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Finnish Social Democrats and nationalist Finns Party nearly tied in election
Finland's leftist Social Democrats and the nationalist Finns Party emerged nearly tied to win Sunday's general election, reflecting a mounting sense of insecurity in the Nordic nation over immigration, welfare and climate change.
Michelle Obama charms British crowd with praise for the Queen
Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama charmed thousands of Britons on Sunday, telling anecdotes about meeting the "wonderfully warm and funny" Queen Elizabeth and praising London's diversity at an event in the capital.
Red Cross appeals for information on three staff missing in Syria since 2013
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) appealed on Sunday for information on the whereabouts of three employees abducted in Syria more than five years ago and last known to have been held by Islamic State.
Too many travelers, too few planes is U.S. airlines' 737 MAX summer dilemma
Normally U.S. airlines compete to sell tickets and fill seats during the peak summer travel season. But operators of the grounded Boeing 737 MAX are facing a different problem: scarce planes and booming demand.
Sudan protesters demand civilian rule, military council says ready to comply
Sudan's main protest group on Sunday demanded the immediate handover of power to a civilian transitional government, saying it would keep up the street demonstrations which ousted former President Omar al-Bashir last week to achieve its aims.
Millennial 'Mayor Pete' Buttigieg makes case for U.S. presidency
Pete Buttigieg, the millennial-aged mayor of South Bend, Indiana, who has enjoyed a surge in opinion polls and a torrent of media coverage, formally launched a bid on Sunday for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Sudan protesters demand swift civilian rule after 'revolution'
Sudan's main protest group demanded the immediate handover of power to a civilian transitional government on Sunday, saying it would keep up the street demonstrations which ousted former President Omar al-Bashir last week to achieve its aims.
How Mueller's hunt for a Russia-Trump conspiracy came up short
As recently as February, Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team dropped hints that the inquiry into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election might unearth evidence of active cooperation between Moscow and President Donald Trump's campaig...
Dispute with U.S. energy trader worsens Haiti's fuel crisis
A dispute between Haiti and a U.S. energy trading firm is leading to long blackouts and fuel shortages in the Caribbean nation, feeding anger at President Jovenel Moise's government following the collapse of a supply deal with Venezuela last yea...
Jet Airways pilots defer strike before crunch creditors meeting: report
Pilots at India's Jet Airways have been told by their union to put off a planned strike to give its management and key lender State Bank of India time to strike a deal to keep the debt-laden airline flying, ANI reported on Sunday.
Trump may be trying to make everyone 'crazy' with sanctuary cities threat: Sen. Rick Scott
President Donald Trump may have threatened to transport illegal immigrants to so-called sanctuary cities to "make everybody crazy" and generate media attention, Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott said on Sunday.
Sudanese protesters await military's response on transition demands
Several thousand Sudanese protesters continued a sit-in outside the Defense Ministry on Sunday as they pressured the military to accelerate a transition towards civilian rule.
Ivanka Trump lands in Africa to promote U.S. jobs plan for women
Ivanka Trump began a four-day tour of Africa on Sunday to promote a $50 million United States initiative aimed at encouraging women's employment in developing countries.
Trump may be trying to make everyone 'crazy' with sanctuary cities threat: Sen. Rick Scott
President Donald Trump may have threatened to transport illegal immigrants to so-called sanctuary cities to "make everybody crazy" and generate media attention, Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott said on Sunday.
Iran protests to France over diplomat's nuclear comments
Iran protested to France on Sunday over comments by the French ambassador in Washington concerning Tehran's right to enrich uranium after 2025.
Box Office: 'Shazam!' Remains Victorious as 'Little' Beats 'Hellboy'
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Warner Bros.' superhero adventure "Shazam!" took a victory lap at the domestic box office, retaining the No. 1 spot for the second weekend in a row.
Brexit cannot define us, says PM May's deputy as ratings dip
Britain's ruling Conservative Party cannot let itself be defined solely by Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May's de facto deputy said on Sunday, as polling showed failure to leave the European Union on schedule has badly damaged its support.
Trump wishes 'no ill will' with Tweet on Muslim lawmaker: White House
President Donald Trump did not wish any harm in his Twitter post criticizing Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's comments on the 9/11 attacks, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Sunday.
Salisbury, scene of Novichok poison drama, named Britain's best place to live
The English cathedral city of Salisbury, the location of a deadly nerve agent poisoning blamed on Russia, was named as Britain's best place to live by the Sunday Times newspaper.
Victims' remains kept by Nazi doctor to be buried in Berlin: Bild
Over 300 tissue samples from people killed by the Nazi regime and kept by a Berlin doctor will be laid to rest in a ceremony in Berlin on May 13, 74 years after the end of World War Two, Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday.