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Boeing wins $2.9 billion U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
Boeing Co has been awarded a $2.9 billion modification to a U.S. defense contract for KC-46 aircraft, the Pentagon said in a statement on Monday.
CBS sets Moonves payoff at $120 million pending probe
CBS Corp said on Monday it will pay $120 million to former Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves if an internal investigation into allegations of harassment fails to provide grounds for his dismissal.
Soccer fans, evangelicals clash at Peru stadium over land dispute
A soccer stadium in Peru was the site of pitched battle on Monday, but not between two sports teams.
Governor Cuomo directs phase-out of climate change pollutants in New York
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday directed the state's Department of Environmental Conservation to promote regulations to phase out the use of climate change pollutants called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
More than 30,000 displaced in Syria's Idlib in latest offensive: U.N.
More than 30,000 people have so far fled their homes in northwest Syria since Syrian government and allied forces resumed air and ground bombardments there last week, the U.N. agency coordinating relief efforts said on Monday.
Documentary explores Scottish workers' boycott over Chile 1973 coup
When Chilean air force jet engines arrived for repair at a Rolls-Royce factory in Scotland in 1974, inspector Bob Fulton swiftly decided he would not touch them.
European F-35 fighter jet users push to drive down operating costs
The U.S. military and European operators of the radar-evading F-35 fighter jet have agreed to work together more closely to help lower the cost of operating the new warplanes as growing numbers arrive in Europe, officials said.
Grand jury to probe Dallas police officer shooting of neighbor: prosecutors
The Dallas County, Texas, district attorney said Monday she will convene a grand jury to probe a Dallas police officer's deadly shooting of the officer's neighbor last week.
Afghans need asylum, all should not bear blame for few crimes in Europe: U.N.
European countries must not rush to repatriate Afghan refugees to their increasingly insecure homeland or blame their community for isolated crimes such as recent deadly attacks in Germany and in France, the top U.N. refugee official said on Monday.
Rep. DeSantis, Fla. governor candidate, resigning from Congress
U.S. Representative Ron DeSantis, a Republican running for governor of Florida, has notified House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan that he is resigning from Congress, an aide to Ryan said on Monday.
Brexit deal 'possible' in 6-8 weeks if sides 'realistic': Barnier
The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told a forum in Slovenia on Monday that a divorce deal with Britain could be agreed in six to eight weeks if negotiators are realistic in their demands.
Evacuations in North Carolina as hurricane Florence roars closer
North Carolina officials on Monday ordered residents to evacuate the state's Outer Banks barrier islands beginning on Monday ahead of Hurricane Florence, the first major hurricane to threaten the eastern United States this year.
British beef would be 'uncompetitive overnight' after no-deal Brexit - food officials
Some British food, including beef and lamb, would become "uncompetitive overnight" on foreign markets in the event of a no-deal Brexit, food industry representatives told members of parliament on Monday.
Accused Russian agent Butina to seek release from U.S. jail
Accused Russian agent Maria Butina's lawyers were set to ask a U.S. judge on Monday to release her pending trial after prosecutors backed off their allegation that she had offered sex in exchange for a job at a special interest organization.
Germany says in talks about possible military role in Syria
The German government said on Monday it was in talks with its allies about a possible military deployment in Syria, prompting a sharp rebuke from the Social Democrats (SPD) and setting up a fresh conflict in Chancellor Angela Merkel's loveless c...
EU's Barnier says Brexit deal with Britain 'realistic' in 6-8 weeks
The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told a forum in Slovenia on Monday that it was "realistic" to expect a divorce deal with Britain in six to eight weeks, the British embassy to Slovenia said on Twitter.
Trump on Twitter (Sept. 10) - GDP rate, Woodward
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Gunmen attack headquarters of Libya's state oil firm, two staff killed
Several armed men attacked the headquarters of Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) in the capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least two oil staff, a security official said.
Eros elbows way into China through content licensing deal with iQiyi
Movie production house Eros International PLC on Monday said it partnered with China streaming service iQiyi Inc to provide Indian movies such as Bollywood blockbusters "Dabangg" and "Devdas" in the country.
U.N. rights chief Bachelet takes on China, other powers in first speech
U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on China on Monday to allow in monitors after "deeply disturbing" allegations of large re-education camps in which Uighurs are detained in Xinjiang province.