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Trump knew for weeks Michael Flynn misled over Russia contactWhite House says resignation a result of ‘eroding level of trust’, not potential violation of law, as GOP divided over inquiry into calls -
Kim Jong-un's half-brother dies after 'attack' at airport in MalaysiaPolice launch investigation over death of Kim Jong-nam, who was tipped to succeed father as ruler of North Korea before he fell out of favour
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Stars and journalists lose appetite for correspondents' dinner under TrumpThe annual event is a chance for politicians and the media to share an evening of good-natured roasting – but this year goodwill is in short supply on both sides
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UKUKPeople feared missing after 'huge' explosion in Oxford block of flatsSix fire crews attended the scene in the west of the city, where the Osney Mead building collapsed after exploding and catching fire
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EuropeEuropeGreece defies creditors over more cuts as economy shrinks unexpectedlyAthens’ refusal to further austerity intensifies standoff over €86bn aid package that requires government to implement economic reforms
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Breathless in Bakersfield: is the worst air pollution in the US about to get worse?In California’s Central Valley emissions from oil refineries and agriculture make Bakersfield America’s most air-polluted city. Activists fear the Trump administration could undo small but steady improvements
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'It's killing us': how steel giant ArcelorMittal is failing to reduce emissionsAsh clouds from the local steelworks dominate the sky in Zenica, where even taking a breath can be a struggle. But despite pending criminal charges, the steel company’s environmental pledges remain unfulfilled
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Trump's 'global gag rule' could endanger millions of women and children, Bill and Melinda Gates warnExclusive: Bill and Melinda Gates warn of dire impact of order that blocks US funding for family planning and health services
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Sexual abuse and corporal punishment ‘widespread’ in Tanzania's schoolsHuman Rights Watch report calls on UK and other aid donors funding ambitious education programme to put pressure on government to halt abuses
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What did the White House counsel tell Trump about Flynn – and why does it matter?Donald McGahn informed the president about the ex-national security adviser’s ties to Russia, and his knowledge complicates Flynn’s version of events
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Death of Kim Jong-nam: depictions of North Korea hide threat of dictatorshipMysterious killing of Kim Jong-un’s half brother fits with comic book view of country – but its missile tests suggest increasing boldness on world stage
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Flynn's resignation likely the beginning of Trump's Russia woes – not the endNational security adviser is the third Trump adviser forced to leave over reports of Kremlin contact, further raising suspicions of the Trump-Putin relationship
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Why didn't Trudeau stand up to Trump on travel ban? It's the economy, stupidSome might have longed for Justin Trudeau to stake out the moral high ground at Monday’s press conference, but economic realities forced him to stay subtle
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White House says 'erosion of trust' led to Flynn's departure – videoPresident Donald Trump asked for the resignation of his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, after his level of trust in Flynn eroded to the point that he felt he needed to make a change, White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters on Tuesday
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Revisiting Michael Flynn’s fiery RNC speech: ‘Lock her up is right’ – videoThe former national security adviser led anti-Hillary Clinton chants and chided her over her handling of top secret information
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s half-brother dies in Malaysia – video reportKim Jong-un’s older half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, has died in Malaysia, police in Kuala Lumpur have confirmed.
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Donald Trump's strange handshake style and how Justin Trudeau beat it – videoEver since his epic 19-second-long handshake with a visibly bewildered Shinzo Abe of Japan, Donald Trump’s unusual handshake style has been under the microscope
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Trump and Trudeau remain diplomatic in first meeting – videoDonald Trump and his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, gave a relatively subdued press conference on Monday following a meeting at the White House
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Avalanche strikes French Alps killing four skiers – video reportAt least four skiers have died and another five are missing after an avalanche struck near the busy French Alpine resort of Tignes on Monday
Greece Country defies creditors over more cuts as economy shrinks unexpectedly