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6:03am, 1st August, 2019

Puerto Rico set for political clash over next governor

Puerto Rico's political crisis risked deepening on Thursday as lawmakers and street protesters opposed the Washington corporate lawyer tapped to replace disgraced Governor Ricardo Rosselló.

Madonna, on Eurovision, says she won't bow 'to suit someone's political agenda'

2:41am, 14th May, 2019

Entertainment

Madonna, on Eurovision, says she won't bow 'to suit someone's political agenda'

Pop superstar Madonna on Tuesday explained her decision to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel this week, saying that she will always speak up to defend human rights and hopes to see "a new path toward peace."

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

3:11pm, 12th May, 2019

Politics

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

When he ran for president in 2016, Donald Trump delighted crowds with his harsh rhetoric on China. As he runs for re-election in 2020, he is likely to keep talking tough, but the reception - at least in some key states - may not be as euphoric.

'Long Shot' pairs Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen in political romance

10:32pm, 30th April, 2019

Entertainment

'Long Shot' pairs Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen in political romance

Oscar winner Charlize Theron and comedy actor Seth Rogen join forces in rom-com "Long Shot", playing an unlikely love pairing between a powerful politician and an unemployed dishevelled journalist.

Oprah 'quietly figuring out' how to wield her political clout in 2020

3:05pm, 30th April, 2019

Politics

Oprah 'quietly figuring out' how to wield her political clout in 2020

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey, whose opinions can get millions of fans to try a new diet or turn a book into an international best-seller, is figuring out which Democratic candidate she will endorse in the crowded 2020 U.S. presidential race.

Mueller gives Democrats political ammunition but they are split on how to use it

7:44am, 19th April, 2019

US

Mueller gives Democrats political ammunition but they are split on how to use it

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Mueller report gives Democrats political ammunition but they are split on how to use it

12:26am, 19th April, 2019

Politics

Mueller report gives Democrats political ammunition but they are split on how to use it

Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on his inquiry into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election provided extensive details on President Donald Trump's efforts to thwart the probe, giving Democrats plenty of political ammunition aga...

Finland's Social Democrats seek coalition allies as political landscape fragments

6:50am, 15th April, 2019

World

Finland's Social Democrats seek coalition allies as political landscape fragments

Finland's Social Democrats (SDP) embarked on Monday on the complex task of forming a governing coalition, after beating a nationalist, anti-immigration party by a hairsbreadth in the most fragmented election in the country's history.

U.S. to use all economic, political tools to hold Maduro accountable: Pompeo

9:32pm, 14th April, 2019

World

U.S. to use all economic, political tools to hold Maduro accountable: Pompeo

The United States will use all economic and political tools at its disposal to hold Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accountable for his country's crisis and will make clear to Cuba and Russia they will pay a price for supporting him, U.S. Se...

U.S. political consultant tied to Russia probe sentenced to 36 months of probation

10:12am, 12th April, 2019

Politics

U.S. political consultant tied to Russia probe sentenced to 36 months of probation

A U.S. judge on Friday sentenced Republican political consultant Samuel Patten to 36 months of probation, 500 hours of community service and a $5,000 fine in a case spun out of U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.

U.S. prosecutors seek leniency for political consultant tied to Russia probe

3:01pm, 8th April, 2019

Politics

U.S. prosecutors seek leniency for political consultant tied to Russia probe

A veteran political consultant who pleaded guilty in August in a case spun out of U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe should get a lenient sentence to account for his "substantial" assistance in other criminal investigations, U.S....

Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

1:14am, 6th April, 2019

World

Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

The leader of a new party that has challenged Thailand's military government was charged on Saturday with sedition, the latest legal action facing the rising star after a disputed March election.

Newcomer Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes on Chicago establishment and 'political machine'

6:48am, 3rd April, 2019

US

Newcomer Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes on Chicago establishment and 'political machine'

Chicago, known for its machine politics and corruption, woke up Wednesday to voters choosing an anti-establishment candidate who may shake up a city that made history by electing its first African-American woman for mayor.

Slovakia's departing president plans to form a new political party

6:14am, 3rd April, 2019

World

Slovakia's departing president plans to form a new political party

Slovakia's outgoing president said on Wednesday he would form a new political party when his term expires in June, aiming to unite the country's liberal, pro-European Union camps.

Venezuela's Fabiana Rosales, a young activist, emerges into the political spotlight

6:18pm, 28th March, 2019

World

Venezuela's Fabiana Rosales, a young activist, emerges into the political spotlight

Barely two months after emerging from obscurity in her home country of Venezuela, political activist Fabiana Rosales sat in the Oval Office across from U.S. President Donald Trump in a yellow armchair normally reserved for visiting heads of state.

Trump discusses China, 'political fairness' with Google CEO

9:40pm, 27th March, 2019

World

Trump discusses China, 'political fairness' with Google CEO

U.S. President Donald Trump said he met with the chief executive of Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday and discussed "political fairness" and the company's business in China.

Israeli PM Netanyahu will sue political rivals for libel

1:51pm, 22nd March, 2019

World

Israeli PM Netanyahu will sue political rivals for libel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday he would sue two of his main political rivals for libel over remarks relating to a graft scandal involving a German submarine deal.

Trump renews attack alleging social media's political bias

10:50am, 19th March, 2019

Politics

Trump renews attack alleging social media's political bias

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused social media platforms Facebook, YouTube and Twitter of favoring his Democratic opponents over him and his fellow Republicans.

Political incivility, racial hostility roil U.S. high schools, study finds

2:52am, 13th March, 2019

US

Political incivility, racial hostility roil U.S. high schools, study finds

Political grudges and racial animosity have divided students at U.S. high schools and President Donald Trump has exacerbated the problem with his rhetoric, a study released on Wednesday showed.

U.S. says Zimbabwe failed to make needed political, economic changes

4:08pm, 7th March, 2019

World

U.S. says Zimbabwe failed to make needed political, economic changes

The government of Zimbabwe under President Emmerson Mnangagwa has failed to bring about political and economic changes needed to improve the country's reputation, the State Department said on Thursday.

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Puerto Rico set for political clash over next governor

Madonna, on Eurovision, says she won't bow 'to suit someone's political agenda'

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

'Long Shot' pairs Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen in political romance

Oprah 'quietly figuring out' how to wield her political clout in 2020

Mueller gives Democrats political ammunition but they are split on how to use it

Mueller report gives Democrats political ammunition but they are split on how to use it

Finland's Social Democrats seek coalition allies as political landscape fragments

U.S. to use all economic, political tools to hold Maduro accountable: Pompeo

U.S. political consultant tied to Russia probe sentenced to 36 months of probation

U.S. prosecutors seek leniency for political consultant tied to Russia probe

Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

Newcomer Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes on Chicago establishment and 'political machine'

Slovakia's departing president plans to form a new political party

Venezuela's Fabiana Rosales, a young activist, emerges into the political spotlight

Trump discusses China, 'political fairness' with Google CEO

Israeli PM Netanyahu will sue political rivals for libel

Trump renews attack alleging social media's political bias

Political incivility, racial hostility roil U.S. high schools, study finds

U.S. says Zimbabwe failed to make needed political, economic changes

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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