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Spotify takes minor stake in music distributor DistroKid
Music streaming service Spotify said on Wednesday it had taken a stake in DistroKid, a distribution service that allows recording artists to upload music across online stores and streaming platforms including Spotify's biggest rival, Apple Music...
Trump reluctant to abandon Riyadh over missing journalist, wants evidence
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he did not want to abandon close ally Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of a Saudi journalist and government critic, and he needed to see evidence to prove Turkish claims he was killed by Saudi agents.
On Brexit, May urges EU to do "difficult deal" once again
British Prime Minister Theresa May urged the other leaders of the European Union on Wednesday to help secure a Brexit agreement, saying they had done "difficult deals" before and could again.
Jordan says nearly 300 Syrian 'White Helmets' leave for West
Nearly 300 Syrian "White Helmet" rescue workers and their families who fled Syria for Jordan three months ago have left for resettlement in Western countries under an U.N. sponsored agreement, Jordan said on Wednesday.
Trump pulling out of pact that discounted foreign postal deliveries
The Trump administration will begin withdrawing from a United Nations pact that offered low rates for foreign postal deliveries of small packages in the United States, the latest move to challenge practices it sees as unfairly advantageous to China.
Singer Buble says life changed after son's cancer diagnosis
Singer Michael Buble, who releases his new album "Love" next month, has spoken about putting his career on hold after his son Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer.
UK's May had nothing new on Brexit for summit, but tone calm - Tajani
British Prime Minister Theresa May offered her fellow EU leaders no new Brexit proposals on Wednesday, though she appeared keen to reach an agreement, the head of the European Parliament said.
Senate leader: Congress should not join 'pile-on' on Myanmar's Suu Kyi
The Republican leader of the U.S. Senate said on Wednesday that civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains the best hope for Myanmar and that it would not be helpful for Congress to join an international "pile-on" against her over a military crackdown...
Despite Trump criticism, Fed policymakers see need for more rate hikes
Despite sharp criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump for raising interest rates, Federal Reserve policymakers remain generally united on the need to raise borrowing costs further, according to minutes from their most recent policy meeting.
Trump on Twitter (October 18): Ted Cruz, August job openings
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
More Honduran migrants seek to join U.S.-bound group in Guatemala
More Honduran migrants tried to join a caravan of several thousand trekking through Guatemala on Wednesday, defying calls by authorities not to make the journey after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cut off regional aid in reprisal.
McConnell says Senate Republicans might revisit Obamacare repeal
Republicans could try again to repeal Obamacare if they win enough seats in U.S. elections next month, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday, calling a failed 2017 push to repeal the healthcare law a "disappointment."
Australia says trade agreement with Indonesia on track despite Israel comments
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday a billion-dollar free trade agreement with Indonesia will be signed this year, despite Indonesian concern over an Australian proposal to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.
Noel Gallagher scoops two prizes at music Q Awards
British rocker Noel Gallagher triumphed at the Q Awards in London on Wednesday, scooping two prizes at the annual ceremony hosted by UK music magazine Q.
Trump seeks to shrink cabinet agencies' budgets
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will ask every cabinet secretary for proposals to cut their budgets 5 percent.
Roseanne calls TV death 'morbid,' audience slumps for 'The Conners'
Roseanne Barr called the way her character was killed off "grim and morbid" and television viewers stayed away in droves from spinoff show "The Conners" without her.
U.S. CDC confirms 62 cases of rare polio-like neurological condition
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 62 cases of acute flaccid myelitis, a rare, polio-like condition that causes weakness in the arms or legs, across 22 states.
SoftBank lines up $9 billion in loans for Vision Fund from banks: Bloomberg
Banks, including underwriters of SoftBank Group's initial public offering of its mobile unit, are finalizing terms for a $9 billion loan to its Vision Fund, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
May faces EU leaders as Brexit talks stall
British Prime Minister Theresa May will address European Union counterparts in Brussels on Wednesday but there is little hope on either side of a quick breakthrough after Brexit talks stalled at the weekend.
U.S. first lady's plane lands safely after 'mechanical' issue
U.S. first lady Melania Trump's airplane returned to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after experiencing a "mechanical issue" on Wednesday, according to a CNN report.