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Back to the future: Saudi investor forum saved by old mainstay oil
Saudi Arabia's investment forum was designed to showcase the kingdom's new future away from oil, but it was black gold and old allies that rescued this week's event from the furor over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Merkel protege issues stark warning to SPD before state election
Chancellor Angela Merkel's preferred successor as head of Germany's conservatives warned the Social Democrats (SPD) on Thursday that quitting the ruling coalition after a weekend regional vote would trigger a federal election.
French 'spiderman' climbs London's 230-metre Heron Tower, gets arrested
French "spiderman" climber Alain Robert scaled one of London's tallest buildings without ropes on Thursday - only to get arrested at the top.
U.S. bombs likely meant to scare rather than kill: experts
A series of package bombs this week that targeted U.S. Democratic politicians, media and public figures who are unpopular with right-wing activists was probably more of a scare tactic than a murder plot, security analysts said.
Pumpkin party - Halloween comes early at London Zoo
Halloween came early at London Zoo on Thursday as its giraffes, squirrel monkeys and gorillas enjoyed some special treats in carved-out pumpkins.
In change of tack, Saudi Arabia says Khashoggi's murder 'premeditated'
Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor said on Thursday the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate was premeditated, reversing previous official statements that the killing was unintended.
Targets of suspicious packages in the United States
At least 10 suspicious packages have been sent to eight U.S. Democrats, CNN and critics of President Donald Trump.
UK judge denies Agrokor founder permission to appeal against extradition
A London court denied permission to Ivica Todoric, founder of beleaguered food production and retail conglomerate Agrokor, to appeal against his extradition to Croatia to face allegations of fraud involving tens of millions of euros.
With record number of women running in U.S. elections, gender gap could boost Democrats
The record numbers of women running for office in the United States this year are mostly Democrats, and their party is banking on their candidacies and a widening gender gap on key issues to achieve big wins in the Nov. 6 elections.
Belgium picks Lockheed's F-35 over Eurofighter on price
Belgium said on Thursday it had chosen Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth jets over the Eurofighter Typhoon to replace its aging F-16s in a 4 billion euro ($4.55 billion) deal, saying the decision came down to price.
More bombs sent to former Vice President Biden, actor De Niro
Authorities discovered suspicious packages sent to former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Robert de Niro on Thursday, a day after several high-profile Democrats and critics of U.S. President Donald Trump were targeted with similar devices.
Trump blames news media as two more suspicious packages are discovered
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed news media outlets on Thursday for stirring up anger and hateful political rhetoric as two more suspicious packages were discovered, addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Robert De Niro.
Two more bombs sent to former U.S. Vice President Biden, actor De Niro
Authorities discovered another wave of suspicious packages on Thursday targeting high-profile Democrats and critics of U.S. President Donald Trump as a manhunt intensified for a serial bomber less than two weeks ahead of elections.
Trump 'bringing out the military' to protect U.S. border: tweet
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was "bringing out the military" to protect the U.S. border as a caravan of Central American migrants continued to trek through Mexico to the United States.
Manhunt underway after bombs sent to Democrats, Trump critics
Another suspected bomb was found in New York City on Thursday morning as a manhunt was underway for a serial bomber targeting high-profile Democrats and CNN, less than two weeks ahead of elections that could alter the U.S. political landscape.
Spain's Supreme Court sends Catalan independence leaders to trial
Spain's Supreme Court on Thursday said it had ended its investigation against 18 Catalan independence leaders who will now face trial, likely at the beginning of next year.
Labour presses May to deliver 'end of austerity' claim
Britain's opposition Labour Party challenged Prime Minister Theresa May's government on Thursday to deliver immediately on its promise that nearly a decade of public spending cuts is coming to an end.
Ex-Adidas executive found guilty in U.S. college basketball bribery scheme
A former Adidas AG executive was found guilty on Wednesday of taking part in a scheme to bribe high school basketball players to attend Adidas-sponsored universities, defrauding universities and U.S. college basketball's governing body.
Trump enacts anti-opioid abuse package in rare bipartisan step
Medical treatment will be more widely available to opioid abusers while mailing illicit drugs will be more difficult under a measure to fight drug addiction that was signed into law on Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump.
China says military will act 'at any cost' to prevent Taiwan split
China's military will take action "at any cost" to foil any attempt to separate the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own, the country's defense minister said on Thursday.