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Trump privately talked about US purchase of Greenland: sources

Trump privately talked about US purchase of Greenland: sources

Buying the icy, autonomous island is seen as a way to expand US territory.

Trump threatens 'obliteration', Iran calls White House 'mentally retarded'

Trump threatens 'obliteration', Iran calls White House 'mentally retarded'

Trump left the door open for talks, saying that Iran should speak to US 'peaceably'. 
Trump torpedoes meeting with Democrats

Trump torpedoes meeting with Democrats

He goes on to blast 'cover-up' accusation by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who says the president may face impeachment.

Trump not ruling out military action against Iran over nukes

Trump not ruling out military action against Iran over nukes

'We have information that you don’t want to know about,' he tells journalists.
Trump recognises Golan Heights as Israeli, boosting Netanyahu and angering Syria

Trump recognises Golan Heights as Israeli, boosting Netanyahu and angering Syria

 Trump signed a proclamation with Netanyahu looking over his shoulder at the White House.
In major shift, Trump wants US to recognise Israeli sovereignty over Golan

In major shift, Trump wants US to recognise Israeli sovereignty over Golan

Trump’s move appeared to be his most overt yet to help Netanyahu.

In a first, Trump makes surprise visit to US troops in Iraq

In a first, Trump makes surprise visit to US troops in Iraq

Trump was looking for some positive headlines after several days of turmoil.

In Syria retreat, Trump rebuffs top advisers and blindsides US commanders

In Syria retreat, Trump rebuffs top advisers and blindsides US commanders

It will empower Russia and Iran and leave unfinished the goal of erasing Islamic State.
A week after US midterms, White House resumes staff upheavals

A week after US midterms, White House resumes staff upheavals

Sources say 3 Trump cabinet members may leave soon, including chief of staff and homeland security secretary. 

Trump fires attorney-general Sessions, vows to fight if Democrats launch probes

Trump fires attorney-general Sessions, vows to fight if Democrats launch probes

Sessions said in a letter to Trump that he had submitted his resignation 'at your request.'

Trump tastes election defeat but finds some wins at White House watch party

Trump tastes election defeat but finds some wins at White House watch party

US president tweets: 'Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!'

US raises pressure on Saudi Arabia over missing journalist

US raises pressure on Saudi Arabia over missing journalist

Jamal Khashoggi was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange threats, insults on UN's world stage

Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange threats, insults on UN's world stage

US president vows more sanctions against Tehran; Iranian counterpart suggests Trump suffers from 'weakness of intellect'.

Concern in White House over intelligence chief's Russian summit surprise

Concern in White House over intelligence chief's Russian summit surprise

The US intelligence chief did not know about plans for a second Trump-Putin summit.

Trump, in surprise summit move, says he'll halt Korea war games

Trump, in surprise summit move, says he'll halt Korea war games

North Korea to get security in exchange for denuclearisation, the US president pledges at S'pore meet.

Trump vows response to suspected chemical attack in Syria ‘by Monday’

Trump vows response to suspected chemical attack in Syria ‘by Monday’

The US president appears to suggest a potential military response.

In another blow to Trump, top aide Hicks to leave White House

In another blow to Trump, top aide Hicks to leave White House

The 29-year-old is leaving a day after she was questioned in the Russia probe.

Trump threatens to pull aid to Palestinians ‘if they don't pursue peace’

Trump threatens to pull aid to Palestinians ‘if they don't pursue peace’

His remarks could further frustrate the aim of reviving long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian talks.

US accuses Russia of helping North Korea evade sanctions

US accuses Russia of helping North Korea evade sanctions

Trump blames predecessors for failing to resolve the rogue state's nuclear crisis.

Trump denies saying he has ‘good relationship’ with Kim

Trump denies saying he has ‘good relationship’ with Kim

US President rebuts Wall Street Journal interview article on a point of grammar.

Trump calls himself 'stable genius', rejects author's accusations

Trump calls himself 'stable genius', rejects author's accusations

UPDATED 10.57PM | The US president tweets in response to critical book that questions his leadership abilities. 

Trump breaks with Bannon, says ex-aide has 'lost his mind'

Trump breaks with Bannon, says ex-aide has 'lost his mind'

Former strategist describes Trump campaign meeting with Russians as 'unpatriotic' in new book.

Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Israel captured East Jerusalem in 1967 and annexed it in a move never recognised internationally.

Trump likely to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital next week: official

Trump likely to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital next week: official

Israel captured Arab East Jerusalem during the 1967 Middle East war and later annexed it.