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U.S. Fed monitoring Khashoggi case, potential oil market impact: Bostic
U.S. Federal Reserve officials are monitoring the case of missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the possibility that any sanctions against Saudi Arabia could disrupt oil markets, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said on Friday.
Commuter train runs over crowd on tracks in northern India, 50 feared dead
A commuter train traveling at high speed struck a crowd of people seated on tracks in northern India on Friday and at least 50 were feared killed, Punjab state police and witnesses said.
Facebook hires former UK deputy prime minister as head of global affairs
Facebook Inc has hired former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to lead its global affairs and communications team, as the social network deals with a number of scandals related to privacy, fake news and election meddling.
Consumer staples lead Wall Street rebound
U.S. stocks rose broadly on Friday, driven by the consumer staples sector which was helped by Procter & Gamble results, brushing aside growth risk concerns in Europe and political tensions in Saudi Arabia.
Hindu hardliners defy court order to stop women entering temple
Conservative Hindu groups prevented women from entering an Indian hill temple on Wednesday, in defiance of India's top court which says a centuries-long ban at the holy site is illegal.
Putin blames fatal college attack in Crimea on localization
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday blamed a mass shooting at a college in Crimea on localization, saying a problem that began in the United States had spread around the world through online communities on the Internet.
UK budget gap shrinks, but leeway still limited for Hammond
Britain's government recorded a smaller budget deficit than expected in September, but the improvement is unlikely to give much help to finance minister Philip Hammond as he prepares his annual budget.
Venezuela teen's political cartoons sketch his country's downfall
In one drawing, Lady Justice is seen fleeing Venezuela, a sword in her right hand and a suitcase in the left.
Pennsylvania law to make hazing punishable as felony
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is expected to sign legislation on Friday raising the maximum penalty for fraternity hazing to a felony, carrying up to seven years in prison.
Procter & Gamble posts surprise sales rise, profit beats
Procter & Gamble Co reported a surprise rise in first-quarter sales on Friday on strong demand for its beauty products and cleaning supplies, helping it in its fight against competition from cheaper store-branded products.
Turkey says it has not shared Khashoggi audio with anyone
Turkey has not shared audio recordings said to document the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, its foreign minister said on Friday, dismissing reports it had passed them on to the United States.
Prince Harry scales Sydney Harbour Bridge, joins group hug at Bondi
Britain's Prince Harry climbed Australia's Harbour Bridge on Friday, accompanied by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, during a royal tour that broke with the staid routine of such events to involve the royal couple in a group hug on Bondi Beac...
Russia's Roscosmos says discussed U.S. visit of its head with NASA: RIA
Russia's space agency Roscosmos said on Friday it had discussed a possible visit to the United States of its head, Dmitry Rogozin, with NASA, the RIA news agency reported.
U.S. Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion hours before drawing
The U.S. Mega Millions lottery reached nearly $1 billion on Friday, the day of the drawing of what is now the second-largest lottery in U.S. history.
Afghanistan in shock after death of powerful police commander
Afghan election commissioners recommended suspending Saturday's parliamentary vote in the southern province of Kandahar after the assassination of one of the country's most powerful security chiefs dealt a stunning blow to the Western-backe...
EU's Barnier says Brexit deal 90 percent done, but Ireland issue could derail it
European Union negotiator Michel Barnier said on Friday a Brexit deal with the United Kingdom was 90 percent done, although there was still a chance no accord would be reached due to ongoing stumbling blocks over the Irish border.
Vivendi CEO denies company wants to call Telecom Italia shareholder meeting on board
A report Vivendi is thinking of calling a shareholder meeting at Telecom Italia to appoint four more board members are off the mark, the French media group's CEO said.
Britain's Harry scales Sydney Harbour Bridge, joins group hug at Bondi
Britain's Prince Harry climbed Australia's Harbour Bridge on Friday, accompanied by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, during a royal tour that broke with the staid routine of such events to involve the royal couple in a group hug on Bondi Beac...
Cameroon court rejects all petitions calling for re-run of elections
Cameroon's Constitutional Council on Friday rejected the last of 18 petitions calling for the partial or total re-run of an Oct. 7 presidential election that leading opposition members said was marred by fraud.
Despite 'big gaps', UK and EU talk up Brexit prospects
Prime Minister Theresa May and other EU leaders voiced renewed confidence on Thursday they could secure a Brexit deal, saying they were working hard to overcome the hurdles that only days ago brought the talks to a halt.