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Pound dips as Brexit saga drags but hopes for deal lend support

Lawmakers voted to force Johnson to ask the European Union for another Brexit delay.

Oct 21, 2019

By AFP News

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Destination Barcelona: Separatists begin 100km 'freedom march'

The marches were organised by ANC and Omnium, the region's two biggest grassroots pro-independence groups.

Oct 17, 2019

By Daniel Bosque

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Wall Street stocks pull back; Sterling rises again

Stock markets elsewhere were mixed, while the pound rose following a topsy-turvy session on shifting Brexit sentiment.

Oct 17, 2019

By AFP News

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Trump's lawyer dismisses impeachment subpoena

Trump accused Democrats of hiding the investigation behind closed doors.

Oct 16, 2019

By Paul Handley

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LeBron blames China mess on Rockets GM's 'misinformed' tweet

James's comments drew praise online in China, but harsh criticism in the United States.

Oct 15, 2019

By AFP News

Trump defends diplomat's wife who ran over and killed British teenager

Donald Trump has refused to send Anne Sacoolas back to the UK to face charges for killing Harry Dunn.

Oct 10, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

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British PM tells Trump of 'disappointment' at US tariffs in Airbus-Boeing row

The Airbus-Boeing case began in 2004

Oct 10, 2019

By AFP News

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Democrat Joe Biden calls for Donald Trump's impeachment

A poll showed that "a new high" of 51 percent of voters want Trump impeached and removed from office.

Oct 10, 2019

By Sebastian Smith

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Bottlenecks and stockpiles: UK firms in last Brexit stretch

The government's own forecasts show Britain potentially running out of food and vital medicine.

Oct 7, 2019

By Ben Perry

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North Korea launches missiles ahead of nuclear talks

It is not the first time the North has followed up an offer of talks with a weapons test.

Oct 2, 2019

By AFP News

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No one 'really knows' cost of no-deal Brexit: Minister

Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists that Britain will leave the European Union at the end of October with or without a deal.

Sep 30, 2019

By AFP News

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Melania Trump catches up with FLOTUS duties ahead of 2020 election campaign

Are Melania Trump's recent public appearances testing the waters ahead of the 2020 presidential election campaign?

Sep 27, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

Donald Trump

Iran seizes 8.8 tonnes of narcotics destined for Europe

Iran sits in the middle of a major illegal narcotics route between Afghanistan and Europe.

Sep 26, 2019

By AFP News

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Donald Trump calls impeachment inquiry by Democrats a 'joke'

US president denied claims he abused his office by repeatedly urging Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to probe his rival Joe Biden.

Sep 26, 2019

By AFP News

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British tanker owner claims Iran is refusing to release Stena Impero

British tanker Stena Impero is yet to set sail, Iran claims that the delay is due to an on-going investigation.

Sep 25, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

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European stocks lower on Trump impeachment move, trade fears

Stock markets around the world are in turmoil amid fears of US President Trump's impeachment.

Sep 25, 2019

By AFP News

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'France can't host everyone,' says Macron in new toughening of migration stance

Macron thinks that there is not enough cooperation in Europe to effectively handle the migration crisis.

Sep 25, 2019

By AFP News

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'Mentally ill Swedish child' comment forces Fox News to apologize to Greta Thunberg

Fox News guest Michael Knowles called the climate change activist "mentally ill" forcing the channel to apologise on his behalf.

Sep 24, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

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Supreme Court strikes down parliament suspension, big blow for Boris Johnson

The 11 judges of the country's highest court were unanimous in their verdict, which they said meant parliament could now immediately reconvene.

Sep 24, 2019

By AFP News

Trump slammed for trolling Greta Thunberg climate speech

Donald Trump received a lot of heat on social media after mocking the Swedish teenager's passionate speech.

Sep 24, 2019

By AFP News

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