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US athletes cautioned on team gear outside Olympic venues

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The US Olympic Committee has advised athletes taking part in the upcoming Sochi Games to avoid wearing their uniforms or ...

Canada, Hungary sign US anti-tax evasion pacts

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The United States signed anti- tax fraud pacts with Canada and Hungary this week, expanding its drive to combat offshore ...

India warns US of consequences on visa reform

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India has warned the United States of consequences for its companies if lawmakers tighten visa rules on high-tech firms as ...

Billie Jean King headed to Olympics closing

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Openly gay tennis legend Billie Jean King will attend the Winter Olympics' closing ceremony on February 23 as part of ...

US bans bidis made by Indian tobacco company

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US regulators Friday banned four types of small cigarettes known as bidis made by an Indian company, marking the Food ...

Gates reclaims title as world's richest

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The surging price of Microsoft shares returned US tech tycoon Bill Gates back to the top of Forbes's world's billionaires ...

Pressure mounts on IMF to help Ukraine

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Can the International Monetary Fund say "no" to Ukraine?
Called to the rescue by Kiev, the global crisis lender is under ...

Messi advocates for fight against Chagas disease

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Barcelona's four-time world player of the year Lionel Messi is a leading supporter of the fight against the spread of ...

More red ink for US newspapers in latest survey

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US newspapers suffered further revenue declines in 2013, seeing only mixed success in a transition to digital, according to industry ...

EU, US in cautious lockstep on Russia sanctions

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The United States has been moving cautiously in slapping sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, keen to keep its ...

Klinsmann boosts US hope for World Cup

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Jurgen Klinsmann has not hesitated to take unpopular decisions in his mission to toughen up the United States team going ...

Fabregas focused on Cup, not Chelsea : Pedro

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A transfer of Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona to English club Chelsea will be "a pity" for his current club, his ...

Spain expecting to feel the heat in Brazil

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Spain are expecting to feel the heat in their World Cup title defense, and not just from their rivals. Barcelona ...

Capitals ink trail-blazing Aussie Walker

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Nathan Walker, who last month became the first Australian drafted into the NHL, has inked a three-year, entry-level contract with ...

Raonic, Nishikori win, Isner out at Washington

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Canadian second seed Milos Raonic and Japan's fourth-seeded Kei Nishikori advanced while US fifth seed John Isner lost Wednesday in ...

Raonic, Gasquet advance to Washington semis

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Wimbledon semi-finalist Milos Raonic and 2013 US Open semi-finalist Richard Gasquet advanced to the last four of the ATP and ...

Raonic, Pospisil book first ATP all Canada final

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Milos Raonic, coming off his first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon, and double-duty winner Vasek Pospisil will meet Sunday in ...

US, Iran deny military coordination plans over IS

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The United States and Iran have denied plans for any military coordination in the fight against Islamic State militants operating ...

FBI recommends charges against ex-CIA chief Petraeus

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The FBI and US Justice Department prosecutors have recommended bringing felony charges against retired General David Petraeus for allegedly providing ...

US issues global travel warning after Paris terror attacks

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The United States has issued a global travel warning after recent terror attacks in France, Australia and Canada. (French End ...

US jobless rate falls to 5.6pc in best year since 1999

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The US unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in December, the lowest level in six and a half years, as ...

World Cup tune-up bid spices US-Mexico match

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Mexico's Gold Cup triumph will not be complete without a victory over the United States in an October playoff for ...

Nishikori battles back to advance at Washington

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Japan's fifth-ranked Kei Nishikori rallied to defeat Australian James Duckworth 6-7 (8/10), 6-1, 6-4 Tuesday and reach the third round ...

Nishikori, Cilic book US Open finals rematch

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Japan's fifth-ranked Kei Nishikori and Croatia's eighth-ranked Marin Cilic will meet in a rematch of last year's US Open final ...

Asians abusing US birthright citizenship: Jeb Bush

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Republican White House hopeful Jeb Bush on Monday accused Asians of abusing rules allowing infants born in the United States ...

US to welcome 5,000 to 8,000 Syrian refugees in 2016

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The United States expects to accept between 5,000 and 8,000 Syrian refugees in 2016, officials said Monday.
State Department spokesman John ...

