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Obama makes farewell calls to leaders of India and Afghanistan to express appreciation for steadfast partnership

The US president thanked the leaders for the joint efforts of co-operation in his farewell communications.

Our dishonest press is too powerful – it will use propaganda to stop proper regulation

Press regulation must be independent, but the media will avoid what the Leveson Inquiry set out to achieve.

China's Xi Jinping warns against 'derailing' Paris climate deal amid Trump's withdrawal threat

Incoming US President Donald Trump had threatened to pull out of the deal, calling climate concerns a "hoax".

Republican aide terminated after masterminding anti-Clinton fake news site

The Maryland delegate said he 'couldn't support any dishonesty, regardless of what side you support.'

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Duterte asks Catholic priests to try crystal meth before criticising war on drugs

'Priests should use shabu so they would understand,' the fiery president of the Philippines said.

China aims to claim global leadership role as Trump takes office

Xi Jinping told the UN this was not the time for isolationist policies.

May vows to use Brexit vote to 'build a fairer Britain that works for everyone'

The PM said the referendum was not just a vote on EU membership, but also a rejection of the current order.

Theresa May to issue globalisation warning in Davos

The prime minister will be eyeing trade and investment opportunities for Britain.

Tulsi Gabbard leaves questions marks over Bashar Assad meeting during secret Syria trip

The congresswoman from Hawaii will not disclose who is paying for the unannounced trip.

Westmonster: Breitbart equivalent launched in the UK

The website will be 'pro-Brexit, pro-Farage, pro-Trump and anti-establishment'.

RAF makes 'utterly shocking' unauthorised plane landing in Ireland

The Irish government says the plane, which came down to refuel, did not follow protocol.

Five key highlights from President Obama's final press conference

Obama echoed his initial message of hope but gave warnings to the incoming administration.

Barack Obama commutes bulk of Chelsea Manning’s prison sentence

Obama defends Manning commutation: 'I feel very comfortable that justice has been served'

Chelsea Manning's 35-year sentence was shortened and she will now be released in May 2017.

EU citizens could face new hate crime wave after Article 50 triggered, warns watchdog

The UK has seen a rise in hate crimes against EU nationals since the referendum in June.

Gambia holds its breath as neighbouring armies threaten to invade if President Jammeh doesn't quit

Thomas Cook hopes to evacuate 3,500 British holidaymakers from Gambia by 20th January.

Senate committee approves James 'Mad Dog' Mattis for defence secretary

Mattis could be fully confirmed by Friday (20 January) after Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Retired Britons living abroad in the EU may lose subsidised NHS healthcare post-Brexit

The NHS currently reimburses EU countries for British citizens' healthcare.

EU negotiators tell Britain to 'shed its illusions' over Brexit

EU's Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt says UK cannot maintain tariff-free access without market access.

Five awkward moments during Trump's education secretary Betsy DeVos' confirmation hearing

DeVos grilled from guns to fight grizzly bears and Trump's behaviour towards women.

They said Trump was unstoppable — but social media tells a different story

Trump was winning support in Florida pre-election – but Americans are turning against him pre-inauguration.

Burundi: Will President Nkurunziza really withdraw his troops from AMISOM mission in Somalia?

Opposition and peace activists say Nkurunziza is "bluffing" as soldiers are "a mean of pressure".

Watch Obama's final press conference

Outgoing president to touch on Chelsea Manning's prison sentence and Russia relations.

Boris Johnson faces uproar with 'WW2-style punishment' warning to Francois Hollande

British foreign secretary made the controversial comments during a two-day trip to India.

Historic Supreme Court ruling on Brexit trigger set for Tuesday 24 January

The 11 justices will decide on whether MPs and peers have a vote on invoking Article 50.

Former US president George HW Bush hospitalised

Bush skydived from a helicopter on his 90th birthday in June 2014.

Early Trump meeting with Putin a 'mistake' say Russia experts

President-elect must meet with Nato allies first or risk being 'outmanoeuvred' by Putin

Theresa May dodges questions over EU contributions after Brexit at PMQs

Prime minister has ruled out 'huge sums' going to Brussels after a Brexit.

Don't agonise if Republicans cut Obamacare – lots of healthcare spending is wasted anyway

Some healthcare spending is even harmful, argues Andrew Sabisky.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan tells Davos a hard Brexit will 'rip the UK apart'

Top Labour politician calls for 'privileged single-market access' for London as part of Brexit deal.

Donald Trump: I don't like tweeting

President-elect talked Democrat inauguration boycott and social media with Fox News.

Islamic organisation urges UN to intervene in Myanmar to avoid 'genocide' of Rohingya Muslims

OIC says measures should be taken to avoid genocide of people like the ones in Cambodia and Rwanda.

Watch controversial Zimbabwean priest predicting President Mugabe's death on 17 October 2017

Pastor Patrick Mugadza claims 92-year-old Mugabe will die later this year in Youtube clip.

David Davis claims MPs will back final Brexit deal: 'They won't vote it down'

Brexit secretary also said 'lots and lots' of countries are hoping to secure a trade deal with the UK.

Ivory Coast: Uneasy calm descends after new wave of mutiny rocks the country

A week after army mutinied over pay, gendarmes are now demanding unpaid bonuses.

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