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Pooh's original Hundred-Acre Wood map sells for auction record
The original map of Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood by artist E.H. Shepard was bought for a record-breaking 430,000 pounds ($570,137) on Tuesday, auctioneers Sotheby's said.
Tesla goes big in China with Shanghai plant
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk on Tuesday landed a deal with Chinese authorities to build a new auto plant in Shanghai, its first factory outside the United States, that would double the size of the electric car maker's global manuf...
Top U.S. Senate Democrat vows to fight Trump's Supreme Court pick
The top U.S. Senate Democrat on Tuesday vowed an all-out fight against President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee as Judge Brett Kavanaugh headed to Capitol Hill seeking support, with Democrats aiming to seize on the confirmation battle ahea...
Tesla to open plant in Shanghai with annual capacity of 500,000 cars: local media
Tesla Inc on Tuesday signed agreements with Shanghai authorities that will allow it to open a plant in the Chinese city with an annual capacity of 500,000 cars, local media reported.
Queen pays tribute to mark 100 years of Royal Air Force
Queen Elizabeth and senior royals watched almost 100 aircraft, from World War Two Spitfires to the newest stealth fighter jet fly over Buckingham Palace on Tuesday in a celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of Britain's Royal Air Force.
Baby found buried alive in western Montana forest: police
A 5-month-old infant was recovering on Tuesday after being buried alive in cold western Montana woods for about nine hours, and a 32-year-old man was in custody on charges of criminal endangerment, police officials said.
Wall Street set to gain as Pepsi results add to earnings optimism
Wall Street was set to open higher on Tuesday as PepsiCo's quarterly report signaled a strong start to the U.S. corporate earnings season, overshadowing concerns over a possible escalation in trade wars.
Israeli police again question Netanyahu over alleged corruption
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces three investigations over alleged corruption, was questioned again by police over a case involving Israel's largest telecoms firm on Tuesday, Army Radio said.
Factbox: German companies sign contracts with Chinese partners
German companies signed a series of agreements with Chinese partners during a visit by Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang to Germany on Monday and Tuesday.
May reasserts her authority after Brexit resignations
British Prime Minister Theresa May moved to reassert her authority on Tuesday after two top cabinet members quit and launched broadsides against her Brexit plans, winning support from many of her ministers including a leading eurosceptic.
Britain's May reasserts her authority after Brexit resignations
British Prime Minister Theresa May moved to reassert her authority on Tuesday after two top cabinet members quit and launched broadsides against her Brexit plans, winning support from many of her ministers including a leading eurosceptic.
Trump's Supreme Court pick tests vulnerable Senate Democrats
It may soon become difficult to determine who sits in the hotter seat: U.S. President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh or Senate Democrats from conservative states who must decide whether they are jeopardizing their political...
Trump says can't say if Putin is friend or foe
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he could not say if Russian President Vladimir Putin is a friend or foe, but that he is a competitor.
UK economy perks up slightly as Bank of England nears rate decision
Britain' economy picked up a bit of speed in May after slowing in early 2018, according to official figures that are likely to give the Bank of England more confidence about raising interest rates next month.
Iran vows to sell as much oil as it can in face of U.S. sanctions
Iran's vice president acknowledged on Tuesday that U.S. sanctions would hurt the economy, but promised to "sell as much oil as we can" and protect banking.
Actor George Clooney injured in scooter accident in Italy: Ansa
The American actor and director George Clooney was injured in a scooter accident on the Italian island of Sardinia where he is working on a miniseries, Italian media reported on Tuesday.
Queen marks 100 years of Britain's RAF ahead of flypast
Queen Elizabeth and senior members of her family were attending celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Britain's Royal Air Force on Tuesday, ahead of a flypast of almost 100 aircraft over Buckingham Palace in central London.
PepsiCo second-quarter revenue rises 2.4 percent
PepsiCo Inc reported a 2.4 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday due to higher sales growth in its Frito-Lay unit in North America that helped offset weak demand for beverages.
Economy perks up slightly as Bank of England nears rate decision
Britain' economy picked up a bit of speed in May after slowing in early 2018, according to official figures that are likely to give the Bank of England more confidence about raising interest rates next month.
Tenth person rescued from Thai cave on third day of operation
A tenth person was rescued on Tuesday from a flooded Thai cave complex where 12 boys and their soccer coach were trapped for more than two weeks, raising hopes all 13 would be out by the end of the day.