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U.S. Still Weighing Myanmar Sanctions, Official Says
The U.S. continues to weigh renewing sanctions on Myanmar as international frustration over the country’s treatment of its ethnic Rohingya minority rises, according to a senior State Department
Irish PM Says Threat to Veto Brexit Talks a ‘Big Mistake’
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar hinted that he’s not to prepared to use his veto over Brexit talks in the face of opposition from other European countries, saying isolating the government in
Menendez Judge Urges Patience: ‘This Is Not Reality TV’
The jury at the bribery trial of Senator Robert Menendez failed to reach a verdict during a fifth full day of deliberations after the judge urged them proceed with open minds to break their deadlock.
AG Sessions: I Have Always Told the Truth
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions denied in testimony to the House Judiciary Committee that he lied to or misled Congress about contact between Russia and members of Donald Trump's presidential
House Speaker Ryan Says Roy Moore Should Step Aside
House Speaker Paul Ryan addresses accusations against Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore and discusses the process of tax reform. He speaks during his weekly press conference in Washington,
Ryan Says Roy Moore ‘Should Step Aside’
Speaker Paul Ryan: Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore 'should step aside,' allegations against him 'credible'
GOP Lawmaker Says a Male Colleague Exposed Himself to a Staffer
A Republican congresswoman says she was recently told by a trusted source that a member of Congress exposed himself to a staffer.
Trump Returns Home to Tax Showdown
President Donald Trump returns home from his visit to Asia to the lingering topics of tax reform and the Russian investigation. Bloomberg's Kevin Cirilli reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
Military Vehicles Move Into Zimbabwe’s Capital
Zimbabwean armored military vehicles moved into the capital a day after armed forces commander Constantine Chiwenga called for an end to purges in President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party.
Trump to Review Options on Roy Moore After He Returns to U.S.
President Donald Trump will discuss the controversy over Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore with his top political advisers and senior aides this week after his return from a 12-day Asia trip, an
Sessions Says He Forgot About Russia Meeting But Didn’t Lie
Attorney General Jeff Sessions denied he lied or misled Congress about contacts with Russia by people involved in Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, saying he simply forgot about a meeting that’s
Tories Attack May’s ‘Mad’ Brexit Date Law, Threaten Revolt
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is heading for a showdown with her own Tory party over what one member of Parliament called her “mad” plan to write the date of Brexit into British law.
German Parties Reconvene as Coalition Talks Deadline Looms
German party officials meet again Wednesday to continue efforts to find common ground on key policies just two days before a self-imposed deadline to determine whether Chancellor Angela Merkel will be
Duterte Lashes Out at Trudeau as Ties With Trump Warm
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at visiting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European officials over their criticism of alleged human rights abuses under the country’s drug
Congo's Electoral Body Says Vote Schedule Depends on Funding
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s international partners must provide urgent financial support for the country’s electoral process so that delayed polls can take place next December, the head of the
South African Communities to Join Mining Charter Review Case
A group of South African mining communities will be allowed to join a case in which producers are seeking a review of the government’s Mining Charter.
SFO Stalls on Airbus Probe as U.K. Seeks Brexit Business
U.K. prosecutors have stalled on their plan to bring charges in a bribery probe of Airbus SE’s GPT unit in Saudi Arabia, according to people with knowledge of the case, as anti-corruption campaigners
Wall Street Penalties Have Fallen in Trump’s First Year, Study Says
In its latest fiscal year, Wall Street’s top regulator sought the smallest amount of penalties since 2013, a drop that took place as the agency went months without permanent leadership and could show
May’s Flagship Brexit Bill Is Back in Parliament. What Happens Now?
the Brexit bill is so important that it’s being handled by a “Committee of the Whole House” -- debated in the main chamber of the Commons, where everyone gets to chip in.
Buhari Travels to Nigeria's Southeast Amid Secession Calls
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is visiting two southeastern states to boost his All Progressives Congress party’s chances in a region where there have been growing calls for secession.
