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Increased Nato military exercises in eastern Europe have alarmed Russia
Increased Nato military exercises in eastern Europe have alarmed Russia

Trump worries Nato with 'obsolete' comment

A statement by US President-elect Donald Trump that Nato is "obsolete" has caused "worry" in the alliance, Germany's foreign minister has said. Frank-Walter Steinmeier said it was a contradiction of comments made days ago by Mr Trump's incoming defence chief.

President-elect Donald Trump and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper
President-elect Donald Trump and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper

US spy chief rejects Trump's attack over Russia dossier

The US director of national intelligence has denied that the intelligence community leaked claims that Russia holds compromising personal and financial information on President-elect Donald Trump.

Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's office have strongly denied the allegations
Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's office have strongly denied the allegations

Trump denies Russian 'leverage' amid claims of compromising material

US President-elect Donald Trump has reacted furiously to allegations that Russia has compromising material on him, saying Moscow has "never tried to use leverage on me".

Mr Trump condemned US intelligence agencies for allowing "fake news" to "leak" into the public, asking: "Are we living in Nazi Germany?"

The claims say his election campaign communicated with Moscow and also contain suggestions of prostitute use.

Russia also angrily denied the claims.

Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, said the allegations were "pulp fiction" and a "clear attempt to damage relations".

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Dylann Roof was convicted last month of 33 federal charges

US church attacker sentenced to death

A white supremacist has been sentenced to death for the racially motivated killings of nine black people at a South Carolina church.

Dylann Roof was convicted last month of 33 federal charges, including hate crimes, after opening fire on a Bible study group in 2015.

Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner will take role as top White House adviser

Democrats challenge Trump's son-in-law appointment

Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will be senior adviser to the president, a senior transition official told CNN Monday.

The 35-year-old businessman-turned-political strategist played a key part in his father-in-law's presidential campaign and his new position is expected to test the limit of federal anti-nepotism rules.

The Ft. Lauderdale airport is a major gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America [Reuters]
The Ft. Lauderdale airport is a major gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America [Reuters]

Florida airport gunman faces 'possible death penalty'

US authorities have charged a US army veteran accused in a deadly shooting rampage at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, with offences that could carry the death penalty, while continuing to probe whether "terrorism" was a potential motive.

Federal prosecutors charged Esteban Santiago on Saturday with firearms offenses and carrying out an act of violence at an airport, US Attorney Wifredo Ferrer said in a statement.

If convicted, he could face the death penalty or life in prison.

Santiago, 26, was accused of killing five, wounding six and sending thousands scrambling for safety on Friday before authorities shut down the airport in Florida, a major gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America.

The suspect was scheduled to make an initial court appearance on Monday.

Murder charges could be forthcoming from state prosecutors, but no decision has been made yet, according to the Sun Sentinel newspaper.

Santiago had travelled from Alas

Donald Trump says he respects America's intelligence agencies
Donald Trump says he respects America's intelligence agencies

US election hacking: Trump blames 'negligent' Democrats

Donald Trump says Democrats have shown "gross negligence" by allowing their servers to be hacked in the run-up to the 8 November presidential election.

Donald Trump has cast doubt on the findings of the intelligence agencies co-ordinated by Gen James Clapper (right)
Donald Trump has cast doubt on the findings of the intelligence agencies co-ordinated by Gen James Clapper (right)

US identifies agents behind Russian hack

The US has identified the Russian agents behind alleged hacking ahead of the presidential election won by Donald Trump in November, reports say. The agents, whose names have not been released, are alleged to have sent stolen Democratic emails to WikiLeaks to try to swing the vote for Mr Trump.

There are 59 prisoners remaining at the controversial detention centre [John Moore/Getty Images]
There are 59 prisoners remaining at the controversial detention centre [John Moore/Getty Images]

White House expects more Guantanamo transfers

The US government has pledged to move ahead with the transfer of inmates out of the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, rejecting President-elect Donald Trump's demand for a freeze.

Clintons to attend Trump inauguration

Bill and Hillary Clinton will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington DC.

George W Bush and his wife Laura have also announced plans to be there, saying they want to "witness the peaceful transfer of power".

Relatives of inmates gathered at the main gate of the prison asking for information
Relatives of inmates gathered at the main gate of the prison asking for information

56 killed, many beheaded, in grisly Brazil prison riot

A prison riot in the Brazilian Amazon has left at least 56 people dead with some bodies decapitated and burned, officials said. The riot erupted on Sunday afternoon and lasted for 17 hours in the Anisio Jobim Penitentiary Complex (Compaj) in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state.

At least 56 killed in Brazil prison riot

A 17-hour uprising at a prison in Brazil claimed the lives of at least 56 prisoners over the weekend, state-run media agency Agencia Brasil reported Monday.

Bodies were thrown over the wall of the complex, and at least six people were decapitated, the news agency reported.

Christine Todd Whitman, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush
Christine Todd Whitman, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush

Top Republican fears future under Trump

A leading US Republican says she fears for the future of her seven grandchildren with Donald Trump in the White House. Christine Todd Whitman, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush, accused Mr Trump of ignoring compelling science.

Expelled Russian diplomats leave US

Thirty-five Russian diplomats expelled from the United States by President Barack Obama have left the country, Russian news agencies report.

Electoral College stamps Trump's win

Donald Trump surpassed the necessary 270 votes in the Electoral College on Monday, taking the next step in the official process to become President.

Trump received 304 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton's 227. Seven "faithless" electors voted for other candidates, costing Trump two votes and Clinton four. Hawaii's votes -- three for Clinton and one breaking from the state's results and supporting Bernie Sanders -- were the last to be counted.

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