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Walmart warns Trump tariffs may force price hikes: The Hill
Walmart Inc has issued a warning in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer that it may have to raise prices due to tariffs on Chinese imports, CNN Money reported.
Support in UK for more tax and spending at 15-year high - survey
Support in Britain for increased levels of tax to fund more public spending has hit a 15-year high, according to a survey published on Friday, after nearly a decade of government efforts to cut its budget deficits.
U.S. sanctions China for buying Russia war planes, missiles
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Chinese military on Thursday for buying fighter jets and missile systems from Russia, in breach of a sweeping U.S. sanctions law punishing Moscow for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
Rap mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight pleads to manslaughter days before murder trial
Rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight pleaded no contest in Los Angeles on Thursday to a charge of manslaughter for a 2015 hit-and-run killing, accepting a 28-year prison sentence under a deal with prosecutors days before his murder trial was set to begin.
Britain's anti-EU party launch populist manifesto, demand clean Brexit
Britain's anti-European Union UK Independence Party (UKIP) launched a set of populist policies on Friday hoping to revive their dwindling political influence and capitalize on outrage over the government's handling of Brexit.
Rock band Wolf Alice wins Britain's Mercury Prize
Rock band Wolf Alice won Britain's Mercury Prize on Thursday for album "Visions of a Life", beating off competition from the likes of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and the Arctic Monkeys.
Turkish court orders release of jailed opposition lawmaker: Anadolu
A Turkish court ordered the release of a jailed opposition lawmaker on Thursday who had been sentenced to more than five years for disclosing government secrets, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.
Rap mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight pleads no contest to manslaughter
Rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight pleaded no contest in Los Angeles on Thursday to manslaughter, part of a plea agreement with prosecutors that calls for him to serve 28 years in prison.
White House pledges to step up cyber offense on hackers
The White House warned foreign hackers on Thursday it will increase offensive measures as part of a new national cyber security strategy.
North Korea's Kim wants another Trump summit to speed denuclearization: South's Moon
North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants a second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump soon to hasten denuclearization, but a key goal is declaring an end this year to the 1950-53 Korean War, the South's President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday.
NY court overturns $115 million patent judgment against Samsung
The New York State Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned a $115 million judgment against Samsung Electronics Co Ltd over television patents.
Judge bars parade of Cosby accusers at sentencing hearing
A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday denied a request by prosecutors to allow additional women who have accused comedian Bill Cosby of sexual misconduct to tell their stories at his sentencing hearing on a sexual assault conviction.
White House pledges retaliation against hackers, reveals new cyber strategy
The White House revealed a new national cyber security strategy Thursday, outlining the federal government's defensive priorities while pledging to go on offense against foreign hackers.
UK PM's Brexit plans opposed by 40 rebels in her party: former Brexit minister
Britain's former Brexit minister David Davis has said up to 40 lawmakers from Prime Minister Theresa May's party will vote against her plans to leave the European Union, meaning she may struggle to get her deal through parliament.
Prada plays with classic clothing cliches to create contemporary looks
Italian designer Miuccia Prada played with classic elements to conjure up a clash of "extreme conservatism and a dream of freedom" in her spring-summer 2019 womenswear collection showcased on Thursday.
Japan PM Abe wins extended term, faces Trump trade challenge
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won a ruling party leadership vote on Thursday, putting him on track to become Japan's longest-serving premier and to try to cement his legacy, including by revision of the country's pacifist, post-war constitution...
Leading Asian cardinal calls for Vatican foreign minister to resign over China dealings
A Hong Kong cardinal who has spearheaded opposition to the Vatican's rapprochement with China called on Thursday for the Pope's secretary of state to step down, saying any deal with Beijing would amount to a betrayal of the Catholic faith.
Cher turns back time with album of ABBA cover versions
Making a cameo in the "Mamma Mia!" movie sequel gave Cher a taste for the music of ABBA.
EU pushes October Brexit agreement, threatens no deal
European Union leaders will push for a Brexit deal next month but warned Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday that if she will not give ground on trade and the Irish border by November they are ready to cope with Britain crashing out.
Deadline looms for accuser of Trump's Supreme Court nominee
The woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nominee, of sexual assault faced a Friday deadline to decide whether to testify before a Senate panel as Republican lawmakers and the accuser remained locked in a hi...