Trump and the Russia investigation: What to know
Fox News
Before he handed over the White House to Trump, former President Barack Obama sanctioned Russia for its alleged involvement in the election a move that would eventually come back to dismantle one of Trump’s senior aides. Trump’s eldest son, Donald …
Michael Flynn breaks ties with Trump lawyers over Russia investigation reportsThe Guardian
Michael Flynn may cooperate with Robert Mueller’s Russia investigationPBS NewsHour
A Split From Trump Indicates That Flynn Is Moving to Cooperate With MuellerNew York Times 
Chicago Tribune– 
Michael Flynn cuts ties with Trump legal team, signaling cooperation with special prosecutor Robert Mueller New York Daily News 
Chicago Tribune–Daily Mail –NBCNews.com
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Prague appeals court allows Russian hacker extradition to US
ABC News
The U.S. has accused Russia of coordinating the theft and disclosure of emails from the Democratic National Committee and other institutions and individuals in the U.S. to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Russia has vigorously…
Czech Court Rules Russian Hacking Suspect Can Be Extradited to USRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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Trump, Turkish leader discuss Syrian crisis in phone call
WPXI Pittsburgh
Trump railed during his campaign about the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq but has boasted about progress under his watch in recent months. Trump has … Trump’s tweet was in response to one from his social media chief, Dan Scavino. Scavino …
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At least 235 killed, 130 wounded in terror attack in northern Sinai
The Times of Israel
Ahmed Abul Gheit, head of the Arab League which is based in Cairo, condemned the terrifying crime, his spokesman said in a statement. The Islamic State group’s Egypt branch has killed hundreds of policemen and soldiers, and also civilians accused of …
Egypt mosque terror attack kills dozens after ‘terrorists detonate explosives and shoot victims with machine guns’Birmingham Mail
Jordan denounces terror attack on Egyptian mosquePetra News Agency
The Latest: Israel sends condolences to Egypt after attackTorrington Register Citizen
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Facebook’s New Tool to Check Impact of Russia Ads on Users
Zacks.com
In a blog post, the social media giant said, It is important that people understand how foreign actors tried to sow division and mistrust using Facebook before and after the 2016 US election. That’s why as we have discovered information, we have …
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Saudi Crown Prince Is Beating Trump, Putin And Taylor Swift In Time’s Person Of The Year Poll
Newsweek
Saudi Arabia’s maverick Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, looks set to beat President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and a bevy of other high-profile figures in Time Magazine’s Person of the Year reader poll. With only two weeks to the …
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It’s Pretty Clear that Russia’s Meddling Went a Long Way to get Donald Trump Elected
ChicagoNow (blog)
He announced that some emails from Hillary Clinton to her close confidante and aid, Huma Abedin were forwarded toAbedin’s husband, Anthony Weiner. There could not have been a better timed or more salacious revelation for TrumpRussia. Weiner, in …
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Congress has handed Trump a historic presidential victory
CNBC
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is giving President Trump yet another major victory on judicial nominations. None of this would have been possible without Harry Reid’s decision to kill the filibuster. The result is Trump will get to …
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Facebook Hasn’t Done Enough to Tell Customers They Were Duped
Newsweek
Since Facebook disclosed that at least 150 million Americans were exposed to Russian propaganda on its platform in the run up to the 2016 election, pressure has been growing for the company to demonstrate transparency and notify its users.
Russian influence in US polls: Regulate social media before it’s too lateBusiness Standard
Facebook tool to allow users check if they interacted with Russian ‘professional trolls’Newstalk 106-108 fm
Did You ‘Like’ Or Follow A Russian Propaganda Account? Facebook Will Tell YouTech Times
BT.com –RS-Tech (press release) (blog)
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Is collusion the future of global politics?
The Hill
The 2011 White House Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime foresaw these risks, asserting that criminal networks threaten U.S. interests by forging alliances with corrupt elements of national governments. And the White House should know.

