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Embattled Puerto Rico governor says to step down
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello said late Wednesday that he's resigning effective on Aug. 2 amid public anger over obscenity-laced online chats involving him and his aides.
DPRK fires 2 unidentified projectiles into eastern waters
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired two unidentified projectiles into the eastern waters early on Thursday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Boris Johnson takes office as UK PM amid Brexit uncertainties
Newly-elected Conservative Party leader Boris Johnson took office as the British prime minister on Wednesday. He vowed to bring Britain out of the European Union by Oct. 31, saying "no ifs, no buts".
Theresa May tenders resignation to queen
Buckingham Palace says that Theresa May has tendered her resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, clearing the way for Boris Johnson to become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Japan to continue planned export curbs on S. Korea: minister
Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko said on Wednesday that the government will remove South Korea from a list of nations entitled to simplified export procedures.
Trump not exonerated of obstructing justice in Russia meddling probe: Mueller
Former U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller said on Wednesday his report on the Russia probe did not exonerate U.S. President Donald Trump of obstructing justice.
Mueller arrives on Capitol Hill for marathon hearings on Russia probe
Former special counsel Robert Mueller arrived at Capitol Hill for hearings before Congress about his probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and possible obstruction by President Trump.
Boris Johnson to form 'cabinet for modern Britain' as PM
Boris Johnson is set to form a "cabinet for modern Britain" as he prepares to become prime minister following his victory in an election to lead the governing Conservatives.
U.S. Justice Dept. puts Big Tech under the antitrust microscope
The U.S. Department of Justice opened a sweeping antitrust investigation of major technology companies and whether their online platforms have hurt competition, suppressed innovation or otherwise harmed consumers.
U.S. Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund
U.S. Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money. The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump.
Singapore seizes elephant ivory with China's help
Singapore has recently seized 8.8 tonnes of elephant ivory, the largest of its kind so far, according to a joint statement issued here Tuesday.
U.S. arrests 35 in highly-publicized immigration raids targeting 2,000
U.S. immigration authorities arrested 35 people during a recent series of highly-publicized, nationwide raids reportedly targeting some 2,000 immigrants, an administration official said Tuesday.
Trump sues lawmakers, officials to block release of state tax returns
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday sued the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee and New York State officials, seeking to thwart efforts to obtain his state tax returns.
U.S. Senate confirms Mark Esper as defense secretary
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Mark Esper as secretary of defense, ending a nearly seven-month period that the Pentagon has been without a permanent chief.
Iran says in possession of long-range intercontinental drones
Iran is in possession of intercontinental drones and will use them if the need for a long-haul mission arises, Iran's navy commander said on Tuesday, Press TV reported.
Offices, schools to close after power outage in Venezuela
Venezuelan authority said early Tuesday that regular work and educational activities will be suspended to assist restoration of electrical services, after the country was hit by a massive blackout.
Russian military denies violating South Korean airspace
The Russian Defense Ministry denied on Tuesday that its strategic Tu-95 MS missile carriers had violated South Korean airspace and had been met with warning shots from South Korean warplanes.
Boris Johnson set to become UK PM
Former British Foreign Secretary and ex-mayor of London Boris Johnson was elected the leader of the ruling Conservative party on Tuesday and set to become the country's prime minister.
Missing French submarine in 1968 discovered off southern coast: minister
French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly on Monday announced that a wreckage of a French submarine reported missing more than five decades ago was discovered off the southern French port of Toulon.
South Korea fires warning shots at Russian warplanes
South Korean jets fired warning shots after a Russian military plane violated South Korea's airspace on Tuesday, Seoul officials said, in the first such incident between the countries.