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Britain's May appeals to EU leaders but no sign of Brexit deal
Prime Minister Theresa May appealed directly to fellow European Union leaders on Wednesday to drop "unacceptable" Brexit demands that she said could rip Britain apart, urging the bloc to respond in kind to her "serious and workable" plan.
Trump intends to nominate ex-Fed economist Liang for Fed board seat: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate former Federal Reserve economist Nellie Liang to the U.S. central bank’s board of governors, the White House said on Wednesday.
Judge allows Ashley Judd defamation lawsuit against Weinstein to proceed
A lawsuit by actress Ashley Judd in which she accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of defaming her in 1998 after she refused what she said were sexual advances from him can proceed in federal court in Los Angeles, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
Elizabeth Smart says prison release of her captor poses danger
Elizabeth Smart, the Utah woman whose kidnapping as a 14-year-old drew national attention to the issue of crimes against children, said in an interview that the release of one of her kidnappers on Wednesday posed a danger to the public.
Japan's Abe to face Trump trade challenge after likely win in party vote
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was expected to win a ruling party leadership vote on Thursday, setting him on track to become Japan's longest-serving premier and try to cement his legacy, including by revising the pacifist constitution.
Han Solo's jacket could fetch $1.3 million at film auction
A jacket worn by Harrison Ford as Han Solo in the Star Wars film "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for up to 1 million pounds ($1.3 million) at an auction of movie memorabilia on Thursday.
Trump nominates ex-Fed economist Liang for Fed board seat: officials
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated former Federal Reserve economist Nellie Liang to the U.S. central bank’s board of governors, two White House officials said.
Israel to present findings in Moscow over downing of Russian plane
Israel's air force chief will on Thursday present findings in Moscow related to an incident in which a Russian military plane was downed off Syria's coast, Israel's military said.
TV actor Tom Selleck quits NRA board of directors
Actor Tom Selleck, star of such TV crime dramas as "Magnum, P.I." and "Blue Bloods" and an ardent gun collector, has resigned from the National Rifle Association's board of directors.
Trump on Twitter (Sept 19) - Kim Jong Un, 2032 Olympics
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
S&P 500, Dow up as rising treasury yields boost banks
The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones industrial average rose on Wednesday, with the Dow hitting its highest closing level since late January as rising Treasury yields boosted the financial sector and trade worries subsided.
Alberta Ferretti's soft-toned urban explorers open Milan Fashion Week
The curtain went up on Milan's fashion week on Wednesday with a soft-toned and feminine collection designed by Italy's Alberta Ferretti with urban safari-inspired looks.
Immigrant accused of killing Iowa student pleads not guilty
The accuser killer of Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts, whose disappearance produced national headlines, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder at a court appearance on Wednesday.
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah says group will stay in Syria until further notice
The leader of Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah, a key Damascus ally, said on Wednesday that his group will keep its military presence in Syria until further notice, commending the Idlib Russian-Turkish agreement as a step toward reaching a politi...
Kabila candidate faces divided challenge in Congo presidential poll
Outgoing Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila's preferred successor will face a credible election challenge in December from two opposition leaders, the final list of candidates published on Wednesday showed.
U.S. seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran
The United States is seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran to include Tehran's ballistic missile program and its regional behavior, the U.S. special envoy for Iran said on Wednesday ahead of U.N. meetings in New York next week.
Maroon 5 reportedly tapped for 2019 Super Bowl halftime show
Pop band Maroon 5 will provide the halftime entertainment at the 2019 Super Bowl, Hollywood publication Variety reported on Wednesday.
Ousted Pakistan PM Sharif freed from jail on court orders
Pakistani authorities released former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter from jail on Wednesday after a court suspended prison sentences they got in July over the purchase of upscale apartments in London.
Canada wants to see flexibility in NAFTA talks with U.S.
Canada said on Wednesday that it would need to see movement from the United States if the two sides are to reach a deal on renewing NAFTA, which Washington insists must be finished by the end of the month.
French court dismisses appeal over topless photos of British Duchess
A French court on Wednesday threw out an appeal by celebrity magazine Closer against a 2017 ruling that it invaded the privacy of Prince William's wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, when it published topless photos of her in 2012.