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1. Trump says 'it would be great' if US 'didn't have to use' military force on Iran

   The US president says he has told Iran it has to do "two things" to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf.

2. Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week

   Ukraine's Air Force said regions near the front line had been targeted by drones and a ballistic missile overnight.

3. Panama voids Hong Kong-based firm's canal port contracts

   The move follows Donald Trump's previous claim the US was taking the crucial Panama canal "back" from China.

4. Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials co-operate, border tsar says

   Tom Homan says the immigration operation would be more "targeted", as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill.

5. Trump and his sons sue IRS and US Treasury over leaked tax information

   The lawsuit seeks $10bn (£7.25bn) in damages after tax information from Trump and his family was leaked to the media.