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FBI director James Comey fired by Donald Trump

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective, as the Trump administration says the sacking of the FBI director followed a gradual loss of confidence in him.

The Trump administration says the sacking of the FBI director followed a gradual loss of confidence in him.

But Democrats say it is because he was probing alleged links between the Trump administration and Russia

Are comparisons with the Saturday Night Massacre of 1973 valid ?

Also tonight - Ritula Shah takes the World Tonight on an Election Tour, starting in Wales - can the Conservatives take Wrexham ?

(photo - James Comey; credit - Getty Images).

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