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Police arrest two over vandalism of African American monument in North Carolina
Police on Monday arrested two people over the vandalism of a memorial to slaves and African American workers who helped build the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a campus still roiled by last year's toppling of a Confederate monumen...
Theresa May to ask Merkel and Macron for Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to argue for a Brexit delay while her ministers hold crisis talks with the opposition to try to break the deadlock in London.
Israelis go to polls in referendum on Netanyahu's record reign
Israelis began voting in an election on Tuesday that could hand conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a record fifth term or see him dethroned by an ex-general who has pledged clean government and social cohesion.
Trump's Fed picks pan liberals, praise Trump
Herman Cain, the former pizza chain executive picked by President Donald Trump for a policy seat on the Federal Reserve, panned 'liberal lunatics' and socialism in Monday's installment of his eponymous show on Facebook.
Heavy gunfire heard at protest in Sudan's capital: live TV
Heavy gunfire was heard at a protest outside the Defence Ministry in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Tuesday, live broadcast by al-Hadath TV showed, and activists said in a statement that security forces were trying to break up the protest by force.
Asia shares weighed by cautious mood, oil settles
Asian shares struggled to make gains on Tuesday as investors braced for key events later in the week, including the start of the U.S. earnings season and a crucial Brexit summit, while broader concerns about slowing global growth checked sentiment.
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...
Chinese woman arrested at Trump's Florida resort to remain in custody
A Chinese woman charged with bluffing her way into President Donald Trump's Florida resort will remain in custody at least another week, a federal magistrate ruled on Monday.
Cain, Trump's pick for Fed, dons 'armor of God' against critics
Herman Cain, the former pizza chain executive who President Donald Trump has picked for a policy seat on the Federal Reserve, said on Monday he is being attacked for being a conservative, but that he will put on "the full armor of God" to protect him...
Spring snow falls in New England, U.S. Midwest prepares for blizzard
New England states enjoying the first signs of spring were hit with a wintry blast of snow on Monday and parts of the U.S. Midwest prepared for a blizzard.
Secret Service chief to leave in Trump security shake-up
President Donald Trump has ordered a shake-up of the leadership of the Department of Homeland Security, the head of the U.S. Secret Service said on Monday, after the White House said the official would be soon be leaving his post.
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...
U.S. proposes list of EU goods for tariff retaliation against Airbus subsidies
The U.S. Trade Representative on Monday proposed a list of European Union products ranging from large commercial aircraft and parts to dairy products and wine on which to slap tariffs as retaliation for European aircraft subsidies.
U.S. judge halts Trump policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico
A U.S. judge on Monday issued an injunction halting the Trump administration's policy of sending some asylum seekers back across the southern border to wait out their deportation cases in Mexico.
Brazil's Bolsonaro says working with U.S. to sow 'dissent' in Venezuela army
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday he is working with the U.S. government to sow dissent within the Venezuelan Army.
Parliament approves Brexit law forcing May to consult on delay
Britain's parliament approved legislation on Monday that gives lawmakers the power to scrutinise and even change Prime Minister Theresa May's request that the European Union agree to delay Brexit until June 30.
Madonna to perform at Eurovision Song Contest in Israel
Pop superstar Madonna will make a guest appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel next month, her representatives said on Monday.
U.S. foils alleged plot to drive stolen truck into pedestrians in Maryland
A Maryland man inspired by a 2016 terrorist attack in Nice, France, has been detained for allegedly plotting to drive a stolen truck into pedestrians at a busy shopping and entertainment complex alongside the Potomac River in hopes of creating “panic...
U.S. judge orders halt to Trump asylum policy
A U.S. judge on Monday issued an injunction halting the Trump administration's policy of sending some asylum seekers back across the southern border to wait out their deportation cases in Mexico.
Fires at three black churches trigger call for arsonist's surrender
A U.S. congressman from Louisiana has urged anyone responsible for burning down three predominantly black churches in the state to come forward, as state and federal authorities investigate what appears to have been coordinated arson.