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UK rebuffs EU call for Brexit solution by end of month
The European Union's Finnish presidency demanded Thursday that Britain deliver a written new Brexit proposal by the end of September or face a messy "no-deal" divorce -- an ultimatum immediately rejected by London.
U.S. orders two members of Cuba's UN mission to leave
The U.S. State Department on Thursday required the departure of two members of Cuba's mission to the United Nations, citing their alleged "attempts to conduct influence operations against the United States."
Supreme Court to rule next week on UK parliament suspension
Britain's Supreme Court announced Thursday it will rule next week on whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully in shutting down parliament in the final weeks before Brexit.
Gantz says he should be PM in Israel unity government
Benny Gantz, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main opponent in the country's general election, said Thursday he should be prime minister in a unity government.
Iranian FM warns U.S. or Saudi attack would trigger 'all-out war'
Iran's foreign minister has said a military strike on Iran would trigger "all-out war", as the United States and its Gulf allies accuse Iran of being behind attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Japan court: TEPCO execs not guilty of nuke crisis liability
A Japanese court on Thursday ruled that three former executives for Tokyo Electric Power Company were not guilty of professional negligence in the 2011 Fukushima meltdown.
Iran dismisses UAE, Israel claims on nuke program
Iran denied the allegations raised by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel on Iran's nuclear program at the recent meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
China, Serbia launch joint police patrols in Belgrade
The first joint patrol of Chinese and Serbian policemen was presented to the public in downtown Belgrade on Wednesday.
White House upgrade: First lady's done a lot with the place
Like anyone who has ever spruced up their home, Melania Trump will have a few new touches to showcase Friday when guests visit the White House for only the second state dinner of the Trump presidency.
Amid terrorism talk, bail denied in aircraft sabotage case
A mechanic accused of sabotaging an American Airlines jetliner had expressed a desire for Allah to hurt non-Muslims, stored violent Islamic State videos on his cellphone and has a brother in Iraq possibly involved with the extremist group, according to new evidence unveiled at his bail hearing Wednesday.
S. Korea, Japan to hold diplomatic talks amid bilateral trade spat: Seoul
Director general-level diplomats from South Korea and Japan will hold talks this week amid the ongoing trade spat between the two countries, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.
Syrian parties agree on composition of constitutional committee: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that all relevant parties in Syria have agreed on the composition of a committee tasked to rewrite the country's constitution.
Suicide bomb in southern Afghanistan, kills at least 20
A powerful early morning suicide truck bomb devastated a hospital in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing as many as 20 people and wounding more than 90 others, an official said.
White House reportedly circulating possible background check proposal
The White House is reportedly circulating a memo on Capitol Hill detailing a possible proposal to expand background checks for gun sales.
British PM slammed in court battle over suspension of parliament
Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under a stinging attack Wednesday on the second day of a court case to decide if he had unlawfully suspended the British Parliament.
Iran rejects talks with U.S. under sanction pressures
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday rejected talks with the United States over the mutual issues, while Washington maintains its "maximum pressure campaign" against Tehran.
Washington Monument reopens after 3-year closure for repairs
After a three-year closure, the Washington Monument is reopening to the public.
Israeli elections' results show political deadlock: committee
Israel's two main political blocs were in a deadlock after 95 percent of the votes in the national elections have been counted on Wednesday night, the Israeli Central Elections Committee said.
Climate champion Greta tells US Congress: 'listen to the scientists'
Teen activist Greta Thunberg took her climate change fight to the US Congress Wednesday, imploring the nation's lawmakers -- several of whom are global warming skeptics -- to "take real action" to avert environmental disaster.
Number of abortions in US falls to lowest level since 1973
The number and rate of abortions across the United States have plunged to their lowest levels since the procedure became legal nationwide in 1973, according to new figures released Wednesday.