Obama calls Libya his ‘worst mistake’

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President Barack Obama says the biggest mistake of his presidency was a lack of planning for the aftermath of the ...

Companies working with WB in Africa use tax havens: Report

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The vast majority of companies that received money from the World Bank's private lending arm last year to finance investment ...

Putin attempting to undermine European unity: Obama

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US President Barack Obama said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is trying to undermine European unity, which he sees as ...

US quashed prosecution of HSBC for laundering: Lawmakers

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The US attorney general quashed staff proposals to prosecute banking giant HSBC over money laundering in 2012 because of worries ...

'Cooler' Querrey wins

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Sam Querrey made a triumphant start to his first event since stunning top-ranked Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, rallying Tuesday to ...

Hillary regains firm lead on Trump after convention: Polls

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Hillary Clinton got a support bounce of four to seven percentage points after the Democratic National Convention and now holds ...

Trump under fire for suggesting violence against Hillary

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White House hopeful Donald Trump, already deserted by some fellow Republicans, came under sharp scrutiny Tuesday over controversial comments that ...

Trump demands closure of ‘corrupt’ Clinton Foundation

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Donald Trump has demanded that Hillary Clinton shut down the charitable foundation founded by her husband, former US president Bill ...

Obama heads to flood-hit Louisiana

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Fresh from a two-week vacation, President Barack Obama visits flood-hit Louisiana on Tuesday, hoping to offer support to devastated communities ...

Sponsors drop Lochte after Rio scandal

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Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte lost four sponsorship deals Monday -- a major financial hit for the embattled gold medalist stemming ...

Trump is `unfit`, `beyond repair`: Ex-Pentagon chief

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Former US defense secretary Robert Gates issued a sharp critique of both presidential candidates in the Wall Street Journal, but ...

US states, businesses sue to block Obama overtime rules

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A broad coalition of US states and powerful business federations went to court Tuesday to block the Obama administration's move ...

Hundreds of scientists blast Trump`s stance on climate

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Nearly 400 global scientists have signed an open letter slamming Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for vowing to withdraw from ...

World Bank arm for poorest enters capital markets

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The arm of the World Bank serving the poorest countries has received its first-ever public credit ratings, allowing it to ...

US Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate on hold

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The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the sixth straight meeting Wednesday, saying it needs to see ...

Obama vetoes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

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President Barack Obama on Friday vetoed a bill allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia, risking fierce public backlash and ...

Moody's cuts Turkey debt rating to 'junk' level

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Moody's cut Turkey's sovereign debt rating by one notch to the speculative or "junk" level of "Ba1" Friday, saying the ...

Oxfam urges caution as WB arm enters capital markets

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Oxfam International on Friday called for prudence following the World Bank's announcement that it would tap capital markets for funds ...

US-EU economic relations in for stormy weather

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With spats over Apple and Deutsche Bank and squabbles about Airbus and Boeing, approaching elections on both sides of the ...

Trump faces uphill battle in 2nd debate

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White House candidate Donald Trump desperately needs a strong debate performance against Hillary Clinton Sunday, with stakes sky-high following intense ...

Trump a 'wake-up call,' Europe's Moscovici says

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Donald Trump's capture of the White House  should serve as warning to policymakers responding to similar populism in Europe, European ...

IMF boosts US growth estimate on expected stimulus

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The International Monetary Fund on Monday boosted its estimates for US growth on expected stimulus spending by the incoming Trump ...

Walmart to create 10,000 jobs, invest $6.8b in US

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Walmart announced on Tuesday it will invest $6.8 billion in the United States and create 10,000 jobs in stores and ...

US announces $5.3b settlement with Credit Suisse

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US authorities on Wednesday announced a $5.28 billion settlement with the European banking giant Credit Suisse, adding to the list ...

Pentagon chief vows 'unshakeable commitment' to NATO

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 US Secretary of Defense James Mattis reassured NATO allies that Washington had an "unshakeable commitment" to the military alliance, despite ...

Trump to use all options for travel ban

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Trump, Trudeau fail to end differences on refugees, trade

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US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau failed to paper over differences on the treatment of refugees ...

Trump says US 'will be tweaking' trade ties with Canada

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US President Donald Trump on Monday called for "reciprocal" trade with Canada and to build bridges of commerce across the ...

