Michael Flynn

Trump backs “one China” policy in call with Xi

Trump backs “one China” policy in call with Xi

Published 10/02/2017

FILE PHOTO - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump listens to questions from reporters while appearing with Alibaba Executive Chairman Jack Ma after their meeting at Trump Tower in New York, U.S., January 9, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

U.S. President Donald Trump changed tack and agreed to honor the "one China" policy during a phone call with China's leader, a major diplomatic boost for Beijing which brooks no criticism of its claim to neighboring Taiwan.

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Trump adviser discussed sanctions with Russian envoy: Washington Post

Trump adviser discussed sanctions with Russian envoy: Washington Post

Published 10/02/2017

National security adviser General Michael Flynn delivers a statement daily briefing at the White House in Washington U.S., February 1, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

White House national security adviser Michael Flynn privately discussed U.S. sanctions against Russia with Moscow's ambassador to the United States during the month before President Donald Trump took office, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.

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