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Wall St. set for higher open on trade, earnings optimism
U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday, helped by some encouraging earnings reports and hopes that planned trade talks between the United States and China will help resolve the dispute between the world's two largest economies.
Indonesian Buddhist woman imprisoned for complaining mosque too loud
An Indonesian court sentenced a Buddhist woman to 18 months in prison for blasphemy on Tuesday, after she was accused of insulting Islam for complaining that neighborhood mosque was too loud.
Trump vows 'no concessions', Turkey's lira stays under pressure
The lira weakened against the dollar on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would give Turkey no concessions in return for the release of a detained American pastor, the latest salvo in a worsening rift between the NATO allies.
Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Aug 21) - Blue wave, Brennan
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
More refugees find jobs in Germany, integration going 'pretty well'
A growing number of migrants are finding jobs in Germany, according to data released on Tuesday that will give heart to supporters of Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to let in hundreds of thousands of war refugees since 2015.
UK prosecutors drop charges against ex-police chief over Hillsborough crush
A former British police chief constable accused of lying over his role in the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium crush in which 96 fans died will no longer face any charges, prosecutors said on Tuesday, after a review of evidence.
Australia’s opposition Labor sitting pretty as PM’s leadership appears doomed
Australia's opposition Labor Party looks to be in the envious position of having to do little to ensure victory in the next election after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a damaging leadership challenge on Tuesday.
Greek Prime Minister heads to Ithaca at end of bailout journey
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras headed to the Greek island of Ithaca on Tuesday in a gesture laden with classical symbolism as the country emerges from nine years of crisis and international financial bailouts.
Trump not the isolationist many feared - Hunt
U.S. President Donald Trump has not been the isolationist that many feared he would be, Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said ahead of his first trip to the United States in the role.
Iran must develop military to guard against other powers: president
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday the country had to develop its military forces to prevent other states taking over its territory and resources.
Russian hacking of conservative groups sites thwarted: Microsoft
Microsoft Corp said on Monday that it had recently thwarted hackers associated with Russian government attempting to steal user information from conservative groups that promote democracy and advocate for cybersecurity.
Taiwan says China 'out of control' as it loses El Salvador to Beijing
Taiwan vowed on Tuesday to fight China's "increasingly out of control" behavior after Taipei lost another ally to Beijing when El Salvador became the third country to switch allegiances to China this year.
Protesters topple Confederate soldier statue in North Carolina
Protesters toppled a statue of a Confederate soldier on the campus of University of North Carolina on Monday, the latest move to dismantle Civil War symbols amid a fierce debate about race and the legacy of slavery in the United States.
Fed's solo act faces tremors in Turkey and a slower Europe
The U.S. Federal Reserve, deep into a cycle of rate hikes it hopes to continue into 2020, now faces emerging risks from abroad that could short-circuit its plans.
Camila Cabello beats Beyonce, Drake for top VMA prizes
Cuban-born Camila Cabello beat out heavy hitters Beyonce, Bruno Mars and Drake to take home the two top prizes at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Monday.
Taiwan loses another ally to China
Taiwan lost another ally to Beijing on Tuesday when diplomatic ties with El Salvador were severed, as China presses the remaining nations with diplomatic links to Taipei to end them.
Cardi B, Ariana Grande grab attention as VMAs take on immigration
New York rapper Cardi B kicked off the MTV Video Music Award (VMA) show on Monday, where politics quickly took center stage with a performance highlighting U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policies.
Exclusive: Trump vows 'no concessions' with Turkey over detained U.S. pastor
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out agreeing to any demands from Turkey to gain the release of a detained American pastor and said he was not concerned that his tough stance could end up hurting European and emerging market economies.
Australian prime minister wins leadership challenge
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership challenge by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Tuesday, a government official said, which came after weeks of speculation and falling opinion poll ratings.
Exclusive: Trump demands Fed help on economy, complains about interest rate rises
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was "not thrilled" with the Federal Reserve under his own appointee, Chairman Jerome Powell, for raising interest rates and said the U.S. central bank should do more to help him to boost the economy.