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| May. 7 |
 Washington |
Trump backs CIA nominee Gina Haspel after she offered to quit Trump has defended his nominee after she offered to withdraw amid concern over her role in harsh interrogation techniques widely seen as tor...
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| Apr. 26 |
U.S. Senate |
EX-CIA chief Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state The US Senate has confirmed former CIA director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state, ending a tough confirmation battle
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| Apr. 23 |
Houston |
George H W Bush hospitalised a day after his wife's funeral
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| Apr. 21 |
Texas |
Barbara Bush funeral: 1,500 people attend service 
Map of Texas A%26M University College Station Texas The funeral of former first lady Barbara Bush has begun, with an estimated 1,500 mourners in attendance
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| Apr. 11 |
House of Representatives |
US House Speaker Paul Ryan to retire
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| Mar.16 |
FBI |
FBI's Andrew McCabe sacked by US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has fired FBI official Andrew McCabe, who has frequently been accused of political bias by President Trump
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| Mar.15 |
Washington |
In joint statement, world leaders agree Russia behind nerve agent attack| Trump, Macron, Merkel and May said they 'abhor' the attack against Skripal, 66, and his 33-year-old daughter, Yulia, in Salisbury on March 4 | |
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| Mar.13 |
Washington |
Secretary of state Rex Tillerson fired by Trump| Sacked US Secretary of State has warned of Russia's 'troubling behaviour and actions' in a parting statement after being fired by President Trump | |
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| Feb.10 |
Washington |
Trump: Lives are being 'destroyed' by allegations |
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| Feb.9 |
Washington |
Sorensen becomes second Trump aide to quit amid abuse claims |
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| Jan.24 |
U. S. Midwest |
Larry Nassar: MSU president resigns |
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| Jan.12 |
Washington |
Trump must apologise for comments - African Union
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| Jan.7 |
Washington |
Bannon says 'treason' remark not directed at Trump Jr |
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| Jan.4 |
Washington |
Trump: Wolff book on US administration is 'full of lies' |
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| Jan.3 |
Washington |
Ex-aide Bannon has lost his mind - Trump 
The president disavowed Bannon after he was quoted in a new book describing a meeting between Trump's son and Russians as 'treasonous'
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| Dec.7 |
U.S. Senate |
Senator Al Franken to resign amid sexual misconduct claims |
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| Dec.1 |
Washington |
Trump-Russia: Michael Flynn admits lying to FBI
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| Nov.29 |
Washington |
Trump hits out at Theresa May after far-right video tweets |
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| Nov.13 |
Texas |
George Bush Snr 'groped 16-year-old girl' during 2003 photo op |
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| Nov.4 |
Kentucky |
US senator Rand Paul assaulted at home in Kentucky |
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| Nov.2 |
Washington |
Trump nominates Jerome Powell as Fed chair |
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| Oct.30 |
Washington |
Trump adviser George Papadopoulos lied about Russian links An election campaign adviser to Donald Trump has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about the timing of meetings with alleged go-betweens for...
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| Sep.29 |
Washington |
US health secretary Tom Price quits after plane scandal
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| Sep.19 |
UN Gen. Assembly |
Trump's first UN speech met with criticism
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| Jul.28 |
Washington |
John Kelly appointment: Trump replaces chief of staff Priebus
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| Jul.22 |
Washington |
Spicer quits: White House press secretary plays down 'row' |
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| Jul.10 |
Washington |
Email 'linked Kremlin to Trump son meeting' Donald Trump Jr was informed that information offered by a Russian lawyer was part of a Russia effort to help his father's campaign
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| Jul.9 |
Washington |
Donald Trump Jr 'met Russia lawyer for Clinton information' |
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| May.17 |
Washington |
Former FBI boss to lead Russia inquiry Robert Mueller has been named special counsel to oversee an inquiry into Russia's alleged meddling in the election and any Trump campaign ti...
