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6:52am, 1st August, 2019

Change in New York State law to usher in 'tidal wave' of child sex abuse lawsuits

Thousands of child sexual abuse lawsuits are expected to flow into New York State courts in the coming weeks exposing decades-old misconduct at schools, hospitals, churches and youth clubs, according to lawyers for victims.

Inspired by migrant caravans, new wave of Cubans seek U.S. asylum

7:08pm, 8th April, 2019

World

Inspired by migrant caravans, new wave of Cubans seek U.S. asylum

Isel Rojas put his dream of leaving Cuba on hold when the United States ended a generous immigration policy for island residents. But watching coverage of migrant caravans heading from Central America toward the United States on Cuban television last...

Europeans join wave of Boeing suspensions, Trump frets

11:35am, 12th March, 2019

World

Europeans join wave of Boeing suspensions, Trump frets

Major European nations Britain, Germany and France joined a wave of suspensions of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump fretted over modern airplane design following a crash in Ethiopia that killed 157 people.

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

6:46pm, 23rd November, 2018

World

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

Tens of thousands of people will rally in Paris on Saturday against rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, the second weekend of "yellow vest" protests that have led to widespread national disruption.

Republicans fear Democratic 'blue wave' spreading to once-safe districts

9:17am, 22nd October, 2018

US

Republicans fear Democratic 'blue wave' spreading to once-safe districts

The last time U.S. congressional elections were held in this central Virginia district, Meg Sneed voted for the Republican incumbent, Representative Dave Brat. Her friend, Cheryll Lesser, did not vote at all.

7:33am, 8th October, 2018

US

State Of Play: Republicans fear Democratic 'blue wave' spreading to once-safe districts

The last time U.S. congressional elections were held in this central Virginia district, Meg Sneed voted for the Republican incumbent, Representative Dave Brat. Her friend, Cheryll Lesser, did not vote at all.

Trump plans travel push to stave off 'blue wave' in House races

11:51am, 3rd October, 2018

US

Trump plans travel push to stave off 'blue wave' in House races

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to visit six states over the next 10 days to energize his supporters to turn out for Republicans in tight races for the House of Representatives in upcoming congressional elections, according to a White House memo.

In North Dakota, Kavanaugh debate tests Democratic wave - and #MeToo

5:27am, 3rd October, 2018

US

In North Dakota, Kavanaugh debate tests Democratic wave - and #MeToo

Heidi Heitkamp has faced seemingly unwinnable odds before. In the 1990s, as a state attorney general, she stared down the tobacco industry, leading efforts to broker a multi-billion dollar settlement. In the 2000s, she beat back breast cancer.

Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Aug 21) - Blue wave, Brennan

6:43am, 21st August, 2018

Politics

Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Aug 21) - Blue wave, Brennan

The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

Wave of strikes hits Syria's last rebel-held bastion

12:38pm, 11th August, 2018

World

Wave of strikes hits Syria's last rebel-held bastion

Dozens of air strikes and shelling hit parts of the last swathe of Syrian territory still held by rebels on Friday, according to rebels, rescue workers and a war monitoring group, in a possible prelude to a full-scale government offensive.

Texas power use to break record on Monday during heat wave: ERCOT

8:10am, 23rd July, 2018

US

Texas power use to break record on Monday during heat wave: ERCOT

Homes and businesses in Texas will likely use record amounts of power again on Monday as consumers keep their air conditioners cranked up on what is expected to be the last day of a week-long heat wave, the operator of much of the state's power...

Texas power use to keep hitting records during heat wave: ERCOT

10:51am, 20th July, 2018

US

Texas power use to keep hitting records during heat wave: ERCOT

Homes and businesses in Texas used record amounts of power for a second straight day on Thursday and are expected to use even more in the coming days as consumers crank up air conditioners to escape a brutal heat wave, according to the operator of mu...

Marina Silva counts on Brazil anti-graft wave in threadbare campaign

1:25pm, 6th July, 2018

World

Marina Silva counts on Brazil anti-graft wave in threadbare campaign

Former Brazilian senator Marina Silva is counting on a forceful anti-corruption message to overcome a lack of campaign resources as she runs for president this year for the third time, she told Reuters, reflecting on what may be her toughest challeng...

As trade war with China looms, U.S. readies second wave of duties

2:48am, 15th June, 2018

World

As trade war with China looms, U.S. readies second wave of duties

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has nearly completed a second list of tariffs on $100 billion in Chinese goods, as President Donald Trump prepares to enact an initial round of duties that is expected to trigger an in-kind response fr...