Russia begins scaling down its military presence in Syria

Russia's Defence Ministry announced it started reducing the presence of its forces in Syria. The Northern Fleet flotilla docked off Syrian coast is the first to leave the country. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Kremlin tight-lipped over US hacking accusations

Russian officials have given no reaction to media reports about the US intelligence findings presented on Capitol Hill on Thursday proving Washington's claims of Russia's meddling in the US voting system. The Kremlin had previously denied any involvement or meddling  in the American electoral process, but so far remains tight-lipped over the hacking accusations. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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French prosecutors launch fraud investigation against far-right Front national party

French prosecutors have launched a fraud investigation into the far-right party the Front National.

They are looking into payments payed to assistants supposedly working for the party at the European Parliament who pare suspected of actually being based at the party's HQ in France.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Berlin truck attacker used 14 aliases

Regional German authorities said the Tunisian man who killed twelve people last month at a Berlin Christmas market used at least fourteen different names during his stay in the country. 

Police recently arrested another Tunisian man as a possible accomplice.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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STRIKE COULD CAUSE LONDON 'CHAOS'

There are warnings that London's transport network could be 'chaos' on Monday if a planned 24 hour strike goes ahead.

Talks to avoid industrial action broke down on Thursday.

Unions and tube bosses are locked in a row about ticket office closures.

And if they can't find a resolution, then many London Underground stations will be closed from 1800 GMT on Sunday.

London reporter Charlotte Wright is at King's Cross station and says it could cause severe disruption.

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Biden to Trump: "Grow Up!"

US Vice President Joe Biden has told Donald Trump to "grow up" after a series of Twitter messages this week in which the President-elect has raised fresh questions about how he plans to govern the country.

In one of his final TV interviews as Vice President, Mr. Biden called the President-elect a "good man" who needs to show Americans that he's got what it takes to succeed Barack Obama in the Oval Office.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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US jobs data expected to be strong

Friday sees the release of the monthly US employment data. 

And they're expected to show continued strength in the America labour market.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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But our correspondent in New York Nick Harper says another set of figures has suggested Friday's data may not be as strong as expected.

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Consumer Electronics Show opens in Las Vegas

The world's largest consumer electronics show, CES, kicked off Thursday in Las Vegas, where thousands of companies are unveiling cutting edge products and technologies consumers may use in the near future. Industry experts are also there to explore security measures in place to protect consumers. Patrice Howard reports.

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4 people charged in Chicago with assaulting young man with special needs

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Four people in Chicago have been charged with hate crime and
aggravated kidnapping after attacking a young man who has special
needs - and live streaming the assault on Facebook.

Deregatory comments against white people, and against Donald Trump are
heard in the video.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has an update.

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US designates son of Osama bin Laden as global terrorist

The US government has designated the son of Osama bin Laden as a global terrorist. 

Hamza bin Laden is a member of al Qaeda and has called for attacks against western cities. He is regarded as a possible successor to his late father.

US correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 

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Police in Chicago charge 4 with hate crime after Facebook Live beating

Hate crimes charges have been filed by police in Chicago after the beating of a mentally disabled teenager was broadcast live on Facebook.

The four suspects charged are all black, and the victim was white.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Top Republicans and Trump divided on Russian hacking, after intelligence hearings

Leading Republicans are vowing to hit back against Russia, by drafting tougher sanctions,  over a string of cyber-attacks during last November's presidential race.

Senator John McCain says he 'has no idea' what President-Elect Donald Trump is likely to do on Russia, because the two 'haven't spoken'. 

Fresh divisions over Russia, between the Republican leadership, and Donald Trump, surfaced amid intelligence briefings on Capitol Hill.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US Intelligence officials: "Only" top Russian leaders could have authorized DNC hack

Top US intelligence officials and members of the Senate say the Russians were responsible for a hacking attack on the Democratic Party's computer servers, despite Donald Trump's insistence that they weren't.

America's Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, has told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that "only" Russia's top leaders could have authorized the attack.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Intelligence hearing underway in US Senate

A Senate hearing with top US intelligence figures is underway on Capitol Hill.

The security chiefs are testifying on their findings into recent Russian cyberattacks.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Four arrested in Chicago for livestreamed assault

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Four people have been arrested in Chicago for attacking a young man
who has special needs - after live streaming the assault on Facebook.

Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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US Forces Have Entered Mosul

US forces have been operating inside the Iraqi city of Mosul, seeking to oust Islamic State militants.

Local forces assisted by US and other foreign advisors have struggled to gain ground since entering the city.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Top US intelligence officials dismiss Assange claims, endorsed by Trump, on Russian hacking

Top US intelligence officials have said they have no confidence in comments made by Wikileaks founder Julian Assange that have been echoed, on Twitter, by US President-elect Donald Trump.

The Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and Under Secretary of Defense Marcel Lettre are testifying on Capitol Hill about Russia's involvement in the hacking of the Democratic Party's computer servers.

They dismissed claims by Julian Assange, repeated by Donald Trump, that Russia was not the source of Democratic Party documents published by Wikileaks in this exchange with Senator John McCain, a prominent Trump critic.

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Russian hacking probe begins in US

The United States Congress is set to hear from senior members of the
intelligence community to shed more light on Russia's alleged cyber
attacks during the US elections.

President-elect Donald Trump is also expected to be briefed on the
subject Friday but dismisses the notion that Russia is to blame for
the hacking.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UK POSTS POSITIVE ECONOMIC DATA

New car sales and service sector data have painted a picture of strength for the UK economy, defying many economists' predictions after last year's Brexit vote.

However, concerns over inflation persist, as it's reported Prime Minister Theresa May's planning to make a major speech warning the EU that the UK is prepared to quit the single market.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Downing Street praises new man in Europe

The British government has called its new representative to the European Union a "seasoned and tough negotiator" who will lead the Brexit negotiations.   

The appointment of senior diplomat Sir Tim Barrow comes after his predecessor Sir Ivan Rogers accused the government of "muddled thinking" and urged diplomats to speak truth to power.   

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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