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Opinion - The Manchurian Cabinet

Trump’s adoration of Russia – or, more accurately, Russian riches – was apparent well before Americans went to the polls, as was his habit of surrounding himself with likeminded advisers.

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Briton jailed for Trump shooting attempt

A 20-year-old British tourist who prosecutors say caused a security scare at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Las Vegas by trying to wrestle a gun from a police officer was sentenced on Tuesday to a y

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Trump says Tillerson will be 'fierce advocate for America'

US President-elect Donald Trump has stopped off in Wisconsin on his victory tour of states just hours after a recount of votes there added to his presidential…

Economy

Federal Reserve meets, interest rate hike expected

The Federal Reserve's policy meeting is expected to end with a 0.25 percent interest rate rise, but all eyes are on Donald Trump to see how he reacts.

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Trump names oil executive with ties to Russia as US secretary of state

Donald Trump has announced that the new US secretary of state will be Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson.

Sci-Tech

Protect our oceans from the dangers of pollution by plastic say international campaigning group 'Plastic Change'

Every year 8 million tons of plastic waste are being dumped into the seas.

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Wisconsin recount adds votes to Trump tally

A call for election recounts in three US states has ended with just one being approved.

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China voices 'serious concern' over Trump Taiwan stance

Beijing expressed “serious concern” on Monday after American President-elect Donald Trump said the US did not necessarily have to stick to its long-held stance that Taiwan is part of “one…

Sci-Tech

Finding the best suit for a visit to Mars

Which kind of space suit will an astronaut wear on Mars?

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China casts doubts over US ties after Trump's Taiwan stance

China expressed “serious concern” on Monday after US President-elect Donald Trump said the United States did not necessarily have to stick to its long-held stance that Taiwan is part of “one China”, c

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Exxon Mobil chief to become America's top diplomat?

There is mounting speculation that America’s president-elect Donald Trump will name the chief executive of Exxon Mobil as the country’s top diplomat.

USA

CIA says Russia helped Donald Trump win the White House

A secret CIA report says Russia interfered in last month’s US election with the aim of helping Donald Trump win.

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Obama orders review into cyber attacks on presidential election

US President Barack Obama has ordered intelligence agencies to review cyber attacks on the 2016 elections.

Cinema

Reese Witherspoon and Taron Egerton are among the stars in the animated film "Sing"

The movie “Sing” features a host of voices from the stars of the silver screen.

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Hero US astronaut John Glenn dies

He will go down in history as one of the 20th century’s greatest explorers.

USA

Pearl Harbor: America marks 75-year anniversary of Japan attack

Americans across the country have commemorated the December 7th 1941 attack on the military base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

USA

Time calls Donald Trump 'President of the Divided States of America'

The legendary New York-based magazine says its Person of the Year unquestionably had the greatest effect on the world.

World News

China warns US over Taiwan leader's 'tricks' with planned visit

The foreign ministry in Beijing says the Taiwanese president has 'ulterior motives' and the US should stick to a 'One-China' policy.

USA

US honours Pearl Harbor victims - 75 years on

December 7, 1941, was a date that President Franklin Roosevelt said “will live in infamy”.

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Singer John Legend releases "Darkness and Light" his first album in three years

“Darkness and Light” is the fifth studio album by American singer John Legend.

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