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Senators push sanctions to send Putin election meddling warning
A pair of prominent Republican U.S. senators said on Sunday that the United States must move promptly to prepare new sanctions against Russia to discourage interference in upcoming elections.
Foreign Secretary Hunt warns of no-deal Brexit risk
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Monday there was a risk of no-deal Brexit if EU negotiators waited too long for Britain to "blink", as the deadline for an agreement nears.
Israel launches U.S.-backed missile shield on Syria frontier, Russia sends envoys
Israel launched its newest air defense system on Monday on the Syrian frontier, where Damascus's Russian-backed forces have been routing rebels, as Moscow sent envoys for what it called "urgent" talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya...
Toymaker Hasbro's quarterly revenue tops estimates
Toymaker Hasbro Inc topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Monday, as the company managed to move past the liquidation of retailer Toys 'R' Us.
Britain would not block death penalty for IS suspects - Daily Telegraph
The Home Secretary has indicated London would not object to Washington seeking the death penalty against two British Islamic State militants if they are extradited to the United States, the Daily Telegraph reported on Monday.
Gunmen open fire and enter Erbil governorate building in Iraq's Kurdish region: officials
Gunmen entered the governorate building in Erbil, the seat of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq on Monday, and fired from windows at security forces, a deputy governor of the city and Kurdish security officials said.
Britain sets out plans to deliver full-fibre connectivity
Britain set out plans to promote the roll out of full-fibre broadband on Monday, including targeting public money at rural areas and insisting that the fastest connections are included as standard in new build properties.
New Fiat Chrysler boss set to stay on course in post-Marchionne era
Fiat Chrysler's new boss, Mike Manley, faces the task of executing his predecessor's plan to ramp up production of SUVs and catch up on electric cars to keep the world's seventh-largest carmaker competitive in the absence of a merger.
China probes stainless steel imports from Indonesia, EU, Japan and Korea
China on Monday launched an anti-dumping probe into stainless steel imports worth $1.3 billion, including from a privately owned Chinese mill with operations offshore, after complaints that a flood of product has damaged the local industry.
Exclusive: Accused Russian agent Butina met with U.S. Treasury, Fed officials
Accused Russian agent Maria Butina had wider high-level contacts in Washington than previously known, taking part in 2015 meetings between a visiting Russian official and two senior officials at the U.S. Federal Reserve and Treasury Department.
Oil prices fall on demand concerns as G20 warns of risks to growth
Oil prices fell on Monday because of increasing concerns about fuel demand after finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 warned that global economic growth risks have increased amid rising trade and geopolitical tensions.
Asian stocks ease, dollar near two-week lows on Trump comments
Asian shares dipped on Monday on fears of more protectionist measures from the United States while the dollar declined against major currencies after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's tightening policy.
Pompeo compares Iran's leaders to 'mafia'
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that Iran "is run by something that resembles the mafia more than a government," citing what he described as vast wealth and corruption among the country's leaders.
Around 25,000 protest immigration stance of Merkel's Bavarian allies
Around 25,000 people braved the rain in Munich on Sunday to protest the hardline immigration stance of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies three months before they face a tough state election in Bavaria.
Celebrating music, Britain to have 'National Album Day'
Britain is to have its first ever "National Album Day" this autumn, an event organizers hope music fans will celebrate annually to mark their appreciation of the format.
China launches probe into stainless steel imports from EU, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia
China's Commerce Ministry said on Monday it has launched an anti-dumping probe into imports of stainless steel billet and hot-rolled stainless steel sheet and plate from the European Union, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia.
BHP served with class action over Samarco dam failure
Global miner BHP said on Monday it has been served with a class action proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia regarding the 2015 Samarco dam failure in Brazil.
UK households' mood boosted by easing inflation squeeze - IHS Markit
British households grew more positive about their finances this month as they faced less of a squeeze from inflation and benefited from higher pay - though most will be in for a shock if the Bank of England raises interest rates next month.
Deadly Missouri duck boat to be raised, most survivors leave hospital
The duck boat that sank in a Missouri lake last week, killing 17 people, was set to be raised on Monday and taken to a secure facility as part of a federal investigation into one of deadliest U.S. tourist accidents for years.
Mondelez voluntarily recalls some U.S. Ritz cracker products
Mondelez Global LLC has voluntarily begun recalling some Ritz Cracker sandwiches and Ritz Bits products over concern that they may include an ingredient tainted with Salmonella.