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Mali singer Salif Keita highlights plight of African albinos
Like many people, Malian musician Salif Keita first became aware he was different when he started school. His skin was white; all the other kids were black.
Airbnb says removing listings in West Bank settlements
Home-renting company Airbnb Inc said on Monday that it would remove listings in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, enclaves that most world powers consider illegal for taking up land where Palestinians seek statehood.
UK business warns politicians - Don't trip us into no deal Brexit chaos
British politicians are engaged in a high-stakes game of risk over Brexit which could lead to an accidental no deal, the head of Britain's main business lobby, the CBI, said on Monday.
CNN seeks hearing after White House again vows to yank reporter's access
CNN on Monday called on a federal court to hold emergency proceedings after the White House said it would again revoke press access to correspondent Jim Acosta despite a temporary restraining order on Friday to reinstate him.
U.S. home builder sentiment posts biggest drop in 4-1/2 years
U.S. home builder sentiment recorded its steepest one-month drop in over 4-1/2 years in November as rising mortgage rates and tight home inventory squeezed the real estate sector, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday.
Yemeni Houthis halt missile attacks on Saudi coalition, raising peace prospects
Houthi rebels in Yemen said on Monday they were halting drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and their Yemeni allies, responding to a demand from the United Nations.
May sticks to Brexit deal as opponents seek formal challenge
British Prime Minister Theresa May vowed on Monday to stick to her draft European Union divorce deal as dissenting lawmakers in her own party tried to trigger a leadership challenge.
Rouhani says Iran to continue oil exports and resist U.S. economic war
Iran will continue to export oil despite U.S. sanctions, which are part of a psychological war doomed to failure, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday.
U.S. judge to weigh temporary halt to Trump's asylum order
Civil rights groups will urge a U.S. judge on Monday to temporarily halt an order by President Donald Trump that bars asylum for migrants who illegally cross the border with Mexico.
Nissan to fire Ghosn over financial misconduct allegations
Nissan Motor Co Ltd said it planned to oust Chairman Carlos Ghosn after alleging he had used company money for personal use and committed other serious acts of misconduct.
May seeks business support for EU deal as she faces day of reckoning
British Prime Minister Theresa May will seek to win support from business leaders for her contentious draft European Union divorce deal on Monday as dissenting members of parliament in her own party try to trigger a leadership challenge.
Close to 1,000 still missing after deadliest California wildfire
Emergency services on Sunday sifted through the charred wreckage of California's deadliest ever wildfire, searching for signs of nearly 1,000 people believed still missing as crews made progress in bringing the blaze under control.
Nigerian opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar seeks to boost oil investments: draft manifesto
Nigerian opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar will seek to boost investment in the country's oil sector if he becomes president next year, according to a draft copy of his manifesto.
Lights, camera, factions: Stars at Chinese-language 'Oscars' split over Taiwan
The Chinese-speaking world's version of the Oscars, the Golden Horse Awards, has created a sharp political divide between film stars and directors as the annual event becomes a lightning rod for questions about Taiwanese independence.
'Star Wars' producer Kennedy wants new movie voices 'to bring world to its senses'
"Star Wars" producer Kathleen Kennedy on Sunday accepted a lifetime achievement award from the organizers of the Oscars and said she hoped it would open the door for new voices in the movie industry who "might bring the world back to its senses."
PM May seeks business support for EU deal as she faces day of reckoning
British Prime Minister Theresa May will seek to win support from business leaders for her contentious draft European Union divorce deal on Monday as dissenters in her own party scrambled to trigger a leadership challenge.
Asia's cash-rich firms more resilient in this year's equity selloff
Shares of cash-rich firms in Asia have weathered this year's sell-off in much better shape than key stock indexes, a Reuters analysis showed, reinforcing views that investments in companies with strong finances safeguard returns during market cr...
UK PM May's opponents six letters short of no confidence vote: The Sun
Opponents of British Prime Minister Theresa May are six letters short of the threshold to trigger a no confidence vote, The Sun newspaper reported.
Grim search for 993 missing after deadliest California wildfire
Authorities on Sunday sifted through the charred wreckage of California's deadliest ever wildfire, searching for any signs of the 993 people now listed as missing after the Camp Fire tore through the mountain town of Paradise.
Oil prices climb amid expected OPEC cut, but markets remain wary
Oil prices rose around 1 percent on Monday as traders expected top exporter Saudi Arabia to push producer club OPEC to cut supply toward year-end.