It will be used to build 92km of fencing and improve roads.

Putin’s paranoia, backed by a prolific State propaganda machine, is leaving many in the West nervous about Russia’s future moves, writes Peter Apps.

Donald Trump has signed directives which will not only see a wall built along the US border with Mexico, but also crack down on cities that shield illegal immigrants, such as the undocumented Irish.

The US Defense Secretary Leon Pannetta is warning that China and other Asian countries could end up at war if governments keep up their "provocative behaviour".

Another plane load of Taliban and al-Qaida prisoners have been flown to the US military base in Cuba.