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Johnson's Brexit strategy faces legal, time constraints
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday faced fresh court action to stop him taking Britain out of the European Union without a deal as chances of an agreement faded with a warning from Brussels that he had just a week to flesh out his new Brexit plans.
Iraqi protestors vow to press on as 'nothing to lose'
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» BAGHDAD - "We're not infiltrators", Sayyed said over and over again as he marched Friday to Baghdad's iconic Tahrir Square after Iraqi officials accused "aggressors" of being behind four days of anti-government protests.
Romney blasts Trump's 'appalling' call to probe Biden
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - Republican Senator Mitt Romney, a frequent critic of Donald Trump, said Friday it was "wrong and appalling" for the president to urge China and Ukraine to launch investigations of a chief political rival, Joe Biden.
Iraq death toll rises to 44 as chaotic protests spike
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» BAGHDAD - Clashes intensified Friday across Iraq as protesters swarmed streets and clashed with police in an uptick in violence that has left 44 dead including six security forces in the past four days.
Prince Harry sues UK tabloids over 'phone hacking'
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» LONDON: Prince Harry has launched legal action against two British tabloid newspaper publishers, they confirmed Friday, over alleged phone hacking -- just days after he condemned the press for critical coverage of his wife.
Turkey must 'take responsibility' for migrants, says Greece
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called on Turkey to "take responsibility" for a renewed wave of migrants to Greece, and for an EU-Turkish deal to be revised so Athens can speed up the return of rejected asylum-seekers.
Woman sentenced in death of son who refused hot dog
Published on 05/10/2019
» WICHITA, Kansas: A Kansas woman has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison in the death of her two-year-old son after he refused to eat a hot dog.
Muhammad world record as Barshim soars for Qatar gold
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» DOHA: Dalilah Muhammad of the United States stormed to a world record-breaking victory in the 400 metres hurdles as hosts Qatar celebrated a gold medal for high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim at the World Championships on Friday.
With flash, cash, International Swimming League out to shake up sport
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» PARIS: Team competition, finals only with $5 million to be shared: the International Swimming League debuts this weekend outside the orbit of governing body FINA with the aim of revolutionizing a sport.
EU opens probe into Boeing tie-ups with Brazil's Embraer
AFP, Published on 05/10/2019
» BRUSSELS - The EU said Friday it had opened an "in-depth investigation" into plans by US aviation giant Boeing to form joint ventures with the world's number three planemaker, Brazil's Embraer, citing competition concerns.