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New gun laws will make New Zealand safer after mosque massacre, says PM Ardern
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she would announce new gun laws within days, after 50 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques in the city of Christchurch.
Tank fire sends black plume across Houston, spreads to second tank
A storage tank fire on the Houston Ship Channel sent a plume of black smoke across the city's eastern half, forcing residents in the suburb of Deer Park, Texas, to stay indoors early on Monday, but no evacuations or injuries were reported.
NZ gun shop says Christchurch suspect bought weapons online, calls for gun law reforms
The owner of a New Zealand gun store said on Monday the man charged with murder in Christchurch's mass shooting had bought firearms and ammunition online from the store, but it did not sell him the high-powered weapon used in the mosque shooting...
Brexit crisis tipped for British asparagus as EU seasonal workers stay away
For almost 100 years, Chris Chinn's family has farmed asparagus in the rolling hills of the Wye Valley in western England.
New Zealand PM Ardern targets gun reform laws after weekend of mourning
Tightening New Zealand's gun laws is at the top of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's agenda as she meets with her cabinet on Monday for the first time since the mass shooting in Christchurch that killed dozens of Muslim worshippers.
Lyft to launch road show for up to $2 billion IPO: sources
Ride-hailing platform Lyft Inc will launch the investor road show for its initial public offering on Monday, seeking to raise as much as $2 billion and to be valued at more than $20 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
U.S. Transportation Dept probes FAA approval of 737 MAX: WSJ
The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) approval of Boeing Co's 737 MAX jets, the Wall Street Journal said on Sunday, citing people familiar with the inquiry.
Dick Dale, surf guitar pioneer, dies at 81
Dick Dale, who became known as "king of the surf guitar" with a twangy rapid-fire, reverb-heavy sound that he said recreated what he heard in his head while riding the waves, has died at the age of 81, according to media reports.
NZ PM Ardern targets gun reform laws after weekend of mourning
Tightening New Zealand's gun laws is at the top of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's agenda as she meets with her cabinet on Monday for the first time since the mass shooting in Christchurch that killed dozens of Muslim worshippers.
Two dead in incident at Northern Ireland hotel, cause unknown - police
Two people have died in an incident during a St Patrick's Day event at a hotel in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, police said on Sunday night on Twitter.
Christchurch workers, students return after New Zealand mosque shootings
New Zealand police promised a high-profile presence as schools and businesses in Christchurch reopened on Monday after a gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in the city last week, and the prime minister said she would start work on tightening gun...
Not too late to get 'real change' to Brexit deal - Britain's Johnson
Former British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday it was not too late for the government to get "real change" to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal and cautioned against holding another parliamentary vote on the agreement this w...
Exclusive: Eldorado Resorts, Caesars explore merger - sources
U.S. casino operators Eldorado Resorts Inc and Caesars Entertainment Corp are in the early stages of exploring a merger, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
Tank fire sends black smoke plume across Houston
A storage tank fire on the Houston Ship Channel sent a plume of black smoke across the eastern half of the city on Sunday forcing residents in the suburb of Deer Park, Texas, to remain indoors.
More flooding expected for devastated U.S. plains states
There was no let up in sight for devastating floods across the U.S. Central Plains states that have already killed two people, torn apart homes and businesses and cut off small towns, forecasters said on Sunday.
Battle rages for last Islamic State Syria enclave
Falling bombs raised smoke over Islamic State's last enclave in east Syria on Sunday, obscuring the huddle of vehicles and makeshift shelters to which the group's self-declared "caliphate" has been reduced.
Christchurch workers, students return after NZ mosque shootings
New Zealand police promised a high-profile presence as schools and businesses in Christchurch reopened on Monday after a gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in the city last week, and the prime minister said she would start work on tightening gun...
Boeing's safety analysis of 737 MAX flight control had crucial flaws: Seattle Times
Boeing Co's safety analysis of a new flight control system on 737 MAX jets had several crucial flaws, the Seattle Times reported on Sunday.
O'Rourke candidacy asks: Can a moderate white male win the 2020 Democratic primary?
As he had done at several stops in his first campaign trip as a presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke on Friday climbed atop a counter at a local Iowa business and addressed a small but adoring crowd. People clapped and cheered. Outside, some wa...
UK counter-terrorist police probe attempted murder as terrorist incident
British counter terrorism police said on Sunday they were investigating an attempted murder which "has hallmarks of a terror event, inspired by the far-right" and a 50-year-old man has been arrested.