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The Obama administration repeals a measure granting automatic residency to virtually every Cuban who arrives in the United States, whether or not they had visas.
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US President Barack Obama has awarded Vice-President Joe Biden with the highest civilian honour, commemorating an "extraordinary man with an extraordinary career in public service".
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Donald Trump's Pentagon pick, James 'Mad Dog' Mattis, says the US needs to be ready to confront Russia where necessary.
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| UpdatedThe US Justice Department will probe the actions of FBI Director James Comey during the presidential election, and whether underlying investigative decisions may have been based on "improper considerations".
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| UpdatedNorth America correspondent Conor Duffy reports live from Washington DC as Donald Trump's cabinet picks are grilled during Senate confirmation hearings.
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| UpdatedThe election of Donald Trump as president of the United States and the rise of populist leaders in Europe pose a "profound threat" to human rights, the US-based Human Rights Watch warns in its annual global report.
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| UpdatedDonald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon puts Russia at the top of a list of threats to US interests, telling Congress that America must be ready to confront it where necessary, even though he backs Mr Trump's bid to engage with Moscow.
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| UpdatedBan Ki-moon returns home saying that he will make a decision "soon" on his future political career, amid expectations he will succeed Korean President Park Geun-hye if she is forced from office.
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| UpdatedThe US Senate takes its first concrete step toward dismantling the Affordable Care Act, using special budget provisions to bypass Democrat votes and begin the process of repealing President Barack Obama's signature health policy.
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| UpdatedDonald Trump has blasted reporters at his first official press conference as President-elect, and has suggested Russia was likely to have been involved in hacking during the US election.
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Donald Trump has said he could run his business and the government simultaneously, in a heated press conference.
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| UpdatedAngry but seemingly unembarrassed by a dossier he says is fake, President-elect Donald Trump addressed hugely personal allegations that would make a lesser politician cringe, writes North America correspondent Conor Duffy.
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| UpdatedPresident-elect Donald Trump has blasted the media after a dossier was released which made unsubstantiated accusations relating to sexual acts performed by Trump.
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| UpdatedDonald Trump hits out at the release of unsubstantiated intelligence reports during his first formal press conference as President-elect, and refuses to take questions from news organisations CNN and BuzzFeed, labelling them "fake news".
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It is not yet clear why low-cost airline Tigerair has been forced to cancel flights between Australia and Bali, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
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Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders meet in Switzerland for last-chance talks to reunify Cyprus more than 40 years after it was split in two.
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A South Korean special prosecutor's office will question Samsung Group leader Jay Y Lee as a suspect in the widening influence-peddling scandal engulfing the country's government.
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| UpdatedDonald Trump has held his first press conference as US President-elect — we asked some experts what their questions to him would have been, and why.
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Japan's 83-year-old Emperor Akihito looks like having two more years in the top job before handing over to his son Crown Prince Naruhito.
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| UpdatedPresident-elect Donald Trump complains of a "political witch hunt" against him after allegations Russian officials assembled a file of embarrassing information about him — reports the Kremlin says are "total nonsense".
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| UpdatedThe outgoing US President used his final address to map out a path for how Americans can succeed, telling them how to tackle discrimination and climate change and urging them to stay optimistic for the future.
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Taiwan scrambles jets and navy ships as a group of Chinese warships led by China's sole aircraft carrier sails north through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled Taiwan.
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Conceding disappointments during his presidency yet offering vigorous encouragement for the nation's future, outgoing President Barack Obama issued an emotional defence of his vision to Americans facing a moment of anxiety and a dramatic change in leadership.
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| UpdatedRead the full farewell speech of the 44th President of the United States.
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| UpdatedFrom the moment he took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama's speeches have captured hearts and minds.
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