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Supreme Court rejects challenge to strict Arkansas abortion law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a setback to abortion rights advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday paved the way for Republican-backed restrictions on medication-induced abortions to take effect in Arkansas that could lead to the shuttering of two o...
Italy may return to polls in July, sources say, amid market rout
ROME (Reuters) - Italy may hold repeat elections as early as July after the man asked to be prime minister failed to secure support from major political parties for even a stop-gap government, sources said on Tuesday, as markets tumbled on the growin...
Weinstein's lawyer concerned about publicity, 'pressure' on prosecutors
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The lawyer defending movie mogul Harvey Weinstein against rape charges said Tuesday he was concerned that publicity surrounding the case and "inappropriate pressure" on prosecutors could be unfair to his client.
Starbucks closes 8,000 stores for anti-bias training
(Reuters) - Starbucks Corp appealed to customers for forgiveness in a controversy over racial profiling on Tuesday, saying its behavior toward two black men last month had been reprehensible as it closed 8,000 U.S. stores for anti-bias training.
Italy banker warns on political crisis as investors fear for euro
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's central bank chief warned on Tuesday that the state was "only ever a few short steps" from losing investors' trust as markets dumped stocks and bonds, fearing repeat elections will become a de facto refere...
Manufacturers tell Britain to drop 'max fac' post-Brexit customs proposal
LONDON (Reuters) - British manufacturers on Tuesday said the government should abandon one of its two post-Brexit customs proposals, criticising the idea of a technology-based solution as unrealistic and a waste of money.
Italy's fresh election risks being referendum on euro
ROME (Reuters) - The euro looked to have dodged a bullet when Italy's would-be eurosceptic coalition government collapsed at the weekend, but it may turn out to have been the opening salvo in a war over Europe's single currency.
Shares fall on Italian turmoil, euro near 6-1/2 month lows
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares fell on Tuesday and the euro hovered near 6-1/2 month lows as early elections loomed in Italy, but a revival in diplomatic talks with North Korea and a retreat in oil prices from recent highs supported sentiment.
Storm Alberto weakens as it makes landfall on Florida Panhandle
(Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto weakened as it made landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday, a day after flooding from another storm tore through a historic Maryland town and swept away a would-be rescuer, officials said.
Box Office: 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Stumbles With $103 Million Holiday Opening
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - The force was not with "Solo: A Star Wars Story" at the box office.
China rejects U.S. charge of 'forced technology transfer' at WTO
GENEVA (Reuters) - China told the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement body on Monday that U.S. accusations that Beijing forced companies to hand over technology as a cost of doing business in China were groundless.
Italian concerns knock stocks, euro off early highs
LONDON (Reuters) - European stocks gave up early gains and bond yields recovered from lows as early elections loomed in Italy after the anti-establishment 5-Star and League parties abandoned plans to form a government.
Scotland uneasy about Northern Ireland gaining Brexit advantage - Sturgeon
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Brexit deal that would give Northern Ireland a competitive advantage over the rest of Britain would raise real issues for Scotland, which also wants to keep access to the EU single market, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeo...
Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto powers toward Florida
(Reuters) - Subtropical Storm Alberto is expected to slam into the Florida Panhandle about mid-afternoon Monday, and wallop parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains, blasting winds and possible tornadoes, officials said.
Italy's League leader dismisses talk of president's impeachment
ROME (Reuters) - The leader of Italy's far-right League Matteo Salvini on Monday dismissed talk about a possible impeachment of the country's president and said he wanted to change the electoral law with the 5-Star Movement.
U.S. stock futures up on North Korea, euro shaken by Italy, oil falls
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures rose on Monday on signs that the United States and North Korea are still working towards holding a summit next month, while oil prices extended losses on expectations of more supply from major producers.
Italy's president calls in former IMF official amid political turmoil
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's president is expected to ask a former International Monetary Fund official on Monday to head a stopgap government amidst political and constitutional turmoil, with early elections looking inevitable.
U.S. team in North Korea for talks on summit, Trump says
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday a U.S. team had arrived in North Korea to prepare for a proposed summit between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which Trump pulled out of last week before reconsidering.
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush taken to hospital in Maine
(Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, 93, was taken to a hospital in Maine on Sunday after experiencing low blood pressure and fatigue, a family spokesman said on Twitter.
Box Office: 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' looks to edge past $100 million for holiday weekend
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Estimates for "Solo: A Star Wars Story" are continuing to fly low.