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8:53am, 30th April, 2019

Game on for EU vote, but real fight comes after

On posters, hustings and social media, a battle for Europe is being fought, as contenders seek votes for an EU parliamentary election in late May - but the real battle for power will come only once the count is in.

Not too late to get 'real change' to Brexit deal - Britain's Johnson

6:46pm, 17th March, 2019

UK

Not too late to get 'real change' to Brexit deal - Britain's Johnson

Former British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday it was not too late for the government to get "real change" to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal and cautioned against holding another parliamentary vote on the agreement this w...

Party on: Real estate booms in cradle of China's Communist revolution

6:18pm, 12th March, 2019

US

Party on: Real estate booms in cradle of China's Communist revolution

Staring at an array of floor plans in a showroom packed with models of apartment blocks set to go up in the northwestern city of Yanan, the young couple was faced with a tough decision.

From street kids to war romance, Oscar foreign-film slate keeps it real

7:34am, 20th February, 2019

Entertainment

From street kids to war romance, Oscar foreign-film slate keeps it real

From Lebanese street children to love behind the Iron Curtain and the daily life of a Mexican housekeeper, this year's Oscar-nominated foreign language films draw from real life and, in some cases, deeply personal experiences.

Qatar's real estate market faces reality check ahead of World Cup

3:30am, 17th February, 2019

Business

Qatar's real estate market faces reality check ahead of World Cup

Qatar's Doha Tower, a spike-tipped cylinder that glows orange at night, won an award when finished in 2012 amid a Gulf-wide real estate boom, but today about half of its 46 floors are empty.

U.S. government shutdown caused 'real harm' to taxpayers: IRS watchdog

2:37pm, 12th February, 2019

Politics

U.S. government shutdown caused 'real harm' to taxpayers: IRS watchdog

The partial U.S. government shutdown in December and January caused "real harm" to taxpayers, with many unable to get help from officials to understand their tax obligations, a government watchdog said.

France says it could help North Korea denuclearize if it sees real commitment

12:11pm, 15th October, 2018

World

France says it could help North Korea denuclearize if it sees real commitment

France is ready to help in North Korea's denuclearization efforts, but Pyongyang must first show some detailed commitments and real desire to dismantle its nuclear and ballistic arsenal, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.

Flake pushes for real investigation of Kavanaugh allegations

9:54pm, 1st October, 2018

Politics

Flake pushes for real investigation of Kavanaugh allegations

Republican U.S. Senator Jeff Flake said on Monday he wanted the FBI to conduct a real and fulsome investigation of assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, telling a summit hosted by Forbes the probe should not be just to pr...

EU 'intransigence' is reason why no deal Brexit is real prospect - Northern Ireland's DUP

7:31am, 28th September, 2018

UK

EU 'intransigence' is reason why no deal Brexit is real prospect - Northern Ireland's DUP

The European Union's "intransigence" in Brexit negotiations is the reason for the real prospect of Britain leaving the EU without a deal, the deputy leader of the Northern Irish party backing Britain's minority government said on Friday.

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia to auction detained tycoon's real estate assets - sources

6:35am, 16th September, 2018

Business

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia to auction detained tycoon's real estate assets - sources

Saudi Arabia will auction real estate owned by indebted billionaire Maan al-Sanea and his company starting next month to help repay billions of riyals due to creditors, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Britain's Labour leader sees 'real problem' of anti-Semitism in party

2:42pm, 3rd August, 2018

World

Britain's Labour leader sees 'real problem' of anti-Semitism in party

The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said on Friday there was a "real problem" of anti-Semitism in his party which he would root out, but he also hit back at strong criticism of Labour from Jewish newspapers.

U.S. Interior watchdog probes Zinke over real estate deal

8:33pm, 18th July, 2018

Politics

U.S. Interior watchdog probes Zinke over real estate deal

The U.S. Interior Department's watchdog said in a letter to lawmakers on Wednesday that it was investigating a Montana real estate deal involving a foundation set up by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and a development group backed by the chairman...