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Oil hovers near $80 a barrel as concern grows over global supply
Oil eased on Wednesday, having neared its highest level this year after a drop in U.S. crude inventories and the prospect of the loss of Iranian supply added to concerns over the delicate balance between consumption and production.
'Monster' Hurricane Florence takes aim at U.S. Southeast
Hurricane Florence, on track to become the first Category 4 storm to make a direct hit on North Carolina in six decades, howled closer to shore on Wednesday, threatening to unleash pounding surf, days of torrential rain and severe flooding.
German SPD leader rejects Syria intervention without U.N. mandate
The leader of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said on Wednesday her party would not agree to military intervention in Syria if the United Nations did not authorize the international community to take such action.
Juncker calls on EU to flex global muscle as U.S. retreats
The European Union should flex its potential strength as a world power as the United States under President Donald Trump pulls back from international engagement, EU chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday.
Merkel: No excuse for hunting people down, Nazi slogans
German Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned on Wednesday xenophobic attacks, hunting people down and the use of Nazi slogans after the violent far-right demonstrations in Chemnitz two weeks ago have exposed deep divisions in German society.
About 50 Conservative MPs discuss ousting May - BBC
A group of about 50 lawmakers in British Prime Minister Theresa May's government who oppose her proposals for a post-Brexit deal with the European Union have met to discuss how and when they could force her out of her job, the BBC reported on We...
For India's poorest, an ID card can be the difference between life and death
Prem Malhar says his 50-year-old father died of hunger a few months ago because he did not have the Indian government's Aadhaar identity card that would have given him access to subsidized food.
Ryanair pilots, cabin crew in Germany stage strike
Pilots and cabin crew at Ryanair in Germany started a full-day walkout early on Wednesday to put pressure on management in labor talks with Europe's biggest low-cost carrier.
Exclusive: Trump to target foreign meddling in U.S. elections with sanctions order
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order as soon as Wednesday that will slap sanctions on any foreign companies or people who interfere in U.S. elections, based on intelligence agency findings, two sources familiar with the matter said...
Juncker to hold firm on Brexit terms, offer close partnership - official
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will say on Wednesday that Britain should not expect EU negotiators to soften demands as they try to conclude a Brexit divorce treaty but he will reaffirm an offer of a close future partnership, a sen...
Aeromexico pilots to strike over loss of benefits after crash
Unionized pilots of Aeromexico, Mexico's largest airline, said on Tuesday they plan to strike on Oct. 1 over the airline's decision to suspend some employee benefits after a crash in northern Mexico in late July.
Major parties set picks for key New Hampshire House seat
The owner of a restaurant popular with presidential hopefuls and a former police chief won major party nominating contests on Tuesday and will face off in November in a notoriously fickle congressional district in New Hampshire, seen as a key prize w...
China's small farmers pose huge challenge in swine fever battle
Even after 14 outbreaks of African swine fever across China in just over a month, pig farmer Wang Wu does not believe the threat to his livelihood is real.
Trump cites 'American defiance' in 9/11 tribute to victims
President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised the men and women of United Flight 93 for saving countless lives when they struggled with hijackers on Sept. 11, 2001, and called the field where the plane went down a monument to "American defiance."
Asia stocks wobble near 14-month lows on simmering trade worries
Asian stocks were pinned near 14-month lows on Wednesday, as investor confidence was chilled by the latest round of verbal threats in an intensifying U.S.-China trade conflict.
Barclays and UK government launch 1 billion pound house-building fund
Britain's government and Barclays launched a fund on Wednesday to provide up to 1 billion pounds in finance to small house-builders in an attempt to tackle England's housing shortage.
Rockets fired near airport in Tripoli, ISIS claims attack on oil company
Rockets were fired late on Tuesday in the direction of the airport in Libya's capital, residents said, forcing flights to be diverted, less than a week after the United Nations brokered a fragile truce between rival armed groups in Tripoli.
Britain outlines post-Brexit farm policy in bill
Britain will introduce legislation on Wednesday for agricultural policy after it leaves the European Union that will link support for farmers to the provision of public benefits such as tackling climate change or preserving beautiful landscapes.
U.S. defense chief to visit Macedonia, concerned about Russian 'mischief'
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday he would visit Macedonia before a Sept. 30 referendum on changing the country's name, also expressing concern about suspected Russian interference in the vote, which Moscow denies.
Exclusive: U.S. regulators reject Wells Fargo's plan to repay customers - sources
U.S. regulators have rejected Wells Fargo & Co's plan to repay customers who were pushed into unnecessary auto insurance, telling the bank it must do more to ensure it has found and compensated every affected driver, three sources familiar with...