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U.S. combat veteran plotted to bomb white nationalist rally: prosecutors
A U.S. veteran of the war in Afghanistan who prosecutors say plotted to detonate a nail bomb at a Los Angeles-area white nationalist rally, hoping to cause mass casualties, was arrested in an FBI online sting operation, federal prosecutors said on Mo...
Elle Fanning, 'The Favourite' director Lanthimos picked for Cannes jury
U.S. actress Elle Fanning, French graphic novelist Enki Bilal and the Oscar-nominated director of "The Favourite", Yorgos Lanthimos, will be among jury members at the Cannes Film Festival next month, organizers said on Monday.
Pentagon approves 320 more personnel to Mexico border
The U.S. military said on Monday it would send about 320 Defense Department personnel to the border with Mexico in roles that would increasingly put them in contact with migrants, including driving them in vehicles and "monitoring" their welfare.
Islamic State airs video purporting to be leader al-Baghdadi
Islamic State's media network on Monday published a threatening video message purporting to come from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in what would be his first appearance since declaring the jihadists' now-defunct "caliphate" five years ag...
Trump administration eyes more aid to farmers if necessary: White House aide
The Trump administration is ready to provide more federal aid to farmers if required, a White House adviser said on Monday, after rolling out up to $12 billion since last year to offset agricultural losses from the trade dispute with China.
EU hopes UK cross-party talks will break Brexit deadlock this week
The European Union is hoping that Britain's ruling conservatives and the opposition Labour Party will reach a deal this week on the terms of the country's exit from the EU, possibly including membership in a customs union, the EU's chi...
Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicating after three decades on throne
Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on Tuesday in favor of his elder son, ending a three-decade reign during which he sought to ease the painful memories of World War Two and reach out to ordinary people, including the marginalized in society.
U.S. film director John Singleton dead at age 51
John Singleton, who made his movie directorial debut with the acclaimed "Boyz n the Hood" about young men struggling in a gang-ridden Los Angeles neighborhood, died on Monday at the age of 51, his family said.
Biden draws firefighters' endorsement, Trump jibes, ahead of speech
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden picked up an early endorsement from a large trade union and sparred on social media with President Donald Trump over blue-collar support on Monday ahead of the Democrat's first event as a 2020 contender.
U.S. combat veteran arrested in plot to cause mass casualties: federal authorities
A U.S. veteran of the war in Afghanistan who prosecutors say plotted to cause "mass casualties" with explosive devices has been taken into custody following an FBI online sting operation, federal prosecutors said on Monday.
Guards repel assault on Libya's biggest oilfield
An armed group attacked Libya's largest oilfield but was repelled after clashes with its protection force on Monday, while fighting escalated in eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar's effort to capture the capital, Tripoli.
Bomb threat targets New Mexico court where leader of armed group faces charges
A bomb threat prompted security officers on Monday to evacuate the courthouse where the leader of a paramilitary group that has detained undocumented migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border faces federal weapons charges.
Canadian farm exports hit new Chinese obstacles amid diplomatic dispute
An expanding list of Canadian farm exports is hitting obstacles at Chinese ports, leaving sellers of soybeans, peas and pork scrambling amid a bitter diplomatic dispute.
U.S. film director John Singleton to be taken off life support: family
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton, best known for his 1991 film "Boyz n the Hood," will be removed from life support on Monday, his family said in a statement.
Tone of Brexit talks between UK government and Labour has improved - report
Talks between Britain's government and the opposition Labour Party to break an impasse over Brexit are going better than before, a politics editor at HuffPost UK said on Monday, adding that negotiations were set to continue.
New York officials hit back at Trump over NRA
New York's governor assailed President Donald Trump on Monday for backing the National Rifle Association in its dispute with the state, accusing the U.S. leader of being afraid of the powerful gun lobby.
California synagogue mourns woman who 'took the bullet' in weekend shooting
The woman who was killed in a deadly shooting at a Southern California synagogue will be buried on Monday after being hailed as a hero, as police continue to investigate the motive of the 19-year-old suspect.
Sudan's military, opposition discuss powers of joint council: sources
Sudan's military rulers and an opposition alliance met on Monday to discuss the powers of a joint military-civilian council to steer the country's transition after three decades of rule by Omar al-Bashir, two sources familiar with the proce...
Islamic State media group airs video message from leader al-Baghdadi
Islamic State's Al Furqan media network published on Monday what it said was a video message from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in which he said the group would seek revenge for the killing and imprisonment of its militants.
Democrats insist on 'substantial' new revenue for U.S. infrastructure
Top Democrats in Congress told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that the United States has "massive" infrastructure needs and must be met with "substantial, new and real revenue."