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Clashing with Trump, U.S. government report says climate change will batter economy
Climate change will cost the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars by the end of the century, hitting everything from health to infrastructure, according to a government report issued on Friday that the White House called inaccurate.
Trump dismisses report he is unhappy with Treasury's Mnuchin
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Friday that he was quite happy with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's performance, after The Wall Street Journal reported that the president was dissatisfied with Mnuchin.
Spain bars May's way to Brussels Brexit deal
Spain was standing between Theresa May and a Brexit deal as it threatened to derail an EU summit on Sunday if it does not get new assurances on having a say in the future of Gibraltar.
Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs
Tens of thousands of people will rally in Paris on Saturday against rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, the second weekend of "yellow vest" protests that have led to widespread national disruption.
UK regulator investigates Chinese TV in Britain over confession it aired
A private investigator previously jailed in China has asked Britain to restrict China Central Television's operations on the grounds that it broke UK broadcasting rules by airing confessions he said he was forced to make.
'Married man' Justin Bieber says wants to be more like Jesus
Justin Bieber marked his first Thanksgiving as a married man, saying that "love isn't always easy" but adding he was trying, like Jesus Christ, to be more patient and selfless.
Spain digs in on Gibraltar before Brexit summit
Spanish reservations over Gibraltar on Friday prevented the European Union clearing the last hurdle before the bloc signs off its Brexit deal with Britain, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez saying a summit on Sunday could be called off.
Exclusive: Logitech in talks to acquire headphone maker Plantronics - sources
Logitech International SA, a Swiss manufacturer of keyboards and webcams, is in discussions to acquire Plantronics Inc, a U.S. maker of Bluetooth earpieces and gaming headsets, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
British police release video of Skripal poisoning suspects
British police on Thursday released more video footage of the two suspects they believe poisoned former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury in March.
Utah teens steal propeller plane and fly it low over highway
Two teenagers stole a small plane in a rural area of eastern Utah on Thursday, flying it at low altitude over a highway and landing at a regional airport before being arrested, officials said.
Trump loses bid to dismiss New York lawsuit over his charity
A New York state judge has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's request to dismiss a lawsuit in which New York's attorney general accused him of misusing his personal charity to benefit his 2016 presidential campaign and his businesses.
Northern Irish DUP leader - we cannot support Brexit deal as it stands
The leader of the small Northern Irish party propping up Prime Minister Theresa May's British government said it cannot support her Brexit divorce deal as it currently stands, and warned that it could cost May their government cooperation agreem...
U.S. House panel to probe Trump's Saudi ties: Washington Post
Democrats on the U.S. House intelligence panel will investigate U.S. President Donald Trump's response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as part of a "deep dive" next year into U.S.-Saudi Arabia ties, the committee's incoming head...
A slippery trade: oil slump proves bears right
The latest collapse in oil prices has proved some investors right in their lack of confidence in energy stocks this year.
Russia, stung by intelligence leaks, plans to tighten data protection
Russia has drawn up draft legislation aimed at stopping leaks of personal information from state agencies, a step that follows publication of details of Russians allegedly involved in clandestine intelligence operations abroad.
Black Friday misery for French shops as Macron and protesters lock horns
French retailers warned after days of unrest over fuel taxes on Friday that prolonged protests could spoil the Christmas shopping season and threaten jobs, while President Emmanuel Macron showed no sign of backing down.
Would market shock force parliament's hand on Brexit?
There's nothing like a market crash to focus the minds of politicians, and Prime Minister Theresa May could find that only a plunge in British asset prices can persuade a divided parliament to back her Brexit deal.
PM faces parliamentary 'war of attrition' to deliver Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May's trial by parliament to deliver on her Brexit plan is only just beginning.
Northern Irish DUP's Foster: May should ask EU for a better deal
The leader of the Northern Irish party which props up Prime Minister Theresa May's government said May should ask the European Union for a better Brexit divorce deal.
Travel ticket agents Amadeus and Sabre face EU antitrust investigation
Electronic travel services companies Amadeus and Sabre are being investigated by the EU over contract terms that the bloc's antitrust watchdog says could prevent airlines and travel agents from switching to rival ticket agents.