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Ukraine minister says Skripal suspect helped ex-leader flee in 2014
Ukraine's interior minister said on Tuesday a suspect in the Skripal poisoning case, working for Russian military intelligence, had been identified in Ukraine as a man who helped the former Ukrainian president flee to Russia in 2014.
Suspected ricin-laced mail sent to U.S. defense secretary
The Pentagon said on Tuesday it had received mail suspected of containing the deadly poison ricin, including an envelope that a U.S. official said was addressed to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
Key U.S. senator concerned about Kavanaugh's 'partisan' tone
A Republican U.S. senator who could be pivotal in determining whether President Donald Trump's nominee Brett Kavanaugh gets to sit on the Supreme Court raised concerns on Tuesday about the judge's "partisan" tone at last week's hearing...
Russian buildup worries Norway before big NATO military exercise
On the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, the sun does not rise for four months of the year and it is so cold that no trees grow there.
U.S. top court weighs death penalty for killer who forgot crime
U.S. Supreme Court justices, delving into the issue of aging prisoners with dementia, struggled on Tuesday over whether a convicted Alabama murderer should be spared the death penalty because strokes have wiped out his memory of committing the crime.
'A tale of two hurricanes' for September U.S. new car sales
Major automakers on Tuesday posted a hefty drop in U.S. new vehicle sales for September, caused in part by a drop in sales in areas hit by Hurricane Florence and a tough comparison to the previous September when consumers rushed to replace vehicles d...
Beyond the rhetoric, Britain and EU preparing to move on Brexit
"Unworkable", "unacceptable", "impasse" - the words used to describe Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union do little to temper concerns that the two are heading for a chaotic divorce.
Trump believes Kavanaugh will be confirmed, depends on FBI
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he believed his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, will be confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week, but it depends on what comes back in the FBI probe of sexual misconduct allegations.
Actress Ruby Rose named 'most dangerous' celebrity to search online
Actress and model Ruby Rose, known for her role in Netflix's "Orange Is The New Black," was named the most dangerous celebrity to search for online on Tuesday because of results that could expose fans to malicious websites carrying viruses.
Flake concerned by Kavanaugh's 'partisan' interactions at Senate hearing
Republican U.S. Senator Jeff Flake on Tuesday expressed concern about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's interactions with members of the Judiciary Committee during last Thursday's hearing on sexual misconduct allegations against the j...
UK Brexit minister Raab favours technical solution to Northern Ireland border
Britain's Brexit minister Dominic Raab said Northern Ireland was a substantial issue in negotiations with the EU, but it had been overblown for political purposes, and he favoured a technical solution to the border with the Republic of Ireland.
Beyond the rhetoric, Britain, EU preparing to move forward on Brexit
"Unworkable", "unacceptable", "impasse" - the words used to describe Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union do little to temper concerns that the two are heading for a chaotic divorce.
First lady Melania Trump coos over kids in Ghana on solo Africa trip
Melania Trump cuddled a baby, handed out teddy bears and beamed smiles on her first day in Africa on Tuesday, kicking off a four-country visit and receiving a warm welcome on a continent her husband once referred to derisively.
French carmaker to launch car-sharing service in Washington DC
French carmaker PSA, maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars, will launch a car-sharing service in Washington DC at the end of October, a senior PSA executive said on Tuesday.
'Chuck Chequers': Johnson challenges PM May on Brexit
Former British foreign minister Boris Johnson set out his stall to the Conservative Party faithful on Tuesday, stopping just short of an outright leadership bid to replace Prime Minister Theresa May but tearing into her Brexit blueprint.
Bedouin families appeal to Merkel to help to block Israeli expulsion
Holding posters of Angela Merkel ahead of a scheduled visit to Israel by the German chancellor, Bedouin children appealed to her on Tuesday to help block Israeli plans to raze their hamlet in the occupied West Bank.
Armenians pay last tribute to beloved singer Aznavour
Thousands of people gathered in the Armenian capital Yerevan on Tuesday to sign a condolence book and pay last respects to Charles Aznavour, a French singer of Armenian origin who died on Monday.
China condemns U.S. for South China Sea freedom of navigation operation
China expressed anger on Tuesday after a U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the disputed South China Sea, saying it resolutely opposed an operation that it called a threat to its sovereignty.
First Lady Melania Trump arrives in Ghana on solo African trip
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Ghana's capital Accra on Tuesday on her first solo international trip in Africa, during which she will visit child health facilities, orphanages and meet caregivers.
Backing out of the USSR? Theresa May says the EU is not the Soviet Union
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday the European Union was not the same as the Soviet Union after her foreign secretary provoked anger by likening the 28-member bloc to the USSR.