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Trump says no emergency declaration to end US govt shutdown
January 13, 2019
Trump says no emergency declaration to end US govt shutdown
President Donald Trump said he was holding off on declaring a state of emergency to end the partial US…
Calls for Huawei boycott get mixed response in Europe
January 13, 2019
Calls for Huawei boycott get mixed response in Europe
Europe is giving US-led calls for a boycott of Huawei 5G telecoms equipment a mixed reception, with some governments…
Government shutdown becomes longest in US history
January 12, 2019
Government shutdown becomes longest in US history
The partial US government shutdown entered a record 22nd day Saturday, as President Donald Trump remains steadfast in his…
France’s ‘yellow vests’ mobilize for fresh round of protests
January 12, 2019
France’s ‘yellow vests’ mobilize for fresh round of protests
Thousands of anti-government demonstrators marched in cities across France on Saturday in a new round of “yellow vest” protests…
Several injured as massive explosion rips through Paris bakery
January 12, 2019
Several injured as massive explosion rips through Paris bakery
A powerful explosion destroyed a bakery in central Paris on Saturday morning, injuring several people and blowing out dozens…
FBI opened probe into whether Trump working for Russians: report
January 12, 2019
FBI opened probe into whether Trump working for Russians: report
The Federal Bureau of Investigation opened an inquiry in 2017 into whether US President Donald Trump was working on…
China pledges easier tourist access to Tibet
January 11, 2019
China pledges easier tourist access to Tibet
BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese government in Tibet said it will boost numbers and cut waiting times for foreign tourists…
Police seek Cristiano Ronaldo DNA in rape case
January 11, 2019
Police seek Cristiano Ronaldo DNA in rape case
Cristiano Ronaldo is being asked by police to provide a DNA sample in an investigation of a Nevada woman’s allegation…
North Korea a ‘prison’, no sign of better rights: UN
January 11, 2019
North Korea a ‘prison’, no sign of better rights: UN
SEOUL (Reuters) – Despite more than a year of international engagement and promises of economic reform by North Korea’s leaders,…
Jeff Bezos divorce: $136bn, Amazon in the middle
January 11, 2019
Jeff Bezos divorce: $136bn, Amazon in the middle
The announcement by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world’s wealthiest man, and his wife that they will divorce has captivated…