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In Depth

What can Trump do to quell the George Floyd protests?

Former defence secretary James Mattis slams president for use of force against peaceful demonstrators

4 Jun 2020

Secretary of defence James Mattis with Donald Trump at the White House

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In Brief

US Defence Secretary James Mattis resigns

Former general quits after president’s surprise troop announcement

21 Dec 2018

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In Brief

Is Theresa May backing an immediate ceasefire in Yemen?

Labour claims her choice of words is more evidence of the government’s support for the Saudi-led bombing campaign

1 Nov 2018

Pentagon officials screen packages suspected of containing ricin sent to Trump and other officials

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In Brief

'Ricin poison' mailed to Donald Trump and Pentagon officials

Officials investigating possible attempt on US president’s life

3 Oct 2018

US soldiers march during a military parade in Kiev

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In Brief

Donald Trump 'actively reviewing' whether to arm Ukraine

The US reasserts its support for Kiev ahead of huge Russian military exercises

25 Aug 2017

James Mattis

What can Trump do to quell the George Floyd protests?

US Defence Secretary James Mattis resigns

Is Theresa May backing an immediate ceasefire in Yemen?

'Ricin poison' mailed to Donald Trump and Pentagon officials

Donald Trump 'actively reviewing' whether to arm Ukraine

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