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5:03am, 3rd September, 2019

Democrats plan to probe Trump's role in hush-money payments: report

U.S. congressional Democrats are planning to investigate allegations of President Donald Trump's involvement in hush-money payments to women who say they had affairs with him, the Washington Post reported on Monday.

Labour calls for investigation into finance minister Javid over Deutsche role

3:23am, 5th August, 2019

UK

Labour calls for investigation into finance minister Javid over Deutsche role

Britain's opposition Labour Party on Monday called for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to investigate his finance minister Sajid Javid's role in financial misconduct during his previous career in finance before entering politics.

Tearful Felicity Huffman admits role in U.S. college admissions scandal

3:30pm, 13th May, 2019

Entertainment

Tearful Felicity Huffman admits role in U.S. college admissions scandal

Actress Felicity Huffman tearfully pleaded guilty on Monday to paying to rig a college entrance exam for her daughter, part of a wide-ranging scandal in which wealthy parents used fraud to secure their children spots at prominent U.S. universities.

Harvard professor loses house dean role after joining Weinstein defense

4:51pm, 11th May, 2019

US

Harvard professor loses house dean role after joining Weinstein defense

A Harvard law professor who joined the legal team defending Hollywood mogul Harvard Weinstein against sexual assault charges will not be allowed to continue as dean of a residential house on campus, a university official said on Saturday.

Trump's Cuba hawks try to squeeze Havana over Venezuela role

4:35pm, 17th April, 2019

World

Trump's Cuba hawks try to squeeze Havana over Venezuela role

The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed new sanctions and other punitive measures on Cuba and Venezuela, seeking to ratchet up U.S. pressure on Havana to end its support for Venezuela's socialist president, Nicolas Maduro.

Hong Kong 'Occupy' protest leaders found guilty for role in mass rallies

10:13pm, 8th April, 2019

World

Hong Kong 'Occupy' protest leaders found guilty for role in mass rallies

A Hong Kong court on Tuesday found three leaders of the 2014 pro-democracy "Occupy" civil disobedience movement guilty of conspiracy to commit public nuisance for their role in mass protests that brought parts of the Chinese-ruled city to a standstil...

Man who admitted role in Kansas 'swatting' death gets 20 years

2:02pm, 29th March, 2019

US

Man who admitted role in Kansas 'swatting' death gets 20 years

A California man was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in federal prison for making hoax calls, including a so-called "swatting" incident where Kansas police responded to a false report and fatally shot an unarmed man, prosecutors said.

CEO steps down as Warner Bros probes his role in helping actress

3:01pm, 18th March, 2019

Entertainment

CEO steps down as Warner Bros probes his role in helping actress

Kevin Tsujihara has resigned as the head of Warner Bros as one of Hollywood's most powerful studios investigates a report that he improperly helped an actress obtain roles at the studio.

Pompeo sees more North Korea talks, Seoul faces limits in mediator role

6:25am, 5th March, 2019

World

Pompeo sees more North Korea talks, Seoul faces limits in mediator role

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday he was hopeful the United States would send a delegation to North Korea in the coming weeks, after a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended with no deal.

Acting Pentagon chief lands in Afghanistan, supports Kabul role in peace talks

12:21am, 11th February, 2019

World

Acting Pentagon chief lands in Afghanistan, supports Kabul role in peace talks

Acting U.S. defense secretary Patrick Shanahan arrived in Afghanistan on Monday and said it was important the Afghan government is involved in talks, from which it has so far been excluded, to end the 17-year-old war.

UK lawmakers see role for business in pressuring tech firms over extremist content

6:03am, 22nd November, 2018

UK

UK lawmakers see role for business in pressuring tech firms over extremist content

Britain should tell businesses to apply pressure to major tech firms to force them to do more to tackle online extremism and terrorism, a senior parliamentary committee said on Thursday.

