UN Warns Of Civilian Danger As Mosul Offensive Continues

Iraqi forces, backed by the US, have launched a ground offensive to retake the western part of the city of Mosul from the so-called Islamic State.

They're reported to be within striking distance of the city's airport, but the United Nations sys it's concerned about civilians becoming trapped in the area.

Here's our correspondent at UN headquarters in New York, Nick Harper.

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Trump Clarifies Sweden Remark By Citing Fox News Report (Wrap)

Donald Trump has said his remarks about Sweden during a rally in Florida on Saturday were referring to a report he saw on Fox News about immigration in the country.

The US President had appeared to reference a terrorist attack in Sweden on Friday night, despite none having occurred, leading the country's Washington embassy to seek clarification from the State Department.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Row Continues Over Trump Administration’s Treatment Of Press

The White House Chief of Staff has defended Donald Trump's hostile attitude to the US media.

Speaking on 'Face the Nation' on CBS, Reince Priebus condemned the use of un-named officials as anonymous sources in several recent stories, such as a New York Times report about the Trump campaign's contacts with Russia.

He said such practices made it difficult to separate truth and lies:

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But Republican Senator from Arizona John McCain isn't holding back on criticising the President for his attitude towards the media.

The former Presidential nominee told NBC's 'Meet the Press' that adversarial journalism is necessary: 

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US aircraft carrier patrols South China Sea

The USS Carl Vinson has begun a series of patrols in the South China Sea

The Chinese military has warned Washington to not take any actions that might challenge China's sovereignty and security

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports

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KRAFT HEINZ DROPS UNILEVER BID

US food giant Kraft Heinz has dropped its bid to buy Anglo-Dutch competitor Unilever.

The deal would have been one of the largest in corporate history.

As Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Investigations launched into fatal Belgian train crash

A number of investigations are being launched into the circumstances of a fatal train crash in Belgium.

One person died and twenty seven people were injured when a train derailed after departing from Brussels.

Jack Parrock reports from the Belgian capital.

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UK LAWMAKERS TO DEBATE TRUMP VISIT

UK lawmakers will debate later (MONDAY 1630G) whether US President Donald Trump should make a state visit to the country.

Nearly 2 million people signed a petition calling on the visit to be prevented, after President Trump’s attempts to impose immigration restrictions.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Wall Street waits on White House policies

Wall Street is waiting on Washington to move ahead with the Trump administration's economic plans.

Long-promised reforms will impact markets if they become a reality this week.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Pence tries to reassure NATO allies

U.S. vice president Mike Pence sought to reassure NATO allies of U.S. president Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance, calling American support "unwavering".

However, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he also warned allies that they were "failing to pay their fair share on defense".

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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UN says NOT backing away from discussing political transition at Syria talks

The United Nations says it is NOT stepping back from talk of a political transition in next week's Syria peace negotiations in Geneva, contrary to news reports saying it was shying away from the divisive topic.

The office for the special envoy to Syria tells our UN correspondent that the transition remains very much a part of the agenda, in line with the UN resolution on the peace process. 

Here's Liling Tan reporting from New York. 

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Trump approval rating falls after weeks of political turmoil

American President Donald Trump is getting out of Washington again for the weekend, after a week of scandals and failed attempts to build a cabinet.

Just four weeks into the job, a new public opinion survey shows support for him has dropped, with the country polarized about him.

More from our Washington reporter John Clarke...

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IS fighters prepare for western Mosul battle

The Islamic State are said to be planning for street-to-street fighting as Iraqi forces prepare to enter Western Mosul.

The government troops, supported by a US-led coalition, is aiming to retake the entire city from the militant group.

US corespondent Nick Harper reports.

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Scott Pruitt Approved as EPA Nominee

The US Senate has approved President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Environmental Protection Agency .

Scott Pruitt is a climate change skeptic and he has vowed to curb the EPA's regulatory reach once in office. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report. 

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President Trump appeals to base after a bad week in Washington

American President Donald Trump tried to put a bad week behind him on Friday, visiting a Boeing aircraft plant to reinforce his campaign promise to boost domestic jobs.

Amid allegations of improper contacts with Russia and problems building a cabinet, Mr Trump got out of Washington to attend a ceremony in South Carolina to unveil the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, 

Trying to appeal to the base that elected him, Mr Trump pledged to use his power to force companies to buy American and hire American, with a threat to those that did not.

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Mr Trump  will hold a rally for supporters in Florida on Saturday.

Tillerson Calms Allies On Syria Ahead of Geneva Talks

Western diplomats say that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told them, on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Germany, that Washington isn't leaning towards Moscow over the conflict in Syria.

Mr. Tillerson told US allies that Washington backs UN efforts to broker a political solution.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Unilever Rejects Kraft Heinz Deal

Household goods maker Unilever has rejected a takeover bid from US firm Kraft Heinz, worth 143 billion dollars.

It would have been one of the biggest corporate deals in history, but Kraft has indicated it will continue to strive for a takeover.

Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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White House denies plans to use national guard to deport migrants

Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering a proposal to mobilise as many as one hundred thousand national guard troops to round up unauthorised immigrants.

A draft memo obtained by the Associated Press calls for the militirisation of immigration forces in eleven states - some in the far north of America.

The White House says the report is "not true". 

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Kraft Bids for Unilever

The American packaged food giant Kraft Heinz has made an approach to Anglo-Dutch consumer products firm Unilever. 

The deal, declined by Unilever, values the company at $143 billion.

From  Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Jobs, economy next on Trump agenda

U.S. President Donald Trump is flying to South Carolina to tour a Boeing aircraft factory and promote his jobs agenda.

Many are still trying to digest his 77-minute long press conference and what it means for American politics.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Spanish princess cleared of corruption

A Spanish court has jailed the former husband of Princess Cristina for corruption - but cleared the princess herself.

Cristina is the sister of King Felipe and sixth in line to the throne. 

Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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