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U.S. House fails to override Trump veto of resolution to end border wall emergency
The U.S. House of Representatives failed on Tuesday to override President Donald Trump's first veto, leaving in place the "national emergency" he declared last month to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall that Congress has not funded.
Google launches global council to advise on tech ethics
Alphabet Inc's Google said on Tuesday it was launching a global advisory council to consider ethical issues around artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Kosovo aims to ban gambling after two casino workers killed in robberies
Kosovo's government said it will ban gambling for 10 years following the deaths of two casino workers this month during armed robberies in separate towns.
Chicago mayor lashes out after prosecutors drop Jussie Smollett charges
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel angrily lashed out on Tuesday after prosecutors dropped charges that had accused "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett of staging a phony hate crime that hit hot-button issues of race, sexuality and America's political divide...
Destructive Cyclone Idai rings 'alarm bell' on climate change: U.N. chief
Cyclone Idai's deadly hit has left some 1.85 million people in need of assistance in Mozambique in a catastrophe that United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday rang "yet another alarm bell about the dangers of climate change."
U.S. House panel OKs move to give Congress records of FBI probes against Trump
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution directing the Justice Department to give Congress all records on FBI obstruction of justice or counterintelligence probes against President Donald Trump.
Charges against Jussie Smollett dropped, was 'vilified' over alleged hoax: lawyer
Illinois prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges that accused "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett of staging a phony hate crime attack to gain publicity, an incident that attracted international attention, his lawyers said.
House Armed Services chairman denies $1 billion transfer for Trump wall
The U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee on Tuesday denied the Pentagon's plan to shift $1 billion to build a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico, intensifying the conflict over President Donald Trump's signature campaign...
Tunisia 'truth' commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
A commission seeking justice for families of people who suffered torture and other rights abuses during decades of authoritarian rule in Tunisia complained on Tuesday of official obstruction and said a large number of cases had yet to reach court.
U.S. Republicans set Green New Deal vote in bid to divide Democrats
Republican U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in a move aimed at dividing Democrats, set a vote for Tuesday on their "Green New Deal" resolution that seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions by moving the United States off fossil fuels.
'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett cleared of charges in alleged hoax attack: lawyers
Illinois prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges that accused "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett of staging a phony hate crime attack to gain publicity, his attorneys said in a statement.
U.S. House panel approves measure on FBI records of Trump obstruction probe
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution directing the Justice Department to give Congress all records on a FBI obstruction of justice or counterintelligence probes against President Donald Trump.
Illinois prosecutors drop charges against actor Jussie Smollett: report
Illinois prosecutors on Tuesday dropped charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett relating to allegations he staged a hate crime attack to gain publicity, the Chicago Sun-Times reported, citing a statement from his lawyers.
'We need Turkey to buy the Patriot' missile defense system - acting Pentagon chief
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Tuesday that he wanted NATO ally Turkey to remain in the F-35 fighter jet program, but added that Ankara needed to buy the Patriot missile defense system.
Trump wants to work with Democrats on drug prices, infrastructure: aide
U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to work with congressional Democrats to lower drug prices for Americans and on infrastructure funding, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said on Tuesday.
Weaker than ever, May tries to force her Brexit deal through
British Prime Minister Theresa May will address her Conservative lawmakers on Wednesday, possibly to announce a resignation date in a last throw of the dice to win support for her twice-rejected Brexit deal in parliament.
U.S. Supreme Court rules for moose-hunter over Alaska park access
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled for the second time in three years in favor of an moose hunter over his challenge to a federal ban on hovercraft on National Park Service land in Alaska in a case involving federal control of public lands.
Trump foe Avenatti charged with trying to extort $20 million from Nike
Attorney Michael Avenatti, who represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in her legal battles with U.S. President Donald Trump, was charged on Monday with what prosecutors said was an attempt to "shake down" Nike Inc for over $20 million.
European leaders press for fairer trade relationship with China
Europe's top leaders told President Xi Jinping on Tuesday they wanted a fairer trading relationship with China, signaling an openness to engage with Beijing's "Belt and Road" infrastructure project if it meant more access to the Chinese mar...
U.S. Supreme Court backs Sudan in USS Cole bombing lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday prevented American sailors injured in the deadly 2000 al Qaeda bombing of the Navy destroyer USS Cole from collecting $314.7 million in damages from the government of Sudan for its alleged role in the attack.