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U.S. arrests four men in connection to 2017 Charlottesville rally
Four men linked to a white supremacist group were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the white nationalist rally that turned deadly in Charlottesville, Virginia, last year, authorities said.
Bloomberg donating $20 million to Democratic Senate candidates
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, is donating $20 million to help Democratic candidates running for the U.S. Senate, a spokesman said on Tuesday.
America to buzz as phones get 'presidential alert' test Wednesday
The Trump administration will send messages to more than 200 million U.S. cellphones on Wednesday testing a previously unused presidential alert system that aims to warn the public in the event of a national emergency.
Amid Kavanaugh allegations, Trump says it is 'scary time' for young men
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that allegations of sexual misconduct against his U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, showed that "it's a very scary time for young men in America" who now may be presumed guilty even when innocent...
Asian shares ease, euro near six-week lows on Italian woes; gold jumps
Asian shares ticked down on Wednesday and the euro held at six-week lows as Italy's mounting debt and Rome's budget plan set it on a collision course with the European Union.
Friends of Saudi dissident worried by absence at Istanbul consulate
Two people close to Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi, who left the United States last year fearing retribution for his critical views, are concerned about his whereabouts, saying he failed to emerge from Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul on Tu...
Time running out in search for survivors of Indonesia's quake
Time was running out on Wednesday for anyone trapped in the rubble of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, five days after disaster struck, while increasingly angry survivors waited for an aid operation to move into high gear.
Trump calls Kavanaugh allegations 'scary time' for men falsely accused
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday allegations of sexual misconduct against his U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh showed that "it's a very scary time for young men in America" who now may be presumed guilty even when innocent.
Brazil poll shows far-right Bolsonaro beating leftist in run-off
Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro is polling ahead of leftist Workers Party rival Fernando Haddad for the expected runoff in this month's election, a Datafolha opinion poll showed on Tuesday.
Challenging her critics, May embraces Brexit 'opportunity'
British Prime Minister Theresa May will tell her Conservative Party on Wednesday that the impending divorce from the European Union is an opportunity that opens up a future full of promise, assuring the faithful: "We have everything we need to succee...
Chicago policeman defends shooting of black teen at trial
The white Chicago police officer who shot to death a black teenager in 2014 told jurors at his murder trial on Tuesday that he felt threatened when he opened fire, as he took the witness stand in his own defense.
Pilot hails take-off "guardian angel" who died in Indonesia quake
An Indonesian pilot hailed an air traffic controller who died in Friday's earthquake as a "guardian angel" for ensuring a passenger plane took off safely before he jumped in vain for safety.
Half of 'Last Jedi' haters were bots, trolls, activists, study says
How much did movie fans hate "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"?
Exclusive: Exxon explores sale of U.S. Gulf of Mexico assets - sources
Exxon Mobil Corp is exploring the sale of many of its U.S. Gulf of Mexico assets, as higher prices prompt the world's largest publicly traded oil company to review its portfolio, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
U.S. arrests four men in connection to 2017 Charlottesville rally
Four men linked to a white supremacist group were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the white nationalist rally that turned deadly in Charlottesville, Virginia, last year, authorities said.
Italy to host Libya conference in Sicily, seeks stabilization
Italy will host an international conference on Libya in Sicily next month to try to bring together opposing forces and forge dialogue in the warring nation, Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi said on Tuesday.
Trump helped parents shield millions from taxes: New York Times
U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in tax schemes that included cases of fraud in which he and his siblings helped their parents dodge taxes, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.
Pompeo to head to Pyongyang for weekend talks with North Korean leader
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Pyongyang on Saturday for denuclearization talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the State Department said on Tuesday.
Tom Hardy brings out Marvel's darker side in new movie 'Venom'
In the new movie "Venom," British actor Tom Hardy plays an investigative journalist whose body is invaded by an alien with violent instincts who feeds on a diet of human flesh.
'Good chance' Danske whistleblower will testify in European Parliament: lawyer
The whistleblower who helped reveal suspected money laundering at Danske Bank will consider an invitation from an EU parliament committee, his lawyer said on Tuesday, adding there is a "good chance" he will attend a hearing next month.