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Virginia political crisis in stalemate after impeachment threat
The chaos that has swirled around the Virginia statehouse for more than a week showed no signs of waning on Tuesday, one day after a lawmaker backed down from his threat to seek the impeachment of one of three top-ranked Democrats engulfed in scandal...
Italy transport ministry gives thumbs down to TAV rail link
A cost-benefit analysis commissioned by Italy's transport ministry on a new high-speed railway link with France has branded the project a waste of public money, saying it would have a "strongly negative" financial return.
Rocker PJ Harvey travels to Afghanistan to inspire her music in new documentary
Art rocker PJ Harvey visits a drum shop in Kabul, a war-damaged house with peeling wallpaper in Kosovo, and street rappers in Washington D.C., seeking inspiration for an album in a new documentary showing at the Berlin Film Festival.
CalSTRS backs new activist hedge fund Impactive with $250 million
The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), the second largest U.S. pension fund said on Monday it made a $250 million investment with Impactive Capital, a new activist hedge fund that expects to start trading next month.
North Korea big opportunity if Trump summit goes well: Egypt's Sawiris
Egyptian billionaire businessman Naguib Sawiris said on Tuesday he sees opportunities for mining, telecoms and hotels in North Korea if a summit between its leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump later this month is successful.
Senior Indonesian member of Islamic State killed in Syria-police
An Indonesian militant who appeared on an Islamic State propaganda video showing the execution of a hostage and was said to be close to the militant group's leader was killed in Syria last month, an Indonesian police spokesman and his brother sa...
Delhi hotel fire kills at least 17, spurs safety concerns
A fire swept through a hotel in New Delhi early on Tuesday, killing 17 people, authorities in the Indian capital said, raising fresh questions about safety standards in poorly regulated budget hotels.
Refugee Bahraini footballer, freed from Thai jail, says 'I love Australia'
A refugee Bahraini footballer who was held in a Thai prison for more than two months at the Gulf state's request arrived in his adoptive home Australia on Tuesday, television pictures showed, to cheers and the great relief of his wife.
Dachshund, schipperke among breeds to advance to final at Westminster Dog Show
A longhaired dachshund, a Havanese, a schipperke and a bouvier des Flandres triumphed at Monday's group competitions at the 143nd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in the lead-up to the big day - competition for Best in Show.
Stocks buoyed by deal to avert U.S. government shutdown
Asian shares gained on Tuesday as investors hoped a new round of U.S.-China trade talks would help to resolve a dispute that has dented global growth and some corporate earnings.
Turkey orders 1,112 people arrested over Gulen links: CNN Turk
Turkey ordered the arrest of 1,112 people over suspected links to the network of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused of orchestrating an attempted coup in 2016, broadcaster CNN Turk reported on Tuesday.
O'Rourke, Trump duel over wall, immigration in possible 2020 preview
Potential White House hopeful Beto O’Rourke accused Donald Trump of fear-mongering on Monday and the Republican president mocked the Democrat as a "young man who lost" in dueling rallies that could preview the tenor of the 2020 election campaign.
Tokyo protests over South Korean lawmaker's remarks on Japan's emperor
Japan said on Tuesday it had lodged a complaint with Seoul and demanded an apology after a South Korean lawmaker said the Japanese emperor should apologize over the issue of "comfort women" who were used in military brothels.
O'Rourke, Trump trade blows in rival Texas border rallies
Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman considering a White House run, and President Donald Trump traded political blows on Monday in rival rallies in El Paso, Texas, over the Republican's fight for a border wall.
Thai election panel disqualifies princess as PM candidate
Thailand's election panel on Monday disqualified the sister of the king from running for prime minister, putting an end to a stunning, short-lived candidacy by echoing King Maha Vajiralongkorn's words that royalty should be "above politics"...
U.S. lawmakers reach tentative deal to avoid government shutdown
U.S. congressional negotiators said on Monday they reached a tentative deal on border security funding to avert another partial government shutdown due to start on Saturday, but an aide said it did not include the $5.7 billion President Donald Trump...
'Something has to give,' EU's Barnier tells Brexit Britain
European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Monday British Prime Minister Theresa May should endorse a permanent customs union with the bloc - as proposed by the opposition Labour party - to break the impasse over their looming divorce.
Illinois attorney general challenges Van Dyke murder sentence
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a prosecutor on Monday challenged the sentence of former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke for the murder of a black teenager, questioning whether the judge who imposed it followed the law due to his fail...
O'Rourke blasts Trump in rival border rally
Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman considering a White House run, blasted President Donald Trump's fight for a border wall on Monday as the two held dueling rallies in El Paso, Texas.
EA's 'Fortnite' rival wins 10 million gamers in three days
A game developed by Electronics Arts Inc as a competitor to the wildly popular "Fortnite" has signed up 10 million players within three days of its launch, the videogame maker said, driving its shares up 16 percent on Friday.