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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.

USA

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.

USA

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.

USA

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…

USA

Rival abortion protesters face off in America

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

North Korea

Testing Trump? North Korea reportedly fires ballistic missile

North Korea’s fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military.

USA

Truck lands on police car in high winds

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Lava 'firehose' reappears

The collapse of a section of rock created this impressive “firehose flow” at Kīlauea Volcano’s Kamokuna.

World News

Slovenia offers to host first Trump - Putin meeting

Slovenia, the birthplace of America's new first lady, has offered to host the first meeting between her husband, Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

USA

EU tells Trump to mind his own business

The European Union has urged the United States to respect the principle of “non-interference” in each other’s affairs.

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On the leaderboard as Trump and Abe head for Florida for golf diplomacy

Trump and Abe to play golf in Florida

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