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Anthony Scaramucci sacked as Trump media chief 49 minutes ago Share this with Facebook   Share this with Twitter   Share Image copyright GETTY IMAGES White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has been fired after less than 10 days in the post. The former Wall Street financier had drawn criticism after calling a reporter to give a profanity-laced tirade against his colleagues. Mr Trump's chief of staff Reince Priebus and spokesman Sean Spicer both left their posts over his appointment. The decision was made by Mr Trump's new chief of staff, John Kelly, who was sworn in on Monday. A three-sentence statement from the White House reads: "Anthony Scaramucci will be leaving his role as White House Communications Director. "Mr Scaramucci felt it was best to give Chief of Staff John Kelly a clean slate and the ability to build his own team. We wish him all the best." Earlier in the day, Mr Trump tweeted about job and w...

Man Utd Transfer News LIVE updates: Matic deal confirmed, Ibrahimovic battle, Aurier claim GETTY Manchester United Transfer News: The Red Devils are close to signing PSG defender Serge Aurier MANCHESTER UNITED are aiming to wrap up transfer deals ahead of the new Premier League season and Express Sport is here to take you through all the updates and gossip. By  JAMIE ANDERSON PUBLISHED: 16:07, Mon, Jul 31, 2017 MANCHESTER UNITED TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: LATEST ON SERGE AURIER, TAMMY ABRAHAM AND MORE... Monday July 31 Matic deal done 16.05: Manchester United have confirmed Nemanja Matic has joined from Chelsea on a three-year deal. "I am delighted to have joined Manchester United. To work with Jose Mourinho once again was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down," Matic said. "I have enjoyed my time at Chelsea and would like to thank the club and the fans for their support. I cannot wait to meet my new team-mates and to start training with them. ...

Donald Trump to police: Don't be too nice to suspects Rights groups slam US president's call on police to abandon procedure when 'throwing thugs into back of a paddy wagon'. Several police cheered Trump as he endorsed the use of excessive force against suspects [Evan Vucci/AP] Human rights  campaigners, activists and police have raised concern over Donald Trump's apparent endorsement of police brutality, at a time when officers in the  United States  are under scrutiny for their use of excessive force. The president on Friday advocated rougher treatment of people in custody while delivering a speech on gang violence and illegal  immigration . Trump told police officers from the Suffolk County Police department in New York on Friday to "not be too nice" when dealing with suspects. He said his administration was targeting gang members,  "but we'd like to get them out a lot faster". "Please don't be too nice,...

House, Senate Republicans reach deal to move sanctions Measure hitting three US foes with more financial penalties draws concern from Germany which says EU was not consulted. Republican Senator Corker said sanctions legislation is ready for the president's desk [AP] United States House and Senate Republicans have worked out a deal to move quickly on a package of new financial sanctions against  Russia , Iran and North Korea and bar President  Donald Trump  from easing sanctions on Moscow without Congress' approval. Republican Senator Bob Corker, chairman of Foreign Relations Committee, said in a statement on Wednesday that he and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy had reached an agreement that removed the last obstacle to passing the bill. The measure hits the three US foes with additional penalties. "I am glad to announce that we have reached an agreement that will allow us to send sanctions legislation to the president's desk," Corker said. T...

Saudi lobby pays $138,000 for anti-Qatar ads in the US Saudi American Public Relation Affairs Committee buys 30-second TV spots for ads accusing Qatar of funding 'terrorism'. Creede Newton Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates cuts ties with Qatar on June 5 [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera] Washington, DC  - A Saudi lobby in the  United States  has launched a television advertisement campaign against  Qatar , contracts reviewed by Al Jazeera show, with $138,000 spent on seven, 30-second TV spots. The TV spots have been purchased by the Saudi American Public Relation Affairs Committee (SAPRAC). The advertisements, which began airing on NBC-4 in Washington, DC on July 23, say Qatar is supporting "terrorism" and destabilising US allies in the region, allegations that the Saudi-led group of countries has maintained since cutting ties with Qatar on June 5. Rex Tillerson hopes Qatar blockade will be lifted Doha  rejects ...