Russia's President Putin has asked his government to organise an alternative sports competition for those athletes who are barred from this month's Winter Olympics in South Korea. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.
The United States Justice Department has reportedly issued subpoenas in a far reaching investigation of international sports corruption.
The investigation reportedly includes some of the biggest sports organizations in the world, including FIFA, the International Olympic Committee, the US Olympic Committee, and individuals who have successfully lobbied to host top global competitions.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Nearly a hundred more women have come forward to say former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused them, according to the judge overseeing his latest sentencing hearing.
And the fallout from the abuse cases involving this doctor continues to be felt in the worlds of sports, academics, and politics.
The entire board of USA Gymnastics has resigned, and members of Congress have called for legislation to address the problem, after athletes say their reports of abuse were not believed or acted upon by some coaches, trainers, and other authorities.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed that she is not a quitter. This in response to criticism from her own Conservative party that she is not effectively leading the country in Brexit negotiations.
The British leader said she had no plans to quit as she talked to journalists en route to China although did not directly address recent criticism from some of her backbench MPs who have mooted the idea of a leadership challenge.
Following a welcome ceremony hosted by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, Theresa May said her government is getting on with the job of parting with the European Union.
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Following a welcome ceremony hosted by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, Theresa May said her government is getting on with the job of parting with the European Union whilst pursuing future relations with important partners such as China.
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The second phase of the high level revitalization forum of the South Sudan peace agreement will begin in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa on 5th February.
The process seeks to encourage warring parties in South Sudan to fully implement the peace agreement they signed in 2015.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
The US government is investigating Apple over updates that slow older iPhones.
The company is also facing a criminal probe in France, an investigation from Italy's antitrust organization, and multiple class action lawsuits.
Silicon Valley Reporter Rachel Silverman has more.
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A leaked government document says the British economy will grow more slowly outside the European Union in any scenario after Brexit.
The report authored by the Department for Exiting the European Union and intended for only a few cabinet members was passed to BuzzFeed News. From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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It only took European Union ministers two minutes to sign off on a set of directives for the next round of negotiations with the UK on Brexit.
The guidelines state that the UK will have to respect EU laws during a transitional period but will not be able to vote on any decisions.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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The European Commission says they are ready to respond swiftly and appropriately to any restrictive trade measures imposed by the United States.
This statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Britain's ITV that the EU has been "very unfair" towards the U.S. in trade policy.
President Trump has turned his back on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership known as TTIP which was a trade agreement in negotiation between the EU and the US under the Obama administration.
European Commission spokesperson, Margaritis Schinas (Pron: Mar-gar-ree-tis skee-nass) says the EU is prepared to respond to any changes in trade dealings with the US.
The US Olympic Committee is threatening to decertify USA Gymnastics if it does not satisfy a series of swift reforms.
The demands for change come in response to the sex abuse scandal involving the former team doctor.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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The United Nations Children's Fund is warning of a growing malnutrition crisis among children in Venezuela.
Unicef says there are clear signs that the protracted economic crisis is increasingly detrimental to children's health and nutrition.
Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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The US Treasury Secretary has clarified comments he made about the weak US dollar at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland.
His earlier comments had helped push down the US currency to a three year low.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.
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Jose Carreira, the executive director of EU's asylum agency, is under investigation from EU's anti-fraud office according to a document received by POLITICO.
The document says that the investigation into Carreira's misconduct is unknown but could be in reference to the migration crisis.
Our Europe correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May has told business leaders in Davos that countries must work together to enhance trade while also pushing for reforms of the World Trade Organisation.
The UK leader said rhetoric in support of free trade had not been matched by actions. She also called for the WTO to keep pace with technological developments that impact the global economy.
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