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Northern Irish DUP to back rebel Brexit amendment on Irish border - Telegraph
The Northern Irish party which props up British Prime Minister Theresa May will back an amendment proposed by rebel Brexiteer lawmakers that will effectively make the European Union's backstop proposal illegal, a Telegraph newspaper reporter sai...
State of Play: Democrats threaten Trump's grip on the Great Lakes
Two years ago, Ohio and other states in the former industrial heartlands of the Great Lakes region catapulted Donald Trump into the White House.
Republicans fear Democratic 'blue wave' spreading to once-safe districts
The last time U.S. congressional elections were held in this central Virginia district, Meg Sneed voted for the Republican incumbent, Representative Dave Brat. Her friend, Cheryll Lesser, did not vote at all.
Belgium chooses Lockheed's F-35 over Eurofighter: Belga
Belgium has chosen Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth jets over the Eurofighter Typhoon to replace its aging F-16s, news agency Belga cited government sources as saying, in a move that would cement the U.S.-made war plane's position in Europe.
Northern Irish DUP to back rebel Brexit amendment - Telegraph
The Northern Irish party which props up British Prime Minister Theresa May will back an amendment proposed by rebel Brexiteer lawmakers that will effectively make the European Union's backstop proposal illegal, a Telegraph newspaper reporter sai...
Black 'lynching' ad illustrates race overtones, anger in U.S. campaign ads
Many political ads in this year's U.S. elections pack an unusually harsh and personal punch - some with racial overtones.
No place for personal vitriol in politics, May's spokesman says
British Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Monday that there was no place for personal vitriol in politics, after weekend media reports where an anonymous critic said "assassination is in the air".
Sheep replace traffic in the heart of Madrid
Sheep replaced the usual traffic in central Madrid on Sunday as shepherds steered hundreds of the animals through the Spanish capital to proclaim their right to use ancient migration routes.
U.S. lottery jackpots climb to $2.2 billion combined after no winners
For $2 a ticket, you have chance to be among the richest people in the world if you beat the longshot odds of 1 in 303 million to win the Mega Millions lottery jackpot of $1.6 billion Tuesday night.
With divorce deal almost done, May repeats rejection of EU proposal on Northern Ireland
Prime Minister Theresa May will on Monday say that 95 percent of Britain's Brexit deal has been agreed but repeat her opposition to a European Union proposal for the Irish border, a major stumbling block, as criticism within her party grows.
'Crocodile hunter' Steve Irwin's family launch new show
The family of late Australian conservationist and "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin are following in his footsteps with a new television show dedicated to their wildlife conservation work.
UK households grow less confident about their finances in October - IHS Markit
British households' confidence in their finances worsened this month as their earnings from employment rose at the weakest rate since February, adding to growing signs of caution among consumers, a survey showed on Monday.
Italy relief, China stimulus hope lifts global stocks
European shares gained on Monday amid relief over Italy's budget, following rallies in Asia after China promised to provide stimulus to stabilize its economy and offset the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Geoffrey Rush tells court he was 'numb' after misconduct allegation published
Australian actor Geoffrey Rush said on Monday he was distraught when he read newspaper articles accusing him of inappropriate conduct, as a court began a hearing into his lawsuit against the publisher.
Italy expects EU budget rejection on Tuesday: source
The Italian government expects the European Commission to decide for the first time ever on Tuesday to ask a member state to revise its draft budget, a government source said on Sunday.
'Why did it happen?' asks Taiwan mourner, after 18 killed in rail disaster
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen offered words of consolation on Monday as she met relatives of the 18 dead and 187 injured after a train derailed in the island's northeast, the worst rail disaster in more than three decades.
Trump on Twitter (Oct 21): Jobs Numbers, Andrew Gillum, Facebook
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Australia offers rare national apology to victims of child sex abuse
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday offered a rare national apology, only the second since 2008, to victims of institutional child sexual abuse and their families, bringing some survivors to tears.
Taiwan's president meets relatives of 18 killed in worst rail tragedy in decades
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen offered words of comfort and encouragement on Monday as she met relatives of the 18 dead and 187 injured after a train derailed in the island's northeast, its worst such disaster in more than three decades.
Aging Japan: Unclaimed burial urns pile up in Japan amid fraying social ties
Unclaimed urns containing ashes of the dead are piling up by the thousands across Japan, creating storage headaches and reflecting fraying family ties and economic pressures in a rapidly aging nation.