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10:09pm, 4th August, 2019

Commuter chaos as protesters seek to shut Hong Kong with general strike

Hong Kong braced for major disruptions to business on Monday as a general strike threatened to paralyze parts of the Asian financial center, with more than 200 flights already canceled, amid a broader anti-government campaign.

Hong Kong protesters seek to shut down city with general strike

8:05pm, 4th August, 2019

World

Hong Kong protesters seek to shut down city with general strike

Hong Kong was bracing for major disruptions to business on Monday as a general strike threatens to paralyze parts of the Asian financial center, with more than 100 flights already canceled, amid a broader anti-government campaign.

U.S. attorney general launches fresh review of origins of Russia probe

2:09pm, 14th May, 2019

US

U.S. attorney general launches fresh review of origins of Russia probe

U.S. Attorney General William Barr is working with top intelligence officials and a senior federal prosecutor on at least the third inquiry to date into the origins of the Mueller probe of President Donald Trump and Russian election meddling, a perso...

Attorney General Barr taps Connecticut prosecutor to investigate origins of Mueller probe

10:08am, 14th May, 2019

Politics

Attorney General Barr taps Connecticut prosecutor to investigate origins of Mueller probe

U.S. Attorney General William Barr has appointed Connecticut's top federal prosecutor to review the steps the Justice Department took in launching an investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign colluded with Russia, accordi...

Attorney General Barr taps Connecticut prosecutor to probe origins of Mueller probe

9:51am, 14th May, 2019

US

Attorney General Barr taps Connecticut prosecutor to probe origins of Mueller probe

U.S. Attorney General William Barr has appointed Connecticut's top federal prosecutor to review the steps the Justice Department took in launching an investigation into whether President Donald Trump's campaign colluded with Russia, accordi...

Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein says farewell; Senate set to confirm his replacement

4:16pm, 9th May, 2019

US

Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein says farewell; Senate set to confirm his replacement

Rod Rosenstein, who oversaw Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, wrapped up his high-profile tenure at the U.S. Justice Department as his likely replacement moved closer to confirmation in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

U.S. Senate panel approves Trump nominee Rosen as deputy attorney general

10:33am, 9th May, 2019

US

U.S. Senate panel approves Trump nominee Rosen as deputy attorney general

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to approve President Donald Trump's deputy attorney general nominee, Jeffrey Rosen, an action that paves the way for a confirmation vote on Rosen by the full Senate.

Showdown looms between Congress and attorney general over Mueller report deadline

12:27am, 6th May, 2019

US

Showdown looms between Congress and attorney general over Mueller report deadline

U.S. Attorney General William Barr is headed for a showdown on Monday with Democrats in Congress, as lawmakers prepared to begin contempt proceedings against the top U.S. law enforcement officer if he fails to hand over the full, unredacted Mueller r...

Pressure grows on Attorney General Barr over Mueller

4:24pm, 3rd May, 2019

Politics

Pressure grows on Attorney General Barr over Mueller

President Donald Trump and a senior U.S. House Democrat tightened the screws on U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Friday over the Mueller report, making new demands on him after an already tough week for the Justice Department chief.

Top Democrat threatens to hold Attorney General Barr in contempt

8:58am, 2nd May, 2019

Politics

Top Democrat threatens to hold Attorney General Barr in contempt

A Democratic U.S. congressional committee chairman said on Thursday he may hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress if he does not hand over a complete version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference...

U.S. Attorney General Barr defends his actions on Mueller report

10:59am, 1st May, 2019

Politics

U.S. Attorney General Barr defends his actions on Mueller report

Under pressure from Senate Democrats, Attorney General William Barr defended his handling of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election, saying Mueller was given broad authority to conduct his investi...

U.S. Attorney General Barr in hot seat before Senate panel on Mueller report

9:56am, 1st May, 2019

Politics

U.S. Attorney General Barr in hot seat before Senate panel on Mueller report

Attorney General William Barr appeared before a Senate panel on Wednesday for pointed questions about his handling of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russia's role in the 2016 election amid accusations he misrepresented the docum...

Attorney General Barr to face tough hearing on Mueller report

7:51am, 1st May, 2019

Politics

Attorney General Barr to face tough hearing on Mueller report

Attorney General William Barr will face pointed questions on Wednesday about his handling of the special counsel's report on Russia's role in the 2016 election when he testifies before Congress amid accusations he misrepresented the documen...

Former U.S. deputy attorney general: If Trump was not president, he would be indicted

2:50pm, 28th April, 2019

Politics

Former U.S. deputy attorney general: If Trump was not president, he would be indicted

Former top Justice Department official Sally Yates said on Sunday that if Donald Trump were not president, he would have been indicted on obstruction charges in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

Attorney general balks at closed-door testimony on Mueller findings

1:47pm, 28th April, 2019

Politics

Attorney general balks at closed-door testimony on Mueller findings

Attorney General William Barr objects to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee in a closed session dedicated to redacted portions of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, a congressional Democratic aide said on Sunday.

U.S. general says he will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran

1:36pm, 28th April, 2019

World

U.S. general says he will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran

(This April 27 story was refiled to amend the word "gonna" to "going to" in quotes in paragraphs 2 and 9)

U.S. general says will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran

1:51pm, 27th April, 2019

World

U.S. general says will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran

U.S. Central Command chief General Kenneth McKenzie said on Saturday the United States would deploy the necessary resources to counter any dangerous actions by Iran, Sky News Arabia reported.

Indian PM votes in general election, calls for national security

6:38am, 23rd April, 2019

World

Indian PM votes in general election, calls for national security

Millions of Indians are voting in the third and largest phase of a staggered general election on Tuesday, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi who cast his ballot in his home state of Gujarat and again underlined the need to combat "terrorism".

Spanish general election candidates clash over Catalonia

7:17pm, 22nd April, 2019

World

Spanish general election candidates clash over Catalonia

The main candidates in Spain's general election on Monday clashed over how to handle Catalonia's independence drive, accusing each other of lying in a tense television debate that left questions open on what coalition deals could be struck.

Sudan attorney general seeks to lift immunity in case of teacher

2:42pm, 20th April, 2019

World

Sudan attorney general seeks to lift immunity in case of teacher

Sudan's attorney general has asked the country's intelligence and national security agencies to lift the immunity of a number of their officers suspected of killing a teacher who died in custody after protests in February, state news agency...

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Commuter chaos as protesters seek to shut Hong Kong with general strike

Hong Kong protesters seek to shut down city with general strike

U.S. attorney general launches fresh review of origins of Russia probe

Attorney General Barr taps Connecticut prosecutor to investigate origins of Mueller probe

Attorney General Barr taps Connecticut prosecutor to probe origins of Mueller probe

Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein says farewell; Senate set to confirm his replacement

U.S. Senate panel approves Trump nominee Rosen as deputy attorney general

Showdown looms between Congress and attorney general over Mueller report deadline

Pressure grows on Attorney General Barr over Mueller

Top Democrat threatens to hold Attorney General Barr in contempt

U.S. Attorney General Barr defends his actions on Mueller report

U.S. Attorney General Barr in hot seat before Senate panel on Mueller report

Attorney General Barr to face tough hearing on Mueller report

Former U.S. deputy attorney general: If Trump was not president, he would be indicted

Attorney general balks at closed-door testimony on Mueller findings

U.S. general says he will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran

U.S. general says will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran

Indian PM votes in general election, calls for national security

Spanish general election candidates clash over Catalonia

Sudan attorney general seeks to lift immunity in case of teacher

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

Executive's flight to PSA highlights Renault-Nissan alliance tensions

Democrats plan to probe Trump's role in hush-money payments: report