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10:32pm, 25th April, 2019

Taylor Swift announces release of new single "ME!" during NFL draft

Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift announced the release of her new single "ME!" on ABC television's broadcast of the National Football League draft in Nashville on Thursday.

Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriage

1:33am, 21st February, 2019

World

Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriage

Taiwan on Thursday proposed a draft law to allow same-sex marriage in Asia's first such bill, but the legislation was criticized by rights activists and conservative groups amid a heated debate over marriage equality.

EU, Britain agree on draft deal on post-Brexit ties, await summit approval

6:41am, 22nd November, 2018

World

EU, Britain agree on draft deal on post-Brexit ties, await summit approval

Britain and the European Union have agreed in principle to a text setting out their future relationship that can be endorsed by EU leaders at a summit, European Council President Donald Tusk said on Thursday.

Nigerian opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar seeks to boost oil investments: draft manifesto

4:24am, 19th November, 2018

World

Nigerian opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar seeks to boost oil investments: draft manifesto

Nigerian opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar will seek to boost investment in the country's oil sector if he becomes president next year, according to a draft copy of his manifesto.

Draft Brexit deal ends Britain's easy access to EU financial markets

5:04pm, 14th November, 2018

UK

Draft Brexit deal ends Britain's easy access to EU financial markets

The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed a deal that will give London's vast financial centre only a basic level of access to the bloc's markets after Brexit.

Myanmar's neighbors to call for 'accountability' in Rakhine crisis: draft statement

1:59am, 13th November, 2018

World

Myanmar's neighbors to call for 'accountability' in Rakhine crisis: draft statement

Southeast Asian nations will call for those responsible for atrocities in Myanmar's Rakhine state to be held "fully accountable", according to a statement prepared for a regional summit, reflecting a stronger line being taken within the group.

EU rejects Italian draft budget, setting up standoff with defiant Italy

6:10pm, 23rd October, 2018

World

EU rejects Italian draft budget, setting up standoff with defiant Italy

The European Commission rejected Italy's draft 2019 budget on Tuesday, saying it brazenly broke EU rules on public spending, and asked Rome to submit a new one within three weeks or face disciplinary action.

South Sudan rebels to sign latest draft peace deal: Sudan

4:24pm, 28th August, 2018

World

South Sudan rebels to sign latest draft peace deal: Sudan

Sudan said on Tuesday that South Sudanese rebels will sign the latest draft of a comprehensive peace deal with the Juba government later this week after assurances that a power-sharing accord inked earlier this month will be honored.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli draft, scuffle with police

8:48am, 2nd August, 2018

World

Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli draft, scuffle with police

Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel who say they should receive a blanket exemption from military conscription staged a sit-down protest at a major Jerusalem junction on Thursday, prompting scuffles with police.

Cuba aims to build socialism, not communism, in draft constitution

9:10pm, 21st July, 2018

World

Cuba aims to build socialism, not communism, in draft constitution

A draft of Cuba's new constitution omits the aim of building communism, recognizes private property and opens the door to gay marriage, in a sign of changing times, although it keeps the Communist Party as the guiding force of the one-party syst...

FCC has enough votes for Sinclair draft order: official

1:11pm, 16th July, 2018

Business

FCC has enough votes for Sinclair draft order: official

The Federal Communications Commission has the three votes needed to approve a draft order sending Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc's proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media Co to an administrative hearing, an official said on Monday.

EU leaders worried over Irish border issue in Brexit talks - draft

1:14pm, 19th June, 2018

UK

EU leaders worried over Irish border issue in Brexit talks - draft

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders will express concern on Friday over a lack of progress in talks with London on how to avoid reimposing controls at the border between British-ruled Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic after Brexit.