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Withdrawal of U.S. forces in Syria likely to start in 'weeks': U.S. general
The United States is likely just weeks away from starting the withdrawal of ground troops from Syria ordered by President Donald Trump, the top U.S. commander overseeing American forces in the Middle East said on Sunday.
May rejects pivot towards Brexit customs union compromise
Prime Minister Theresa May has rejected the idea of targeting a customs union with the European Union, pouring cold water on hopes from some that she could shift her Brexit policy to win over the opposition Labour Party.
Australian conservatives headed for big election defeat: Newspoll
Australia's conservative government is facing a huge electoral defeat as it heads into the final sitting of parliament ahead of a national election expected in May, a widely watched poll found on Monday.
Democrat Schiff questions if Mueller probing Trump-Deutsche Bank link
The Democratic chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee said on Sunday he was concerned that Special Counsel Robert Mueller may not be investigating President Donald Trump's ties to Deutsche Bank AG.
'The Favourite' rules BAFTAs with most wins, 'Roma' takes top prize
Netflix black and white film "Roma" picked up the top prize at the BAFTAs on Sunday, scooping Best Film as well as Director, while costume romp "The Favourite" took the most honors at the British awards ceremony.
Eeat Libyan force stops plane in campaign for south
A jet from Khalifa Haftar's east Libyan military forces intercepted a civilian plane on Sunday as part of its push to control the oil-rich south of the riven nation, the faction said.
Netflix' 'Roma' wins Best Film at BAFTA awards
Netflix black and white family portrait "Roma" won Best Film at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards on Sunday, scooping up the top prize at the star-studded event in London.
Senator Klobuchar joins Democratic presidential field
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar entered the 2020 presidential race on Sunday, becoming the first moderate in an increasingly crowded field of Democrats vying to challenge Republican President Donald Trump.
Sudanese security forces use tear gas to break up women's protest
Sudanese security forces used tear gas on Sunday to break up a crowd of hundreds of people, mostly young women, demonstrating against the detention of women arrested at previous protests, witnesses said.
Teacher, drifter, Mossad spy: a Berlinale tale of trust and treachery
Diane Kruger took herself on a spy-training course in Israel to prepare for her starring role in "The Operative", and rapidly became a person she didn't like.
Virginia leader accused of rape will have to resign if claims are true: governor
Virginia's embattled governor insisted he will not resign over a racist yearbook photo, but he said the state's lieutenant governor would have to step aside if sexual assault allegations against him are found to be true.
Zimbabwe teachers' unions suspend national strike
Zimbabwean teachers have suspended a national strike seeking better pay, unions said on Sunday, but warned that they could walk out from their jobs again if the government did not meet their demands.
Orban offers financial incentives to boost Hungary's birth rate
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced new tax and loan benefits for families on Sunday as part of his government's efforts to increase the birth rate while holding a hard line against immigration.
Five minors charged with murder of Nashville musician
Five juveniles are charged with shooting and killing a musician in Nashville, Tennessee outside his home after he refused to hand over his car keys, authorities said.
Box Office: 'Lego Movie 2' falls short with $34 million debut
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - The domestic box office might want to start sending out an S.O.S. After a disappointing start to 2019, industry watchers were hoping Warner Bros.' "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" would help turn things around and...
Congressional talks to avert shutdown stall over detention policies
Border security talks between Republican and Democratic lawmakers seeking to avert another U.S. government shutdown on Friday have broken down over immigration detention policies, a Republican senator said.
Senator Klobuchar to join widening Democratic presidential field
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will enter the 2020 presidential race on Sunday, becoming the first moderate in an increasingly crowded field of Democrats vying to challenge Republican President Donald Trump.
Paris seeks $14 million from Airbnb for illegal adverts
The City of Paris is suing Airbnb for publishing 1,000 illegal rentals adverts, which could cost the American rental website more than 12.5 million euros ($14 million), the mayor of Paris told a newspaper in an interview published on Sunday.
Thousands protest in Madrid against government's Catalonia policy
Thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid on Sunday against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's proposed talks to ease political tensions in Catalonia, in a protest organized by center-right and far-right opposition parties.
Booker focuses on race relations in initial 2020 White House swing
U.S. Senator Cory Booker made the nation's complicated history with race relations and racial disparities a focal point at events in the key state of Iowa during his first 2020 presidential campaign swing over the weekend.