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Not so fast: Trump’s Alaska drilling study slammed by U.S. wildlife regulator
(This April 26 story corrects spelling of name in paragraph 6))
Would-be NYC subway bomber who turned informant faces sentencing
A former al Qaeda recruit convicted of plotting to bomb New York City's subway system will be sentenced on Thursday, nearly a decade after he pleaded guilty and became one of the U.S. government's most valuable counterterrorism informants.
Suspects in murder of Scandinavian women go on trial in Morocco
Twenty-three Moroccan men and a Swiss-Spanish convert to Islam appeared in an anti-terrorist court on Thursday accused of offences in connection with the killing of two Scandinavian women, judiciary officials said.
Explainer: How powerful are Congress subpoenas, contempt citations?
U.S. House Democrats threatened on Thursday to hold Attorney General William Barr in "contempt of Congress" for not complying with a subpoena to hand over an unredacted version of the Mueller report. What does that mean?
Rebel Bramson defeated in bid for board seat to reform Barclays
Activist investor Edward Bramson lost his battle for a seat on the board at Barclays after shareholders voted against his bid to overhaul the under-fire investment bank from within.
Prosecutors open Istanbul elections probe; re-run still looms
Turkish prosecutors launched 32 investigations into allegations of irregularities in Istanbul's local elections and summoned more than 100 polling station officials for questioning as suspects, state-owned Anadolu news agency said on Thursday.
Top Democrat threatens to hold Attorney General Barr in contempt
A Democratic U.S. congressional committee chairman said on Thursday he may hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress if he does not hand over a complete version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference...
Joe Jonas marries 'Game of Thrones' actress Sophie Turner
Singer Joe Jonas married "Game of Thrones" actress Sophie Turner in a surprise wedding on Wednesday night, with pictures shared on social media showing the couple tying the knot in front of an Elvis Presley impersonator in Las Vegas.
Bank of England's Carney tells investors they are too relaxed on rates
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said investors were underestimating how much the central bank could raise interest rates even as it kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday due to Brexit uncertainty.
Accused gunman in North Carolina college shooting due in court
A former student at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte was due to appear in court on Thursday, accused of murdering two students and attempting to kill others when he opened fire in a crowded classroom on Tuesday.
Democratic U.S. Senator Bennet of Colorado joins crowded 2020 field
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado, whose political career has centered on improving the American education system, on Thursday became the latest Democrat to join the sprawling field of candidates seeking the party's 2020 presidential nomin...
Volkswagen shrugs off 1 billion euro legal hit with higher SUV sales
Sales of higher-margin sports utility vehicles and cost cuts helped Volkswagen shrug off a 1 billion euro legal charge to meet first-quarter operating profit forecasts on Thursday, sending its shares 4.5 percent higher.
Bank of England ups growth view, Brexit keeps rate rise on ice
The Bank of England lifted its growth forecasts on Thursday but warned Brexit continued to cloud the outlook for Britain's economy and said there was little immediate risk from waiting for a clearer view before raising interest rates.
Afghans demand ceasefire on both sides as first step to peace
Thousands of Afghans taking part in a rare grand assembly to discuss a possible peace deal with Taliban militants are demanding a ceasefire on both sides as a first step, officials said on Thursday.
Tarantino's ode to Hollywood makes it last minute to Cannes festival
Quentin Tarantino fans will get their latest fix at the Cannes Film Festival next month after all, after the director rushed to finish editing on "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood" in time to present it in competition, organizers said on Thursday.
Turkey, U.S. getting closer on issue of Syria safe zone: foreign minister
Turkey and the United States are getting closer to an agreement on the details of a planned safe zone in northeast Syria along the Turkish border, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.
Biden's rise in 2020 race catches Trump's eye, unnerves his allies
Joe Biden's rapid emergence as front-runner in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination has caught the attention of President Donald Trump and unnerved some of his allies, who believe Biden is a potentially dangerous rival.
Georgia to execute man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend, her friend in 1994
A 52-year-old man convicted of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend and one of her friends during an argument in 1994 is scheduled to be executed in Georgia on Thursday.
Voters set to punish UK PM May's Conservatives over Brexit delay
English voters are expected to use local government elections on Thursday to punish Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party over its failure to deliver Brexit, revealing a divided and dissatisfied electorate.
Government to answer urgent question on Huawei leak - Labour Party
A British government minister will be called to parliament on Thursday to answer a question on the findings of an inquiry into the disclosure of confidential information relating to Chinese telecoms company Huawei, the opposition Labour Party said.