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Erdogan's AK Party appeals for annulment of Istanbul local elections: Haberturk
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party (AKP) has appealed to annul local elections in Istanbul, broadcaster Haberturk said on its website on Friday, after initial results showed the opposition won a narrow victory in the city.
EU regulators charge BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen with emissions collusion
EU antitrust regulators charged BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen on Friday for hindering competition on emission cleaning technology between 2006 to 2014.
Greek minister urges migrants to leave border, return to camps
Greece on Friday urged hundreds of migrants and refugees who have gathered in a field close to the country's northern border to return to their housing settlements, otherwise they could face sanctions.
May asks EU for Brexit extension to June 30
British Prime Minister Theresa May wrote to European Council President Donald Tusk on Friday asking for a delay of Brexit until up to June 30, but said she still hopes to get Britain out of the EU earlier to avoid it participating in European electio...
Biotech crops still a sticking point in U.S.-China trade deal: sources
China's lengthy approval process for genetically modified crops remains a sticking point in talks to end the trade war between China and the United States, according to two sources with knowledge of the talks.
Dutch prosecutors arrest three on suspicion of laundering $1.2 billion
Dutch prosecutors on Friday said they have arrested three former employees of a Dutch company suspected of laundering about $1.2 billion for a client in India.
UK house prices pick up in early 2019, but outlook subdued - Halifax
British house prices rose slightly more quickly in the first three months of 2019 in annual terms but growth is likely remain subdued, given Brexit uncertainty and high property prices, mortgage lender Halifax said on Friday.
EU's Tusk considering 'flexible' Brexit extension up to one year: senior EU official
The chairman of European Union leaders Donald Tusk is likely to offer Britain a flexible extension of the date of the country's exit from the EU of up to one year, with the possibility of leaving sooner, a senior EU official said.
Mystery deaths of 'Hart Tribe' family in California ruled murder-suicide
A family of eight known as the "Hart Tribe" died last year in a murder-suicide when their sports utility vehicle plunged off a 100-foot (30 m) cliff in northern California, a coroner's inquest said on Thursday.
Sterling to rise 3 percent if Brexit deal looks likely - Reuters poll
Sterling will rally 3 percent if the Brexit gridlock is resolved and Britain looks likely to leave the European Union with a deal but the currency will tumble 5 percent if negotiations fail, a Reuters poll found.
Taliban storms west Afghanistan district, kills dozens
Hundreds of Taliban fighters stormed a district in Afghanistan's western Badghis province, with both Afghan government forces and the insurgent group suffering dozens of casualties, provincial officials said.
Jeff Bezos keeps Amazon voting power in divorce settlement
Amazon.com Inc Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will retain voting control of his entire $143 billion stake in the company under a divorce settlement with his wife, MacKenzie Bezos, who will own 25 percent of those shares, the couple said on Thursd...
U.S. aid helped Guatemalan farmers stay rooted to their lands
After a U.S.-funded program gave Guatemalan farmer Rigoberto Leon and his neighbors tools to plant new crops like tomatoes and chili peppers, many of them stayed to live off their drought-prone lands even as droves of villagers left for the United St...
EU's Tusk proposes to offer UK 12-month 'flexible' extension on Brexit date: BBC
European Council President Donald Tusk is proposing to make an offer of a 12-month "flexible" extension to the UK on its Brexit date, the BBC reported on Friday, citing a senior European Union source.
Ethiopian crash report highlights sensors, software, leaves questions
Faulty sensor readings and multiple automatic commands to push down the nose of a Boeing plane contributed to last month's fatal crash in Ethiopia, leaving the crew struggling to regain control, according to a preliminary accident report.
No-deal Brexit may have steep costs for some sectors: WTO chief
If the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a deal it could have "very significant" costs for some parts of the British economy, Roberto Azevedo, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), said on Thursday.
Trump says U.S-China trade deal may be reached in four weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States and China were close to a trade deal that could be announced within four weeks, while warning Beijing that it would be difficult to allow trade to continue without a pact.
Accused killer of rapper Nipsey Hussle pleads not guilty in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles man pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges that he killed Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle and was ordered held on $5 million bail.
Accused killer of rapper Nipsey Hussle pleads not guilty in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles man pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges that he killed Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle and was ordered held on $5 million bail.
FBI investigating Chinese woman's Trump resort visit: sources
The FBI is examining whether a Chinese woman who bluffed her way into President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort last weekend had any links to Chinese intelligence or political influence operations, two U.S. government sources said on Thursday.