All eyes on Trump for landmark address to Congress

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Donald Trump will have a chance to breathe new momentum into his month-old presidency in an address to Congress Tuesday ...

Trump supporters rally across country

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From Colorado's state Capitol to Trump Tower in New York and the Washington Monument, groups of hundreds of people rallied ...

US warns Israel against annexing West Bank: Lieberman

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Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday that the United States has warned that annexing the West Bank would ...

Family of Trump son-in-law in $4b deal with Chinese company

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A company owned by the family of President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is set to receive more than $400 ...

World Bank indirectly backs harmful SE Asian projects

By AFP, Washington

World Bank investments in commercial financial institutions is indirectly allowing land-grabs, evictions and pollution in Southeast Asia, a watchdog group ...

Tensions show as Trump ignores Merkel's handshake offer in first meeting

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Stark differences between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on everything from trade to immigration were in full ...

World Bank announces $57b in financing for Africa

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The World Bank on Sunday announced $57 billion in financing for sub-Saharan Africa over the next three fiscal years.
Of that ...

US new home sales highest in 7 months

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Sales of new US homes rose sharply in February, to their highest level in seven months, while the average price ...

IMF to announce new date for Ukraine loan approval 'soon'

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The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it will "soon" announce a new date to approve the next $1 billion loan ...

Melania's new portrait divides public opinion

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The White House released the official portrait of First Lady Melania Trump, with the photograph of the former model dividing ...

US lawmaker pledges to defend rights of Muslim Americans

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A US lawmaker pledged his support for Pakistani Americans and said he will work to ensure civil liberties of all ...

Samsung, Apple keep top spots in smartphone market

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Samsung and Apple maintained their leadership in the smartphone market in early 2017 while Chinese-based Huawei's strong growth cemented its ...

China `putting pressure` on North Korea: Trump

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Donald Trump thinks Chinese President Xi Jinping is "putting pressure" on North Korea, the US president said in an interview ...

N Korea link emerges in global cyberattacks

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Security researchers on Monday reported signs of a potential North Korea link to the massive cyberattack campaign that sparked havoc ...

Trump, Erdogan seek to mend ties at White House meeting

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Turkey's leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with President Donald Trump at the White House Tuesday, hoping to repair ties frayed ...

US launches NAFTA renegotiation countdown

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US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday launched the 90-day countdown to renegotiating the three-nation North American Free Trade Agreement.
US ...

Trump dismisses 'fabricated' report of son-in-law's outreach to Russia

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A White House in crisis scrambled to allay public concern over reports that Donald Trump's son-in-law sought a secret communications ...

Leaked intel report shows Russian hackers probed US voting systems

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A top secret US report showing that hackers from Russian military intelligence tried repeatedly to break into US voting systems ...

US Pentagon chief 'shocked' by US military readiness, warns on North Korea

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US Pentagon chief Jim Mattis told lawmakers Monday he was "shocked" by the state of the US military's readiness, blaming ...

Mattis 'shocked' by US military readiness, warns on N. Korea

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Pentagon chief Jim Mattis told lawmakers Monday he was "shocked" by the state of the US military's readiness, blaming legal ...

Trump to speak with China, Japan leaders on N Korea

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President Donald Trump will speak by telephone with the leaders of China and Japan on Sunday, in talks likely to ...

Fed chair Yellen released form hospital in London

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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was hospitalized over the weekend in London but released on Monday, the Fed said.
Yellen was ...

IMF warns G20 to address risks to economic recovery

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The global economy is strengthening but the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday that leaders of the Group of 20 ...

US Olympic gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to child porn charges

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A former US Olympic gymnastics team doctor accused of molesting more than 100 female athletes pleaded guilty Tuesday to three ...

Isner beats Aussie Ebden for ATP Newport title

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US top seed John Isner blasted 17 aces Sunday in defeating Australian qualifier Matthew Ebden 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to win ...

Neymar staying at Barcelona, says teammate Pique

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Brazilian superstar striker Neymar will stay with Barcelona, according to teammate Gerard Pique, who posted a Twitter message on the ...

Neymar scores as Barca beat Man Utd 1-0

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Neymar, serene amid a frenzy of transfer speculation, scored the first-half goal that gave Barcelona a 1-0 victory over Manchester ...

