Trump To Meet Queen Elizabeth Despite Chorus Of Discontent
Apart from Lyndon Johnson, Elizabeth has met every U.S leader since Harry S. Truman but no other U.S. presidential encounter has generated the same level of opposition and controversy in Britain as Trump's trip.
Two Britons Poisoned With Novichok Nerve Agent Near Where Russian Spy Was Struck Down
They were hospitalized after being found unwell on Saturday in Amesbury, just miles away from Salisbury where ex-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were attacked in March.
Kim Dotcom, Megaupload Founder, Can Face US Extradition: New Zealand Court
Kim Dotcom will face racketeering and criminal copyright charges, New Zealand's Court of Appeal ruled Thursday.
Malaysia's Najib Pleads Not Guilty To Charges In 1MDB Graft Probe
The former prime minister was charged with abuse of power and three counts of criminal breach of trust as part of an investigation into a transaction involving its former unit SRC International.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Racial Diversity Guidelines For Colleges
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the 24 documents many of which gave advice to schools on how to deal with Supreme Court decisions on race and admissions "were unnecessary, outdated, inconsistent with existing law, or otherwise improper."
Rouhani Says US Pressure To Stop Iranian Oil May Affect Regional Exports
Iranian officials in the past have threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route, in retaliation for any hostile U.S. action against Iran.
Google Delay On Ads Standard For EU Privacy Law Creates Compliance Mess
The experience shows how Google policy decisions cascade through the $200 billion global online advertising industry, which is dominated in most facets by the Alphabet Inc unit.
Japan Picks Lockheed Martin Radar For Missile Defense System: Ministry Official
Japan plans to buy two Aegis Ashore batteries to be deployed in 2023 in an upgrade of its missile defenses against the arsenals of North Korea and China.
Trump Moves To Block China Mobile's US Entry, Citing Security Concerns
The move by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on China Mobile comes amid growing trade frictions between Washington and Beijing.
EU Warns US Of Major Hit If Car Tariffs Imposed
The European Union said tariffs on cars and car parts were unjustifiable and did not make economic sense.
US Plans To Dismantle North Korea Nuclear Program Within A Year: Bolton
Bolton added Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will likely discuss that proposal with the North Koreans soon.
Halfway Through, 2018 Delivers Little To S&P 500 Investors
The index of about 500 of the largest U.S. corporations has risen 1.7 percent year to date, far short of its 8 percent increase in the first half of 2017.
Deutsche Bank Shares Rise After US Stress Test Failure
The Fed, which regularly checks banks' financial strength, had cited "widespread and critical deficiencies" in Deutsche's capital planning controls.
Embattled ZTE Expected To Unveil New Board In Push For US Ban Lift
Shares of China's No.2 telecommunications equipment maker have cratered 60 percent, wiping out more than $11 billion of the company's market valuation, since trading resumed earlier this month following a two-month hiatus.
EU Struggles To Bridge Migration Rift At Tense Summit
The meeting in Brussels underscored how Europe's 2015 spike in immigration continues to haunt the bloc despite a sharp drop in arrivals of people fleeing conflict and economic hardship in the Middle East and Africa.
British Spies Took 'Inexcusable' Actions After 9/11: Lawmakers' Report
British spies knew about the mistreatment of hundreds of suspected militants by the United States, the report claimed.
Mattis Assures South Korea On US Troops, Says Commitment 'Ironclad'
Mattis defended President Donald Trump's decision this month to halt "war games" with South Korea, saying it would increase the opportunity for diplomats to negotiate.
US Gives Disney Approval To Buy Fox Amid Bidding War With Comcast
If Disney prevails over Comcast, the combination would expand Disney's unrivaled portfolio of some of the world's most popular characters, uniting Mickey Mouse, Luke Skywalker and Marvel superheroes with Fox's X-Men, "Avatar" and "The Simpsons" franchises.
Justice Kennedy To Retire, Trump Has Chance To Reshape Supreme Court
Kennedy's retirement gives President Donald Trump an opportunity to make the court more firmly conservative.
Deal Struck For Putin-Trump Summit, Helsinki Possible Venue
President Donald Trump said their meeting likely would take place after a July 11-12 summit of NATO leaders he is due to attend.
US Pulls Funding For UN Counterterrorism Office Headed By Former Russian Diplomat
It was the latest move by the Trump administration to wield its funding to push for reform of the world body.
China, US Strike Positive Tone In Mattis Defense Talks
Mattis, the first Pentagon chief to visit China since 2014, told Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe he expected all of his conversations in Beijing would be characterized by an "open and honest" dialogue.
US Top Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban Targeting Muslim-Majority Nations
The ruling ended a fierce fight in the courts over whether the policy amounted to an unlawful Muslim ban, while confirming broad presidential powers over immigration and national security policy.
US Court Dismisses Climate Change Lawsuits Against Top Oil Companies
The cities of San Francisco and Oakland, California sued Chevron, Exxon Mobil Corp, ConocoPhillips, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, and BP Plc last year, seeking an abatement fund to help the cities address flooding they say is a result of climate change.
Pompeo Says Won't Put Timeline On North Korea Denuclearization Steps: CNN
His remarks contrasted sharply with comments from a senior defense official who said Washington would soon present a timeline to North Korea with "specific asks."
UK Defense Spending Must Rise To Keep Strong US, NATO Relationship: Lawmakers
Britain's 35.3 billion pound ($47 billion) defense spending in 2016/17 makes it one of the few NATO members to meet a 2 percent target set by the U.S.-led alliance. Parliament's Defense Committee said spending needed to increase to 2.5 percent of national output from its current level of 2 percent.
Illegal Immigrant Parents Not Facing US Prosecution For Now
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said the administration was not dropping its policy of "zero-tolerance" of illegal immigration but it needed a "temporary solution" until it can house migrant families.
Australia To Buy Six US Triton Drones For $5.1 Billion
The government said the Triton drones would be used alongside P-8A Poseidon aircraft for long range operations and intelligence gathering, and would improve anti-submarine warfare and marine strike capability.
Turkey's Erdogan Emerges Victorious From Elections, Wins New Powers
Erdogan pledged there would be no retreat from his drive to transform Turkey, a deeply polarized nation that is both a NATO member and, at least nominally, a candidate to join the European Union.
United States Plans Limits On Chinese Investment In Technology Firms
This marks yet another move in an escalating trade conflict with China.