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Trump-Russia: Flynn's dealings were 'lawful'

Donald Trump has responded to a guilty plea by his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying Mr Flynn's actions as a member of his transition team "were lawful".

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Trump aims blow at Iran and nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump has condemned Iran as a "fanatical regime" and refused to continue signing off on a landmark international nuclear deal.

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Weinstein brother denies company's sale

Harvey Weinstein's brother, Bob, has denied media reports that the film production company they co-founded could be closed or sold.

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Thousands rally for Spanish unity

Thousands of people calling for Spanish unity have attended rallies in the capital Madrid after Sunday's disputed referendum for Catalan independence.

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Natural History Museum crash 'not terror-related'

A crash outside a London museum that injured 11 people was not terror-related, police have said.

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Sudan sanctions: US lifts most economic restrictions after two decades

The US is lifting most of the economic and trade sanctions it first imposed on Sudan two decades ago.

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Kenya election: President Kenyatta blasts court after vote annulled

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has branded judges in the country's Supreme Court "crooks" after they annulled his win in presidential elections.

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Both sides to blame in Virginia - Trump

US President Donald Trump has again blamed both sides for the violent unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia, which left one protester dead and others injured.

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Indian police arrest four for Game of Thrones leak

Indian police have arrested four people suspected of leaking an episode of the hugely popular TV show Game of Thrones before it was aired.

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Taylor Swift wins assault case against DJ

Pop star Taylor Swift has won a sexual assault case against ex-radio DJ David Mueller, who she said had groped her at a 2013 concert.

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Syria war: Killing of White Helmet workers condemned

The US has condemned the killing of seven Syrian volunteer rescuers who were shot dead in a north-western town controlled by jihadists.

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Antarctica fruitcake: 106-year-old dessert 'left by Capt Scott'

Ice-covered Antarctica is one of the earth's most hostile natural environments.

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Charlottesville: One killed in violence over US far-right rally

One person has died and 19 others were injured when a car rammed a crowd of people opposing a far-right rally in the US state of Virginia, police say.

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Google cancels all-staff diversity meeting

Google has cancelled an all-staff meeting to discuss a controversial memo about diversity written by former engineer James Damore.

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Cuba: Canadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss

Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba was treated for hearing loss and headaches.