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Trump administration seeks emergency court order to continue asylum policy
The Trump administration rushed to save its program of sending asylum seekers back to Mexico by filing an emergency motion with a U.S. Court of Appeals, asking it to block an injunction that is set to shut down the policy on Friday afternoon.
Trump says he is considering placing illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering sending immigrants in the country illegally to so-called sanctuary cities.
Exclusive: EU tariffs to target 20 billion euros of U.S. imports - diplomats
The European Commission has drawn up a list of U.S. imports worth around 20 billion euros ($22.6 billion) that it could hit with tariffs over a transatlantic aircraft subsidy dispute, EU diplomats said on Friday.
Actor Burt Reynolds' car, cowboy boots going up for auction
One of Burt Reynolds' favorite cars is going up for auction in June along with some of his cowboy boots, hats, sports jackets and other items from his estate, Julien's Auctions said on Friday.
Bitter divisions on death penalty in U.S. top court exposed in Alabama showdown
The U.S. Supreme Court exposed its bitter divisions over the death penalty yet again early Friday as the justices voted on ideological lines to reject an Alabama inmate's bid to delay his execution.
Pompeo defends U.S. sanctions on Venezuela on Latin America visit
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday defended sanctions on Venezuela and said countries in the region would understand that the United States was not the "malign actor" in the socialist-run country's deepening economic and political cri...
U.S. political consultant tied to Russia probe sentenced to 36 months of probation
A U.S. judge on Friday sentenced Republican political consultant Samuel Patten to 36 months of probation, 500 hours of community service and a $5,000 fine in a case spun out of U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.
Don't like surprises? AI predicts who survives 'Games of Thrones'
If you are a "Games of Thrones" fan and appreciate the element of surprise, stop reading now.
East Libyan warplanes hit Tripoli government positions
Eastern Libyan forces bogged down in street battles in a push to seize the capital Tripoli deployed warplanes on Friday to hit two government positions as more civilians fled fighting.
UK parliament very likely to consider new Brexit referendum - Hammond
British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Friday it was very likely that the idea of a second Brexit referendum would again be put to parliament at some point, although the government remained opposed to any new plebiscite.
Teenage brides trapped between Islamic State and its victors
Rawan Aboud tried to escape Islamic State after the death of her abusive first husband, a militant killed fighting for the group. She was jailed and forced to marry another fighter. When he died, she finally fled.
Bayer says to comply with court mediation order in glyphosate case
Bayer said on Friday it would comply with a U.S. federal judge's order to enter mediation with a plaintiff who claims the company failed to warn against an alleged cancer risk from its Roundup weedkiller.
ICC judges reject prosecution request to open investigation in Afghanistan
International Criminal Court judges on Friday rejected a request by the court's prosecutor to open an investigation into possible war crimes during the conflict in Afghanistan, citing a lack of evidence and a poor outlook for state cooperation.
Watch out parliament, Farage warns at launch of new Brexit Party
Nigel Farage, one of the leaders of a campaign to leave the European Union, launched a new Brexit Party on Friday, promising to put "the fear of God" into lawmakers he accused of betraying Britain's decision to quit the bloc.
Iranians march to protest at Revolutionary Guards blacklisting by U.S.
Thousands of Iranians carrying signs reading "I'm a Guard too" and "Down with USA" marched on Friday to protest against the U.S. designation of the elite Revolutionary Guards as a foreign terrorist organization.
F-words and T-shirts: U.S. Supreme Court weighs foul language trademarks
(Editor's note: contains language that some readers may find offensive, paragraphs 2, 13, 14, 16, 19, 22 and 23)
'Smart guy' Florida test taker to plead guilty in U.S. college admissions scandal
A former counselor at a Florida private school is expected to plead guilty on Friday to secretly taking college placement tests for the children of wealthy parents as part of the largest admissions fraud scheme uncovered in U.S. history.
Sudan's military council promises civilian government after Bashir toppled
Sudan's ruling military council on Friday promised the country would have a new civilian government, a day after the armed forces overthrew President Omar al-Bashir after 30 years in power.
U.S. Senator Warner eyes social media bills for hate speech, data portability
U.S. Senator Mark Warner, who co-sponsored legislation this week to ban deceptive practices by social media companies, said on Thursday he was eyeing additional bills aimed at limiting hate speech and allowing users to move their data across platform...
Oil rises as supply constraints outweigh China slowdown fears
Oil prices rose on Friday as involuntary supply cuts from Venezuela, Libya and Iran supported perceptions of a tightening market, already underpinned by a production reduction deal from OPEC and its allies.