Welcome to The Week that Was, a video series from The National.
Watch as our resident current affairs commentator, British journalist and broadcaster Tim Marshall, recounts the big stories of the week from here, and around the world.
The Week That Was for December 16, 2017
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EU leaders back decision on Brexit talks
Relaxing the Saudi cinema ban makes good cultural and business sense
Trump's security strategy expected to be tough on Iran and Russia