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Syria Talks in Astana Close With Pledge to Safeguard Truce
Russia, Iran and Turkey — sponsors of talks in Kazakhstan between Syria and rebel factions — pledged Tuesday to consolidate the country's nearly month-old cease-fire and set up a three-way mechanism to ensure compliance of all sides.
US Senate Confirms Mike Pompeo to Head CIA
The Central Intelligence Agency that is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the US federal government that gathers, processes and analyzes national security information -- had revealed suspected interference by Russia to favour Trump in the Novembe...
Donald Trump's First Home up for Auction for 2nd Time in 3 Months
Donald Trump's childhood home, a five-bedroom house in the Queens neighbourhood, is set to be auctioned, with the sellers hoping its brief connection with the soon-to-be US President will help attract a premium price for the property.
World Economic Forum Meet Begins in Davos With Call for 'Responsible' Govt
However, various reports released today did not paint a rosy picture for India and the current state of the world.
Trump Promises 'Insurance for Everybody' as Obamacare Replacement
US President-elect Donald Trump said that he was nearly ready to unveil a plan to replace President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA) with "insurance for everybody".
Trump Warned Off Unilateral Mideast Moves at Paris Peace Conference
France called the gathering to reaffirm global support for a two-state solution to the seven-decade-old Israel-Palestine conflict, seen as increasingly reclusive.
Petless White House in 150 years When Donald Trump Moves in?
The Trump family does not have a history of keeping animals around the house and there is not any indication, at least, not yet.
Mosque Set Ablaze in US, Police Arrest a Homeless Man
A 1970s-vintage mosque has been torched in the US city of Seattle and the police have arrested a 37-year-old homeless man, who had previous run-ins with worshippers there, in connection with the incident.
Trump Stand-in to Take Faux Oath of Office in Rehearsal
Donald Trump will take the oath of office at the presidential inauguration Friday, but first up is a dress rehearsal at the Capitol for that elaborate ceremony.
The 14 Trump Tweets That Defined his High-Stakes Week
In one week, Donald Trump will place his hand on a Bible and take the oath to become president of the United States.
Trump Hints at Lifting Sanctions Against Russia, Changing 'One China' Policy
President-elect Donald Trump has hinted that he may lift sanctions on Russia and won't stand by the "One China" policy unless Beijing improves its currency and trade practices.
Barack Obama to Hold Final Press Conference on Wednesday
US President Barack Obama will hold the final press conference of his eight-year administration on Wednesday, just two days before leaving office.
US Eases Economic Sanctions Against 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' Sudan
US President Barack Obama took the controversial step of easing some economic sanctions against Sudan on Friday, trying to improve relations with a country whose leader is accused of war crimes and past links to terror.
Trump's Security Adviser Michael Flynn Maintained Contact With Russian Envoy
The Obama administration is aware of frequent contacts between President-elect Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn and Russia's ambassador to the United States, including on the day President Barack Obama hit Moscow with sanctions in re...
Surprised, Emotional Joe Biden Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
US President Barack Obama on Thursday surprised Vice President Joe Biden by presenting him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour, during a White House ceremony.
Trump News Conference: CNN's Reality Check Team Vets the Claims
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday held his first news conference since winning the election, and CNN's Reality Check Team vetted his statements.