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Trump's attorney general recuses himself from Russia probe

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday he would recuse himself from any probe into the presidential election campaign as Donald Trump's administration moved to cut short a snowballing controversy over its ties to Russia.

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South Korea, US forces begin joint military drills amid THAAD missile tensions with Beijing

South Korea and the United States kicked off their annual, massive military exercises on Wednesday as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered his troops to prepare for a “merciless strike” against the enemy forces.

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Trump holds first meeting with senior Chinese official

The United States attaches great importance to cooperative relations with China, US President Donald Trump said on Monday in his first meeting with a senior Chinese official since his inauguration last month.

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US promises no mass deportations in bid to calm Mexico

US officials promised Mexico no "mass deportations" or use of military force to expel immigrants, moving to calm tensions over President Donald Trump's vow to crack down on "bad dudes" illegally residing in his country.

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Austria detains Ukraine tycoon after extradition ruling

Austria arrested one of Ukraine's richest men, a fresh twist for the one-time ally of ousted pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych.

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US under pressure on Syria stance ahead of Geneva talks

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday faces a grilling by global peers seeking clarity about Washington's position on the Syria conflict ahead of crunch UN peace talks in Geneva.

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Trump denies campaign had pre-election contact with Russia

President Donald Trump insisted neither he nor his campaign team had contacts with Russian officials in the run-up to last year's US election, contradicting an explosive report which he blasted as "fake news."

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Hong Kong stocks open above 24,000, for first time in 18 months

The Hang Seng Index opened up at 0.6 per cent at 24,139.31, while Shanghai Composite Index traded 0.16 per cent up at 3,217.73

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White House official attacks court after legal setbacks on immigration

A White House official on Sunday (Feb 12) attacked a US court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration as a “judicial usurpation of power” and said the administration was considering a range of options, including a new order.

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China may allow more movies from Hollywood

China is likely to allow more Hollywood films into the Chinese market as government officials and industry representatives from China and the US prepare to return to the negotiation table to discuss the quota for imported movies and sharing of box office profits.

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Trump honors one-China policy in phone call with Xi

The United States government remains committed to the one-China policy, US President Donald Trump assured his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in their first telephone call since Trump assumed office.

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Trump sends Xi good wishes

Letter calling for 'constructive' ties offers positive signal, analysts say

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Japan firm drops Mexico plant plan over Trump warnings

He decision by Nikkei 225-listed Nisshinbo Holdings marked the first time a Japanese company has publicly abandoned a Mexican facility in response to the new US president’s protectionist outbursts.

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US halts vetting Nauru refugees for now, Australia says

US officials have stopped screening refugees on Nauru for potential resettlement, Australia has confirmed.

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Wang Yi's remark seen as signal to ease tension

Foreign minister also urges US to review WWII history regarding islands in South China Sea

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China forex reserves below US$3t, at 6-yr low

China's foreign exchange reserves dropped in January to US$2.998 trillion, falling below the US$3 trillion level for the first time since early 2011 and showing that capital outflow pressure persists.

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Trump travel ban: Iraqi family boards flight to JFK

An Iraqi family have successfully boarded a flight to the US from Turkey, following the suspension of President Donald Trump's travel ban on people from seven mainly Muslim nations.