Top Trump aide Michael Flynn resigns over Russia contacts
Washington
DONALD Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned after it was revealed he misled top officials over his contacts with Russia, an unprecedented departure so early into a US president's administration.
The White House late on Monday said Mr Trump had accepted Mr Flynn's resignation amid allegations the retired three star general discussed US sanctions strategy with Russia's ambassador Sergey Kislyak before taking office.
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