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Trump court nominee's accuser tells Congress she feared being killed
A university professor on Thursday detailed her allegations that Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, sexually assaulted her 36 years ago, saying she thought he was going to rape and perhaps accidentally kill her, dur...
EU's Barnier says, after Corbyn meeting, wants orderly Brexit
The European Union's Brexit chief Michel Barnier said on Thursday he had listened to the views of Britain's opposition Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn, and wanted to ensure Britain's orderly withdrawal from the bloc.
UK Labour's Corbyn to urge EU's Barnier to avoid no deal Brexit
The leader of Britain's opposition Labour party Jeremy Corbyn will warn the EU's Brexit chief Michel Barnier of the dangers of a "no deal" Brexit when he visits Brussels on Thursday, his party said.
At U.N., U.S. at odds with China, Russia over North Korea sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned members of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that they must "set the example" by enforcing sanctions on North Korea as China suggested the Council should consider easing the tough measures.
Harris Corp to build core processor for Lockheed's F-35 jet
Lockheed Martin Corp's aeronautics unit said on Thursday an important processor of its F-35 fighter jet will be built by Harris Corp , reducing the device's cost by 75 percent.
Pompeo tells U.N. only path for North Korea is diplomacy, denuclearization
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that if North Korea strays from the path of diplomacy and denuclearization if will "inevitably lead to ever increasing isolation and pressure."
Britain tells Iran it will not let matter of detained aid worker rest
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday he had had a very frank discussion with his Iranian counterpart about detained British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and that he would not let the matter rest.
Woman details sexual assault allegation against Trump court nominee
A university professor detailed her allegations that Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, sexually assaulted her 36 years ago during a momentous Senate hearing on Thursday that could determine whether he will be confi...
Biblical vistas, modern-day security along Israel-Egypt border road
A normally sealed-off road along the Israel-Egypt border was opened for a Jewish holiday, giving travelers on the Israeli side a glimpse into the Sinai desert backdrop to the biblical journey commemorated by the festival.
Crucial hearing opens for Trump's court nominee and accuser
A momentous hearing began on Thursday in which a woman who has accused Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, of sexually assaulting her will testify, a session that could determine whether he will be confirmed to the l...
EU accepts no-deal Brexit would still include some deals - diplomats
The European Union will wait until November before kicking off full-blown preparations for a possible collapse of Brexit talks, diplomats said, reluctantly accepting that such a scenario would still require some managing.
Police violence film 'Monsters and Men' shakes up actor Washington
As an African-American born and raised in the United States, actor John David Washington is no stranger to violence and racism.
America had no achievements at U.N. General Assembly: Iran president
The United States was not able to register any achievements at the United Nations General Assembly meeting which took place this week, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday.
With opinion split, tariffs are a tough sell in America's Rust Belt: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Politicians in America's Rust Belt will likely struggle to capitalize on U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war in November's congressional elections, with a September poll showing voters in the region are cool on the effect of tariff...
UK judge adjourns contempt case against far-right activist Tommy Robinson
A judge adjourned a rehearing on Thursday in a contempt-of-court action against British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose case has attracted the sympathy of right-wing supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump.
India's top court decriminalizes adultery in landmark judgment
India's top court on Thursday decriminalized adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding the right to equality and freedom, scrapping a law first brought in under British colonial rule in 1860.
Trump's top court pick, accuser to face high-stakes hearing
A woman who has accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her in 1982 will testify at a high-stakes Senate hearing on Thursday that could determine whether he is confirmed or rejected for the nation's top court.
Oil gains 1 percent ahead of shortfall in Iran supply
Oil prices rose by nearly 1 percent on Thursday, driven by the prospect of a shortfall in global supply once U.S. sanctions against major crude exporter Iran come into force in just five weeks' time.
Israel prepared to reopen Golan crossing with Syria: defense chief
Israel is ready to reopen a crossing point into the Syrian-controlled Golan Heights now that Syrian government forces have regained control from rebels, Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Thursday.
EU's Barnier says working for Brexit deal, close economic ties later
The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Thursday he was working for a Brexit deal and a close economic relationship afterwards.