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Pompeo visit to China kicks off with frosty exchange
A meeting of top U.S. and Chinese diplomats got off to a frosty start on Monday, with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi airing grievances amid worsening bilateral relations.
ECB gives banks until 2022 to limit reliance on London - FT
The European Central Bank has given euro zone banks until 2022 to limit their reliance on their London operations for booking trades and loans following Britain's exit from the European Union, the Financial Times wrote on Monday.
UBS goes on trial in France over alleged tax fraud
Swiss bank UBS Group AG , its French unit and six top executives go on trial on Monday after a long-running investigation into allegations they helped wealthy clients avoid taxes in France.
Romanian constitutional ban on same sex marriage fails on low vote turnout
A referendum to change Romania's constitution to prevent same sex couples from securing the right to marry failed to draw enough voters to validate the result on Sunday, after a campaign that led to a rise in hate speech against the gay communit...
Children return to schools in Indonesia quake city to clean up, find friends
Children in the Indonesian city of Palu began returning to school on Monday to tidy up their classrooms and to help gather data on how many of them will be coming back 10 days after a major earthquake and tsunami hit their city.
UK accountants face possible ban on consultancy work
Britain's accounting watchdog said on Monday it may ban accounting firms from providing consultancy work to firms whose books they check.
Schools in Indonesia quake city begin counting how many children will be back
Children in the Indonesian city of Palu began returning to school on Monday to tidy up their classrooms and to help gather data on how many of them will be coming back 10 days after a major earthquake and tsunami hit their city.
Trump on Twitter (Oct 7): Kim Jong Un
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Asian shares fall as China set to reopen after Beijing eases policy
Shares in Asia stumbled in early trade on Monday as investors waited with bated breath as China's markets prepare to reopen following a week-long holiday and after its central bank cut banks' reserve requirements in a bid to support growth....
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says talks with Pompeo 'productive and wonderful': KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday as "productive and wonderful," state media KCNA said on Monday, striking a positive tone compared with a previous state media stance when talks wer...
Brexiteers set limit for PM May's trade deal with EU - The Times
Brexiteers warned UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday night that she could keep Britain within European Union customs arrangements only until 2022, The Times reported on Monday.
Right-winger leads Brazil election, heading for run-off
Right-wing Congressman Jair Bolsonaro took a commanding lead in Brazil's presidential election on Sunday, but the contest was likely to extend to a second round of voting between him and leftist former Sao Paulo Mayor Fernando Haddad, according...
Why are investment banks nervous about Australia's cartel case?
Investment bankers are bracing for the start of a landmark legal case about alleged cartel activity in Australia's financial sector, nervous the proceedings could lead to increased scrutiny and tougher measures from regulators worldwide.
Heavy rains across Central America leave 12 dead
Torrential rain in Central America that caused floods and landslides have killed 12 people in just a few days, rescue and emergency authorities across the region said on Sunday.
Emmy-winning comedian Katt Williams arrested in Oregon assault
Emmy-winning comedian Katt Williams was arrested for allegedly assaulting a limousine driver at a Portland, Oregon airport in a confrontation over the transportation of the celebrity's dog, authorities said on Sunday.
Early exit polls boost right-winger hopes of first-round win
Early exit polls in Brazil on Sunday boosted hopes among supporters of right-wing presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro that he could outperform recent opinion surveys enough to win a first-round victory.
Wife of Israeli prime minister goes on trial for fraud
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara, appeared in court on Sunday for the first hearing in the fraud trial against her, in which she is alleged to have misused state funds in ordering catered meals.
Apple tells Congress it found no signs of hacking attack
Apple Inc's top security officer told Congress on Sunday that it had found no sign of suspicious transmissions or other evidence that it had been penetrated in a sophisticated attack on its supply chain.
Mexico president-elect says will look at legalizing some drugs
Mexico's President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday that he would consider legalizing certain drugs as part of a broader strategy to fight poverty and crime.
Box office: 'Venom' launches to $80 million, 'A Star Is Born' draws $42.6 million
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - The unlikely dynamic duo of "Venom" and "A Star Is Born" have livened up the fall moviegoing season with the best October weekend of all time in North America.