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Canada not making concessions needed for NAFTA deal, U.S. says
Canada is not making concessions needed to reach a deal with the United States for a trilateral NAFTA pact and is running out of time before Washington proceeds with a Mexico-only agreement, a top U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Iran trying to drive wedge between U.S., Europeans: UAE minister
A senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official warned European powers on Tuesday that it was offering Iran a glimmer of hope by trying to keep trade flowing, but that ultimately they would fall behind the United States' tough approach on Tehran.
Pompeo criticizes EU plan for special Iran payment channel
The European Union's plans for a "special purpose vehicle" (SPV) designed to circumvent U.S. sanctions against Iran's oil exports is deeply counterproductive, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday.
U.S. Justice Dept meeting with state officials focuses on data privacy
A U.S. Justice Department "listening session" with state attorneys general on Tuesday focused on protecting consumer privacy when big tech companies amass vast troves of data, but came to no immediate conclusions, three participants said after the me...
With green jobs, Labour pursues 'radical' plan for power
British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will promise on Wednesday to "kickstart a green jobs revolution" by fostering investment in housing, wind and solar energy to bring jobs "to communities held back for too long".
Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange threats, insults on U.N.'s world stage
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani exchanged taunts at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday with Trump vowing more sanctions against Tehran and Rouhani suggesting his American counterpart suffers from a "weakne...
EU open to free trade but not Chequers customs plan - document
EU negotiators are ready to offer Theresa May a free-trade area after Brexit but say that, contrary to her "Chequers" plan, there must be a customs border that will make trade less than "frictionless", according to an internal EU document seen by Reu...
Italy's coalition willing to keep deficit below 2 percent of GDP: source
The ruling coalition is willing to keep Italy's public deficit below 2 percent of gross domestic product next year, a government source said, signaling a compromise that boosted the Italian bond market on Tuesday.
Bill Cosby sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for sexual assault
Bill Cosby was sentenced to between three and 10 years in prison on Tuesday for his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman, capping the once-beloved comedian's downfall from "America's Dad" to convicted felon.
May - No-deal Brexit better than current EU offer
Prime Minister Theresa May signalled on Tuesday that she would prefer a 'no-deal' Brexit to the offer currently put forward by the European Union, stressing that Britain needs to see counter-proposals from the EU to move Brexit negotiations...
Wall Street mixed as chip stocks tumble and energy climbs
U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday as a boost from the energy sector and strong consumer confidence data helped offset losses in chipmakers and utilities ahead of an expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Rouhani says Iran wants no war, no sanctions, no threats, no bullying
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday criticized Washington for its hostile policy toward the country and said the U.S. approach was doomed to failure.
Above the Russian Arctic Circle, prisoners of Putin's pension reform
Russian railway worker Andrey Bugera had a singular goal: get to pension age so he can leave the polluted, frigid coal mining town above the Arctic Circle where he works and move south to live out even a brief bit of retirement in comfort.
Judge deems Cosby 'sexually violent predator' at sentencing hearing
Comedian Bill Cosby was declared a "sexually violent predator" under Pennsylvania law on Tuesday at the sentencing hearing for his sexual assault conviction.
U.S. sanctions Venezuela first lady, key Maduro allies
The United States imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's wife and key allies including the vice president and defense minister, accusing them of plundering the country's wealth and helping Maduro maintain his grip on...
'Beluga whale' spotted in River Thames near London
A beluga whale was spotted on Tuesday near barges in the River Thames near London, hundreds of miles from its normal Arctic habitat, naturalists said.
Swedish PM Lofven ousted, anti-immigrant party pushing for policy role
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven lost a no-confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday, with the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats threatening to block any new government unless they are given a say in policy.
White House, Republicans work to shore up Kavanaugh nomination
The White House and its Republican congressional allies on Tuesday delivered a message of unwavering support for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh after the judge went on television to fight back against allegations of...
Bill Cosby in court for sexual assault sentencing, capping downfall
Bill Cosby arrived in court on Tuesday to learn whether he will go to prison for sexual assault as his sentencing hearing in a Pennsylvania courtroom concludes, capping a remarkable fall from grace for the comedian once known as "America's Dad."
Arby's owner to buy drive-in chain Sonic for $1.57 billion
Arby's-owner Inspire Brands Inc said on Tuesday it would buy Sonic Corp for about $1.57 billion in cash, adding more than 3,600 drive-in restaurants to its portfolio that includes brands such as Buffalo Wild Wings and Rusty Taco.