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Thai king strips 'disloyal' royal consort of all titles: palace
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has stripped his 34-year-old consort of all titles for "disloyalty" and apparent "ambition" to match the Queen's position, a royal command issued late Monday said, less than three months after she was bestowed with the honour.
New blow to Johnson's Brexit plan after vote on deal blocked
Britain faced another week of grinding political gridlock after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was denied a chance Monday to hold a vote by lawmakers on his Brexit divorce bill.
Netanyahu says cannot form Israel govt, allowing opponent to try
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed Israel's president Monday he could not form a new government following deadlocked September elections, making way for his opponent Benny Gantz to try.
British Commons speaker rejects gov't bid for Brexit deal vote
The speaker of the British House of Commons John Bercow on Monday rejected a government's bid for a meaningful vote on the London-Brussels Brexit agreement in the day.
British PM Johnson prepares fresh Brexit push
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepared to Monday make a second attempt to ram his EU divorce deal through parliament and avoid the political damage of delaying Brexit next week.
US drug companies reach settlement ahead of landmark opioids trial
Three leading drug distributors and an Israeli drugmaker blamed for a deadly opioid addiction epidemic in the United States settled with plaintiffs Monday just hours before they were to go on trial, a federal judge announced.
First polls open in Canada's general elections
Voting began in Canada's general election Monday, with surveys predicting a minority government as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party risks losing its majority or even being toppled from office.
Researchers find second warship from WWII Battle of Midway
A crew of deep-sea explorers and historians looking for lost World War II warships have found a second Japanese aircraft carrier that went down in the historic Battle of Midway.
Traffic accident kills 24 in DR Congo
At least 24 people were killed in a traffic accident early Sunday morning near Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), said local officials.
US troops in Syria going to Iraq, not home as Trump claims
While President Donald Trump insists he's bringing home Americans from "endless wars" in the Mideast, his Pentagon chief says all U.S. troops leaving Syria will go to western Iraq and will continue to go after the IS group.
Indonesian President Widodo sworn in for second term
Indonesian President Joko Widodo was sworn in for his second five-year term on Sunday at an inauguration ceremony attended by foreign dignitaries and special envoys.
Kurdish fighters withdraw from besieged Syria town
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces fully withdrew from a Turkish-encircled town in northern Syria on Sunday, in what appeared to be the start of a wider pullout under a ceasefire deal.
IMFC urges resolving trade tensions
The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) on Saturday called on countries to resolve trade tensions and support the necessary reform of the World Trade Organization.
Syrian army captures previous U.S. base in Hasakah province
The Syrian army on Saturday captured a previous U.S.-run base in the northeastern province of Hasakah, as part of an ongoing military deployment in Kurdish-held areas in northern Syria, a military official said.
Turkey urges US to use 'leverage' to get Kurdish force pullout
Turkey on Saturday urged the United States to use its "leverage" over Syrian Kurdish forces to ensure an orderly pullout under an agreement reached with Washington, a presidential spokesman told AFP.
Apple CEO Tim Cook joins board at China's top university
Apple CEO Tim Cook has joined one of China's most prestigious universities and become a member of the advisory board at the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (SEM).
British PM to seek extension after MPs back Brexit delay
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to write to Brussels seeking a Brexit deadline extension after MPs voted Saturday to demand he delay Britain's October 31 departure date.
UK lawmakers vote for amendment to force Brexit delay
British MPs on Saturday voted to delay a decision on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, arguing they needed more time to study its contents before an October 31 deadline.
More arrests in Catalan disturbances as minister warns of heavy sentences
The Catalan regional police force (Mossos d'Esquadra) confirmed they have made 54 arrests after another night of violence in the Catalan region of Spain.
China, Brazil vow to advance bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership
China and Brazil attach great importance to bilateral relations and want to further develop their bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, senior officials from both sides said during their meeting on Friday.