In first presser, Trump rubbishes Russia leak reports as 'fake news'

January 11, 2017 22:17

In his first press conference since winning the elections, United States President-elect Donald Trump likens Russia claims to 'living in Nazi Germany'.

He described unverified dossier on his ties to Russia 'fake news' and 'phony stuff' crafted by 'sick people'.

"If (Russian President Vladimir) Putin likes Donald Trump it is an asset not a liability," says te President-elect.

"I have no dealings with Russia, no deals in Russia, no deals that could have been in Russia, no loans with Russia at all," says Trump.

He said he turned down $2 billion Gulf deal recently to avoid conflict of interest.

Trump says his business empire would be run by two sons and they won't discuss issues with him.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

No CBI probe into Prajawal case, we have faith in SIT: Siddaramaiah

Questioning Bharatiya Janata Party's locus standi to make such a demand, he asked the opposition party as to why it doesn't trust the police.

Another Indian arrested in Canada in Nijjar murder case

Amardeep Singh, 22, a resident of Brampton, Surrey, and Abbotsford areas of Canada, has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

2,480 illegal immigrants in Manipur in 2023 before violence outbreak: CM

Singh said concerned with increasing deforestation and setting up of new villages by illegal immigrants, a Cabinet sub-committee was formed in February 2023 after a cabinet meeting attended by two Kuki ministers Letpao Haokip and Nemcha...

Kejriwal's poll guarantees include 24x7 power supply, 2 cr jobs for youths

On the announcement of his gurantees, Kejriwal said, "I have not discussed with my INDIA bloc partners about this. I will press upon my INDIA bloc partners to fulfill these guarantees."

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Stock markets will be driven by domestic inflation data, ongoing quarterly earnings from corporates and global trends this week, analysts said. News flows around the general election would also be tracked by investors, market experts said.