Trump statement on Saudi role in Khashoggi case 'shameful': Iran

2:27pm, 20th November, 2018

World

Trump statement on Saudi role in Khashoggi case 'shameful': Iran

A statement by President Donald Trump on Tuesday that the United States will stand by Saudi Arabia despite the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi is "shameful", Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted on Tuesday.

Spoof London billboards seek to celebrate Putin's 'role' in Brexit

10:36am, 8th November, 2018

World

Spoof London billboards seek to celebrate Putin's 'role' in Brexit

Spoof billboards celebrating Russian President Vladimir Putin's "contribution" to Brexit have been put up in London by a satirical group which says it wants to secure recognition for the role Russian military intelligence played in the referendu...

Prince Charles acknowledges UK role in horror of slave trade

9:27am, 5th November, 2018

UK

Prince Charles acknowledges UK role in horror of slave trade

Prince Charles acknowledged Britain's role in the slave trade on Monday calling it an appalling atrocity that had "left an indelible stain on the history of our world".

Elections could put Wall Street's favorite lawmaker in top finance role

6:08am, 30th October, 2018

Politics

Elections could put Wall Street's favorite lawmaker in top finance role

Next week's U.S. elections could see Wall Street's favorite congressman assume one of the most coveted roles setting financial policy on Capitol Hill - if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives.

Vatican meeting ends with call for greater role for women in Church

5:01pm, 27th October, 2018

World

Vatican meeting ends with call for greater role for women in Church

A major meeting of Catholic bishops ended on Saturday with a call for women to play a greater role in Church decision making as a "duty of justice", but appeared to water down language that would have been more welcoming to gays.

Swedish PM Lofven ousted, anti-immigrant party pushing for policy role

10:56am, 25th September, 2018

World

Swedish PM Lofven ousted, anti-immigrant party pushing for policy role

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven lost a no-confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday, with the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats threatening to block any new government unless they are given a say in policy.

Honduras president laments U.S. aid cuts, eyes role of China

7:26pm, 24th September, 2018

World

Honduras president laments U.S. aid cuts, eyes role of China

The president of Honduras said on Monday cuts in U.S. support for Central America would hinder efforts to stem illegal immigration as he welcomed China's growing diplomatic presence in the region as an "opportunity."

5:08am, 12th September, 2018

World

EU must grasp world role as U.S. retreats, Juncker says

The European Union must flex its muscles as a world power, EU chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday, as he spoke critically of U.S. President Donald Trump's retreat from international engagement.

Germany says in talks about possible military role in Syria

9:52am, 10th September, 2018

World

Germany says in talks about possible military role in Syria

The German government said on Monday it was in talks with its allies about a possible military deployment in Syria, prompting a sharp rebuke from the Social Democrats (SPD) and setting up a fresh conflict in Chancellor Angela Merkel's loveless c...

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Democrats plan to probe Trump's role in hush-money payments: report

Labour calls for investigation into finance minister Javid over Deutsche role

Tearful Felicity Huffman admits role in U.S. college admissions scandal

Harvard professor loses house dean role after joining Weinstein defense

Trump's Cuba hawks try to squeeze Havana over Venezuela role

Hong Kong 'Occupy' protest leaders found guilty for role in mass rallies

Man who admitted role in Kansas 'swatting' death gets 20 years

CEO steps down as Warner Bros probes his role in helping actress

Pompeo sees more North Korea talks, Seoul faces limits in mediator role

Acting Pentagon chief lands in Afghanistan, supports Kabul role in peace talks

UK lawmakers see role for business in pressuring tech firms over extremist content

Trump statement on Saudi role in Khashoggi case 'shameful': Iran

Spoof London billboards seek to celebrate Putin's 'role' in Brexit

Prince Charles acknowledges UK role in horror of slave trade

Elections could put Wall Street's favorite lawmaker in top finance role

Vatican meeting ends with call for greater role for women in Church

Swedish PM Lofven ousted, anti-immigrant party pushing for policy role

Honduras president laments U.S. aid cuts, eyes role of China

EU must grasp world role as U.S. retreats, Juncker says

Germany says in talks about possible military role in Syria

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