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Democratic US senator eyes recount in battleground Fla. race
Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, seeking to hold onto his seat in Florida, vowed on Wednesday to pursue a recount in his race against his Republican challenger and close Trump ally Rick Scott.
Warsaw bans nationalist march marking Polish independence centenary
Warsaw's mayor has banned a nationalist march planned for Sunday to mark the centenary of Polish independence, citing the risk of violence and expressions of hatred.
World stocks, Wall Street surge after US vote but dollar takes hit
World stocks rose on Wednesday, with Wall Street surging after the U.S. midterm election a day earlier divided control of Congress, but the outcome, which casts doubt on further U.S. tax cuts, hit the dollar and sent Treasury yields lower.
'Frog ladders' help critters escape death-trap drains
A small group of British conservationists are installing mesh- covered ladders in roadside drains to save trapped amphibians from certain death.
For Democrats, U.S. House win moves Pelosi to center stage
Now that the Democrats have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives, they need to choose a leader and that means solving one of their toughest puzzles: Nancy Pelosi.
With eye on chancellery, Merkel protege wants new era in Germany
Pitching to succeed Angela Merkel as Christian Democrat (CDU) leader, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer promised on Wednesday a new chapter for Germany in which "people feel at home here" after a period of political turmoil marked by the rise of the far-rig...
EU court sets Nov. 27 hearing on Brexit reversal case
Judges at the European Union's highest court will hear a case on the Brexit process on Nov. 27, reviewing whether Britain could unilaterally withdraw its decision to leave the EU, the Court of Justice said in a statement on Wednesday.
Women candidates 'tired of waiting' make record gains in U.S. Congress
First-time political candidate Jahana Hayes has a simple explanation for why she - and a record number of other women - ran for seats in the U.S. Congress this year.
Hungary plans new courts overseen by minister, opposition cries foul
Hungary's government set out plans on Tuesday to create new administrative courts overseen by the justice minister - a move the leftist opposition has said will limit the independence of the judiciary.
U.S. Democrat election gains fuel stocks surge, hits dollar, Treasury yields
Wall Street looked set for a surge on Wednesday and global stocks rose after sharp U.S. election gains for the opposition Democrats, but the outcome, which casts doubt on further tax cuts, hit the dollar and sent Treasury yields lower.
Irish PM sees chances fading for Brexit deal in November
The chances of sealing a deal on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union this month are fading, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday.
UK annual house price growth slows to five-year low - Halifax
British house prices in the three months to October rose at their weakest annual rate in more than five years, major mortgage lender Halifax said on Wednesday, adding to existing signs of a housing market slowdown.
Pompeo talks with North Koreans postponed, but South says second Kim-Trump summit on track
A meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korean officials set for Thursday in New York has been postponed, the U.S. State Department said, but South Korea said the delay will not derail a second North Korea-U.S. summit.
In setback for Trump, Democrats seize U.S. House control
Democrats rode a wave of dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump to win control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, giving them the opportunity to block Trump's agenda and open his administration to intense scrutiny.
Joe Biden leads potential 2020 Democratic field: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is the early leader for the 2020 Democratic Party nomination, a Reuters/Ipsos Election Day opinion poll found, in a field likely to quickly take shape as candidates seek to challenge Republican President Donald Tr...
Heathrow airport operational after runway lighting issues
London's Heathrow airport said on Wednesday it was open and operational after a technical issue with the runway lighting affected its operations.
Eyeing conservative U.S. top court, two states pass abortion measures
Voters in Alabama and West Virginia on Tuesday passed ballot measures that could pave the way for new limits or a full ban on abortion in those states if the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court overturns the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion.
Joe Biden leads potential 2020 Democratic field - Reuters/Ipsos poll
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is the early leader for the 2020 Democratic Party nomination, a Reuters/Ipsos Election Day opinion poll found, in a field likely to quickly take shape as candidates seek to challenge Republican President Donald Tr...
BMW third-quarter hit by upfront expenditure for electric car development
German carmaker BMW on Wednesday reported a 27 percent drop in third-quarter operating profit to 1.75 billion euros ($2.00 billion), missing analyst expectations amid currency headwinds and higher research and development expenses.
Women voters drive Democratic House victories, Republican Senate gains: Reuters/Ipsos poll
U.S. women voters increased their support for Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives, providing an anticipated swing to help the party take control of the chamber, according to Reuters/Ipsos Election Day poll.