unnoticed by a crowd of well-wishers.