US Strikes On Syrian Base
The missile strike against a Syrian air base marks the first time the United States has directly attacked the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Here is what we know so far about the target and the...
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The Rule of ECOWAS Law On the Nigerian Law Against Dansuki
It is a common saying that 'where there is no law, there is no justice'. Thus anything goes! One thing about law is, justice premised itself on the rule of law. But first, the law must be in place,...
Ex-Obama Security Advisor Rice Denies Trump Spying Charges
Former White House national security advisor Susan Rice flatly denied Tuesday that she combed official intelligence files for political information against incoming President Donald Trump. As...
Former Trump Advisor Flynn Offers Testimony For Immunity
Ousted White House national security advisor Michael Flynn has agreed to provide testimony to officials investigating alleged ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, in exchange...
Spy Fiction? Byzantine Russia Tale Envelops Washington
Secret meetings, phone taps, Russian oil money and mysterious intelligence dossiers: the swirling scandal over Donald Trump's ties to Moscow has all the makings of a classic spy novel -- whose ending...
US Spy Agencies Monitored Trump Team Communications
US spy agencies scooped up the communications of members of Donald Trump's presidential transition team late last year, possibly including those of the president-elect himself, a senior Republican...
Former Trump Aide Flynn Paid Over $55,000 By Russian Entities
Russian and Russia-linked entities paid President Donald Trump's former national security advisor Mike Flynn $55,500 for work that included attending a gala with President Vladimir Putin, according...
State Dept, Int’l Community Worried By US Budget Cuts
With his department reeling over President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts and the international community worried, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted Thursday he was happy to try to do...
Trump Accuses Obama of ‘tapping’ His Phone During Campaign
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused his predecessor Barack Obama of "tapping" his phone during last year's White House campaign, without providing evidence of the explosive charge. "I'd bet a...
Trump Defiant As New Russia Ties Emerge
An avalanche of new revelations about ties between Donald Trump's aides and Russia forced the White House back on the offensive Friday, overshadowing a presidential weekend trip to Florida and his...
Trump Names Lt Gen HR McMaster As National Security Adviser
US President Donald Trump has named Lt Gen HR McMaster as his national security adviser. He will replace Lt Gen Michael Flynn who was fired after just three weeks and three days in the job. A...
Trump Names Lt Gen HR McMaster As National Security Adviser
US President Donald Trump has named Lt Gen HR McMaster as his national security adviser. He will replace Lt Gen Michael Flynn who was fired after just three weeks and three days in the job. A...
Trump Names H.R. McMaster As National Security Advisor
President Donald Trump named US Army Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster as his new national security advisor on Monday, taking over the post left vacant after Michael Flynn's resignation. Speaking to...
White House Denies Seeking To Control National Security Advisor
A top aide denied Sunday that President Donald Trump is having difficulty filling the key post of national security advisor because of White House moves to politicize the office. Trump, at his...
Trump Insists White House Running ‘so Smoothly’
US President Donald Trump insisted Saturday that the White House is running smoothly, and used a campaign-style rally in Florida to bring his message to supporters "without the filter of the fake...
Embattled Trump Returns To Strong Suit
With his presidency in turmoil and political adversaries baying for blood, Donald Trump is trading the Washington mud pit for more soothing surroundings: a campaign stage and crowds of thousands...
Trump Calls Media ‘enemy of the American People’
Donald Trump ratcheted up his attacks on the media Friday, describing the press as "the enemy of the American people!" in a tweet. Shortly after landing at his holiday home in Mar-a-Lago, Florida --...
Trump’s Frustration Boils Over
After a turbulent four weeks as president of the United States, Donald Trump's frustration finally burst out. The stately walls of the East Room trembled Thursday as the 45th president unleashed a...
France Promises ‘retaliation’ If Russia Meddles In Its Elections
France has warned Russia against meddling in its elections after American intelligence accused Moscow hackers of helping Donald Trump win the US presidency. Foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault...
Ex-Admiral Turns Down US National Security Advisor Job
A former navy admiral reportedly tapped by President Donald Trump to be his national security advisor has declined the post, US media said on Thursday. Robert Harward's rejection leaves President...