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U.N. calls for probe on death of jailed Venezuelan politician
The U.N. human rights office on Tuesday called for an independent investigation into the death of a Venezuelan opposition politician whom authorities say killed himself by jumping out a window while in custody but whose party says was murdered.
UK clinical trials fall as Brexit clouds drug approval process
The number of new clinical trials started in Britain last year was 25 percent lower than the average for 2009-16, as anxiety about Brexit's impact on future medicines regulation made companies hesitate about running studies in the country.
En route to Florida, 'monster' Hurricane Michael strengthens
Hurricane Michael strengthened to a Category 2 storm on Tuesday as it headed for the Florida Panhandle, where authorities ordered residents to get out of harm's way ahead of life-threatening waves, winds and rains.
Trump on Twitter (Oct 9) - Nikki Haley, Kavanaugh
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
North Korea wants to 'ardently welcome' Pope Francis, South says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to visit Pyongyang, a gesture designed to highlight peace efforts, South Korea's presidential office said on Tuesday.
New spinning ball turbine could bring green energy to windy cities
Two British-based researchers have created an award-winning new design for a mini wind turbine that looks like a volleyball and can catch a breeze blowing in any direction, which they say will make green energy more attainable for people who live in...
Trump to lift ban on higher-ethanol gasoline ahead of November elections
U.S. President Donald Trump will seek to lift a federal ban on summer sales of higher-ethanol blends of gasoline on Tuesday, a senior White House official said, delivering on a move long sought by anxious Midwestern farmers ahead of the Nov. 6 electi...
Britain asks Saudis to explain what happened to missing journalist
Britain's foreign minister Jeremy Hunt called on Saudi Arabia to explain what happened to the journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has been missing since he visited the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last week.
Kanye heads to West Wing, lunch with Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump will host one of his most famous fans at the White House, musician Kanye West, to talk about prisons, jobs and what to do about violence in Chicago, the White House said on Tuesday.
UK pressing 'intensive' Brexit talks before EU summit - PM's spokesman
Britain is pressing on with "intensive" talks to try to hammer out a Brexit agreement with the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Tuesday before the two sides meet at a summit in Brussels.
EU nations spar over cars emissions, climate goals
European Union nations will seek a compromise on Tuesday over how ambitious to be on cutting vehicle emissions and climate goals for U.N. talks, with Germany warning that targets that are too tough risk harming industry and costing jobs.
French rappers fined for airport brawl that held up flights
Two French rap stars who clashed in a fight at Paris's Orly airport, delaying flights and damaging a departures lounge, were fined 50,000 euros ($57,000) each on Tuesday after a trial that showcased the blurred line between "bad-boy" marketing a...
In Texas Senate race, O'Rourke and Cruz stand squarely apart
Beto O'Rourke, the charismatic, Democratic first-term U.S. congressman who is challenging Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz in the traditionally deep red state of Texas, summed up his campaign simply: "It's extraordinary."
Turkey tells Saudis to prove missing journalist left consulate, U.S. urges Saudis to support inquiry
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called on Riyadh to prove its claim that Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has been missing since last week, left the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, while the Washington called on Saudi Arabia to s...
DUP's Foster says Brexit cannot erect trade barriers inside UK
The head of the Northern Irish unionist party that props up Britsh Prime Minister Theresa May's rule said in Brussels that her province's ties with the United Kingdom must not be damaged by efforts to keep an open Irish border after Brexit.
Indiana Democrat touts support of Trump in bid to keep seat
During the U.S. Senate debate in Indiana on Monday, it was difficult at times to tell which candidate was the Democrat and which the Republican, as both routinely cited their support of President Donald Trump's agenda.
Fire in SAIL's central Indian steel plant kills at least nine
A fire in a gas pipeline at a plant of Steel Authority of India Ltd's in the central state of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday killed at least nine people, the company said.
Brexit deal possible in weeks, says Northern Irish party that props up May
A Brexit deal is "eminently possible" within weeks but there can be no regulatory barriers within the United Kingdom, the head of the Northern Irish party that props up British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday.
Glastonbury 2019 proves to be a hit for Vivendi's See Tickets business
See Tickets, the ticket sales business of French media conglomerate Vivendi, notched up record sales for next year's Glastonbury music festival, Vivendi said on Tuesday.
Second Russian blamed for Skripal poisoning named as GRU doctor: Bellingcat
The second of two Russians who Britain blames for the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was named by investigative website Bellingcat on Monday as a military doctor for Russia's GRU intelligence service.