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Donald Trump appoints Rex Tillerson as US Secretary of State

Tillerson known for close business relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Newsroom December 13 01:25

US President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Rex Tillerson, boss of the oil giant ExxonMobil to the post of Secretary of State. Tillerson is know his close business ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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