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Obama spreads message of 'calm' in Greece

Barack Obama brings with him reassuring words on his last trip to Greece as US president

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Paul Ryan re-elected House speaker as Donald Trump struggles to form team

House speaker Paul Ryan wins re-election but Donald Trump loses key member of inner circle.

Greece

Obama urges debt relief for Greece

Barack Obama has supported Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in his call for a restructuring of Greek debt.

USA

West Virginia Mayor resigns over racist Michelle Obama Facebook post

The Mayor of Clay, West Virginia, has resigned following her comment on a racist Facebook post about outgoing first lady first Michelle Obama.

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Economy

US retail sales boost interest rate hike probability

Strong US retail sales in October indicate sustained economic strength, which could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.

Sport

All-female Raid Amazone hits Palm Springs

The 15th edition of the all-female ‘Raid Amazone’ kicked off this week.

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NATO chief seeks Trump's backing for alliance

A strong NATO is in the interests of both Europe and the United States, the head of the alliance said on Tuesday, following Donald Trump’s election victory.

Greece

Barack Obama in Athens with the focus on Greek debt relief

The outgoing US President touches down in Athens on the first leg of his final overseas visit before handing over the keys of the White House to President Elect, Donald Trump

USA

US faces investigation into war crimes in Afghanistan

The International Criminal Court has said that US forces might face a full investigation into possible war crimes committed in Afghanistan

USA

Dassey - 'Making a Murderer' case - to be freed

A US federal judge has ordered the release of Brendan Dassey who was jailed for life for helping his uncle kill a woman in 2005.

USA

Trump and Putin agree to 'improve relations'

US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in a telephone conversation to try to mend ties between their two countries .

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Kenyan couple name their son Donald Trump, fend off criticisms

The baby, Donald Trump Otieno, was born to Mr Felix Otieno and Ms Lorna Akoth on August 9 this year. The couple said there was a party planned to celebrate the 3-month old baby Trump.

USA

Obama says he will tell allies Trump is committed to NATO

Obama seeks to reassure at first press conference after meeting president-elect Donald Trump.

Russia

Trump and Putin talk on the telephone

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump have agreed to work towards "normalising relations" between their two countries.

USA

Team Trump assembles possible players in the new administration

Names are emerging of the possible Trump picks for the new US administration's top jobs. The include Rudy Giuliani and Newt Gingrich.

USA

Donald Trump unveils intentions and speaks with Chinese president

Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken with Donald Trump to congratulate him and reaffirm the importance of relations between the US and China.

World News

EU ministers meet to discuss Trump's policy pledges

European Union foreign ministers met for an emergency dinner on Sunday to try to work out their best approach to a Donald Trump presidency.

USA

Trump makes first team appointments

US President-elect Donald Trump has begun appointing people to key positions on his incoming team.

USA

Donald Trump outlines migrant deportation and Mexico wall plan

The US president-elect vows to deport or jail millions of illegal migrants in a TV interview

Sport

Spurs back on track with Rockets win

The San Antonio Spurs continued their mini season revival with victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

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