Reuters: Trump assails U.S. intelligence agencies amid questions over Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump assailed U.S. intelligence agencies on Wednesday for what he said were illegal information leaks, and dismissed reports of contacts between members of his presidential campaign and Russian intelligence officials.
Trump went on the counter-offensive as his administration reeled from the abrupt dismissal of Michael Flynn as national security adviser on Monday.
The New York Times reported late on Tuesday that phone call records and intercepted calls showed members of Trump's presidential campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the Nov. 8 election.
Trump dismissed the report, firing back in a series of early morning tweets on Wednesday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Start of Syria talks in Astana delayed by one day. Syria rebels head to Astana talks: spokesman.
Suicide truck bomber kills at least 15 in Sadr City suburb of Baghdad: security sources.
Iraqi civilians in west Mosul are eating once a day and bracing for worse.
Bahrain protesters, police clash as island marks uprising.
Iran president eyes better ties with Gulf Arabs during trip. Iran's Rouhani begins Gulf tour to soothe relations.
Officials: CIA chief meets Palestinian leader in West Bank.
White House will not push for two-state solution in Middle East. Trump to downplay 2-state solution during Netanyahu meeting: Official.
Palestinians caution Trump against abandoning two-state concept.
ASIA
Malaysian authorities detain a suspect in the killing of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s half brother. Female suspect arrested over death of Kim Jong-nam. Kim Jong-nam death: Woman arrested over suspected assassination in Kuala Lumpur.
China watches closely after death of North Korean leader's half-brother.
North Korea diplomat calls missile launch self-defense, slams U.N. resolutions.
China warns U.S. against fresh naval patrols in South China Sea.
China, South Korea to negotiate return of Chinese soldier remains.
Suicide attack targets government officials in Peshawar. Fourth suicide bomber strikes Pakistan in one day.
Jakarta Governor election going into second round of voting, with quick counts showing Ahok in lead.
China knife attack: Eight dead in Xinjiang region.
AFRICA
Atrocities prompt mass exodus in Central Equatoria/South Sudan.
Oil attacks in 2016 cost Nigeria up to $100bln: minister.
African states wary of potential repeal of 'conflict minerals' rule.
Somalia ‘plans to file legal complaint against UAE’ over Somaliland base.
Libya still in the mire as another anniversary passes.
Opinions differ on EU deal with Libya to curb migration.
The yellow fever outbreak in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo ends.
EUROPE
NATO 'a fundamental bedrock', Trump's defense secretary tells nervous allies.
Russian foreign ministry says meeting planned between Lavrov, Tillerson.
Russia tells White House it will not return Crimea to Ukraine.
Greece defies creditors over more cuts as economy shrinks unexpectedly.
Anti-Islam Wilders frontrunner as Dutch election campaign begins.
Rebel tells France's Fillon that voters are deserting.
EU: Migrant deaths in Mediterranean rising despite more aid.
AMERICAS
Officials: Trump knew Flynn misled WH weeks before ouster.
Venezuela's bad relationship with the United States just got worse.
Brazil's Armed Forces to police Rio amid security crisis.
Argentina president accused of conflict of interest after company's debt forgiven.
Dominican Republic: Two radio journalists shot dead mid-broadcast.
We will not pay: the Americans withholding their taxes to fight Trump.
Residents permitted to return to homes near Oroville Dam.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
60,000 Isis fighters killed by US and allies says chief of Special Operations Command.
Uighur jihadist fought in Afghanistan, killed in Syria.
'Do you like camping?' FBI uses 48 questions to calculate a person's terrorism risk.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EU preparing early China summit in message to Trump - sources.
EU parliament approves CETA Canada trade deal in 408-254 vote.
World's biggest copper mine Escondida hit by worker strikes amid labor law reform.
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