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U.S. anti-Semitic hate crimes spiked 37 percent in 2017: FBI
Hate crimes in the United States jumped 17 percent in 2017, with a huge spike in anti-Semitic attacks, marking the third year in a row that such attacks have increased, according to FBI data released on Tuesday.
Brexit divorce deal text agreed by EU and UK as opponents cry foul
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.
Trump expected to remove DHS head, may replace chief of staff: source
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to remove U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and is considering replacing his chief of staff, John Kelly, a source close to the White House said on Tuesday.
Brexit divorce deal text agreed by EU and UK, May's ministers to meet
The European Union and Britain have agreed a draft text of a Brexit withdrawal agreement and Prime Minister Theresa May will present it to her senior ministers on Wednesday.
Trump says North Korean missile sites are 'nothing new'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized what he called "inaccurate" media reports that North Korea had not declared an estimated 20 missile bases.
U.S. antitrust chief says evidence, not tweets, drives decision-making
The Department of Justice's antitrust chief, Makan Delrahim, said on Tuesday that evidence drove the division's decision-making rather than pressure from the president, who recently tweeted that he supported an antitrust probe of Comcast Co...
U.S. calls on Hungary and neighbors to shun Russian gas pipelines
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry called on Hungary and its neighbors to reject Russian gas pipelines which Washington says are being used to cement Moscow's grip on central and eastern Europe.
Final season of 'Game of Thrones' to premiere in April
HBO's hit Emmy-winning drama "Game of Thrones" will debut its eighth and final season starting in April, the network announced in a trailer released online on Tuesday.
Days after visit, Trump blasts France's Macron as relations sour
U.S. President Donald Trump attacked his French counterpart on Tuesday in a series of tweets that underscored how much the once-friendly ties between the two leaders have soured, just two days after returning from Paris.
EU, UK have agreed Brexit text on Irish border - RTE
British and European negotiators have agreed on a text that deals with the Irish border, the most vexed issue in the Brexit negotiations, Irish broadcaster RTE said on Tuesday, citing two "well-placed" sources.
Iowa senator says expect fewer biofuel waivers from Wheeler's EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may issue fewer biofuel waivers to small refineries under Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler than it did under its previous leadership, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa said on Tuesday.
Search for bodies, answers after California wildfire kills 42
Search teams were set to sift through the charred wreckage of Paradise, California, on Tuesday in the search of human remains as authorities investigated the cause of state's deadliest ever wildfire.
U.S. acting Attorney General will consult with ethics officials on possible recusals
Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will consult with ethics officials about any matters that could require him to recuse himself, the Justice Department said on Monday, after critics called on him to step aside from overseeing a Special Co...
Germany's Merkel calls for a European Union military
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Tuesday for an integrated European Union military, recalling the lessons of the First World War and the divisions that led to the conflict.
CNN sues White House over revoked credentials of correspondent
CNN filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Trump administration over the revocation of press credentials for White House correspondent Jim Acosta, whose questions and reporting have been a frequent target of criticism by President Donald Trump.
Stung by trade wars, U.S. farmers hope for quick progress on Farm Bill
U.S. soybean farmer Mike Schlosser does not expect President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, the single biggest headwind to his business, to end any time soon. But he is among many in farm country who expect at least some good news this year - i...
Brexit deal almost in 'touching distance' as major EU deadline looms
A Brexit deal is almost within touching distance, Prime Minister Theresa May's de facto deputy said on Tuesday, as Britain and the European Union sought to avoid missing a deadline for approving the divorce.
Hedge fund Elliott says Hyundai Motor Group has too much capital
U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management said on Tuesday Hyundai Motor Group was holding excess capital and that shareholder returns from the Korean automotive group were lagging industry standards.
Trump could soon fire Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen: Washington Post
U.S. President Donald Trump has told advisers he wants to remove Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen from her post, and could do so in the coming weeks, the Washington Post reported, citing five current and former White House officials.
Israel, Palestinians battle in most serious Gaza violence since 2014 war
Israel carried out more air strikes on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday as Palestinians kept up rocket fire on Israeli territory in the worst surge of violence since a 2014 war.