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US air strike on IS killed 105 civilians in Iraq's Mosul
The US military says the March air strike detonated explosives militants had hidden in the building, killing at least 105 civilians.
Trump vows probe into Manchester attack leaks
US President Donald Trump is promising to look into how American media obtained investigation details, saying prosecution would be an option.
UK police stop sharing info with US after Manchester leaks
From Manchester, Senior BBC Radio reporter Kate Squire says UK police force are absolutely furious about the leak which has compromised the on-going investigation into the concert bombing. Audio
China warns US to stop South China Sea patrols
China is warning that the US risks severely disrupting negotiations after an American warship sailed close to one of its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea.
UN makes blunt warning over Trump's budget cuts
The United Nations has warned that President Donald Trump's plans to cut contributions to peacekeeping will make such work "impossible".
Trump 'determined to pursue peace' after Pope meeting
US President Donald Trump has said he is "more determined than ever" to pursue peace in the world after meeting Pope Francis at the Vatican.
Trump targets Iran in Israel speech
US President Donald Trump has again targeted Iran, saying it is backing "terrorists and militias", and that neighbouring states are aligning with Israel against the "threat" it poses.
Turkey military coup suspects go on trial
Turkey has marched dozens of coup suspects past a hostile crowd at the start of their trial near Ankara.
Flynn will refuse to hand over Russia files - reports
Former US national security adviser Michael Flynn will refuse to hand over files to the Senate panel probing alleged Russian political meddling, US media reports.
NZ Navy paid 'Fat Leonard' company $700k
Evidence would probably be needed to justify a review of the NZ Navy's contracts with a company linked to a corruption scandal, the Prime Minister says.
US signs $110bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia
Donald Trump has sealed deals worth more than $US350bn with Saudi Arabia on his first foreign trip as US president.
Comey a 'nut job' - Trump
US President Donald Trump told Russian officials that firing FBI director James Comey eased "great pressure" on him, US media reports.
Fox news Roger Ailes dead
The former CEO of Fox News has died. Wayne Hope of AUT discusses Ailes impact and on-going influence on news and politics. Audio
Car ploughs into pedestrians in Times Square
A former US Navy sailor slammed his car into pedestrians in New York City's Times Square, killing one person and injuring 22.
Putin offers records of Trump-Russia meeting
Vladimir Putin has joked with media, saying his Foreign Minister "did not share these secrets with us" after a meeting in which Donald Trump is claimed to have revealed sensitive information.
Chelsea Manning freed from military jail
US soldier Chelsea Manning has been released from prison after serving seven years for leaking hundreds of thousands of diplomatic cables and military files to Wikileaks.
Trump asked Comey to 'close Flynn probe'
US President Donald Trump has asked then-FBI Director James Comey to shut down an investigation into ties between then-White House national security adviser Michael Flynn and Russia, according to the… Audio
Reporters behind Trump-Russia exclusive 'perplexed'
A reporter from the Washington Post, which broke the story that Donald Trump shared classified information with Russia, says it simply doesn't make sense. Video, Audio
Trump gave crucial info to Russia - Washington Post reports
US President Donald Trump has revealed "highly classified information" to Russia's foreign minister, according to the Washington Post. The paper's assistant editor David Swerdlick joins Checkpoint. Audio
