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MPs tell May Brexit must have EU deal

[2019-01-08 07:06]

With just over one week to go until the Parliamentary vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May's proposals to take the county out of the European Union at the end of March, more than 200 MPs from across the political spectrum have signed a letter urging her to rule out any possibility of a no-deal Brexit.

Democrats pressure Trump to end shutdown

[2019-01-08 07:06]

WASHINGTON - With no weekend breakthrough to end a prolonged partial government shutdown, US President Donald Trump is standing firm in his border wall funding demands and newly empowered House Democrats are planning to step up pressure on Trump and Republican lawmakers to reopen the government.

Russia angry after US snubs top space official

[2019-01-08 07:06]

Russian scientists said the cancellation of the invitation for the country's top space official for a visit to the United States could disrupt a joint space mission to Venus planned by the two countries.

Powerful storms slam California, knock out power

[2019-01-08 07:06]

LOS ANGELES, California - Tens of thousands of people lost power on Sunday after a powerful winter storm swept through Northern California, while another storm system in the southern part of the state unleashed mudslides in wildfire burn areas and trapped motorists on a major highway.

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[2019-01-08 07:06]

UN envoy in Yemen for peace talks

[2019-01-07 07:50]

SANAA, Yemen - The UN envoy for Yemen arrived in the capital Sanaa on Saturday for talks to shore up a cease-fire in the country's lifeline port city of Hodeida.

Tropical storm kills 4 in Thailand

[2019-01-07 07:50]

BANGKOK, Thailand - Tropical storm Pabuk has claimed four lives in southern Thailand, police said on Sunday.

Protests in India after two women visit temple

[2019-01-07 07:50]

NEW DELHI, India - The situation continues to be tense but under control in India's southern state of Kerala after a couple of women tried entering a temple where they are barred from.

Nissan's Ghosn to defend himself in Japanese court

[2019-01-07 07:50]

PARIS - Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will "vigorously" defend himself in a Japanese court this week after refusing to sign a confession in return for being released from custody, his son has told a French Sunday newspaper.

Syria and Kurds talk post-US departure

[2019-01-07 07:50]

BEIRUT - Talks are ongoing between the Syrian government in Damascus and Kurdish officials to reach a deal on how to fill the gap following the withdrawal of US troops from the country, a Syrian Kurdish official said on Saturday.

China sets model for Africa e-commerce

[2019-01-07 07:50]

China, whose digital economy has experienced massive growth over the last decade, stands as a good model for Africa as the continent moves toward enhancing its engagement in e-commerce and the evolving digital economy, according to the industry panelists at the recent Africa e-commerce Week conference.

Shooting at California bowling alley leaves three dead, four hurt

[2019-01-07 07:50]

TORRANCE, California - Three men were fatally shot late on Friday and four injured when a brawl at a popular Los Angeles-area bowling alley and karaoke bar erupted into gunfire sending terrified patrons, including children, running for their lives.

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