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ReutersUK top court likely to rule on parliament's Brexit role in New YearBritain's Supreme Court is likely to make its ruling in the New Year on the issue of whether the government requires parliamentary approval before launching the formal process of leaving the European Union. Prime Minister Theresa May wants to trigger Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty, the
ReutersPhilippines drug war turns a teeming jail into a havenBy Andrew R.C. Marshall MANILA (Reuters) - Jason Madarang, awaiting trial on a charge of drug use, is in a muggy, windowless cell in a Manila prison so overcrowded that inmates must sleep in halls and stairwells and share each toilet with 150 other men. "Outside, if the police want to shoot you
- ReutersAustralian theme park to shut down ride that killed four people
Australia's Dreamworld theme park will permanently shut a water ride on which four people were killed last month, owner Ardent Leisure Group said on Wednesday. Two men and two women died in October after getting trapped under an upturned raft on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Dreamworld, near
- Christian Science MonitorIn all-night party in Paris, signs of globe's anxious wait for US vote result
Citizens huddle together, clutching mini American flags and discussing the two Americas that might emerge after election day. In Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, the town hall is adorning its neo-Renaissance façade in stars and stripes and organizing a faux vote. Next door, a 19th-century covered market
- Christian Science MonitorHungary’s parliament rejects migrant block – but is it a win for refugees?
Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, saw his plan to reject a European Union refugee quota fail in the country’s legislature on Tuesday, as he continues to fight with the EU over its program to redistribute asylum seekers fairly across the bloc. Mr. Orbán and his conservative Fidesz party narrowly
- Christian Science MonitorAs Obama's popularity rises in polls, so does nostalgia
In contrast to the other protesters who often occupy the space, demonstrating for causes ranging from marijuana laws to nuclear weapons, the couple hold up placards that read "Keep on keeping on, Obama," and "Obama, we believe in you," as The Washington Post reports. The couple first
- Christian Science MonitorWhat 'Pantsuit Nation' tells us about political discourse in 2016
"Pantsuit Nation," an invite-only group created just over two weeks ago, began as an effort to get Clinton fans to wear the Democratic nominee's signature pantsuit look to the polls. Recommended: How much do you know about Hillary Rodham Clinton?
ReutersSeeking Brexit consensus, Britain offers to share information with devolved governmentsBy William James LONDON (Reuters) - The British government on Wednesday pledged to share information with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as it tries to put together a common negotiating position for leaving the European Union while holding together a fraying United Kingdom. The commitment targets
- ReutersOklahoma regulators target more disposal wells following Cushing quake
By Liz Hampton HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) on Tuesday said it was implementing an action plan that shuts or reduces volumes from 58 wastewater disposal wells in the Arbuckle formation of Oklahoma following Sunday's magnitude 5.0 earthquake. In a statement, the
Associated PressOPEC sees oil prices rising more slowly amid glut of crudeDALLAS (AP) — OPEC now sees oil prices rising more slowly over the next few years than it had expected, as the oversupply of crude takes longer to work off.
AFPClinton or Trump: America decidesMillions of Americans turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. As dusk fell on the East Coast, there were long lines in front of voting places in many areas, despite exit polls
- ReutersEscaping Islamic State clutches in Mosul, civilians are targeted and trapped
By John Davison SHAHREZAD, Iraq (Reuters) - Seif Mohammed, his nose cut and swollen, winced and held his back. There were three car bombs yesterday in Intisar. The neighbors were killed." Iraqi forces entered Mosul last week and pushed into the Intisar district in an operation to drive the hardline
AFPUkraine pushes UN to step up scrutiny of CrimeaUkraine on Tuesday launched a bid at the United Nations to condemn rights abuses in Crimea and press Russia to allow UN monitors to visit the territory. Backed by 38 countries including the United States, France and Britain, Ukraine presented a draft resolution that for the first time puts Crimea under
Associated PressArdent statehood supporter wins Puerto Rico's governorshipSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An ardent supporter of statehood for Puerto Rico won the governor's race on the island Tuesday, after campaigning on a pledge to turn the economically troubled U.S. territory into the 51st state during his term.
Associated PressCongo explosion kills 1, injures 32 UN peacekeepersGOMA, Congo (AP) — An explosion while a group of Indian peacekeepers were exercising in eastern Congo on Tuesday morning killed a young girl, injured 32 peacekeepers and sparked an angry demonstration that was dispersed by tear gas, U.N. officials and witnesses said.
AFPSuspected cattle rustlers kill 36 miners in Nigeria: governmentGunmen believed to be cattle rustlers have killed 36 miners in northern Nigeria, the government and residents said Tuesday, the latest in a long-running series of such raids. Motorcycle-riding attackers struck late on Monday at a goldmine outside Bindin village in northern Zamfara state, shooting dead
Associated PressRonaldo signs long-term deal with NikeNike and Cristiano Ronaldo have extended their long-term sponsorship deal.
Associated PressMonahan brings a personal touch as PGA Tour commissionerNot everyone in the golf world knew much about Jay Monahan except that he was anointed, and then appointed, the next PGA Tour commissioner.
Associated PressBrazil says no fear of Messi in World Cup qualifierBELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Brazil players have made it clear they will not fear Argentina's Lionel Messi when the two sides meet for their high-profile World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
- ReutersEx-Venezuela soccer official to plead guilty in U.S. bribe case
By Nate Raymond NEW YORK (Reuters) - The former president of Venezuela's soccer federation is expected to plead guilty to U.S. charges stemming from a bribery investigation involving FIFA, the sport's world governing body, according to court records filed on Tuesday. Rafael Esquivel, who was
Associated PressThe Latest: Senegalese gather at US Ambassador's residenceMEXICO CITY (AP) — The Latest on world reaction to the U.S. election (all times EST):
- Associated PressHow the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Tuesday
U.S. stocks closed broadly higher Tuesday, building on big gains a day earlier as the market looked ahead to the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Safe-play sectors like utilities and phone companies rose more than the rest of the market. Energy stocks were essentially flat.
Associated PressUS stocks close broadly higher as investors eye electionInvestors remained in a buying mood on Election Day, sending U.S. stocks broadly higher and building on big gains from a day earlier.
AFPMexican drug lord appeals US extraditionThe Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman filed an appeal on Tuesday to prevent his extradition to the United States, which the government hopes to carry out in early 2017. The higher court could take three to six months to issue a ruling, Granados said, although the lawyer also plans
- ReutersAnsar Dine claims attack on southern Mali town
Islamist militant group Ansar Dine has claimed responsibility for an attack on a town in southern Mali in which 21 prisoners were freed from jail, according to a social media posting monitored by the SITE Intelligence Group. Six attackers tried to release two prisoners from jail in the town of Banamba
