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11:36am, 27th April, 2019

Oliver North stepping down as National Rifle Association president

Retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North will step down as president of the National Rifle Association, North said on Saturday, adding he was being forced out due to his allegations that NRA leaders engaged in financial improprieties.

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".

Hudson Media chief James Cohen to buy National Enquirer

6:32pm, 18th April, 2019

Business

Hudson Media chief James Cohen to buy National Enquirer

American Media Inc (AMI) said on Thursday it is selling its tabloid the National Enquirer to James Cohen, chief executive officer of Hudson Media.

Russian court jails Norwegian national for 14 years for espionage

4:30am, 16th April, 2019

World

Russian court jails Norwegian national for 14 years for espionage

A Russian court found a Norwegian man guilty on Tuesday of gathering espionage about Russian nuclear submarines and jailed him for 14 years in a verdict that could strain ties between Russia and its NATO-member neighbor.

SoftBank picking its battles with U.S. national security committee

11:43pm, 11th April, 2019

Politics

SoftBank picking its battles with U.S. national security committee

SoftBank Group Corp has agreed to give up board seats and access to sensitive information, take a more passive role in startups and make other concessions to get government clearance for its technology deals in the United States.

Russia's WTO 'national security' victory cuts both ways for Trump

9:47am, 5th April, 2019

World

Russia's WTO 'national security' victory cuts both ways for Trump

Russia won a dispute about "national security" at the World Trade Organization on Friday, in a ruling over a Ukrainian transit dispute that may also affect global automobile tariffs that could be imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

American woman kidnapped from Ugandan national park: police

9:19am, 3rd April, 2019

World

American woman kidnapped from Ugandan national park: police

An American woman and her Ugandan driver have been kidnapped from Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwest Uganda by gunmen demanding a ransom of $500,000, police said on Wednesday.

American woman kidnapped in Uganda from national park: police

8:57am, 3rd April, 2019

US

American woman kidnapped in Uganda from national park: police

An American woman and her Ugandan driver have been kidnapped from a national park in southwest Uganda by gunmen demanding a ransom of $500,000 for their release, police said on Wednesday.

New Japan era name echoes PM Abe's national pride agenda

1:41am, 1st April, 2019

World

New Japan era name echoes PM Abe's national pride agenda

Japan on Monday unveiled a new name for the imperial era that begins on May 1, drawing from an ancient Japanese text for the first time, echoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's conservative agenda that aims to bolster national pride.

Senate Republicans push plan to maintain national emergency at border

2:23pm, 13th March, 2019

Politics

Senate Republicans push plan to maintain national emergency at border

As the U.S. Senate prepared to vote on Thursday on a proposal to end President Donald Trump's declaration of an emergency at the southern border, a Republican said he was gaining support for a second bill that would keep the emergency in effect...

Pelosi rejects Republican bill to change national emergencies law

11:14am, 13th March, 2019

Politics

Pelosi rejects Republican bill to change national emergencies law

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday rejected a plan brewing in the Senate to put new controls on President Donald Trump's declaration of an emergency at the southern border while allowing it to remain in effect for at...

National Cancer Institute chief to serve as acting FDA head

3:27pm, 12th March, 2019

US

National Cancer Institute chief to serve as acting FDA head

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has tapped National Cancer Institute Director Norman Sharpless to serve as acting commissioner for the Food and Drug Administration, following the resignation of Scott Gottlieb earlier this month. Sha...

National Cancer Institute chief to serve as acting U.S. FDA head

12:36pm, 12th March, 2019

US

National Cancer Institute chief to serve as acting U.S. FDA head

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has tapped National Cancer Institute Director Norman Sharpless to serve as acting commissioner for the Food and Drug Administration, followingthe resignation Scott Gottlieb earlier this month. Sharple...

National Cancer Institute director to serve as acting FDA chief - HHS

11:53am, 12th March, 2019

US

National Cancer Institute director to serve as acting FDA chief - HHS

National Cancer Institute Director Norman Sharpless will serve as acting commissioner for the Food and Drug Administration following Scott Gottlieb's recent resignation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday.

Nicaragua releases 100 prisoners, national dialogue starts

8:32pm, 27th February, 2019

World

Nicaragua releases 100 prisoners, national dialogue starts

The Nicaraguan government on Wednesday released 100 people the opposition considers political prisoners, just as government and opposition leaders restarted talks aimed at ending a national crisis.

Nicaragua releases prisoners ahead of national dialog -rights group

11:16am, 27th February, 2019

World

Nicaragua releases prisoners ahead of national dialog -rights group

The Nicaraguan government on Wednesday released dozens of people the opposition considers political prisoners, a human rights group said, hours before government and opposition leaders were due to restart talks.

Mexico's national guard won't be military-led, in government step-down

7:06pm, 21st February, 2019

World

Mexico's national guard won't be military-led, in government step-down

Mexico's Senate on Thursday approved President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's plan to create a new national guard, a central plank of the government's strategy to subdue gang violence that has claimed tens of thousands of lives over the...

Mexican national dies in U.S. Border Patrol custody

8:44am, 19th February, 2019

US

Mexican national dies in U.S. Border Patrol custody

A 45-year-old man from Mexico died on Monday after being taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody last month on suspicion of illegal entry at the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.

California pulls most National Guard troops from U.S.-Mexico border

8:01pm, 11th February, 2019

US

California pulls most National Guard troops from U.S.-Mexico border

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed an order withdrawing more than two-thirds of the state's National Guard troops from the U.S.-Mexico border, calling claims of an illegal immigration crisis there nothing but "political theater."

Zimbabwe teachers' unions suspend national strike

2:02pm, 10th February, 2019

World

Zimbabwe teachers' unions suspend national strike

Zimbabwean teachers have suspended a national strike seeking better pay, unions said on Sunday, but warned that they could walk out from their jobs again if the government did not meet their demands.

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Oliver North stepping down as National Rifle Association president

Indian PM votes in general election, calls for national security

Hudson Media chief James Cohen to buy National Enquirer

Russian court jails Norwegian national for 14 years for espionage

SoftBank picking its battles with U.S. national security committee

Russia's WTO 'national security' victory cuts both ways for Trump

American woman kidnapped from Ugandan national park: police

American woman kidnapped in Uganda from national park: police

New Japan era name echoes PM Abe's national pride agenda

Senate Republicans push plan to maintain national emergency at border

Pelosi rejects Republican bill to change national emergencies law

National Cancer Institute chief to serve as acting FDA head

National Cancer Institute chief to serve as acting U.S. FDA head

National Cancer Institute director to serve as acting FDA chief - HHS

Nicaragua releases 100 prisoners, national dialogue starts

Nicaragua releases prisoners ahead of national dialog -rights group

Mexico's national guard won't be military-led, in government step-down

Mexican national dies in U.S. Border Patrol custody

California pulls most National Guard troops from U.S.-Mexico border

Zimbabwe teachers' unions suspend national strike

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