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2:46pm, 8th May, 2019

Privacy-minded U.S. lawmakers divided over giving more powers to FTC

Democratic and Republican lawmakers both stressed the need for bipartisan privacy legislation on Wednesday but seemed divided on how willing they were to strengthen the Federal Trade Commission, which is expected to be tasked with enforcing an eventu...

1:25am, 8th May, 2019

World

Iran threatens uranium enrichment if world powers do not keep promises: Rouhani

Iran will resume high level enrichment of uranium if world powers did not keep their promises under a 2015 nuclear agreement, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, responding to the U.S. withdrawal from the deal a year ago.

Trump, Democrats cross swords over powers as 2020 election looms

1:15pm, 3rd May, 2019

Politics

Trump, Democrats cross swords over powers as 2020 election looms

Congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump are locked in a constitutional showdown over their powers to investigate him, exchanging threats that present risks for both sides as they head into the 2020 election.

Sudan's military, opposition discuss powers of joint council: sources

1:19pm, 29th April, 2019

World

Sudan's military, opposition discuss powers of joint council: sources

Sudan's military rulers and an opposition alliance met on Monday to discuss the powers of a joint military-civilian council to steer the country's transition after three decades of rule by Omar al-Bashir, two sources familiar with the proce...

Second Wisconsin judge blocks Republican-backed laws curbing Democratic governor's powers

6:54pm, 26th March, 2019

Politics

Second Wisconsin judge blocks Republican-backed laws curbing Democratic governor's powers

A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday blocked several laws passed by Republican state lawmakers during a December lame-duck session intended to curb the powers of newly elected Democratic Governor Tony Evers, the second such ruling in the past week.

10:30am, 22nd March, 2019

US

Wisconsin judge blocks Republican-backed laws curbing Democratic governor's powers

A Wisconsin judge on Thursday blocked legislation passed by Republican lawmakers during a December lame-duck session intended to curb the powers of newly elected Democratic Governor Tony Evers, calling the measures unconstitutionally approved.

White House opposes Saudi Yemen war powers resolution

10:12am, 13th March, 2019

Politics

White House opposes Saudi Yemen war powers resolution

White House advisers recommended on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump veto a resolution to end Washington's support for the Saudi Arabia-led military campaign in Yemen.

India welcomes Pakistan's return of captured pilot, as powers urge de-escalation

3:29am, 1st March, 2019

World

India welcomes Pakistan's return of captured pilot, as powers urge de-escalation

Indian military officials said on Thursday they welcomed Pakistan's planned return of a captured pilot, but refused to confirm they would de-escalate a conflict between the two nuclear powers.

12:39am, 28th February, 2019

World

World powers call for calm as India and Pakistan trade fire in Kashmir

Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire briefly along the contested border in Kashmir on Thursday morning, a day after the two nuclear powers both downed enemy jets, with Pakistan capturing an Indian pilot.

White House gives Mattis expanded powers for U.S. troops on border

5:44pm, 21st November, 2018

Politics

White House gives Mattis expanded powers for U.S. troops on border

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday that he had been granted authority to allow troops on the Mexican border greater powers to help protect border officials, and would await direction from the Department of Homeland Security.

Major powers, Iran meet to salvage nuclear deal without U.S.

8:28pm, 24th September, 2018

World

Major powers, Iran meet to salvage nuclear deal without U.S.

Iran has ample reason to stay in the 2015 nuclear deal despite the U.S. withdrawal and the remaining parties on Monday will discuss ways to blunt the effect of impending U.S. sanctions on Tehran, the European Union's foreign policy chief said.

U.N. rights chief Bachelet takes on China, other powers in first speech

6:48am, 10th September, 2018

World

U.N. rights chief Bachelet takes on China, other powers in first speech

U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on China on Monday to allow in monitors after "deeply disturbing" allegations of large re-education camps in which Uighurs are detained in Xinjiang province.

Iran must develop military to guard against other powers: president

2:47am, 21st August, 2018

World

Iran must develop military to guard against other powers: president

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday the country had to develop its military forces to prevent other states taking over its territory and resources.

Global auto powers plotting response to Trump auto tariff threats

6:22pm, 28th July, 2018

Business

Global auto powers plotting response to Trump auto tariff threats

Canada, the European Union, Japan, Mexico and South Korea will meet in Geneva next week to discuss how to respond to threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of autos and car parts, officials familiar with the talks sa...

Turkey's Erdogan sworn in with new powers, names son-in-law finance minister

5:27pm, 9th July, 2018

World

Turkey's Erdogan sworn in with new powers, names son-in-law finance minister

President Tayyip Erdogan appointed his son-in-law as Turkey's finance minister on Monday hours after he was sworn in with sweeping new executive powers, promising a "strong government and a strong Turkey".

10:57pm, 5th July, 2018

World

Struggling to save nuclear deal, Iran and world powers meet

VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran wants world powers to present measures guaranteeing oil revenue and investment into the country despite U.S. sanctions when ministers meet on Friday to save the 2015 nuclear deal, but European states will fall short of its dem...

Erdogan wins sweeping new powers after Turkish election victory

3:27pm, 25th June, 2018

World

Erdogan wins sweeping new powers after Turkish election victory

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan won sweeping new executive powers on Monday after his victory in elections that also saw his Islamist-rooted AK Party and its nationalist allies secure a majority in parliament.

Turkey's Erdogan wins sweeping new powers after election victory

7:11am, 25th June, 2018

World

Turkey's Erdogan wins sweeping new powers after election victory

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan won sweeping new executive powers on Monday after his victory in landmark elections that also saw his Islamist-rooted AK Party and its nationalist allies secure a majority in parliament.

Turkey's Erdogan emerges victorious from elections, wins new powers

4:36am, 25th June, 2018

World

Turkey's Erdogan emerges victorious from elections, wins new powers

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan emerged victorious on Monday from his biggest electoral challenge in a decade and a half, giving him the sweeping, executive powers he has long sought and extending his grip on the nation of 81 millio...

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

4:00am, 28th May, 2018

US

Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida

(Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said.