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US Seeks End To UN Rights Council's 'Obsession' With Israel
President Donald Trump's administration is reviewing United States participation in the United Nations Human Rights Council, seeking reform of its agenda and an end to its 'obsession with Israel', sources have revealed.
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Major Gaffe Mars Oscars As Moonlight Upsets La La Land For Best Picture
African-American coming-of-age tale Moonlight won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday on a big night for Hollywood diversity that was overshadowed by an embarrassing onstage gaffe over the top award.
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We Have To Help Christians Fleeing Islamic State, Says Egypt's President Sisi
Hundreds of Christian families and students have fled to Ismailia, north Sinai's neighbouring province, after seven Christians were killed in Arish between Jan. 30 and Thursday.
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Trump To Skip White House Press Dinner After Battles With Media
'I will not be attending the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!', Trump wrote on Twitter.
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US Will Start 'Aggressive' Cuts To Obama's Environmental Protection Rules
US President Donald Trump's administration will begin rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations in an 'aggressive way' as soon as next week.
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Opposition To Philippine's President Duterte Turn Historic Event Into Protest March
Political opponents of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday turned a traditional celebration of a 'People Power' uprising against dictatorship three decades ago into a protest march condemning his war on drugs.
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Trump Pledges One Of The 'Greatest Military Buildups In American History'
President Donald Trump said he would make a massive budget request for one of the 'greatest military buildups in American history' on Friday in a feisty, campaign-style speech extolling robust nationalism to eager conservative activists.
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Iraqi Forces Push Into Western Mosul And Launch Airstrikes In Syria
US-backed Iraqi forces pushed into western Mosul last night after retaking the city's airport from Islamic State, as aidagencies warned the most dangerous phase of the offensive was about to begin for hundreds of thousands of civilians.
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Conservatives Win In Copeland, UKIP Fails in Stoke
The Conservatives have secured a landmark victory in a parliamentary by-election.
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This Alabama Church Wants To Set Up Its Own Police Force
A church in Alabama has applied to have its own police force, arguing it's the best way of protecting its members.
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Roe Vs Wade Landmark Abortion Ruling Plaintiff Dies Aged 69
Norma McCorvey, the anonymous plaintiff known as "Jane Roe" in the US Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing abortion, died on Saturday at the age of 69.
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Suppressing Free Press Is 'How Dictators Get Started' - John McCain
US Senator John McCain warned suppressing the free press was 'how dictators get started' as he defended the media against the latest attack by President Donald Trump.