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British PM set to defy law rather than seek Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday insisted he "will not" ask the European Union (EU) to delay Brexit again, even if he is required to do so by law.
Rio mayor yanks comic book showing kiss between male superheroes
A comic book showing a kiss between two male superheroes sold out rapidly at Rio de Janeiro's book fair Friday after the city's evangelical mayor demanded it be withdrawn.
Burglar cooks breakfast, tells resident 'go back to sleep'
Authorities say a burglar broke into a Florida home, cooked himself an early morning meal and told the resident there to "go back to sleep."
Iran says activates advanced centrifuges to boost enriched uranium
In a fresh move to reduce commitments to the 2015 landmark nuclear deal, Iran started up advanced centrifuges on Saturday to boost the country's stockpile of enriched uranium, state TV reported.
Amazon countries meet to bolster rainforest protection
Presidents and ministers from seven Amazon countries met in Colombia on Friday to agree on measures to protect the world's biggest rainforest, under threat from wildfires and rampant deforestation.
China, South Africa committed to strengthening economic relations
South Africa and China are committed to strengthening economic relations, said South African Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Fikile Majola.
US to allow trophy hunter to import body of rare black rhino
The Trump administration says it will issue permit to a Michigan trophy hunter to import the skin, skull and horns from a rare black rhinoceros he shot in Africa.
India loses contact with spacecraft trying to land on Moon
India lost contact with its unmanned spacecraft just before it was due to land on the Moon on Saturday, in a blow to the country's ambitious low-cost lunar programme.
Brexit bill passes UK upper house in blow for Johnson
Britain's upper house on Friday gave final approval to a law that would force Boris Johnson to delay Brexit, in a fresh setback for the British Prime Minister who is struggling in his bid to call an early election.
American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging flight over pay
An American Airlines mechanic is accused of sabotaging a flight over stalled union contract negotiations.
Man moves Smart car into kitchen for fear of it being blown away
It started as a light-hearted challenge between a Florida couple, can a Smart car fit into their kitchen? The answer: Yes it can.
US candidate Williamson suggests using 'power of mind' against hurricane
Self-help author and unlikely 2020 presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson suggested Wednesday that Americans could harness "the power of the mind" to change the course of deadly Hurricane Dorian.
American mother shoots daughter by mistake
An American woman shot and wounded her 18-year-old daughter when she showed up to pay a surprise visit and the mother thought there was an intruder in the house, reports said Wednesday.
Team behind world's first black hole image wins 'Oscar of science'
The 347 scientists who collaborated to produce the world's first image of a black hole were honored Thursday with the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, winning $3 million dollars for what is known as the "Oscars of science."
White House, U.S. media spats over Hurricane Dorian misinformation
The White House and U.S. media traded attacks Thursday over Hurricane Dorian, blaming each other for confusing and irresponsible remarks.
Olympic champion Semenya joins South African football club
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya has reportedly joint South African football club JVW.
Could the Loch Ness monster be a giant eel?
Tale of a giant creature lurking beneath the murky waves of Loch Ness in Scotland have been around for more than 1,500 years -- fueled by occasional sightings of "Nessie".
Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe dies aged 95
Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has died at age 95, multiple sources reported on Friday. It is believed Mugabe passed away after battling health problems. He has been in hospital in Singapore since April.
Dorian death toll climbs to 30 in Bahamas: PM
The death toll from Hurricane Dorian has risen to 30 in the Bahamas, Prime Minister of the Bahamas Hubert Minnis said Thursday.
Dorian grazes Carolina coast, aims for Outer Banks
Hurricane Dorian sideswiped the Carolinas with shrieking winds, tornadoes and sideways rain Thursday as it closed in for a possible direct hit on the dangerously exposed Outer Banks.