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UK foreign secretary condemns attack on BBC cameraman at Trump rally
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt condemned an attack on a BBC cameraman by a supporter of United States President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in El Paso, Texas, on Monday.
Trump undecided on deal to avert another government shutdown
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has yet to decide whether to support an agreement reached by congressional negotiators to avert another partial government shutdown that includes no funds for his promised U.S.-Mexican border wall.
Actor dreams of second chance as Somalia rebuilds its theater
Abdulle Abdi Mohamud stands outside Somalia's National Theater seven years after a suicide bomb attack shut it down, and dares to dream of an unlikely second act for the venue - and his own acting career.
EU announces plans to keep Channel Tunnel rail link open after no-deal Brexit
The European Commission announced plans on Tuesday to keep the rail link with Britain through the Channel Tunnel open on current terms for three months after a no-deal Brexit in an effort to minimise disruption expected from any abrupt split.
EPA opts for single E15 rule after considering separating trading curbs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has decided to release a single draft rule to expand sales of higher ethanol blends of gasoline and curb biofuel credit speculation, after having contemplated separating the measures, a senior official at the...
Proposed U.S. migrant shelter may be polluted, green group warns
Parts of a Texas military base that the Trump administration had proposed for a temporary detention facility for migrant children contain toxins that could pose a health risk, according to a report released by an environmental group on Tuesday.
British tattooist admits to court he took off customer's ear
A British tattooist pleaded guilty on Tuesday to performing illegal body modifications on clients, including taking off an ear and a nipple and splitting a customer's tongue.
White House says Trump undecided on deal to avert another shutdown
President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether to back a deal hammered out by congressional negotiators to avert another partial government shutdown, the White House said on Tuesday, putting the future of the agreement that contains funds for U.S...
Car bomb explodes near Syrian town on border with Turkey
A car bomb exploded at a checkpoint on the outskirts of the Syrian town of al-Rai near the Turkish border on Tuesday, residents and an emergency worker told Reuters.
Denver union, officials to reconvene as schools strike enters second day
Thousands of Denver public school teachers are expected to strike Tuesday, disrupting classes for more than 90,000 students for a second day as union and school district officials resume talks that broke down at the weekend.
Pop singer Miley Cyrus stands in for husband at film premiere
Newly married pop singer Miley Cyrus stood in for her Hollywood actor husband Liam Hemsworth on Monday, attending the premiere of his latest film "Isn't It Romantic" on his behalf as he was unwell.
Altria now taps U.S. bond market after Europe to fund Juul deal
Marlboro maker Altria said on Tuesday it would issue bonds in the United States to help fund its purchase of a stake in fast-growing e-cigarette company Juul, a day after announcing a similar move in the European bond market.
U.S. House panel postpones sanctions hearing, cites scheduling changes
The U.S. House Financial Services committee has postponed a hearing planned for Tuesday on the use of U.S. sanctions against North Korea, Iran, Russia and Venezuela, according to a statement late on Monday.
May has no plans to resign this summer - spokesman
Prime Minister Theresa May has no plans to resign this summer, her political spokesman said on Tuesday, denying reports that the British leader was ready to step aside after Brexit.
Pakistan, India hope to reap investment from Saudi prince's visit
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to announce investments in energy and infrastructure during a visit to India and Pakistan in coming days as part of his efforts to wean the Saudi economy off oil exports.
U.S. lawmakers cautiously optimistic on tentative deal to avoid shutdown
U.S. congressional negotiators on Tuesday were hopeful lawmakers would pass a deal to avert another partial government shutdown, even as it remained unclear whether Republican President Donald Trump would back an agreement containing funds for border...
George Clooney says Meghan being harassed just like Diana
The media are harassing Meghan Markle just as they did Princess Diana, who was killed in a car crash while being pursued by paparazzi, her friend George Clooney said.
Labor unions fear Democrats’ Green New Deal poses job threat
Labor unions say they are withholding support for a Green New Deal unveiled by Democrats last week to transition the American economy away from fossil fuels, arguing the loosely-defined plan could kill jobs if its architects aren't careful.
We must 'hold our nerve' on Brexit, May to tell UK lawmakers
Prime Minister Theresa May will tell British lawmakers on Tuesday they must hold their nerve over Brexit to force the European Union to accept changes to the divorce deal that would pave the way for an orderly exit.
Florida's gun debate persists a year after Parkland mass shooting
A year after Florida lawmakers rushed through far-reaching legislation on school safety and gun control in response to the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history, the state is on the verge of reopening the heart-wrenching debate.