US President Donald Trump has sacked his Attorney-General Jeff Sessions, one day after the Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.
The move came after Mr Trump repeatedly criticised Mr Sessions for recusing himself from an investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential race.
Mr Sessions announced his resignation in a letter to Mr Trump, saying the resignation came at "your request".
The 71-year-old former US senator was informed on Wednesday morning by White House chief of staff John Kelly in a phone call that it was time to go, an aide who spoke on condition of anonymity told Reuters.
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