U.S. President-elect Donald Trump listens to questions from reporters in the lobby at Trump Tower in New York, U.S., January 9, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Reuters: Trump given unverified reports that Russia had damaging details about him
Classified documents that the heads of four U.S. intelligence agencies presented last week to President-elect Donald Trump included claims that Russian intelligence operatives have compromising information about him, two U.S. officials said Tuesday evening.
They told Reuters the claims, which one called "unsubstantiated," were contained in a two-page memo appended to a report on Russian interference in the 2016 election that U.S. intelligence officials presented to Trump and President Barack Obama last week.
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MIDDLE EAST
Fresh Syria raids as Moscow sets January 23 peace talks.
Syrian Army offensive tightens noose on rebel-held Douma.
Fierce battles leave hospital in Iraqi city of Mosul gutted.
Iraqi forces push further into northeast Mosul, military says. Iraq forces have retaken 80% of east Mosul: spokesman.
Iraq says Turkey relations cannot improve without troop withdrawal: TV.
Dozens killed as fighting rages at Yemen's Red Sea strait.
Rare show of dissent in Iran as millions mourn ex-president Rafsanjani.
PLO threatens to revoke recognition of Israel if US embassy moves to Jerusalem.
Palestinians in Israel strike over home demolitions.
ASIA
Thousands flee fighting on Myanmar's border with China.
Taiwan urges calm as Chinese warship enters strait.
Five UAE officials among 57 killed in Afghanistan bombings.
Afghan governor, U.A.E. Ambassador injured in guesthouse blast. UAE confirms five officials killed in Afghan attack.
US may hold fire on 'non-threatening' N Korea missiles.
South Korea scandal: Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong a suspect.
Japan prepares for emperor's abdication, says local media. Japan's Emperor Akihito to step down on New Year's Eve 2018: reports.
AFRICA
Kenyan President signs electoral law amid rigging fears.
26 dead in days of DR Congo clashes over slain militia chief.
Cameroon city shuts down over language issue.
UN experts: Rebels, criminals, some army officers exploit Congo gold.
Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: Aid agencies 'wasting funds'.
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh slams foreign pressure, appoints mediator.
Somalia speaker election narrows field for presidency.
Morocco 'bans the sale and production of the burka'.
EUROPE
Trump Russia ties: Kremlin says it has no 'compromising' information.
Kremlin hits out at sanctions, deplores 'degradation' of U.S.-Russia relations.
Moody's releases new report on Russia's economy growth.
Crisis in Northern Ireland as Brexit looms.
Migrant crisis: Germany sees massive drop in asylum seekers.
Germany and North Africa split over illegal migrants.
Russia waging information war against Sweden, study finds.
Ukraine power cut 'was cyber-attack'.
Norway ignores bad reception and starts FM radio switch-off.
AMERICAS
Trump to face questions on Russia hacking, business ties.
'Yes we did' Obama bids farewell in nostalgic last speech.
Protests ignited by gasoline price hikes continue to roil Mexico.
Brazil gang 'declares war' on rivals in funk song.
Concerns for Brazil's Maracana stadium after looting.
Daniel Ortega sworn in as president for third time.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau shuffles key Cabinet ministers.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Inmates' uncertainty on Guantanamo prison's 15th anniversary.
US imposes sanctions on British IS militant Alexanda Kotey.
Lawmaker: Intel shows Gitmo transfers aiming to rejoin fight.
GOP chairman asks Obama to 'immediately halt' all Gitmo transfers.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global stocks and dollar firmer as Trump news conference approaches.
Kremlin believes new US sanctions could harm global economy.
World Bank predicts 2.7% global economic growth in 2017.
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