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8:40pm, 9th May, 2019

ANC takes commanding lead in South Africa's election but support ebbs

The African National Congress (ANC) was headed toward victory in South Africa's election on Friday, partial results showed, though the party was on course for its worst performance in a national poll in its 25 years in government.

White House asserts 'executive privilege' as House panel takes aim at Barr

10:34am, 8th May, 2019

Politics

White House asserts 'executive privilege' as House panel takes aim at Barr

The White House on Wednesday took the aggressive step of invoking "executive privilege" to block the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report as a Democratic-led U.S. congressional panel moved toward holding Attorney Genera...

Lady Gaga takes on 'Camp' at Met Gala in gowns, underwear

8:14pm, 6th May, 2019

Entertainment

Lady Gaga takes on 'Camp' at Met Gala in gowns, underwear

Pop superstar Lady Gaga made a grand entrance at New York's annual Met Gala on Monday, wearing a voluminous bright pink dress that she shed on the red carpet to reveal three other outfits layered underneath, including a bra and underwear, her in...

Lady Gaga takes on 'Camp' theme with four outfits at Met Gala

7:33pm, 6th May, 2019

Entertainment

Lady Gaga takes on 'Camp' theme with four outfits at Met Gala

Pop superstar Lady Gaga made a grand entrance at New York's annual Met Gala on Monday, wearing a voluminous bright pink dress that she shed on the red carpet to reveal three other outfits including a bra and underwear, her barely-there interpret...

Gun control takes center stage in 2020 Democratic presidential race

11:52am, 6th May, 2019

US

Gun control takes center stage in 2020 Democratic presidential race

U.S. Senator Cory Booker on Monday released a sweeping plan to curb gun violence by creating a national licensing program and repealing a law that gives gun manufacturers legal immunity, becoming the latest Democrat in the 2020 presidential race to m...

Gaza-Israel border falls quiet as ceasefire takes hold

9:14am, 6th May, 2019

World

Gaza-Israel border falls quiet as ceasefire takes hold

A ceasefire to end a surge of deadly violence in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel took hold on Monday after hundreds of Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes.

Deserted beaches, empty rooms: Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings

10:11pm, 4th May, 2019

World

Deserted beaches, empty rooms: Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings

Sri Lanka's $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travelers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed over 250 people two weeks ago.

Turkey's opposition takes office in Istanbul, appeal still pending

1:29pm, 17th April, 2019

World

Turkey's opposition takes office in Istanbul, appeal still pending

Turkey's main opposition candidate was declared Istanbul's mayor on Wednesday after election recounts were finally completed, despite an appeal still pending by President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party to re-run the vote in the country&#039...

Art frenzy takes over Havana as biennial kicks off

8:05pm, 14th April, 2019

Entertainment

Art frenzy takes over Havana as biennial kicks off

Cones of white paper sprout from the seasalt-eroded pillars of one colonial building along Havana's seafront, elaborately painted curtains cascade from another while out front children play with an installation of multicolored hoses.

Artist Ai Weiwei takes aim at state violence in Mexico with Legos

12:09am, 13th April, 2019

World

Artist Ai Weiwei takes aim at state violence in Mexico with Legos

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei unveiled a new installation in Mexico that tells the story of 43 students likely massacred five years ago in a case that exposed government stonewalling and complicity in abuses, a frequent theme for the dissident artist.

May says greater risk of no Brexit the longer it takes to find compromise

5:49pm, 6th April, 2019

UK

May says greater risk of no Brexit the longer it takes to find compromise

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday that the longer it takes to find a comprise with the opposition Labour Party to secure a parliamentary majority for a Brexit deal, the less likely it is that Britain will leave the European Union.

4:40pm, 6th April, 2019

World

UK's May says greater risk of no Brexit the longer it takes to find compromise

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday that the longer it takes to find a comprise with the opposition Labour Party to secure a parliamentary majority for a Brexit deal, the less likely it is that Britain will leave the European Union.

