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From the Copacabana to Manchester - UK college honours Manilow
Star singer Barry Manilow got another award for his trophy cabinet in front of an audience of roaring fans in the northern English city of Manchester.
Brazil court bans campaign ads showing ex-president Lula as candidate
Brazil's top electoral court has banned political campaign ads showing former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as a candidate, according to a ruling made on Sunday in response to a complaint by the Novo party.
'Charlie Says' tells Manson story from view of women he sent to kill
Charles Manson did not wield the knives in the 1969 murder spree that ended the Californian hippy dream, so what drove the people who did so on his orders? That is the question posed in "Charlie Says" which premiered in Venice on Sunday.
Kremlin says U.S. spy efforts show it is meddling in Russia's affairs
The Kremlin said on Monday the United States was "crudely" trying to recruit Russian nationals to act as its agents, adding that this showed Washington was meddling in Russian affairs.
Pakistan girds for 'exchanges' with Pompeo as U.S. halts military funding
Pakistan's new government said he will "have exchanges" with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over Washington's cancellation of a $300 million disbursement for the Pakistani military when he visits Islamabad on Wednesday.
Dakota Johnson trained during '50 Shades' shoot for 'Suspiria' dances
If Dakota Johnson had to work hard to prepare for the erotic "Fifty Shades", it was nothing compared to the physical demands of "Suspiria", a horror movie in which much of the fear comes through her ability to dance like a woman possessed.
UK water companies promise less leakage
Three of England's big water companies unveiled plans on Monday to cut leakages and improve services while keeping prices at least flat in real terms after their performance was questioned in the country's hottest summer in living memory.
Factbox: Reactions to verdict on Reuters' Myanmar journalists
A Myanmar judge on Monday found two Reuters journalists guilty of breaching a law on state secrets and jailed them for seven years, in a landmark case seen as a test of progress towards democracy in the Southeast Asian country.
UK factories feel pinch from global economy as export orders fall - PMI
British manufacturers had their weakest month in over two years and export orders suffered a rare fall in August, a warning that a world economic slowdown, as well as the approach of Brexit, is weighing on the country's factories, a survey showe...
Long reach of U.S. sanctions hits Syria reconstruction
As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attempts to turn military success into postwar reconstruction, Western sanctions are a major obstacle that could scare off foreign companies.
Reuters Myanmar reporters jailed for seven years in landmark secrets case
A Myanmar judge on Monday found two Reuters journalists guilty of breaching a law on state secrets and jailed them for seven years, in a landmark case seen as a test of progress towards democracy in the Southeast Asian country.
JD.com CEO released after U.S. arrest for alleged sexual misconduct
The billionaire CEO of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc , Richard Liu, was arrested in the U.S. state of Minnesota on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct and later released, and police said an investigation is ongoing.
Myanmar judge jails Reuters reporters for seven years in landmark secrets case
A Myanmar judge on Monday found two Reuters journalists guilty of breaching a law on state secrets and sentenced them to seven years in prison, in a landmark case seen as a test of progress towards democracy in the Southeast Asian country.
Myanmar judge convicts two Reuters reporters in landmark secrets case
A Myanmar judge on Monday found two Reuters journalists guilty of breaching a law on state secrets and sentenced them to seven years in prison, in a landmark case seen as a test of progress toward democracy in the Southeast Asian country.
Asian stocks dip on trade, emerging market woes
Asian stocks dipped on Monday on worries about further escalation of the U.S-China trade war and unstable emerging market currencies.
Rio's 200-year old National Museum hit by massive fire
A 200-year-old museum in Rio de Janeiro was hit on Sunday by a massive fire, images from television station Globo showed, threatening its collection of more than 20 million items ranging from archeological findings to historical memorabilia.
As fighter jets streak overhead, McCain is buried in Annapolis
Fighter jets roared over the U.S. Naval Academy on Sunday in a final tribute to former Senator John McCain as the Vietnam War hero and two-time presidential candidate was laid to rest at the military college that began his career six decades ago.
Four missing, nine injured after boats collide in Arizona
Divers searched the Colorado River in Arizona on Sunday for four people missing after two boats slammed head-on into each other, flinging all aboard into the water, sinking both vessels and injuring nine people, police said on Sunday.
Protests over Yemen's weakening currency paralyze Aden
Hundreds of demonstrators protesting against Yemen's deteriorating economic situation and weakening currency blocked major roads and burned tires in the southern city of Aden on Sunday, with shops and government offices closing.
Brexit could sway Scottish voters towards independence from UK - poll
Britain's exit from the European Union could tip public opinion in Scotland in favour of seeking independence, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.