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Lords pass bill blocking no-deal Brexit

[2019-09-06 08:46]

The bill ruling out the possibility of a no-deal Brexit should complete its passage through all stages of Parliament by the end of the week after an agreement was reached in Britain's upper chamber, the House of Lords, to return it to the House of Commons for approval by the close of business on Friday.

Canada names envoy to China amid 'critical' time

[2019-09-06 08:46]

Dominic Barton was named Canada's ambassador to China on Wednesday, filling a post in Beijing that was vacant for seven months, the prime minister's office announced in a statement.

Dorian, back to Category 3, creeps up US East Coast

[2019-09-06 08:46]

CHARLESTON, South Carolina-Hurricane Dorian, back to a Category 3 storm, began raking the southeastern United States seaboard early on Thursday. It left tens of thousands without power as it threatened to inundate low-lying coasts from Georgia to Virginia with a life-threatening storm surge after its deadly mauling of the Bahamas.

San Francisco labels NRA as 'domestic terrorist'

[2019-09-06 08:46]

San Francisco's legislature has passed a resolution labeling the National Rifle Association a "domestic terrorist organization".

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[2019-09-06 08:46]

Mike Pompeo wraps up Brussels trip

[2019-09-05 07:16]

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wrapped a two-day visit to Brussels on Tuesday aimed to "reset" a fast deteriorating relationship, but the transatlantic divide is growing wider on many critical issues.

Walmart to limit ammunition sales after mass shooting in Texas store

[2019-09-05 07:16]

Walmart, the world's biggest retailer, announced on Tuesday that it will stop selling ammunition for assault-style rifles and handguns, one month after a gunman walked into an El Paso, Texas, Walmart with an AK-style semi-automatic rifle and killed 22 people.

Brexit uncertainties hit German economic performance

[2019-09-05 07:16]

The prospect of a Brexit is already having an economic impact beyond the United Kingdom, as German commentators are citing the likely split as a contributory factor to the strain on the country's export-heavy economy.

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[2019-09-05 07:16]

Virgin Australia to trim overseas services

[2019-09-04 07:32]

When Virgin Australia first started operating in Australia on Aug 31, 2000, the airline, then known as Virgin Blue, promised so much to the traveling public.

US airlines cancel more 737 flights

[2019-09-04 07:32]

Friction between Boeing and international air-safety authorities reportedly may delay the return of the 737 Max fleet in time for the year-end holiday travel season. Both American and United airlines have canceled flights for the jetliner into December.

California: 34 dead or missing in dive boat fire

[2019-09-04 07:32]

Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles says there were no Chinese citizens onboard

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