US President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, resigned late on Monday under scrutiny over whether he discussed the possibility of lifting US sanctions on Russia before Trump took office. Flynn submitted his resignation hours after Trump said through a spokesman that he was reviewing the situation and talking to Vice President Mike Pence. I have sincerely apologised to the president and the vice president, and they have accepted my apology," Flynn said in his resignation letter. Retired General Keith Kellogg, who has been chief of staff of the White House National Security Council, was named the acting national security adviser while Trump determines who should fill the position. Retired General David Petraeus, a former CIA director, is under consideration for the position, a White House official said.

Source: The Star February 14, 2017 04:30 UTC