Pres. Trump denies adminstration turmoil

U.S. President Donald Trump insists he inherited a mess and everything is going fine.

Just this week, his Labor Secretary nominee had to quit the confirmation process due to questions over his personal and professional behavior, and he fired his National Security Adviser, admitting Michael Flynn lied to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.

President Trump places the blame elsewhere.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says everything is working fine at the White House.

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Flynn did nothing wrong - Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump is denying Michael Flynn did anything wrong in contacting Russian officials as National Security Adviser.

Congressional lawmamakers want to know how far Michael Flynn went in discussing the possibility of lifting sanctions against Moscow.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he checked with his legal counsel, and the only problem was that Michael Flynn told Vice President Mike Pence the wrong thing.

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Trump 'would have' directed Flynn to discuss sanctions with Russia

In an extraordinary press conference, President Donald Trump said he didn't instruct former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn to discuss sanctions with Russia - but he said he "would have directed him if he thought he wasn't doing it."

The President also said he wasn't aware of any contacts between his election campaign team and Russian officials, and launched an unprecedented attack on the US media.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UN reactions to Trump's stance on two-state solution

A day after Donald Trump indicated he was looking beyond a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, the UN's middle east envoy maintained there is no Plan B.

Nikolay Mladenov told the Security Council that the two-state solution is the only way forward for peace.

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 

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CNN's Spanish Language Programming Suspended in Venezuela

The Venezuelan government has ordered the suspension of CNN's Spanish-language programming in that country. 

The Venezuelan Telecommunications Commission Director accused CNN of defaming and distorting the truth. 

Juan Carlos Lamas has more from Caracas. 

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Kremlin says Russia, US “loosing time” to tackle common threats

Kremlin spokesman said Russia and the United States are losing time by not solving issues that could be resolved by joint efforts. He expressed hope that Moscow and Washington would establish relations "sooner or later". Statements come first official contacts between Russia and the US begin with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meeting his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Germany. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 

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UN Syria war crimes team nears completion

The United Nations has set up a new body to investigate war crimes in Syria.

The team is nearly ready to start work after the UN General Assembly
approved its creation in December.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Trump: Leakers will "pay a big price"

US President Donald Trump is vowing that intelligence officials who have leaked information to the media will "pay a big price".

His comments came amid reports that his top aides were in "constant contact" with Russian government officials during last year's American election campaign.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Tlllerson: Russia must work towards peace in Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he will consider working with Russia on areas of common interest, but that he expects Moscow to honor its commitment to deescalating the conflict in Ukraine.

The remarks came after Tillerson met with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov in Germany.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Warnings for Oroville dam as storms move in

Hundreds of thousands of people living near a dam in Northern
California are being warned to stay vigilant as storms move in.

Almost 200 thousand people had to be evacuated from their homes after
concerns that Oroville dam could fail.

Frances Read reports.

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Trump 'Wants Ally To Investigate Intelligence Agencies'

US President Donald Trump is planning to appoint a billionaire friend of his to lead a review into American intelligence agencies- that's according to the New York Times.

The paper reports that Mr. Trump wants to put Stephen Feinberg in charge of an investigation into leaks from the intelligence community, after blaming such leaks for the departure of his national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Former Trump adviser denies Russian contact

The former Donald Trump adviser Roger Stone has denied claims he was in contact with Russian intelligence officials during the 2016 presidential election.

In an interview with NBC News, Mr Stone said he welcomed an investigation to clear his name.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Threatening to catch "low-life leakers", Trump poised to launch review of US intelligence

President Trump is launching a review of America's intelligence agencies writing on Twitter that "low-life leakers….will be caught".

He's reportedly turning to a New York billionaire to conduct the review which comes after a series of leaks relating to alleged contacts between top Trump advisers and the Russian government.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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NATO discusses fight against Islamic State

NATO members are discussing the ongoing fight against the so-called Islamic State.

The meeting takes place as members come under pressure from the new Trump administration in the United States to increase defense spending and do more to address the ISIS threat.  

Speaking in Brussels at the start of the meeting, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that while the alliance is not formally a part of the anti-ISIL coalition, every member is contributing. 

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Stoltenberg said the alliance does have the potential to "do more", mentioning in particular the training of local forces.

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Investigation into Trump administration leaks requested

The chair of a key Congressional panel has asked the U.S. Justice Department to open an investigation  into why so much information, especially classified information, is being leaked from the White House to reporters.

These leaks have revealed the Trump administration to be in turmoil, but the American president is posting on social media, he's happy for the investigation to start.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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MATTIS 'OPTIMISTIC' ABOUT NATO SPENDING

US Defence Secretary James Mattis says he's optimistic NATO allies will boost defence spending so Washington doesn't have to reduce support for the military alliance.

Mr Mattis had threatened the US could 'moderate' its NATO commitment unless allies honour military spending pledges.

But speaking at a NATO summit in Brussels, he says he's been reassured that fellow members are moving in the right direction.

And Secretary Mattis says NATO's principle of collective defence is not in doubt.

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Church of England rejects opposition to same-sex marriage blessings

The Church of England's ruling body, the General Synod, has dismissed a report opposing same-sex marriages from The House of Bishops - which forms part of the Synod.

The UK legalised same-sex marriages in 2013, however The Church of England had been exempt from offering blessings, while other religious organisations would have to 'opt in'

But as our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports, the General Synod decided not to take note of the report which maintained that church marriages should be between a man and a woman.

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WENGER FUTURE 'TO BE DECIDED AT END OF SEASON'

Arsene Wenger's furture as Arsenal manager will be decided at the end of the season, it's reported.

Speculation about his position intensified after the EPL club were thrashed 5 - 1 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Rex Tillerson arrives in Germany for G20 meeting

U.S. secretary of state Rex Tillerson has arrived in Germany for a meeting of G20 foreign ministers. 

It is his first foreign trip since starting the job two weeks ago and the visit will include a meeting with Russia's foreign minister.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Syrian talks in Astana kick off after delay

Talks on Syria in the capital of Kazakstan, Astana sponsored by Russia, Turkey and Iran began amid uncertainty and lack of unity among the sponsors of the meeting. It was delayed due to late arrival of some participants and great uncertainty over the outcome of negotiations. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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