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Brexit: UK has lost 6.6 billion pounds in economic activity each quarter since referendum
The United Kingdom has lost 6.6 billion pounds in economic activity every quarter since voting to leave the European Union, said S&P Global Ratings, the latest company to estimate the damage from Brexit to the world's fifth largest economy.
Spain's Socialists maintain lead as support for far right Vox wanes: El Pais
Spain's ruling Socialists kept their lead but without the necessary majority before an April 28 election, according to a poll of polls compiled by newspaper El Pais, while support for the new far-right party Vox showed signs of waning.
Tea, bingo and cockles - my journey to Brexit-on-Sea
The thing about an old rusty tractor, said cockle-picker Tony McClure, is that even in the sea air, it will start.
Modi TV, Modi app, Modi rallies: How brand Modi plays in Indian election
If Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins this spring's general election, as is widely expected, it will also be another massive victory for the marketing machine created to amplify Brand Modi into every Indian living room.
Homeless man arrested over bike-riding slasher attacks in Los Angeles
Los Angeles police arrested a 19-year-old homeless man on Wednesday on suspicion he is the "slasher" who has cut the faces of at least nine people, seemingly at random, as he rode through the city on a bicycle, police said.
MIT cuts collaborations with Chinese tech firms Huawei, ZTE
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) said on Wednesday it has cut collaborations with Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corp over U.S. federal investigations of the Chinese technology companies' alleged violations of sanctions.
New clues emerge of accused New Zealand gunman Tarrant's ties to far right groups
From its clubhouses in Melbourne and Sydney, the Lads Society promotes drug-free living and exercise, as well as "white resistance" and Islamophobia, according to online statements and interviews with two of its leaders.
Souvenirs and secrets as 'Game of Thrones' cast walk last red carpet
The cast and creators of "Game of Thrones" walked their last red carpet together on Wednesday, recalling memories of their years working on the international hit television series.
Australian arrested over New Zealand shooting massacre to face 50 murder charges: police
The Australian man arrested over New Zealand's mosques shooting massacre will face a total of 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges when he appears in court on Friday, police said.
Senator Michael Bennet says has cancer, will have surgery
United States Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado, previously mentioned as a possible contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, said on Wednesday that he will undergo surgery for prostate cancer during the upcoming legislative brea...
New Australia law threatens social media firms with fines, jail over violent content
Australia will fine social media companies up to 10 percent of their annual global turnover and imprison executives for up to three years if violent content is not removed "expeditiously" under a new law passed by the country's parliament on Thu...
American kidnapped on Ugandan safari, $500,000 ransom demanded
An American woman and her driver have been kidnapped at Uganda's most popular wildlife park by gunmen demanding a ransom of $500,000, police said on Wednesday.
Trump will meet with Chinese vice premier on Thursday: White House
President Donald Trump will meet on Thursday with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, who is in Washington for trade talks, according to Trump's schedule released by the White House on Wednesday night.
U.S. agency drops plan to adopt international vehicle window safety standards
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it was dropping a 2012 proposal to harmonize U.S. vehicle window safety standards with international rules.
PG&E names TVA's William Johnson as CEO, reshuffles board
California energy company PG&E Corp on Wednesday named William Johnson as Chief Executive Officer and president, and said it would appoint 10 new directors to its board as it navigates through bankruptcy.
Brazil crime crackdown excites defense firms at arms expo as economy doubts linger
Global defense and security firms gathered at Latin America's biggest security expo in Rio de Janeiro this week hope Brazil's crackdown on crime will bolster sales to the new right-wing government even as they fret about the weak economy an...
The Weeknd sued by British songwriters over 'A Lonely Night'
Canadian singer The Weeknd has been sued by three British songwriters over allegations he copied their work to produce his hit "A Lonely Night," according to U.S. court documents.
Pompeo pledges support for Congo's Tshisekedi 'change agenda' in first meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed support for Congo President Felix Tshisekedi's "change agenda" to tackle corruption, improve human rights and strengthen security during their first meeting on Wednesday, the State Department said.
Biden, mulling White House run, seeks to stem fallout from women's complaints
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden attempted on Wednesday to tamp down a controversy over allegations of unwanted physical contact with women, releasing a video in which he pledged to be “more mindful" of respecting "personal space."
U.S. Democrats question Mar-a-Lago security after Chinese intruder
Congressional Democrats raised questions on Wednesday about security at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida after a Chinese woman carrying electronic devices bluffed her way through security checks last weekend.