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EU ‘golden’ visas scandal in spotlight

EU ‘golden’ visas scandal in spotlight

A court in Portugal is to deliver verdicts Friday in a corruption trial linked to so-called “golden” visas granted to…
Hackers post German politicians’ personal data

Hackers post German politicians’ personal data

BERLIN (Reuters) – Hackers have posted personal data from hundreds of German politicians from major parties including credit card details…
Brexit threatens UK universities, leaders warn

Brexit threatens UK universities, leaders warn

British university leaders warned on Friday that leaving the European Union without an official Brexit deal would be “one of…
Democrats take over US House, shutdown impasse remains

Democrats take over US House, shutdown impasse remains

US Democrats swept back to power Thursday in the House of Representatives with veteran Nancy Pelosi at the helm, but…
N. Korea diplomat ‘hiding’ in Italy: South’s spy agency

N. Korea diplomat ‘hiding’ in Italy: South’s spy agency

North Korea’s top diplomat in Italy has gone into hiding, a Seoul lawmaker told reporters after a closed-door meeting with…
Trump warns US gov’t shutdown could last ‘long time’

Trump warns US gov’t shutdown could last ‘long time’

US President Donald Trump met top Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday, but they failed to hammer out an agreement that would…
China executes ‘Jack the Ripper’ murderer

China executes ‘Jack the Ripper’ murderer

A serial killer dubbed China’s “Jack the Ripper” for the way he mutilated several of his 11 female victims was…
Bangladesh vote opens door for aggressive Hasina: critics

Bangladesh vote opens door for aggressive Hasina: critics

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — While Sheikh Hasina is set to begin her third consecutive term as Bangladesh’s prime minister following…
Retired US Marine held in Russia for spying is innocent: family

Retired US Marine held in Russia for spying is innocent: family

  MOSCOW/NEW YORK (Reuters) – A retired US marine who has been detained by Russia for alleged spying was visiting…
Congress to reconvene with no end in sight for federal shutdown

Congress to reconvene with no end in sight for federal shutdown

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congress was set to reconvene on Wednesday with no signs of a workable plan to end…
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