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China slashes U.S. LPG imports amid trade war
China has choked back on imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States, traders and analysts said, turning to the Middle East for extra supplies amid the two countries' trade dispute.
Hurricane Michael takes aim at Florida after fatal flooding in Central America
Hurricane Michael was expected to strengthen on Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico, taking aim at the Florida panhandle, where residents were implored to get out of harm's way ahead of life-threatening waves, winds and rains.
Leader of Northern Ireland's DUP says Brexit deal 'eminently possible'
The head of the Northern Irish party that props up Prime Minister Theresa May's government said on Tuesday a Brexit deal was "eminently possible" within weeks but she would not accept different regulations from the rest of the United Kingdom.
In Pakistan's once-vibrant media, some journalists view intimidation as the new normal
Pakistan's media was widely seen as among the region's most vibrant after military rule ended in 2008, but a dozen newspaper and TV journalists say the industry is now in disarray because of intimidation and army pressure.
Kavanaugh fight at center of Indiana Senate debate
The bitter fight over the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh spilled over into a key U.S. Senate race in Indiana on Monday, as the Republican challenger, Mike Braun squared off against Joe Donnelly, the Democratic incumbent.
Asia stocks at 17-month low as China lets yuan slip
Asian shares hit 17-month lows on Tuesday as China allowed its currency to slip past a psychological bulwark amid sharp losses in domestic share markets, a shift that pressured other emerging currencies to depreciate to stay competitive.
Philippines' Duterte does not have cancer: acting interior minister
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte does not have cancer, the acting interior minister said on Tuesday, after the firebrand leader underwent tests in a private hospital.
Turkey's Erdogan tells Saudis to prove missing journalist left Istanbul consulate
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 White House said the world deserves an...
In Los Angeles, Columbus Day is out; Indigenous Peoples Day is in
The city of Los Angeles celebrated its first Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, joining the growing ranks of local governments across the country replacing the traditional Columbus Day holiday with observances of Native American history and culture.
Venezuela says jailed lawmaker takes own life; opposition says he was killed
Venezuela's government said on Monday that a jailed opposition lawmaker killed himself by jumping from the 10th floor of the state intelligence agency headquarters (SEBIN) where he was being held, but his party said he was murdered by the govern...
UK's summer spending spree cools in September - surveys
British consumers turned more cautious about their spending in September after going on a summer spree, two surveys showed on Tuesday, suggesting the overall economy can no longer cope on them quite as much to soften the drag of Brexit.
Trian Fund evaluates takeover bid for Papa John's: WSJ
Nelson Peltz' Trian Fund Management LP is evaluating a takeover bid for Papa John's International Inc , the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Haiti quake death toll rises to 15, and 300 injured
An earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday killed 15 people, injured another 300 and destroyed 40 houses, Jerry Chandler, head of the Caribbean country's civil protection agency, said on Monday.
Kavanaugh says he's unchanged by bitter Supreme Court confirmation
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh said on Monday he was not changed by a "contentious and emotional" battle over his confirmation to the nation's highest court, which was imperiled by sexual misconduct allegations.
Trump advocates 'stop-and-frisk' to curtail Chicago crime
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Monday to end a "crime spree" in Chicago and called for loosening restrictions on police in the third-largest U.S. city to allow stopping and frisking suspects for weapons and other contraband.
Trump on Twitter (Oct 8): Columbus Day, Florida
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
To win second round, Brazil's leftist Haddad must remake his candidacy
Brazil's leftist presidential hopeful Fernando Haddad will have to pull off an extreme feat of political acrobatics if he wants to reverse a first-round beating at the hands of a far-right rival on Sunday.
Nationalists win in Bosnia, including Serb who opposes 'impossible state'
A Serb nationalist who opposes Bosnia as a state won a share of its tripartite presidency, election results showed on Monday, as Serb, Croat and Muslim ethnic parties dominated their regions in voting likely to slow the country's march toward EU...
Leader of Northern Ireland's DUP says wants Brexit that works for Ireland
The Northern Irish party which props up Prime Minister Theresa May's government said on Monday that it wanted a Brexit that worked for the Republic of Ireland too, as its leader travels to Brussels for talks with EU negotiator Michel Barnier.
Britain, EU play game of chicken in Brexit countdown
Britain said on Monday it could not agree a divorce deal with the European Union without a framework pact on future relations, throwing down the gauntlet to the bloc which also says it cannot move on talks until London does.