Britney Spears takes some 'me time' after dad's second surgery

6:14pm, 3rd April, 2019

Entertainment

Britney Spears takes some 'me time' after dad's second surgery

Pop star Britney Spears said on Wednesday she was taking a little "me time" after a report she checked herself into a mental health facility to help cope with her father's illness.

Newcomer Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes on Chicago establishment and 'political machine'

6:48am, 3rd April, 2019

US

Newcomer Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes on Chicago establishment and 'political machine'

Chicago, known for its machine politics and corruption, woke up Wednesday to voters choosing an anti-establishment candidate who may shake up a city that made history by electing its first African-American woman for mayor.

Trump takes shot at Biden over kiss complaint

11:50pm, 2nd April, 2019

Politics

Trump takes shot at Biden over kiss complaint

U.S. President Donald Trump took a shot on Tuesday at former Vice President Joe Biden, a possible Democratic rival in the 2020 race for the White House, mocking him over allegations of unwanted physical contact with women.

Trump takes step back from threat to close border with Mexico

3:27pm, 2nd April, 2019

Politics

Trump takes step back from threat to close border with Mexico

President Donald Trump took a step back on Tuesday from a threat to close the southwestern border to fight illegal immigration, crediting Mexican officials with taking big steps in recent days to apprehend more U.S.-bound migrants crossing their coun...

New Japanese imperial era 'Reiwa' takes name from ancient poetry

2:04pm, 1st April, 2019

World

New Japanese imperial era 'Reiwa' takes name from ancient poetry

Japan declared on Monday the name of its new imperial era when Crown Prince Naruhito becomes emperor on May 1, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe saying it emphasized traditional values at a turning point in the nation's history.

Comedian takes commanding lead in Ukraine presidential vote

9:57am, 1st April, 2019

World

Comedian takes commanding lead in Ukraine presidential vote

A comedian with no political experience took a commanding lead in the first round of Ukraine's presidential election, offering a fresh face to voters fed up with corruption in a country on the front line of the West's standoff with Russia.

12:40am, 1st April, 2019

World

New Japanese imperial era Reiwa takes name from ancient poetry

Japan's new imperial era when Crown Prince Naruhito becomes emperor on May 1 will be called Reiwa, the government said on Monday, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe saying it emphasized traditional values at a turning point in Japan's history.

Comedian takes early lead in Ukraine presidential vote: exit polls

1:19pm, 31st March, 2019

World

Comedian takes early lead in Ukraine presidential vote: exit polls

A comedian with a popular anti-corruption message but no political experience took the lead in the first round of Ukraine's presidential election on Sunday, early exit polls showed.

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ANC takes commanding lead in South Africa's election but support ebbs

White House asserts 'executive privilege' as House panel takes aim at Barr

Lady Gaga takes on 'Camp' at Met Gala in gowns, underwear

Lady Gaga takes on 'Camp' theme with four outfits at Met Gala

Gun control takes center stage in 2020 Democratic presidential race

Gaza-Israel border falls quiet as ceasefire takes hold

Deserted beaches, empty rooms: Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings

Turkey's opposition takes office in Istanbul, appeal still pending

Art frenzy takes over Havana as biennial kicks off

Artist Ai Weiwei takes aim at state violence in Mexico with Legos

May says greater risk of no Brexit the longer it takes to find compromise

UK's May says greater risk of no Brexit the longer it takes to find compromise

Britney Spears takes some 'me time' after dad's second surgery

Newcomer Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes on Chicago establishment and 'political machine'

Trump takes shot at Biden over kiss complaint

Trump takes step back from threat to close border with Mexico

New Japanese imperial era 'Reiwa' takes name from ancient poetry

Comedian takes commanding lead in Ukraine presidential vote

New Japanese imperial era Reiwa takes name from ancient poetry

Comedian takes early lead in Ukraine presidential vote: exit polls

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