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Trump says he's 'strongly pro-life' but supports abortion in cases of rape, incest and protecting life of mother
Trump’s comments come after several US states passed tough new restrictions on abortions.
Trump announces plans for 'merit-based' immigration policy plan
The immigration reforms would be the first major change to the system in decades.
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning sent back to jail for contempt of court, one week after being released
Manning refused to testify in a case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Trump says 'China should not retaliate' in trade war... it retaliates anyway with tariffs on $60 billion worth of exports
Both sides have left the door open, however, to try to reach a deal.
Justice minister orders ban on anti-LGBT preacher from speaking in Ireland
Countries including the UK have already enacted bans on the controversial figure.
Actress Alyssa Milano calls for sex strike to protest abortion laws in Georgia
A list of Hollywood stars had threatened in late March to refuse to work in Georgia if it adopted the new abortion restrictions.
Landmark pact to regulate plastic waste signed by 180 nations - but not the US
The framework “is historic in the sense that it is legally binding, said Rolph Payet of the United Nations Environment Programme.
US sends amphibious ships and missiles to the Gulf amid reports of Iran 'threat'
Iran said this week that it had stopped respecting limits on its nuclear activities agreed under a 2015 deal with major powers.
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning released from US prison
Manning was jailed in early March for refusing to testify in a grand jury investigation .
Row breaks out in Alabama senate over 'foetal heartbeat' abortion law
If Alabama’s new laws are challenged, pro-life politicians are hoping it will eventually be brought before the Supreme Court.
Venezuela claims to have stopped a coup attempt, but tensions there are rising: so what exactly is going on?
The world will be watching as a series of May Day rallies take place in the country today.
US policeman who fatally shot woman who attempted to report possible rape found guilty of murder
The 40-year-old victim was shot after calling emergency services twice.
Two people killed and four injured in shooting at US university
Shots were reported on campus shortly before 6:00pm yesterday evening.
Man throws phone at Trump during gun rally
In his speech, Trump told the NRA he is withdrawing the US from the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.
Jeremy Corbyn turns down invitation to state banquet for Donald Trump
Corbyn said May “should not be rolling out the red carpet for a state visit”.
New York socialite who falsely claimed to be an heiress convicted of stealing over $200,000
Anna Sorokin deceived friends and financial institutions into believing she had a fortune.
Irish measles cases rise over 200% as experts blame increase on misinformation about MMR vaccine
A new report has revealed that global rates of the disease are on the rise.
US executes white supremacist for lynching black man in Texas in 1998
John William King was put to death last night.
'What was taxpayers' money get spent on?' Russia dismisses report into its meddling in US election
Russia has consistently rejected any claims of interference in the election.
North Korea test-fires weapon with 'powerful warhead' in first since US nuclear talks broke down
The country’s news agency reported that Kim Jong-Un guided the test-fire.
Bono pays a visit to the Dáil to hear US Speaker Nancy Pelosi speak
She repeated that a US-US trade deal is off the table post-Brexit if the Good Friday Accord is compromised.
US justice department to publish 'redacted' version of Mueller report into Russian collusion on Thursday
‘The report could feature allegations that Trump tried to obstruct the investigation.’
Trump's 'indefensible' transgender military ban has taken effect
The policy has been widely criticised by rights activists and repeatedly challenged in court.
Trump '100% ready' to shut down US-Mexico border despite being warned of 'catastrophic economic impact'
“Sure it’s going to have a negative impact on the economy. Security is more important to me than trade.”
US Attorney General confirms he will release a redacted version of the Mueller report to Congress
The US special counsel finished his investigation last week.
'We are distraught': Liverpool band Her's killed in US crash
The British duo had recently released their debut album.
Explainer: Why is Donald Trump asking the FBI to look into an alleged hate crime against a TV actor?
Jussie Smollett achieved notoriety after being accused of fabricating a hate crime.
US man pleads guilty to kidnapping girl and killing her parents
The 13-year-old victim was held captive in a remote cabin for three months.
Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' former lawyer, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud
Avenatti is accused of threatening to “take $10 billion off your client’s market cap … I’m not f***ing around,” according to the complaint.
To impeach or not to impeach? What the Mueller report means for Democrats
The report hasn’t recommended any more indictments, but that’s not the end of it.
US says 'no basis' to ban Boeing 737 Max jets despite Ireland and rest of EU grounding planes
Two deadly crashes involving the model of plane have happened in the past five months.
First US female fighter pilot to fly in combat claims she was raped while serving in Air Force
Martha McSally made the claim at a Senate hearing yesterday.
Huawei takes US government to court over law that bars use of its products
The US fears that Huawei’s products could be used by the Chinese government for spying.
US to scrap special status for Turkey and India in attempt to end trade war with China
Certain products from the two countries will no longer be imported to the US duty-free.
'The devastation is incredible': At least 23 killed after tornadoes sweep through Alabama
A local sheriff said that children are among the dead.
SpaceX Dragon capsule docks with International Space Station
The announcement was met with applause at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
US offers $1 million reward for information about Osama Bin Laden's son
Hamza bin Laden is seen as a growing force in global extremism.
North Korea offers to hold more nuclear talks with US despite this week's summit breakdown
A meeting between the two countries this week ended unexpectedly early.
'We had to walk': Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un summit ends with 'no agreement reached'
Trump and Kim were meeting in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi for talks.
'The potential is awesome': Donald Trump set to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam
Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam today and tomorrow.
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