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London bridges blocked by environment protest, 70 arrested
British police said they arrested more than 70 people at an environmental protest on Saturday, after demonstrators blocked five bridges across the River Thames in central London.
French protesters railing against Macron block roads
Thousands gathered on motorways across France on Saturday to protest against higher fuel taxes and President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, in a campaign of road blockades in which one protester was accidentally killed and dozens were inju...
When 'megafire' blocked escape plan, California town had to think fast
When a "megafire" engulfed Paradise, California, officials and residents had to abandon their evacuation plans and improvise new ways to save lives, learning lessons that may help the growing number of U.S. communities at risk to wildfires.
Rain storms could bring more misery for California fire evacuees
Thousands of people displaced by California's most destructive wildfire, including hundreds living in tents and cars, face heavy rains next week that could trigger dangerous floods and mudslides, while helping douse the flames.
Trump says not considering extraditing Erdogan foe
President Donald Trump said Saturday he was not considering extraditing a U.S.-based Muslim cleric to Turkey as part of an effort to ease pressure on Saudi Arabia.
Merkel protégé eyes female quota for lawmakers, takes aim at dual citizenship
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, leading polls to succeed Angela Merkel as head of Germany's Christian Democrats, said she would consider legislation to ensure better representation of women in parliament, unless her party changed its approach.
Junior partner says to stay in Bulgarian coalition after resignation
The junior partner in Bulgaria's ruling center-right coalition reaffirmed its support on Saturday for Prime Minister Boyko Borissov’s 18-month-old government despite the resignation of one of its leaders.
Teams search for 1,000 missing in California's deadliest wildfire
Forensic recovery teams searched for more victims in the charred wreckage of the northern California town of Paradise on Saturday as the number of people listed as missing in the state's deadliest wildfire topped 1,000.
German transport minister wants to welcome Uber, others by 2021
Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer wants to open the German market to car pooling services offered by Uber and other companies by 2021, Focus magazine reported Saturday.
Protester killed in accident during French road blockades
A motorist on Saturday accidentally hit and killed a protester taking part in a campaign of road blockades across France that has been triggered by fuel tax hikes, Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said.
APEC nations fracture over future of free trade
Fault lines were quick to emerge over the future of free trade as leaders gathered for an Asia-Pacific summit on Saturday, with some calling for radical change while others argued for a return to the status quo on globalization.
Pence vows no end to tariffs until China bows
The United States will not back down from its trade dispute with China, and might even double its tariffs, unless Beijing bows to U.S. demands, Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday.
Dollar, U.S. yields slide on Fed official rate talk
The U.S. dollar weakened and Treasury yields slid on Friday after a top Federal Reserve official said U.S. interest rates were near a neutral rate, while the S&P 500 ended positive after a seesaw session helped by optimism over U.S.-China trade ties.
CIA believes Saudi crown prince ordered journalist's killing: source
The CIA believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday, complicating President Donald Trump's efforts to preserve ties with a key U....
U.S. House Republican to subpoena ex-FBI head Comey, ex-AG Lynch
The outgoing chairman of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee is planning to issue subpoenas compelling former FBI Director James Comey and former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to be deposed about their decision-making ahead of the 2016 U.S. pres...
U.S. prosecutors talking with accused Russian agent to resolve case
U.S. prosecutors and lawyers for accused Russian agent Maria Butina are engaging in negotiations, both sides said in a court filing on Friday, raising the possibility the case could be resolved with a plea deal.
CIA has concluded Saudi crown prince ordered journalist's killing: Washington Post
The CIA has concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, the Washington Post reported on Friday, a finding that contradicts Saudi government assertions that he was not invo...
Ohio Democrat hints may take on Pelosi for powerful U.S. House speaker job
Out of a small pool of party dissidents trying to stop fellow Democrat Nancy Pelosi from becoming speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in January, only one has been bold enough to hint strongly that she might toss her own hat into the ring.
Abrams admits defeat in hard-fought Georgia governor race
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams admitted defeat in her effort to become the first black female U.S. governor on Friday, but said she planned to sue the state over voting problems and "gross mismanagement" of the election.
Ex-Trump strategist Bannon says EU is trying to thwart Brexit
U.S. President Donald Trump’s former political strategist, Steve Bannon, said on Friday that the European Union was trying to thwart Brexit.