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House panel votes to authorize subpoena for acting attorney general
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines on Thursday to authorize a subpoena in case acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker fails to show up to a hearing on Friday or declines to answer certain questions.
BB&T to buy SunTrust in biggest U.S. bank deal in a decade
A more permissive regulatory environment culminated Thursday in the biggest bank merger since the 2007-2009 financial crisis, and more deals are likely, analysts and investors say.
EU-backed group backs 'good faith' plan to avoid Venezuelan chaos
European and Latin American leaders gathered on Thursday in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo to discuss a plan to solve the deepening crisis in Venezuela, while urging the global community to back away from direct intervention.
U.S. FDA takes action against Walgreens for violating tobacco sale laws by selling to minors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it was taking action against certain retailers including Walgreen Boots Alliance for repeatedly flouting tobacco sale rules, including sale of cigars and menthol cigarettes to minors.
Pop star Pink to be honored at London's BRIT Awards
Pop star Pink will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at this year's BRITs, organizers of Britain's pop music honors said on Thursday, naming the American singer-songwriter as the first international artist to receive the p...
Booming Edinburgh will be first UK city to introduce a tourist tax
Scotland's capital Edinburgh is to become the first British city to introduce a tourist tax to try to better manage the impact of swelling visitor numbers and booming hotel occupancy, its council said on Thursday.
France recalls Italy ambassador after worst verbal onslaught 'since the war'
French President Emmanuel Macron's government recalled its ambassador to Rome on Thursday in a move unprecedented since World War Two, saying it was fed up with "repeated, baseless" attacks by Italian political leaders against France.
Democrats launch 10-year 'Green New Deal' for clean energy
Rising Democratic star Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Democratic Senator Ed Markey on Thursday laid out the goals of a Green New Deal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in 10 years, setting a high bar for Democrats who plan to make clima...
BAFTA suspends 'Bohemian Rhapsody' director Bryan Singer nomination
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has suspended "Bohemian Rhapsody" director Bryan Singer's nomination for Sunday's awards ceremony following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Death toll rises to six at South Africa coal mine gas explosion
The number of people killed by a gas explosion in an unused coal mine in South Africa's eastern province of Mpumalanga has risen to six, and several others remain trapped, an official at the mine said on Thursday.
EU agrees to work with British PM on Brexit demands
The European Union on Thursday promised to work with Theresa May on "whether a way through can be found" to avoid the disruption of a no-deal Brexit after the British prime minister demanded changes to the divorce deal to get it through parliament.
Trump wades into scandals engulfing Virginia Democrats
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday waded into the race and sex scandals engulfing Virginia's three leading Democrats and suggested the turmoil could improve his Republican Party's chances in the state.
Northern Irish DUP rallies opposition to May's 'pitiful' Brexit deal
The Northern Irish party propping up Prime Minister Theresa May's government launched fresh attacks on her Brexit withdrawal deal on Saturday, saying it would leave Britain in a "pitiful" place and that a Labour government may be preferable.
Islamic State claims responsibility for blast at Afghanistan mosque
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a mosque in Afghanistan's eastern Khost province that killed and wounded scores of people, its Amaq news agency reported on Saturday.
French police fire tear gas at fuel price protesters
Police fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse protesters in Paris who are angry over rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, the second weekend of "yellow vest" protests that have caused disruption across F...
Arrested Nissan executive Kelly says Ghosn paid appropriately: NHK
A former Nissan Motor executive arrested along with ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn has defended Ghosn's compensation, saying it was discussed with other officials and paid out appropriately, Japanese public broadcaster NHK said on Saturday.
Investors caught in crossfire of fight for holiday shoppers
Investors would normally be thankful for a strong U.S. economy, yet this holiday season they worry retailers may have to spend heavily to win, leaving shareholders with a lump of coal.
Crime menaces migrants on Mexico border as Tijuana declares crisis
Unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable migrants risk falling victim to crime in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, where thousands of Central Americans from caravans may be stuck for months as authorities tighten up asylum rules, advocates say.
Taiwan votes in test for pro-independence ruling party as China watches
Taiwan began voting on Saturday in local elections, a key test of support for the island's pro-independence ruling party ahead of presidential polls in just over a year, and will also hold a referendum on same-sex marriage.
Wary of Trump's USA, Central American migrants find only despair in Spain
Migrants from Central America are turning to former colonial master Spain as they face rejection from the United States in their attempts to escape rampant violence and poverty at home, but the streets of Madrid offer little relief.