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Energy Saving Light Bulbs Make Him 'Look Orange', Says Trump in Epic Presidential Gaffe Contest with Biden
Welcome to Joe Biden vs Donald Trump, the prospective 2020 match-up that, if nothing else, guarantees a lot of puzzlement -- and perhaps laughs.
US Sanctions Three North Korea Hacking Groups Behind Major Thefts
The US Treasury said the three groups — dubbed Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff and Andariel — were behind major thefts from financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges
US House Panel Votes to Intensify Donald Trump Impeachment Probe
A more aggressive probe could also increase pressure on House Democratic leaders including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has resisted impeachment as a politically risky step.
'A Gesture of Goodwill': Donald Trump Delays Increase in Chinese Tariff by 15 Days
Donald Trump said that the decision was taken at the request of Vice Premier of China, Liu He, and since China will be celebrating their 70th Anniversary on October 1.
Pakistan-based TTP Terrorist Among Several Others Sanctioned as US Steps Up Crackdown on Terrorism
Noor Wali, who was was one of the sanctioned individuals, was named the leader of the terror group in June 2018 following the death of former TTP leader Mullah Fazlullah.
Like Father, Like Son: After President, Carlos Bolsonaro Causes Stir by Questioning Democracy in Brazil
Carlos Bolsonaro, 36, did not say what he meant by 'transformation,' but his father's governing party is struggling to implement economic and social changes since it has to form alliances to get a majority in congress.
US Accuses Iran of 'Possible Undeclared Nuclear Activities'
Mike Pompeo's warning came a day after the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency urged Iran to respond quickly to its concerns, as the troubled 2015 deal with world powers over Tehran's nuclear program threatens to fall apart.
The Taliban at Camp David: A Savvy Invitation, or a Sullying Affront?
Donald Trump’s characterisation of Camp David as a place to host “bad people” puzzles people who have maintained and revered the camp as a symbol diplomatic achievement for American presidents.
Fined £100 for Overspeeding in 2016, British Man Claims to Have Lost Children’s Inheritance to Fight the Case
Richard Keedwell, 71, from Gloucestershire in western England, was clocked driving 35 miles per hour (56 kph) on a 30-mph stretch of road in 2016.
UK PM Boris Johnson Again Bids for Snap Poll as Brexit Delay Bill to Become Law
With no majority in parliament, which is determined to prevent what many businesses fear would be a calamitous way to quit the EU, Johnson wants to hold an election to keep his promise of leaving by Oct. 31, with or without an agreement.
Hollywood Producer Harvey Weinstein's Brother Confronted Him for 'Misbehavior' Years Before Scandal
In his first detailed comments since the news broke, Weinstein's brother Bob blamed his own struggle with substance abuse for waving off his brother's behaviour as sex addiction, and eventually stopped trying to intervene.
UK Parliament's Suspension Ordered by Boris Johnson to Begin Today
Britain's upper house on Friday had given final approval to a law that would force Boris Johnson to delay Brexit.
Kenyan Scientists Discover a New Way to Fight Malaria Parasite
Ivermectin, discovered in 1975, has for more than 25 years been used to kill parasites including lice, mites, worms and nematodes by disrupting the fluid exchange through the insect’s cell membrane.
China 'Eating the Tariffs', Says Donald Trump Ahead of Talks
Trade relations between the two economic powers deteriorated suddenly last month and US duties on hundreds of billions of dollars in Chinese goods are due to rise in October and December.
Dorian Weakens to Category 1 Hurricane; Tropical Storm Conditions Spreading, says NHC
Dorian is located about 40 miles (70 km) east-northeast of Wilmington, North Carolina, packing maximum sustained winds of 90 miles per hour (150 km/h), the NHC said.
Iran Takes Further Step to Scale Back its Nuclear Deal Commitments
On Wednesday, Iran said it would begin developing centrifuges to speed up the enrichment of uranium, which can produce fuel for power plants or for atomic bombs.