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| May.16 |
Washington |
Trump asked FBI's Comey to drop Flynn inquiry - reports |
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| May.9 |
FBI |
FBI chief James Comey fired by Trump President Trump has fired James Comey, the director of the FBI over his handling of the inquiry into Hillary Clinton's emails, the administration says
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| Mar.4 |
Washington |
Trump urged to back up claims his phones were tapped by Obama |
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| Feb.28 |
U.S. Congress |
Trump promises 'renewal of American spirit' in speech to Congress |
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| Feb.20 |
Washington |
Trump names Lt Gen HR McMaster as national security adviser |
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| Feb.13 |
Washington |
Michael Flynn: Trump's national security adviser quits Flynn, has resigned over his contacts with Russia. He is alleged to have discussed US sanctions with the Russian ambassador before Mr Trump took office
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| Jan.31 |
U.S. Supreme Court |
Trump picks Neil Gorsuch as nominee for Supreme Court
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| Jan.30 |
Washington |
Trump sacks defiant acting attorney general |
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| Jan.20 |
Washington |
Donald Trump inagurated | Donald Trump has taken his first steps as president, signing an executive order which targets the signature health care reforms of his predecessor | |
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| Jan.10 |
Chicago |
Obama speech: Democracy needs you |
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| Dec.2 |
USA |
Trump breaks US policy stance with direct Taiwan call US President-elect has spoken directly with the president of Taiwan - breaking with US policy set in 1979 when formal relations were cut
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| Dec.1 |
Ohio |
Trump names Gen James 'Mad Dog' Mattis as defence secretary |
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| Nov.18 |
New York |
Trump settles Trump University lawsuits for $25m |
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| Sep.11 |
Manhattan |
Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia US Democratic presidential candidate has been treated for pneumonia, her doctor says, after she was taken ill at a 9/11 ceremony
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| Sep.7 |
USA |
Trump says Putin 'a leader far more than our president' |
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| Jun.12 |
Washington |
Obama: Gay nightclub shooting 'an act of terror and hate' |
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| Mar.6 |
Washington |
Nancy Reagan death: President Obama leads tributes
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| May.28 |
FBI |
Former Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted
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| Jan.20 |
U.S. Congress |
State of the Union: Obama demands spread of wealth
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| Mar.1 |
Washington |
Obama urges Putin to recall troops |
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| Feb.17 |
UN |
U.N.: Kim could be prosecuted for crimes against humanity
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| Jan.9 |
New Jersey |
Chris Christie apologises for bridge-gridlock scandal |
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| Nov.13 |
Toronto |
Rob Ford says he bought drugs in last two years |
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| Nov.7 |
 Toronto |
'Drunk' Toronto mayor in murder rant Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has apologised for a video of him making threats to commit 'first-degree murder' against an unknown person
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| Oct.9 |
Washington |
Janet Yellen nominated by Obama to head US Federal Reserve |
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| Jun.17 |
Montreal |
Mayor of Montreal arrested |
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| May.15 |
Washington |
US tax chief resigns amid scandal
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| Feb.26 |
U.S. Senate |
Hagel confirmed as defence secretary |
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| Feb.12 |
U.S. Congress |
Obama pledges to reignite economy |
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| Jan.20 |
Washington |
Obama sworn in as US president Barack Obama has officially been sworn in for his second term as US president in a small ceremony at the White House
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| Jan.7 |
Washington |
Obama's Pentagon pick stokes row |
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| Dec.19 |
Washington |
Resignations follow Benghazi report |
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| Nov.12 |
USA |
Petraeus scandal engulfs US commander Allen |
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| Nov.9 |
CIA |
CIA's Petraeus quits over affair CIA director David Petraeus has resigned from his post, admitting he had an extra-marital affair that was conducted with his biographer
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| Sep.26 |
UN Gen. Assembly |
Ahmadinejad responds to Western jabs |
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| Sep.17 |
USA |
Romney taped at secret donor talk |
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| Aug.22 |
Nevada |
Prince Harry naked in Las Vegas |
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| Aug.20 |
USA |
US candidate's 'legitimate rape' gaffe |
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| Aug.2 |
UN |
Annan resigns as UN Syria envoy |
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| May.31 |
North Carolina |
Mistrial declared in Edwards case |
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| Apr.16 |
New York |
American Jim Yong Kim named World Bank chief |
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| Dec.3 |
US Georgia |
Cain suspends US presidency bid US presidential hopeful Herman Cain has said he is suspending his campaign for the Republican nomination
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| May.24 |
U.S. Congress |
Netanyahu lays out peace terms |
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| May.14 |
New York |
IMF head questioned over 'attack'| The head of the IMF, Dominique Strass-Kahn, 62, is being questioned by New York police over an alleged sex attack on a hotel maid. He was taken off an Air France plane at JFK airport minutes before it left for Paris.