Man City beat Tottenham 3-0 in ICC friendly

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Manchester City posted a convincing 3-0 win over English Premiership rivals Tottenham on Saturday in an International Champions Cup friendly ...

Isner downs Harrison for fourth ATP Atlanta title

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 John Isner claimed his fourth ATP Atlanta title on Sunday, saving a set-point in both sets en route to a ...

Nishikori escapes upset bid, faces Zverev in semi-final

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Top-10 rivals Kei Nishikori and Alexander Zverev advanced to a semi-final showdown at the ATP and WTA City Open on ...

Video review makes impact in MLS debut

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The debut of video review in Major League Soccer on Saturday saw FC Dallas become the league's first club to ...

Sizzling Zverev takes fourth title of the year

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Alexander Zverev issued a warning to top ATP rivals Sunday after winning the Citi Open for his fourth title of ...

US military vows to protect Guam, says Trump

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President Donald Trump on Saturday reassured Guam it was secure amid mounting regional tensions, vowing that American military forces "stand ...

Kasparov notches first win in brief return to chess

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Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov finally claimed his first victory Wednesday during his much-watched comeback tournament in Missouri following 12 ...

Kasparov shows flashes of past glory but comeback no dazzler

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Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov concluded his keenly awaited comeback Friday, ending a week of games in which he showed ...

‘Kushner registered to vote as a woman’

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Donald Trump's son-in-law and top aide, Jared Kushner, has been registered to vote as a woman for eight years, US ...

Most US voters think Trump not fit to be President: Poll

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A majority of US voters believe Donald Trump is not fit to be president and only 36 percent approve of ...

Trump`s govt to repeal Obama-era climate plan: EPA chief

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The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency said on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration will move to repeal ...

US 'not taking sides' between Iraqi forces, Kurds: Trump

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Washington is "not taking sides" following clashes between Iraqi forces and the country's Kurds, US President Donald Trump said Monday, ...

Warning for China as US hails India 'partnership'

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The United States vowed Wednesday to work with India in preference to China over the next century to promote a ...

US to resume accepting refugees from 11 blocked countries

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The United States will resume accepting refugees after a 120-day ban, but arrivals from 11 "high-risk" countries, most of them ...

Trump appoints new head of financial watchdog

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US President Donald Trump on Friday appointed White House budget director Mick Mulvaney to head a financial watchdog that the ...

US new home sales rise to 10-year high

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US sales of new single-family homes quickened for the second straight month in October, rising to the highest level since ...

Trump faces fraught end to tempestuous year

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President Donald Trump returned to work at a festively decorated White House this week, facing a formidable to-do list that ...

Int'l warnings as Trump delays Jerusalem decision

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International leaders warned US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that he risked outraging Muslims and jeopardising Middle East peace efforts ...

On eve of climate summit, Macron reminds Trump of `responsibility to history`

By AFP, Washington

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday reminded his US counterpart Donald Trump of his responsibility to history over his decision ...

Trump slams China, Russia in `America First` security strategy

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President Donald Trump used the launch of his first National Security Strategy on Monday to laud the benefits of cooperation ...

Trump threatens to cut Pakistan aid over 'deceit' in terror fight

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US President Donald Trump lashed out at Pakistan on Monday in his first tweet of 2018, threatening to cut off ...

November mid-terms, 2020 primaries

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Donald Trump's political future may well hinge on 2018, when he risks losing control of Congress in crucial elections that ...

Russians will meddle in coming US election: CIA Chief

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Russian election interference has not stopped and Moscow can be expected to meddle in the 2018 US vote, Central Intelligence ...

Despite US, Russia nuclear pledges, experts fear new arms race may be looming

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The United States and Russia are pledging to abide by a treaty limiting strategic nuclear weapons that took effect on ...

Trump backs improved background checks on gun buys

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US President Donald Trump signaled support Monday for improving background gun checks amid mounting pressure for reform in the wake ...

Warriors visit African American history museum while in DC

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The Golden State Warriors used their day off in Washington to take a group of children to a museum, and ...

Trump gives ground on tariffs as pressure mounts

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The White House signaled Wednesday it would water down plans for contentious tariffs, in the face of threats from trade ...

