Jim Acosta row: Donald Trump threat over reporters' behaviour

Donald Trump has threatened to walk out of future press briefings if reporters do not act with "decorum".The US president was speaking after a Washington DC court ordered the White House to return CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press pass after it was revoked by the US Secret Service.Mr Acosta's press pass was taken after he clashed with the president during a news conference earlier...

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US to join Australia in Papua New Guinea naval base plan

The US says it will join Australia in developing a naval base in Papua New Guinea (PNG), in an apparent move to curb China's growing influence.Vice-President Mike Pence said the three countries would work together on the facility on Manus Island.Australia announced last month that it would work with PNG to develop the island's Lombrum Naval Base.Mr Pence made the announcement...

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California wildfires: Trump to visit state's deadliest wildfire

US President Donald Trump is heading to California to survey the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state's history.The Camp Fire in northern California has killed at least 71 people.More than 1,000 people are reported to be missing, although officials say that figure could fluctuate.Leaving for California, Mr Trump again focused on forest management as a cause of...

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