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James Comey's shock dismissal - what we know so far
Analysis - The FBI is reeling at the dismissal of its director, who reportedly initially thought it a joke. The implications are hardly comical, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.
Trump's firing of Comey 'a very strange moment'
US correspondent Lorna Shaddick is in New York. She joins Checkpoint to talk about James Comey's firing - starting with the timing of it. Video, Audio
Trump accused of obstruction of justice after firing Director
Democrats and even some Republicans say they're dismayed by the President's decision to remove the top US law enforcement official at a sensitive moment in the Russia probe. Audio
US media stunned by Trump firing FBI Director
CNN reporter Shimon Prokupez says he and all of his colleagues had not even the remotest inkling that Donald Trump would fire James Comey. Video, Audio
Washington Times reporter thought Comey's termination was a joke
Is the Hilary Clinton email explanation for James Comey's termination plausible? We asked Stephen Dinan from the Washington Times. Video, Audio
FBI Director controversially fired amidst Trump investigation
The White House says James Comey was fired because he mishandled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, but Mr Comey was in the middle of investigating ties with Russia. Video, Audio
Trump: Comey you're fired
US correspondent Karen Kasler analyzes the firing of the director of the FBI James Comey Audio
US to supply weapons to Kurdish fighters in Syria
US President Donald Trump has approved supplying weapons to Kurdish forces fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria, the Pentagon says.
Trump fires FBI director James Comey
US President Donald Trump has fired FBI director James Comey, the White House says.
Tunnel collapses at US nuclear waste facility
An emergency has been declared at a nuclear facility in the United States after a tunnel containing rail cars full of nuclear waste collapsed.
'I love Australia': Trump and Turnbull meet for the first time
Donald Trump called his relationship with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull "fantastic" in their first encounter since a dispute over refugee resettlement.
US mortuary sued for refusing gay man's funeral
A mortuary in Mississippi is being sued by the husband of a gay man for allegedly refusing to cremate him because of his sexuality.
Man detained for overstaying US visa by less than two hours - reports
An Australian who was detained in the United States for reportedly overstaying his visa by less than two hours has been handed a date to face court.
Trump honoured to meet Kim
US President Donald Trump says he's be honoured to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-Un as the US commences drills with South Korea's navy. Audio
Trump invites Duterte to the White House
The Philippines president, whose brutal crackdown on drugs has left 7000 people dead, reportedly had a "very friendly" phone call with his US counterpart.
Texas tornadoes kill at least four
Severe flooding and tornadoes have killed at least four people and injured dozens as a storm hit the US states of Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
Making America great again? Gauging 100 days of Trump
It's an arbitrary tradition, but a leader's first 100 days is generally considered a barometer for the remainder of their term. BBC North America reporter Anthony Zurcher reviews Donald Trump's peaks…
Trump signs Arctic oil drilling order
Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at reducing restrictions on oil drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic in order to "unleash American energy".
American missile defence in South Korea
The new American missile defence in South Korea is pretty much operational. Audio
NZ spied on Japan to help US - NSA document
Prime Minister Bill English does not expect reports that New Zealand spied on Japan during whaling talks will affect any future visits to the country.