Trump not going to Jerusalem for US embassy opening

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President Donald Trump will not travel to Israel next week for the opening of the new US embassy in Jerusalem, ...

Don`t spoil historic opportunity with N Korea

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US Democrats on Monday urged President Donald Trump not to squander the "historic" opportunity of a face-to-face summit with North ...

4 children killed in hostage drama in Florida

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A hostage drama in Florida ended Monday with the death of four children at the hands of a gunman, who ...

World can `sleep well` after North Korea summit: Trump

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A jubilant-sounding President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that his "deal" with Kim Jong Un has ended the North Korean nuclear ...

US won`t be made a migrant camp

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President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States would not become a "migrant camp" as he faced mounting ...

N Korea 'already starting' denuclearization: Trump

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North Korea has already begun its denuclearization, US President Donald Trump said Thursday, after many observers greeted with skepticism the ...

Migrants who 'invade' US have no right to due process, says Trump

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 US President Donald Trump on Sunday said migrants who "invade" the US should be deprived of legal due process, reinforcing ...

Melania to visit immigrant children holding centers

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Melania Trump will meet undocumented child immigrants this week, several days after a previous visit as lawmakers engage in high-stakes ...

Mattis in Asia, fixing Trump-rattled relationships one by one

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US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis spent four days in East Asia trying to keep on the rails key relationships-two friendly, ...

EU is `possibly as bad` as China on trade: Trump

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Europe is "possibly as bad as China" on trade, US President Donald Trump said in an interview broadcast Sunday, with ...

Washington moves to block China Mobile from US market

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The US Commerce Department recommended against approval of China Mobile's seven year old application to enter the domestic market on ...

Rooney lauds 'fantastic' England World Cup

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England and Manchester United top career goalscorer Wayne Rooney praised his homeland's "fantastic" World Cup effort on Monday, cheering the ...

Second-ranked Wozniacki stresses fitness ahead of US Open

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Hard work and peak fitness are the major concerns for world number two Caroline Wozniacki as she starts her first ...

Kuznetsova saves four match points, wins Washington WTA title

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Two-time Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova saved four match points and rallied to defeat Croatia's Donna Vekic and win her ...

Rooney inspires DC United to last-gasp win

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A moment of magic from Wayne Rooney fired DC United to a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Orlando in Major League ...

Trump, under pressure to honor McCain, orders flags to half-staff

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Donald Trump on Monday bowed to pressure to honor the late John McCain, ordering the lowering of flags across the ...

Three-time major champ Spieth finds form after tough year

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Jordan Spieth has struggled all year with putting woes and swing issues, but the three-time major champion is finding his ...

Lehman Weekend: the biggest bankruptcy in US history

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It was "Lehman Weekend." The moment in September 2008 when the 150-year-old investment bank Lehman Brothers collapsed, precipitating the worst ...

Two presidents honor McCain at funeral as Trump goes to golf club

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Two ex-presidents from opposingparties united Saturday to honor US senator John McCain, in a momentous
funeral that championed his aspirations of ...

Trump warns Syria, Russia Iran against Idlib ‘tragedy’

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US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Syria against launching an attack on the country's last rebel stronghold with the ...

Trump not on the midterms ballot but looms large

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His name will not be on the ballot, but President Donald Trump will be there in spirit when Americans vote ...

On 9/11 anniversary, Trump salutes 'heroes' who fought against hijackers

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President Donald Trump paid tribute Tuesday to the "heroes" who fought back against hijackers on September 11, 2001, vowing he ...

Trump defends SC pick after sex assault allegation

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US President Donald Trump stood firmly by his Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh Monday after allegations that the conservative judge ...

Sex with Trump 'least impressive' she's ever had: Daniels

By AFP, Washington

Stormy Daniels, the porn star who claims to have slept with Donald Trump over a decade ago, says in her ...

Donald Trump unveils revised US bio-defence strategy

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US President Donald Trump unveiled a new strategy Tuesday aimed at reducing the risks of man-made and naturally occurring biological ...

US-North Korea relations making 'tremendous progress': Trump

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday said US relations with North Korea are making "tremendous progress" from the days before his ...

New bombshell revives debate on Trump fitness for office

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Donald Trump faced a new challenge to his authority Friday after US media reported that his deputy attorney general had ...