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President Trump Fires FBI Chief Comey

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The White House said he was sacked for botching the Clinton email probe

President Trump has fired the director of the FBI, James Comey -- the man who was leading an investigation into possible links between his election campaign and Russia. Leading Democrats have questioned the surprise move, and called for the appointment of an independent special prosecutor.

Venezuela has recorded alarming rises in infant mortality rates and maternal deaths.

World leaders and experts are meeting today in London to see if they can help rebuild Somalia.

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