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US President Donald Trump in New York City, 2 December 2017

Trump says Flynn's Russia dealings lawful

President Trump says ex-aide Michael Flynn's dealings with Russia after the 2016 election were lawful.

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Houthi fighters man an anti-aircraft gun in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on December 2, 2017

Saudi-led alliance welcomes Yemen offer

Ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh, whose forces are fighting the alliance, has offered to hold talks.

Alan Milburn

Social mobility board quits in protest

Ex-Labour minister chairman says there is "little hope" the current government can make progress.

German riot police ahead of demonstrators trying to blockade the conference of the far-right populist Alternative for Germany party in Hanover, Germany, 2 December 2017

Far-right meeting sparks Germany protests

Police use water cannon and batons as Alternative for Germany delegates gather to choose leaders.

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Saudi House of Cards

The kingdom has always been conservative, but now Saudi Arabia is seen breaking with the past.

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US conductor James Levine conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Paris in 2007

Metropolitan Opera investigates abuse claims

The New York opera house says its is "deeply disturbed" by claims against conductor James Levine.

Nabih al-Wahsh has previously denied the holocaust

Egyptian lawyer guilty of inciting rape

Nabih al-Wahsh said it was a "national duty" to rape and harass women who wear ripped jeans.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to the Senate floor as debate wraps up over the Republican tax reform plan.

Trump victory as Senate backs tax overhaul

US senators pass a bill that would mark the most sweeping tax cuts since the 1980s.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa

New Zimbabwe leader in quick reshuffle

The changes come two days after critics accused him of rewarding the military for its role in his rise.

Australian former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce hands out "how-to-vote" cards at a pre-poll in Glen Innes in the New England electorate, New South Wales, Australia, 29 November 2017

MP in dual citizenship row wins seat back

Australian ex-deputy PM Barnaby Joyce wins a by-election a month after he was forced to resign.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa

New Zimbabwe leader in quick reshuffle

The changes come two days after critics accused him of rewarding the military for its role in his rise.

Australian former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce hands out "how-to-vote" cards at a pre-poll in Glen Innes in the New England electorate, New South Wales, Australia, 29 November 2017

MP in dual citizenship row wins seat back

Australian ex-deputy PM Barnaby Joyce wins a by-election a month after he was forced to resign.

A Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft defence system at the Russian Hmeimim military base in Latakia province, in the northwest of Syria, on December 16, 2015.

Israel 'targets Syrian military base'

Syria says Israel attacked an army position outside Damascus and two missiles were destroyed.

Then-Egyptian presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq gestures while speaking during a news conference, in Cairo, Egypt, on 21 June 2012

UAE 'deports' Egypt presidential hopeful

Ahmed Shafiq, who was living in the UAE, declared his intention to run in Egypt's 2018 election days ago.

Charlie Douthwaite

New heart for eight-week old Charlie

Charlie Douthwaite was the youngest patient on the UK transplant waiting list.

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