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London backs plans for "Tulip" tower to bloom over the city
Plans to build a glass viewing tower perched 1,000 feet above London on a slender tower shaped like a tulip have been approved by the local authority.
White House says Mexico working to deal with immigration issue
The White House said on Tuesday that Mexico was taking more responsibility for dealing with illegal immigration and urged it to continue to address the issue so Washington does not need to move ahead with a threat to close the southern U.S. border, a...
Texas civil court judge accidentally resigns
An April Fools' Day resignation prank? One Texas civil court judge wishes it were so.
With British government, parliament and people divided, a disorderly Brexit looms
The European Union said on Tuesday that Britain could be heading for a potentially disorderly exit in just 10 days time as Prime Minister Theresa May met with ministers to thrash out ways to break the Brexit deadlock.
Former intelligence officials sue to end pre-publication review of writings
Two civil liberties groups on Tuesday sued three U.S. intelligence chiefs and the acting defense secretary seeking to have declared unconstitutional their agencies' pre-publication reviews of former officials' writings and speeches.
EU says disorderly exit looms as May seeks way out of Brexit maelstrom
The European Union said on Tuesday that Britain could be heading for a potentially disorderly exit in just 10 days time as Prime Minister Theresa May met with ministers to thrash out ways to break the Brexit deadlock.
Pope: Church should admit history of abuse of women, male domination
Pope Francis said on Tuesday the Catholic Church had to acknowledge a history of male domination and sexual abuse of women and children and repair its reputation among young people or risk becoming "a museum".
Brazil vice president says pension reform to be approved in coming months
Brazil's Vice President Hamilton Mourao said on Tuesday that he expects Congress to approve pension reform in coming months and that next up will be tax reform.
Exclusive: Airbus China order padded by old or incomplete deals - sources
A landmark order from China for 300 Airbus jets signed during a state visit last week was bolstered by repeat announcements of dozens of existing deals and advance approval for deals that are not yet completed, two people familiar with the matter sai...
House Speaker Pelosi cites labor, enforcement concerns over new NAFTA
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday said lawmakers could not take up the replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement unless Mexico passes legislation protecting workers' rights.
May looks for a way out of Brexit maelstrom as EU says no-deal exit looms
European officials said on Tuesday the prospect of Britain leaving the European Union without a deal in 10 days time was growing as British Prime Minister Theresa May summoned ministers to try to find a Brexit breakthrough.
Fifth stabbing in four days in north London district amid knife crime surge
London police said on Tuesday they were investigating a fifth stabbing in four days in the same north London district as authorities try to contain a surge in knife crime in Britain.
Britain's May calls in ministers to find way out of Brexit maelstrom
British Prime Minister Theresa May chairs several hours of cabinet meetings on Tuesday in an attempt to plot a course out of the Brexit maelstrom as she comes under pressure to either leave the European Union without a deal or call an election.
Chicago heads to the polls to elect city's first black woman as mayor
Chicago voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to choose between two African-American women running for mayor, with the winner of the historic vote inheriting a city steeped in violent crime and wracked by fiscal woes.
May calls in ministers to find way out of Brexit maelstrom
British Prime Minister Theresa May chairs several hours of cabinet meetings on Tuesday in an attempt to plot a course out of the Brexit maelstrom as she comes under pressure to either leave the European Union without a deal or call an election.
Algeria's Bouteflika to resign before mandate ends April 28: state media
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will resign before his mandate ends on April 28, state news agency APS said on Monday, bowing to weeks of mass protests and army pressure seeking an end to his 20-year rule.
May tries to plot a course out of the Brexit maelstrom
British Prime Minister Theresa May will chair several hours of cabinet meetings on Tuesday in an attempt to plot a course out of the Brexit maelstrom as she comes under pressure to either leave the European Union without a deal or call an election.
Singapore minister puts Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande on 'offensive' playlist
American pop stars Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande are on an "offensive lyrics" list presented to members of parliament in socially-conservative Singapore as part of a statement by the city-state's home minister on hate speech.
Merkel: Germany, like U.S., thinks Russia has violated nuclear arms treaty
Germany, like the United States, believes that Russia has breached the Cold War-era Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday.
Oil hits 2019 high on OPEC cuts, concerns over demand ease
Oil hit a 2019 high above $69 a barrel on Tuesday on the prospect that more sanctions against Iran and further Venezuelan disruptions could deepen an OPEC-led supply cut, and as the market became less worried that demand may slow.