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Crews battling California wildfires face extreme conditions
Extreme weather conditions were expected to return on Thursday and could stoke wildfires in California, where thousands of weary firefighters are battling the destructive, deadly blazes.
Zimbabwe opposition leader Chamisa claims he won election, result due soon
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa claimed victory in Zimbabwe's disputed presidential election on Thursday as an anxious nation awaited an official announcement of the result three days after voting.
Four U.S. cities sue over Trump 'sabotage' of Obamacare
Four major U.S. cities filed a lawsuit on Thursday contending that President Donald Trump's administration is unconstitutionally seeking to undermine Obamacare by failing to faithfully execute the healthcare law.
Liza Minnelli auction fetches superstar prices
Liza Minnelli's signature "Cabaret" bowler hat, boots and halter top vest fetched $81,250 at a Los Angeles auction, while her hand-annotated shooting script for the 1972 movie sold for $15,000, organizers Profiles in History said on Wednesday.
U.S. senators introduce bill with new Russia sanctions
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill on Thursday that they said would raise pressure on Russia in response to Moscow's interference in U.S. elections, as well as its activities in Syria and aggression in Crimea.
RBS customers take to Twitter to complain of card payment problem
Customers of Royal Bank of Scotland's NatWest brand complained on Twitter on Thursday that they were unable to make debit card payments, with their cards being repeatedly declined.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest Israeli draft, scuffle with police
Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel who say they should receive a blanket exemption from military conscription staged a sit-down protest at a major Jerusalem junction on Thursday, prompting scuffles with police.
Wall Street to open lower on renewed tariff fears
Wall Street was set to open lower after tech and industrial stocks fell, as fears of a trade spat between the United States and China failed to let up after President Donald Trump proposed 25 percent tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
Turkey says U.S. sanctions unacceptable, have limited economic impact
U.S. sanctions imposed on Turkey over the trial of an American pastor accused of backing terrorism are unacceptable and will have limited impact on the Turkish economy, Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak said on Thursday.
Bank of England raises rates above crisis lows, signals no rush for next hike
The Bank of England pushed interest rates above their financial crisis lows on Thursday, but signalled it was in no hurry to raise them further as Brexit approaches with its terms still unclear.
Out of spotlight, tribes keep fighting Dakota pipeline
Native American tribes that tried to block the Dakota Access oil pipeline during a months-long standoff with authorities in North Dakota more than a year ago are carrying on their fight in federal court, in what they contend is a symbol of their ongo...
Catholic Church changes teaching to oppose death penalty in all cases
The Roman Catholic Church formally changed its teaching on Thursday to declare the death penalty inadmissible in all circumstances.
Observers condemn army violence as Zimbabwe awaits election result
Observers from the Commonwealth on Thursday condemned the Zimbabwean army's deadly use of force to break up protests in Harare by opposition supporters claiming a presidential election had been rigged by the ruling party.
White House to propose weaker auto emissions rules, overriding California
The Trump administration on Thursday will move to revoke California's authority to set its own strict tailpipe emissions rules and mandate the sale of electric vehicles, as it proposes weakening Obama-era federal fuel efficiency standards.
Manafort's accountants to take spotlight in trial's third day
The trial of U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is set to shift focus to the accountants who prepared years of his allegedly false tax returns as the court battle heads into its third day on Thursday.
Bank of England poised to raise rates despite Brexit risk
The Bank of England looks set to raise interest rates on Thursday to their highest level since the financial crisis almost a decade ago, defying warnings that it is taking a gamble while the terms of Brexit remain unclear.
Run your dishwasher when the sun shines: dynamic power pricing grows
One day, the weather could drive your domestic schedule. Your dishwasher springs to life at the windiest time of day. The washing machine starts spinning when the sun beats down.
Delivered hot: Starbucks bets on Alibaba tie-up to revive China sales
Starbucks Corp is partnering with Alibaba to deliver its coffee in Chinese cities starting this fall, betting the move will revive sales growth in its second-largest market that is witnessing aggressive local competition.
UK markets watchdog tightens safeguards on remittances
Britain's markets watchdog proposed new rules on Wednesday to stop banks and other firms from offering misleading currency exchange rates to people sending money abroad electronically.
Extreme conditions expected as firefighters battle California blazes
Extreme weather conditions are expected to return on Thursday and could stoke wildfires in California where thousands of weary firefighters are battling the destructive and deadly blazes.