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NZ's Restaurant Brands to exit Starbucks business in New Zealand
Restaurant Brands New Zealand Ltd said on Monday it would not renew its license deal with Starbucks Corp when it expires in October.
Iraqi political groups announce formation of largest bloc in parliament
Eleven Iraqi political groups, including those led by cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, announced an alliance on Sunday that would be the largest bloc in the newly elected parliament.
Killed for asking for a vote: Mike Leigh brings 'Peterloo' to Venice
In 1819, mounted troops charged, swords drawn, into a pro-democracy protest in northern England, killing over a dozen people and wounding hundreds in what became a landmark event in the struggle to win common people the right to vote.
McCain's body arrives in Annapolis for burial after week of eulogies
The body of John McCain arrived on Sunday at the U.S. Naval Academy, where the Vietnam War hero, Arizona senator and presidential candidate will be buried in a cemetery on the grounds of the school where he graduated six decades ago.
Despite Putin's concessions, Russians protest pension reform law
Thousands of people across Russia joined protests on Sunday against government plans to raise the pension age, despite recent promises by President Vladimir Putin to soften the unpopular measure.
JD.com's billionaire CEO released after U.S. arrest
The billionaire founder and chief executive of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc , Richard Liu, was arrested in the U.S. state of Minnesota on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct and later released after what the company said was a false accusatio...
Democrats slam White House for withholding documents on Supreme Court nominee
Democrats on Sunday criticized the Trump administration for refusing to release thousands of documents on Brett Kavanaugh ahead of this week's upcoming Senate hearings on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Khamenei says war unlikely but urges boosting Iran's defenses
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday war was unlikely but called on Iran's armed forces to boost their defense capacities, according to his official website, as the country faces increased tension with the United States.
Box Office: 'Crazy Rich Asians' Heads for Huge Labor Day Weekend
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - The summer 2018 box office is officially ending on a high note.
Defiant Kaczynski says Poland must avoid EU's 'social diseases'
Poland belongs in the European Union but should be careful not to be "infected by social diseases" that dominate the bloc, ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski said on Sunday.
Indonesia to work with Alibaba's Jack Ma to increase exports: minister
Indonesia will partner with Alibaba's CEO Jack Ma to look into ways to use Alibaba's ecosystem to increase its exports, particularly to China, its communications minister told Reuters on Sunday.
New U.S. general arrives in Afghanistan with peace still distant
U.S. Army General Scott Miller assumed command of NATO forces in Afghanistan on Sunday, arriving as Washington faces growing questions over its strategy to force the Taliban into talks to end the 17-year conflict.
U2 cancel concert mid-show after Bono loses voice
Irish rockers U2 canceled a concert in Berlin on Saturday after frontman Bono lost his voice a few songs into the show.
May stands firm on her Brexit plan, but scepticism persists
Prime Minister Theresa May said she would not allow compromises to her Brexit strategy that went against the national interest, seeking to allay fears among some in her Conservative Party that she will cave in to Brussels' demands in negotiation...
Amid U.S. trade war, China's Xi reiterates reform commitment
China is still determined to reform and wants to work with all parties to build an open world economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday, reiterating Beijing's message amid a bitter trade war with Washington.
Coen brothers return to True Grit country with six tales of the Old West
(This Sept 1 story corrects attribution of quote in third paragraph to show is from news conference.)
Pope calls for all parties to safeguard Syrian civilians in Idlib
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed to all parties who have influence in Syria to defend human rights and safeguard the civilian population in the rebel-held northern region of Idlib, which faces an imminent attack by government forces.
Volkswagen emissions manipulation also extended to petrol cars: Bild am Sonntag
Volkswagen engineers have told investigators that certain petrol engines in VW, Audi and Porsche vehicles can be used to manipulate emissions tests, Sunday paper Bild am Sonntag said.
Exclusive: Pentagon cancels aid to Pakistan over record on militants
The U.S. military said it has made a final decision to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan that had been suspended over Islamabad's perceived failure to take decisive action against militants, in a new blow to deteriorating ties.
Saudi-led coalition admits deadly Yemen strike on bus was unjustified
A Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Saturday it accepted that an air attack last month that killed dozens of people, including children traveling on a bus, was unjustified and pledged to hold accountable anyone who contributed to the error.