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5:03am, 3rd September, 2019

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

British lawmakers will on Tuesday try to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson from pursuing what they cast as a calamitous no-deal Brexit, a challenge a senior government source said would prompt him to call for a snap election on Oct. 14.

Showdown looms between Congress and attorney general over Mueller report deadline

12:27am, 6th May, 2019

US

Showdown looms between Congress and attorney general over Mueller report deadline

U.S. Attorney General William Barr is headed for a showdown on Monday with Democrats in Congress, as lawmakers prepared to begin contempt proceedings against the top U.S. law enforcement officer if he fails to hand over the full, unredacted Mueller r...

Bitter divisions on death penalty in U.S. top court exposed in Alabama showdown

10:47am, 12th April, 2019

US

Bitter divisions on death penalty in U.S. top court exposed in Alabama showdown

The U.S. Supreme Court exposed its bitter divisions over the death penalty yet again early Friday as the justices voted on ideological lines to reject an Alabama inmate's bid to delay his execution.

U.S. fund Elliott battles the odds in latest showdown with Hyundai

7:31pm, 20th March, 2019

Business

U.S. fund Elliott battles the odds in latest showdown with Hyundai

The showdown between U.S. activist hedge fund Elliott Management and Hyundai Motor Group is set to come to a head on Friday when shareholders gather to vote on the fund's demands for a hefty special dividend and a board shake-up.

Showdown looms as Venezuela opposition to confront border troops over aid

5:10am, 23rd February, 2019

World

Showdown looms as Venezuela opposition to confront border troops over aid

Venezuela's opposition and activists prepared on Saturday to confront troops stationed along the country's borders to block their plan to bring in food and medicine that authorities are calling a veiled U.S.-backed invasion.

U.S. states sue Trump administration in showdown over border wall funds

8:27pm, 18th February, 2019

Politics

U.S. states sue Trump administration in showdown over border wall funds

A coalition of 16 U.S. states led by California sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over his decision to declare a national emergency to obtain funds for building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Showdown looms as Venezuela's Guaido sets aid entry date

3:29pm, 12th February, 2019

World

Showdown looms as Venezuela's Guaido sets aid entry date

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido told a huge rally of supporters on Tuesday that humanitarian aid would enter the country on Feb. 23, setting the stage for a showdown with President Nicolas Maduro who has refused to let supplies in.

Trump aide Ricardel forced out after showdown with first lady

5:37am, 15th November, 2018

Politics

Trump aide Ricardel forced out after showdown with first lady

Mira Ricardel, the White House deputy national security adviser, was forced out of her job on Wednesday after President Donald Trump's wife, Melania, said Ricardel did not deserve the honor of working for her husband.

In Texas Senate showdown, Beto O'Rourke faces off against Ted Cruz

5:38am, 16th October, 2018

Politics

In Texas Senate showdown, Beto O'Rourke faces off against Ted Cruz

Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke faces a key test on Tuesday when he faces off in his second debate with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, as recent opinion polls show the Republican incumbent pulling away from his liberal challenger for the Te...

Setting up new showdown, May rejects Brexit proposal

6:00am, 19th June, 2018

UK

Setting up new showdown, May rejects Brexit proposal

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May will not accept a proposal to hand parliament more control over Brexit, a source said on Tuesday, setting up a showdown with MPs who want to prevent Britain from crashing out of the European Union without...

May's Brexit laws rejected by parliament, Wednesday showdown looms

3:01pm, 18th June, 2018

UK

May's Brexit laws rejected by parliament, Wednesday showdown looms

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans were rejected by parliament's upper chamber on Monday, setting up a confrontation with pro-EU MPs later this week which will test her ability to lead a minority government.

12:57pm, 18th June, 2018

UK

PM May's Brexit laws rejected by parliament, Wednesday showdown looms

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans were rejected by parliament's upper chamber on Monday, setting up a confrontation with pro-EU MPs later this week which will test her ability to lead a minority government.

British PM's Brexit plans set for Lords defeat, teeing up showdown

10:53am, 18th June, 2018

UK

British PM's Brexit plans set for Lords defeat, teeing up showdown

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans face rejection by parliament's upper chamber on Monday, setting the stage for a confrontation with pro-EU rebel lawmakers later in the week which could rock her minority governmen...

May's Brexit plans set for defeat, teeing up Wednesday showdown

2:06am, 18th June, 2018

UK

May's Brexit plans set for defeat, teeing up Wednesday showdown

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans face rejection by parliament's upper chamber on Monday, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation with rebel lawmakers later in the week which could rock her minority gove...

7:23pm, 17th June, 2018

UK

PM May's Brexit plans set for defeat, teeing up Wednesday showdown

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans face rejection by parliament's upper chamber on Monday, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation with rebel lawmakers later in the week which could rock her minority gove...

In Brexit showdown, British PM May faces challenge over 'meaningful vote'

7:38am, 12th June, 2018

UK

In Brexit showdown, British PM May faces challenge over 'meaningful vote'

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a showdown on Tuesday with MPs who want power to force her government to go back to the negotiating table if they reject a Brexit deal, testing her plans for leaving the European Union.

In Brexit showdown, May faces issue of 'meaningful vote'

6:43pm, 11th June, 2018

UK

In Brexit showdown, May faces issue of 'meaningful vote'

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a showdown in parliament on Tuesday with lawmakers who want more power to challenge an eventual Brexit deal, testing both her authority and her plans for leaving the European Union.