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3:49am, 11th April, 2019

U.S. attorney general's 'spying' remarks anger Democrats

Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday he would look into whether U.S. agencies illegally spied on President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, sparking criticism from Democrats who accused him of promoting a conspiracy theory.

Liam Neeson apologizes for revenge remarks: 'I missed the point'

6:18pm, 29th March, 2019

Entertainment

Liam Neeson apologizes for revenge remarks: 'I missed the point'

Actor Liam Neeson on Friday issued an apology for what he called an "impulsive recounting" last month of an incident 40 years ago when he wanted to kill a black man in response to the rape of a friend.

Bradley apologises for remarks on Northern Irish killings

1:50pm, 7th March, 2019

UK

Bradley apologises for remarks on Northern Irish killings

Britain's minister for Northern Ireland apologised on Thursday for suggesting that killings by British security forces during the province's 30-year sectarian conflict were "not crimes".

Acting Pentagon chief reassures Iraqis after anger over Trump remarks

4:31pm, 12th February, 2019

World

Acting Pentagon chief reassures Iraqis after anger over Trump remarks

Acting U.S. defense chief Patrick Shanahan told Iraqi leaders that Washington understood its forces were in Iraq at Baghdad's invitation, aiming to steady relations after President Donald Trump said U.S. troops were needed to keep an eye on Iran...

Tokyo protests over South Korean lawmaker's remarks on Japan's emperor

12:02am, 12th February, 2019

World

Tokyo protests over South Korean lawmaker's remarks on Japan's emperor

Japan said on Tuesday it had lodged a complaint with Seoul and demanded an apology after a South Korean lawmaker said the Japanese emperor should apologize over the issue of "comfort women" who were used in military brothels.

Trump, arriving in Paris, lashes out at Macron over defense remarks

5:30pm, 9th November, 2018

World

Trump, arriving in Paris, lashes out at Macron over defense remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, saying it was "very insulting" for him to suggest Europe should create its own army to protect itself from potential adversaries.

Brazil far-right candidate Bolsonaro gains women voters, despite sexist remarks

5:00pm, 3rd October, 2018

World

Brazil far-right candidate Bolsonaro gains women voters, despite sexist remarks

Luzia Amaral took a long hard look at Brazil's presidential candidates, and eventually settled on far-right Jair Bolsonaro, viewing him as the only option to prevent the return of the leftist Workers Party (PT) in this weekend's vote.

JP Morgan chief Dimon says shouldn't have made remarks about Trump

10:39am, 16th September, 2018

Business

JP Morgan chief Dimon says shouldn't have made remarks about Trump

JPMorgan Chase & Co Chief Executive Jamie Dimon on Sunday said he regretted comments that he was "smarter" than U.S. President Donald Trump and could beat him in an election.

China police arrest two men for online remarks about Didi victim

4:00am, 28th August, 2018

World

China police arrest two men for online remarks about Didi victim

Police have detained two men accused by Chinese social media users of making offensive remarks about a 20-year-old passenger who was killed by her Didi Chuxing ride-hailing driver last week.

U.S. general says remarks on Afghan peace talks 'mischaracterized'

10:32pm, 16th July, 2018

World

U.S. general says remarks on Afghan peace talks 'mischaracterized'

The NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan on Tuesday rejected reports its commander General John Nicholson had said the United States was ready to join direct negotiations with the Taliban, saying his comments were "mischaracterized".