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| May.6 |
Kentucky |
Obama meets Bin Laden raid team |
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| May.5 |
Manhattan |
Obama in 9/11 tribute after B Laden death
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| Apr.27 |
Washington |
Obama releases birth certificate
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| Jun.23 |
Washington |
Obama fires US Afghan commander
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| Jun.15 |
Washington |
Obama in national address on oil |
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| Apr.26 |
Miami |
Noriega extradited to France
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| Sep.9 |
U.S. Congress |
Obama urges action on healthcare US President has made one of the most critical speeches of his presidency, as he faced Congress over his plans for healthcare reform
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| Apr.29 |
Washington |
Obama marks 100th day in office |
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| Jan.20 |
Washington |
President Obama sworn into history | Barack Obama launched his presidency before an estimated 1.5 million people on the National Mall with somber yet confident tones. After being sworn in as the first African-American US leader, President Obama uses his inaugural address to pledge... | |
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| Dec.1 |
Chicago |
Clinton named secretary of state
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| Nov.25 |
Washington |
Gates 'to stay as Pentagon chief' |
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| Nov.10 |
Washington |
Bush calls meeting with Obama 'friendly' |
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| Mar.12 |
New York |
Scandal-hit governor resigns
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| Aug.27 |
Washington |
Attorney General Gonzales resigns |
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| May.17 |
Washington |
World Bank head Wolfowitz to quit
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| Jan.23 |
U.S. Congress |
Bush urges unity in speech |
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| Jan.2 |
UN |
New U.N. chief Ban Ki moon takes over
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| Dec.4 |
UN |
Controversial US envoy Bolton quits post |
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| Nov.8 |
Washington |
Bush replaces Rumsfeld by Gates
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| Oct.13 |
 UN Gen. Assembly |
South Korean named U.N. leader The General Assembly has appointed S. Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon to serve as the next secretary-general
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| Oct.9 |
UN Security Council |
S Korean proposed as new UN chief
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| Oct.2 |
UN |
Korean looks likely as Annan's successor |
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| Jan.31 |
Washington |
Bush made State of the Union address |
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| Oct.28 |
Washington |
Lewis Libby quits Cheney office
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| Sep.12 |
Washington |
Emergencies chief steps down |
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| Sep.9 |
Washington |
US emergency aid chief sidelined |
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| Jun.1 |
UN |
Stephanides fired over oil scandal |
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| Feb.2 |
Washington |
President speaks on state of nation |
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| Jan.20 |
Washington |
Bush sworn in for second term
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| Nov.15 |
Washington |
Rice to replace Colin Powell |
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| Jun.3 |
CIA |
Tenet resigns as CIA director |
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| May.7 |
Washington |
Rumsfeld apologizes |
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| Dec.12 |
Canada |
Chretien stepped down for Paul Martin |
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| May.16 |
U.S. Congress |
Bush feels heat over terror alert |
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| Sep.20 |
U.S. Congress |
Bush addresses nation in Congress
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| Jan.20 |
Washington |
Bush sworn in as president
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| Dec.28 |
Washington |
Rumsfeld to lead Pentagon |
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