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Trump to nominate retired Army general as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated a retired Army general to be the country's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as Washington faces pressure to respond to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
U.S. lawmakers expect votes on steps to crack down on Saudi Arabia
U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday the Senate could vote within weeks on legislation to punish Saudi Arabia over the war in Yemen and the death of a journalist at its consulate in Istanbul.
Exclusive: Snap reveals U.S. subpoenas on IPO disclosures
The U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission have subpoenaed Snap Inc for information about its March 2017 initial public offering, the social media app maker told Reuters on Tuesday.
House Democrats to probe Trump impact on FBI, Justice: lawmaker
The incoming Democratic chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee intends to investigate President Donald Trump's impact on the integrity of the Justice Department and the FBI, according to a letter sent to top federal la...
U.S. Senator Graham says supports Mueller bill, urges vote
Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Tuesday he supported a bill that would protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from any politically motivated firings and would urge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow a vote on it.
Demand for new offices in London to progress even as Brexit weighs - survey
Demand for new office space in London will continue even with the imminent exit of UK from the European Union, a closely-watched industry survey showed on Tuesday, with technology, media and telecom companies taking up most spaces in the city.
U.S. designates son of Hezbollah leader a terrorist
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday designated Jawad Nasrallah, son of Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, a terrorist and accused him of carrying out attacks against Israel in the West Bank.
U.S. top court to review Virginia voting districts in race case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will review for a second time whether Republican legislators in Virginia drew electoral districts in the state in a way that unlawfully diluted the clout of black voters.
Prince Charles parties as he celebrates 70th birthday
Prince Charles celebrates his 70th birthday on Wednesday by attending public and private parties, while his office has released new photographs of the heir to the British throne with his close family.
Trump could answer written Russia probe questions this week: source
President Donald Trump is expected to provide written answers to questions from the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election as soon as this week, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Aretha Franklin’s 'Amazing Grace' concert film finally debuts
Three months after her death and 46 years after she first recorded it, Aretha Franklin's live gospel concert is coming to the big screen.
Deadly California wildfire grows as teams sift through ashes for remains
Convoys of fire engines rumbled through the smoldering northern California town of Paradise on Tuesday on their way to combat still-active sections of the state's deadliest and most destructive wildfire in history, which grew by 8,000 acres.
Trump picks conservative to replace Kavanaugh on appeals court
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will nominate conservative lawyer Neomi Rao, known for her strong anti-regulatory views, to replace newly appointed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on an influential federal appeals court.
Oil plummets on global demand concerns; U.S. stocks end lower
Oil prices plunged 7 percent on Tuesday on persistent concerns of oversupply and weakening global demand, causing Wall Street stocks to reverse early gains that were driven by the resumption of trade talks between the United States and China.
New Zealand government plans to re-enter doomed Pike River mine to recover remains
New Zealand's government said on Wednesday it was planning to re-enter the shuttered Pike River coal mine to try to recover the remains of 29 men who died there eight years ago in one of the country's worse industrial disasters.
Trump considers ousting top aide who feuded with Melania
President Donald Trump is moving to replace his deputy national security adviser after she feuded with first lady Melania Trump, two sources familiar with the matter said, with a spokeswoman for the first lady leaving no doubt about where she stood o...
Deadly California wildfire grows as city of Paradise smolders
Convoys of fire engines rumbled through the smoldering northern California town of Paradise on Tuesday on their way to combat still-active sections of the state's deadliest and most destructive wildfire in history, which grew by 8,000 acres.
Britain agrees Brexit divorce deal with EU, May's opponents vow to thwart it
Britain struck a draft divorce deal with the European Union after more than a year of talks, thrusting Prime Minister Theresa May into a perilous battle over Brexit that could shape her country's prosperity for generations to come.
Spotify launches in the Middle East and North Africa
Spotify, the world's most popular paid music streaming service, officially launched in the Middle East and North Africa on Tuesday.
Trump considers ousting national security deputy over feud with first lady: sources
President Donald Trump is moving to replace his deputy national security adviser after she feuded with first lady Melania Trump, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.