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Trump inauguration boycott escalates
A rising number of Democratic lawmakers plan to stay away from the inauguration of Donald Trump as US president.
Obama holds final press conference
US President Barack Obama has defended commuting the sentence of former intelligence officer Chelsea Manning.
Kiwi named in Trump's team
The head of Xero says Chris Liddell's appointment to the US President-elect's inner circle is exciting for New Zealand.
Donald Trump again at odds with key staff over comments on NATO
With just four days to go before Donald Trump's inauguration, the US President-elect has lashed out at German Chancellor Angela Merkel calling her policies on admitting migrants a "very catastrophic… Audio
Trump worries Nato with 'obsolete' comment
Donald Trump said Nato "wasn't taking care of terror", days after his incoming defence secretary called the alliance central to US defence.
CIA head warns Trump to watch his tongue
Outgoing CIA Director John Brennan has warned US President-elect Donald Trump to avoid off-the-cuff "talking and tweeting" once he takes office.
Activists begin week of Trump protests
US civil rights activists have vowed to defend hard-fought gains in voting rights and criminal justice as they kick off a week of protests ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Trump willing to work with Russia, China
US President-elect Donald Trump says he could work with the two countries - provided they cooperate.
Outspoken: Foreign Affairs
Foreign editor Graeme Acton talks with a panel of international relations experts about the impact of a Donald Trump presidency on global relationships. Audio
Trump's top nominees talk tough on Russia
Pentagon nominee James Mattis has warned Nato is facing its biggest attack since World War Two.
US Senate makes move against Obamacare
The US Senate has voted to draft legislation repealing Barack Obama's signature health insurance programme, with another vote due this week.
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 "never tried to use leverage on me".
Trump decries 'witch-hunt' amid briefing claims
The FBI is reported to be investigating allegations that Russian intelligence collected compromising information on Donald Trump.
Trump appoints vaccine sceptic to launch review
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed a vaccine sceptic, Robert F Kennedy, to chair a commission on vaccine safety and scientific integrity.
Obama returns to hometown for final speech
Barack Obama, who will give his final speech as US president today, swept into office on a tide of hope and optimism, but his term has been filled with frustration and disappointment.
US attorney general nominee denies KKK sympathies
Donald Trump's pick to be the new attorney general has denied sympathising with the Ku Klux Klan, in a tough Senate confirmation hearing.
Democrats protest Trump son-in-law job
Donald Trump's naming of his son-in-law as a top adviser could breach nepotism laws, a group of lawmakers says.
Trump election: Russia 'tired' of hacking 'witch-hunt'
Russia has again dismissed accusations that it ran a programme of cyber hacking to influence the US presidential elections.
Donald Trump to appoint son-in-law Jared Kushner as senior adviser
Jared Kushner, a major New York-based real estate developer, is married to Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka.
Donald Trump calls Meryl Streep 'overrated' after Golden Globes speech
US President-elect Donald Trump has hit back at Meryl Streep's criticism of him as she received a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes.
