As Brexit divisions widen, PM May challenges Brexit critics
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May called on her party on Sunday to unite behind her plan to leave the European Union, making a direct appeal to critics …
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Indonesia mourns as death toll from quake jumps to 832
PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared to 832 confirmed dead on Sunday, with authorities fearing the numbers will climb as rescuers grappled …
Read MoreWhite House says not 'micromanaging' FBI probe of Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The FBI is free to investigate any sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh that it deems credible, two White House spokeswomen said on Sunday, …
Read MoreL'Oreal looks to make a splash on the Seine
PARIS (Reuters) – Boat traffic on the Seine came to a standstill on Sunday to make way for a floating runway featuring movies stars and models in an extravaganza orchestrated …
Read MoreNAFTA talks run up against deadline; U.S. tariffs remain tough issue
OTTAWA (Reuters) – With little time left ahead of a deadline to agree to a renewed NAFTA, Canadian and U.S. trade officials on Sunday tried to settle differences on tough …
Read MoreEgyptian court orders retrial of Muslim Brotherhood leader
CAIRO (Reuters) – An Egyptian court has ordered a retrial of the Muslim Brotherhood’s leader Mohamed Badie and other senior figures from the banned group starting on Oct. 7, judicial …
Read MoreEurope regain Ryder Cup with dominant singles display
PARIS (Reuters) – Francesco Molinari fittingly took the glory as Europe regained the Ryder Cup from the United States in dominant style on Sunday, the Italian beating Phil Mickelson to …
Read MoreGove backs PM's plan, snubs Johnson's proposals
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Britain’s environment minister, Michael Gove, one of the ruling Conservative Party’s highest-profile Brexit campaigners, threw his weight on Sunday behind Prime Minister Theresa May’s strategy to …
Read MoreToll of dead from Indonesian quake jumps to 832 dead as rescuers…
PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared on Sunday to 832 confirmed dead, with authorities fearing it will only climb as rescuers struggle …
Read MoreIndonesian quake toll jumps to 832 dead as rescuers struggle
PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared on Sunday to 832 confirmed dead, with authorities fearing it will only climb as rescuers struggle …
Read MoreTencent announces a restructuring as challenges rise
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings announced on Sunday its first restructuring in six years, done at a time it faces increased challenges from tighter government regulations. A …
Read MoreLed Zeppelin must face new trial claiming it stole 'Stairway' riff
(Reuters) – Led Zeppelin was ordered by a U.S. appeals court to face a new trial over whether it stole the opening guitar riff for its 1971 anthem “Stairway to …
Read MoreFormer Brexit minister Davis says exit deal 80 – 90 percent likely
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Britain’s former Brexit minister David Davis said he thought it was 80 – 90 percent likely that the government will strike an exit deal with the …
Read MoreMLB roundup: Dodgers clinch playoff berth, tied atop NL West
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a playoff spot for the sixth consecutive season Saturday afternoon, using an RBI triple from Manny Machado to break an eighth-inning tie en route to …
Read More'We fell in love:' Trump swoons over letters from North Korea's Kim
WHEELING, WVa. (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump took his enthusiasm for his detente with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to new heights on Saturday, declaring at a rally …
Read MoreIndonesia searches for survivors after powerful quake, tsunami
PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – Rescue teams in Indonesia struggled on Sunday to reach communities feared devastated by a major earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi island, with a toll of more …
Read MoreMovie about corrupt priests outrages politicians in Catholic Poland
WARSAW (Reuters) – A new movie featuring drunk, fornicating and child-abusing priests has outraged some conservative politicians in Poland and fueled debate about the Catholic Church’s influence in one of …
Read MoreMusk to resign as Tesla chairman, remain as CEO in SEC settlement
WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Tesla Inc and Elon Musk have agreed to pay $20 million each to financial regulators and the billionaire will step down as the company’s chairman but …
Read MoreTrump uses Kavanaugh delay as rallying cry for midterm elections
WHEELING, WVa. (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday used the stalled nomination of his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as a rallying cry for Republican voters in November …
Read MoreCanada, U.S. make progress in bid to save NAFTA, no deal yet: sources
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada and the United States on Saturday narrowed their differences in last-ditch talks to save NAFTA but there is no guarantee an agreement will be forged, two …
Read MoreMLB notebook: Yankees set all-time HR record
The fourth-inning home run by New York rookie Gleyber Torres on Saturday at Boston was the 265th homer of the season for the Yankees, surpassing the 1997 Seattle Mariners for …
Read MoreDeath toll seen rising after Indonesia quake, tsunami kills hundreds
PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – More than 400 people were confirmed killed, many swept away as tsunami waves triggered by a massive earthquake crashed into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, and …
Read MoreSEC chairman says Tesla settlement in 'best interests' of shareholders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Jay Clayton said in a statement on Saturday that the agency’s settlement with carmaker Tesla was in the best interests of …
Read MoreToll seen rising after Indonesian quake, tsunami kills hundreds
PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – More than 400 people were confirmed killed, many swept away as tsunami waves triggered by a massive earthquake crashed into the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, and …
Read MoreMediterranean cyclone swirls across Greece, brings flash floods
ATHENS (Reuters) – Swirling winds and torrential rain brought flash floods to parts of Greece on Saturday as a rare type of storm known as a “Medicane” which can develop …
Read MoreIndicted California Republican blasts House rival's family history
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) – When a Democrat with Palestinian-Mexican ancestry who had never before run for office was picked to challenge a Republican incumbent in a staunchly conservative southern …
Read MoreCNN founder Ted Turner says he's suffering form of dementia
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Ted Turner, the billionaire founder of cable news channel CNN, says he is suffering from a form of dementia that leaves him exhausted and forgetful. FILE …
Read MoreScherzer wants to play spoiler vs. Rockies
Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer figured his season was done when he reached 300 strikeouts earlier this week in a win over the Miami Marlins. Sep 25, 2018; Washington, DC, …
Read MorePalestinians say seven killed as Israeli troops fire on Gaza protest
GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli soldiers shot dead seven Palestinians, including two boys, who were among thousands of people who thronged to the fortified Gaza Strip border on Friday as part …
Read MoreHundreds killed by Indonesian quake, tsunami, with toll seen rising
PALU, Indonesia (Reuters) – At least 384 people were killed, many swept away as giant waves crashed onto beaches, when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of …
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