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Boycott sham Cambodian elections, says opponent Rainsy
Cambodians must show Prime Minister Hun Sen that his time is up by boycotting "fake" elections this month, and Western powers need to pressure him with targeted sanctions, exiled former opposition leader Sam Rainsy said on Thursday.
Exclusive: Britain pulls back on security endorsement of China's Huawei - sources
Senior British security officials say they can give only limited assurances that Chinese firm Huawei's UK operations pose no threat to national security, downgrading their previous position, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Brace for Brexit crash, EU warns, as Raab arrives
As London's new Brexit secretary made his first trip to Brussels on Thursday, the EU told businesses and governments to get ready for Britain crashing out of the bloc without agreed terms to cushion the economic disruption.
Fierce winds, arid conditions threaten to stoke deadly Oregon wildfire
Fierce winds and arid conditions threatened to feed a massive wildfire in central Oregon on Thursday, a day after it killed a tractor operator who was trying to clear brush.
Kazakhstan's Olympic medalist skater Denis Ten stabbed to death
Denis Ten, an Olympic bronze medalist figure skater, was stabbed to death on Thursday in his native Kazakhstan.
U.S. tariffs could raise auto prices by $83 billion: trade group
A group representing major automakers will tell the U.S. Commerce Department on Thursday that imposing tariffs of 25 percent on imported cars and parts would raise the price of U.S. vehicles by $83 billion annually and cost hundreds of thousands of j...
Undaunted by criticism, Trump looks to next Putin meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed forces within the United States on Thursday for marring what they called the success of their first summit, with Trump saying he looked forward to their second meeting.
New York steam pipe explosion creates urban geyser; no injuries
A subterranean steam pipe explosion on Thursday in New York created an urban geyser that snarled traffic during the city's morning rush hour, but caused no injuries, authorities said.
Royal Mail shareholders reject senior executives' pay package
Britain's Royal Mail Plc said on Thursday that its shareholders rejected a pay package for its senior executives.
Putin accuses U.S. forces of trying to ruin Trump summit outcome
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused forces in the United States of trying to undermine the success of his first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, but said the two leaders had begun to improve U.S.-Russia ties anyway.
China says U.S. blaming Xi for blocking trade deal is 'bogus'
China said on Thursday comments made by a senior White House official blaming Chinese President Xi Jinping for blocking progress on a deal to avert a trade war were "shocking" and "bogus" accusations.
Singer Tom Jones, 78, cancels UK shows due to bacterial infection
Welsh singer Tom Jones, 78, has been taken to hospital with a bacterial infection, forcing him to cancel shows in Britain.
Comcast drops pursuit for Fox assets
Comcast Corp has dropped its pursuit of a group of media assets owned by Twenty-First Century Fox Inc on which it was bidding against Walt Disney , and instead will focus on its offer for UK TV group Sky , the company said on Thursday.
Britain set for energy price caps after new law approved - regulator
Around 5 million British households are set for lower energy bills this winter after parliament approved a law on gas and electricity tariff price caps, energy regulator Ofgem said on Thursday.
Dollar gains, metals wane as China grabs for monetary easing
The dollar stayed strong but metal markets buckled badly on Thursday, as signs that China was resorting to credit-fueled stimulus again and trade jitters helped drive its currency to a one-year low.
Moon landing drama 'First Man' to open Venice Film Festival
Space drama "First Man", which looks at the mission of U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong to become the first man to walk on the moon, will open this year's Venice Film Festival, organizers said on Thursday.
France's Macron under fire after aide caught hitting May Day protester
French President Emmanuel Macron came under fire on Thursday after his office suspended one of his aides who was caught on camera striking a May Day protester, but did not inform law enforcement authorities.
Trump thanks Novartis, Pfizer for not raising drug prices
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday thanked two major drug companies for not raising their prices and said his administration was working toward "substantially" cutting prescription-drug prices.
Airbus seeks splash to end airshow with AirAsia wide-body order
Airbus was set on Thursday to win a much-needed endorsement for the A330neo from its largest buyer as AirAsia prepared a long-distance finale to the Farnborough Airshow.
Syria's Assad set to recover Golan frontier as rebels surrender
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is set to recover control of the frontier with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after rebel fighters in the area agreed to surrender terms, sources on both sides said on Thursday.