Egypt: Hundreds dead as mosque attackers gun down fleeing worshipers
CNN
Egyptian security forces face almost daily attacks from ISIS-aligned militants, whom they have been battling in northern Sinai for several years. However, mosque attacks are relatively rare in Egypt. In October 2015, 224 people were killed when a bomb …
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The Trump-Russia Story Is Coming Together. Here’s How to Make Sense of It
Common Dreams
Retired now from practicing law, Harper has turned his experience, talent, and curiosity to monitoring for BillMoyers.com the bizarre and entangled ties between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump and the murky world of Russian oligarchs, state officials…
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Michael Flynn may cooperate with Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation
PBS NewsHour
In addition to scrutinizing Flynn’s contacts with Russia during the transition and campaign, Mueller has been investigating the retired U.S. Army lieutenant general’s role in $530,000 worth of lobbying work his now-defunct firm performed for a Turkish …
Mueller is zeroing in on Michael FlynnBusiness Insider
Grand jury in Russia probe expected to question witnesses about Mike Flynn associate: ReportWashington Examiner
Michael Flynn’s lawyers say they won’t talk to Donald Trump’s legal team about the Russia investigation, suggesting …Daily Telegraph
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As he investigates Trump’s aides, special counsel’s record shows surprising flaws
Los Angeles Times
During his final months as FBI director, Mueller was again enlisted to help with a thorny matter in U.S.–Russia relations. In the summer of 2013, the White House asked Mueller to negotiate the release from Russia of Edward Snowden, the former National …

Pussy Riot Takes You Inside Putin’s Prison, Where the Justice System Is ‘Based on Breaking the Human Spirit’
Newsweek
Tolokonnikova, 28, is one of the founding members of Pussy Riot, the Russian punk protest band whose staunch feminism, liberalism and criticism of Russian president Vladimir Putin has made them revered and reviled globally in equal measure. …. While …

Why haven’t Ukraine and Belarus united against Russia yet?
Eurasia Daily
On November 20 Pavel Sharoiko, journalist of the “UA: Ukrainian Radio” was detained in Belarus and charged with espionage. According to the Belarusian KGB, the detainee is a regular military intelligence officer of Ukraine in the rank of colonel …
Deteriorating BelarusUkraine relations risk triggering regulatory restrictions and cargo disruption affecting …IHS Jane’s 360
Ukraine postpones some official visits to Belarus – ambassadorUkrinform. Ukraine and world news
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A Split From Trump Indicates That Flynn Is Moving to Cooperate With Mueller
New York Times 
Lawyers for Mr. Flynn and Mr. Trump declined to comment. The four people briefed on the matter spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. A deal with Mr. Flynn would give Mr. Mueller a behind-the-scenes 
Mr. Flynn’s lawyers had been sharing information with Mr. Trump’s lawyers about the investigation by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, who is examining whether anyone around Mr. Trump was involved in Russian efforts to undermine Hillary…
Flynn moving to cooperate with Mueller in Russia probe: reportThe Hill
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New Manafort travel docs reveal closer ties to Russia: report
Fox News
Paul Manafort had taken 18 trips to Moscow and was in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allies for more than a decade before running President Trump’s 2016 election campaign, a new report said Thursday. Manafort, who was indicted by a …
Manafort flight records reveal numerous trips to Russia: reportThe Hill
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Putin Is Working To Build Alliances With Leaders The US Often Distances Itself From
NPR
Russia’s president has had a flurry of meetings with leaders from the Middle East and beyond. Critics say he’s trying to exploit what the Kremlin sees as inattention from the Trump administration. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Email. NPR thanks our …

Ignatius: A beleaguered Tillerson is still at the table
Quad City Times
A funny thing happened to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the way to the exit door: He didn’t leave. He may be “Dead Man Walking,” as many Washington analysts assume. Yet he’s still pursuing the same list of quiet but mostly correct diplomatic …
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