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Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov says 'we have no alternative but to act'.
Left-winger says he understands people who do not trust the political class or the EU.
Barack Obama said 'all Americans should be alarmed by Russia's actions'.
Israeli leader is in the spotlight again over allegations of fraud and bribery
Former PM's allies say his appointment is key to improving Britain's role on the world stage post-Brexit.
New MPs, who took oath of office this week, are set to select Somalia's next President.
TSSA and RMT trade unions will be in negotiations with Underground bosses on 4 January.
Long-standing civil war foes Renamo guerrillas and Frelimo government agreed to 'new year' ceasefire.
Bipartisan tour to bolster Baltic allies sees senators urge tougher sanctions against Vladimir Putin.
The list purportedly included one of South Korea's most influential figures, film director Park Chan-wook.
The Philippines president, however, downplayed concerns about Beijing's militarisation in the South China Sea.
Indian PM's address is expected to come at the end of the 50-day deadline set by Modi for demonetisation woes to end.
CENCO hopes for political agreement as risks of political instability and violence grow.
China is wary that Tsai Ing-wen will seek to meet Donald Trump's transition team during her visit to Latin America.
Prime minister had dropped her call to withdraw the UK from the treaty during the Tory leadership contest.
Announcement comes days after Islamist group Boko Haram lost major stronghold in Nigeria.
Business mogul who owns Sprint and president-elect made the announcement three weeks ago.
Net migration from EU citizens to UK unlikely to fall below 155,000 in medium term says Migration Watch.
The law passed with a majority in Congress with 69 votes in the Senate and 121 votes in the Lower House.
Diongo was found guilty of illegally detaining 3 soldiers during a protest last week.
China and South Korea have always criticised the shrine as it symbolises Japan's colonialism.
The president said the anti-corruption campaign would be just as much a priority as anti-drug operations.
The president-elect's team said that incoming White House advisor Stephen Miller would help with the speech.
Labour leader says PM is behaving like an autocrat in refusing parliament a say on deal.
The two prosperity preachers will be the first ever involved in a presidential inauguration.
Several far-right leaders said Trump's victory has energised the alt-right movement.
The outgoing president had previously said 'we need to take action and we will'.
"We don't want to create trouble," said one of the cafe's co-founders.
Barack Obama is safeguarding his legacy by making numerous policy decisions on his way out of office.