More Stories
Teenage migrant dies in Texas hospital while in U.S. custody
A 16-year-old unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant died in a Texas hospital while in the custody of the U.S. government, officials said on Wednesday.
Barr will be subpoenaed if he fails to appear at House hearing: Democrat
U.S. Attorney General William Barr will be subpoenaed if does not appear for a hearing of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries said on Wednesday.
U.S. lawmakers drafting privacy bill argue about pre-empting California
U.S. lawmakers drafting online privacy legislation zeroed in on a major point of contention on Wednesday of whether their federal law should pre-empt stringent regulations recently passed by California that could hurt corporate profits.
Saudi-led coalition attacks air base adjoining Sanaa's airport
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen has launched 10 air strikes targeting an air base adjoining Sanaa's airport, residents told Reuters on Wednesday.
U.S. House panel aims for May 15 hearing on Boeing 737 MAX: sources
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is tentatively planning a May 15 hearing on the now grounded Boeing 737 MAX and the Federal Aviation Administration's aircraft certification program, three people briefed on the matter s...
May fires defence secretary over Huawei leak
British Prime Minister Theresa May fired her defence minister on Wednesday over a leak of discussions in the National Security Council about Chinese telecoms company Huawei, the latest of her allies to be ousted from government.
Trump seeks huge boost in emergency funds for migrant surge
The Trump administration on Wednesday asked Congress for $4.5 billion in immediate emergency funding, saying a surge in Central American children and families claiming asylum at the U.S. southern border had drained government resources.
Slain North Carolina college student confronted gunman, saved lives: police chief
A 21-year-old student killed in a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte saved some of his classmates' lives by charging the gunman and attempting to disarm him, the city's top police official said on Wednesday.
After dispute, ex-White House security clearance official meets U.S. lawmakers
The former head of White House security clearances spoke with U.S. congressional investigators on Wednesday, after a dispute about his appearance, on an issue that sources have said involves President Donald Trump's daughter and son-in-law.
May - Deal on second phase of Brexit negotiations still possible by end 2020
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she still believed it was possible to reach a deal on the second phase of Brexit negotiations by the current deadline of Dec. 31 2020.
UK's May fires defence secretary over Huawei leak
British Prime Minister Theresa May fired her defence secretary, Gavin Williamson, on Wednesday, saying an investigation suggested he was to blame for leaking discussions about Chinese telecoms company Huawei from her National Security Council.
Florida teachers can arm themselves under new gun bill
Florida's legislature on Wednesday passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in the classroom, expanding a program launched after the deadly high school shooting in Parkland with the aim of preventing another such massacre.
In tense hearing, Barr defends clearing Trump on obstruction of justice
Under pressure from Democrats, Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday defended his decision to clear President Donald Trump of criminal obstruction of justice by attempting to impede Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia inquiry and critic...
UK defense minister sacked over Huawei leak
Britain's Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been fired over the leak of information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei, Prime Minister Theresa May's office said on Wednesday.
Defence Secretary Williamson sacked over Huawei leak
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been fired over the leak of information about Chinese telecoms company Huawei, Prime Minister Theresa May's office said on Wednesday.
Trump seeks $4.5 billion to help with surge in migration at southern border
The Trump administration on Wednesday asked Congress for $4.5 billion in immediate emergency funding to help address a surge in migration at the U.S. southern border, saying the situation has overwhelmed government resources.
Trump asks for $4.5 billion to address surge in migration at southern border
The Trump administration on Wednesday asked Congress for $4.5 billion in immediate emergency funding to help address a surge in migration at the U.S. southern border, saying the situation has overwhelmed government resources.
Guaido faces test with call for 'largest march' in Venezuela history
Opposition leader Juan Guaido faced a key test of support on Wednesday after calling for the "largest march" in Venezuela's history to try to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro, even as the military has so far resisted calls to help remove him.
Improving cyber security part of development of telecoms networks - May
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday her government wanted to ensure any development of Britain's telecoms networks would help build their resilience and improve cyber security.
U.S. Attorney General Barr defends his actions on Mueller report
Under pressure from Senate Democrats, Attorney General William Barr defended his handling of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election, saying Mueller was given broad authority to conduct his investi...