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U.S. court says North Carolina gerrymander is illegal, seeks new congressional map
A federal court ruled on Monday that North Carolina Republicans illegally drew up U.S. congressional districts in the state to benefit their party, suggesting that new lines be crafted before November's election.
Fans of Aretha Franklin to pay respects before Detroit funeral
Thousands of Aretha Franklin fans are expected to pay their last respects to the Queen of Soul on Tuesday and Wednesday when the singer's body lays in repose for two days at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.
Germany's Maas says hard Brexit 'not yet off the table'
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Tuesday said there was still the risk of a hard Brexit and the European Union must prepare for every outcome in its divorce talks with Britain.
In Senate primary, Arizona Republicans compete over who loves Trump most
A contentious three-way U.S. Senate battle in Arizona on Tuesday among Republicans fighting to prove the depth of their allegiance to President Donald Trump tops the last big day of state nominating contests before November's elections.
Russian defense minister says in talks with armed groups in Syria's Idlib to reach peace: RIA
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that the Russian military was in talks with leaders of armed groups in Syria's rebel-held Idlib province to reach a peace settlement, Russian news agency RIA reported.
Video game maker cancels three tournaments after shooting
Video game maker Electronic Arts canceled three tournaments of its Madden NFL 19 football game to review safety protocols after a competitor who lost a tournament attacked with a gun, killing two gamers and wounding 11 others.
Irish foreign minister urges UK to clarify its Brexit stance
Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Tuesday that more clarity was needed about Britain's stance regarding its planned departure from the European Union.
China police arrest two men for online remarks about Didi victim
Police have detained two men accused by Chinese social media users of making offensive remarks about a 20-year-old passenger who was killed by her Didi Chuxing ride-hailing driver last week.
Watch brand IWC opens new factory, expands ecommerce
Swiss watch brand IWC, owned by luxury goods group Richemont , inaugurated a new manufacturing site in its hometown of Schaffhausen as it gets ready to meet growing demand for its timepieces.
UK will use aid budget to boost trade in Africa-PM May to say
Britain will use its international aid budget to boost its national interest and deepen trade ties with Africa, Prime Minister Theresa May will tell an audience in South Africa on Tuesday.
French environment minister resigns, citing lack of policy progress
French Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing disappointment with the lack of progress on climate and other environmental goals.
Maldives opposition warns against bid to sway Sept election
The opposition presidential candidate in the Maldives said
China considers measures to curb workplace harassment: Xinhua
China is considering introducing measures to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace in a civil code draft submitted to the country's top legislature on Monday, state news agency Xinhua reported.
Facebook fugitive fights U.S. request to extradite him from Ecuador: lawyer
A New York man charged with trying to defraud Facebook Inc founder Mark Zuckerberg is fighting extradition from Ecuador where he was arrested after fleeing before his trial in the United States more than three years ago.
Merkel, Trump share concerns about Syrian developments
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President Donald Trump shared concerns about developments in Syria, especially the humanitarian situation in the region around Idlib, their offices said on Monday after the leaders spoke by telephone.
Colombia's president Duque says will withdraw from Unasur bloc
Colombian President Ivan Duque on Monday said the Andean nation will withdraw from Unasur, a South American bloc set up a decade ago to counter U.S. sway in the region, in a move that will be completed in six months.
U.S., Mexico reach NAFTA deal, turn up pressure on Canada
The United States and Mexico agreed on Monday to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), putting pressure on Canada to agree to new terms on auto trade and dispute settlement rules to remain part of the three-nation pact.
UK professional services firms' mood lowest since November 2016 - CBI
British business and professional services firms are their most downbeat since November 2016 due to slowing sales growth and fast-rising costs, as well as uncertainty about the terms on which Britain will leave the European Union next year.
Trump called off Pompeo's North Korea visit after belligerent letter: report
U.S. President Donald Trump called off a visit to North Korea by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo after the latter received a belligerent letter from a senior North Korean official just hours after the trip was announced last week, the Washington Post...
U.N. calls for Myanmar generals to be tried for genocide, blames Facebook for incitement
Myanmar's military carried out mass killings and gang rapes of Muslim Rohingya with "genocidal intent", and the commander-in-chief and five generals should be prosecuted for the gravest crimes under international law, United Nations investigator...