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US security focus no longer terrorism - Defense Secretary
The US secretary of defence says competition between great powers, not terrorism, is now the main focus of America's national security.
US plans open-ended military presence in Syria
The US will maintain an open-ended military presence in Syria to ensure the enduring defeat of the jihadist group Islamic State, counter Iranian influence, and help end the civil war.
Trump's attacks on free press 'reprehensible' - US senator
A US Senator has launched an attack on President Donald Trump's relationship with the media, comparing his fellow Republican to former Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.
Ex-CIA officer held for 'spying for China'
A former CIA officer has been arrested in the US on charges of retaining classified information in a case thought to be linked to the crippling of the agency's spy operation in China.
Donald Trump escalates feud over 'racial slur'
President Donald Trump has said he has been "totally misrepresented" over accusations he used the term "shithole" to describe African nations last week.
Trump: 'I'm the least racist person'
US President Donald Trump has said that he is "not a racist" despite reports of his derogatory comments about immigrants from Haiti and Africa.
Kelela: 'It’s a weird relationship that Americans have with race'
Kelela is an alternative R&B artist best known as a featured vocalist on Solange's A Seat At My Table. Ahead of her first New Zealand performance, Yadana Saw speaks to the Ethiopian-American artist… Video, Audio
Could Oprah Winfrey really run for president?
Oprah Winfrey could be actively considering a run for US President and her speech at the Golden Globes provided four major clues about her White House ambitions.
Trump's White House: Headless chooks and cunning foxes
While bombs fall from Michael Wolff's tell-all book, inside the White House headless chooks demonstrate both Trumpian 'decorum' and machiavellian cunning, writes Phil Smith.
South Korea sets date for high-level talks with North
South Korea has offered high level talks with North Korea on 9 January to discuss its possible participation in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
US Senate passes sweeping tax reforms
The US Senate has approved the most sweeping overhaul of the US tax system in more than three decades.
Trump denies plans to fire Mueller
US President Donald Trump has denied he is planning to fire the special counsel, who is investigating possible Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
CIA helped stop Russia terror attack
Information provided by the CIA helped Russian security services foil an attack on a St Petersburg cathedral, Russian media reports say.
Democrat wins Alabama senate seat
Democrat Doug Jones has won the Alabama Senate race, US media report.
Eyes of the world on Alabama as voters head into polls
Alabama voters are in focus as they decide between Roy Moore, who is accused of multiple incidents of child sex abuse, or a democrat.
USA correspondent Steve Almond
The national focus is on Alabama, where Tuesday's Senate election pits accused child molester Roy Moore against Democrat Doug Jones; the GOP's massive tax plan may get done before the New Year; and… Audio
Trump considers replacing Tillerson with CIA director
Donald Trump is considering a plan to oust his Secretary of State, who has had a strained relationship with his boss over several issues, say senior administration officials.
Trump retweets far-right group's anti-Muslim videos
US President Donald Trump has retweeted three inflammatory videos from a British far-right group.
Man charged in New York truck attack pleads not guilty
The Uzbek immigrant accused of killing eight people by speeding a rental truck down a New York City bike path has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Democratic leaders cancel meeting with Trump after Twitter attack
US Democratic congressional leaders have cancelled a meeting with President Donald Trump after he attacked them on Twitter.
