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White House expert tells impeachment hearing that Trump made improper demand of Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House official told impeachment investigators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's request that Ukraine investigate a political rival was an improper demand as he fended off Republican efforts to cast doubt on his competence and loyalty to the United States. Read More
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U.S. House approves bill to avert government shutdown this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation to avert a widespread government shutdown later this week with a bill extending temporary federal funding through Dec. 20. More »
U.S. Senate unanimously passes Hong Kong rights bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate, in a unanimous vote, passed legislation on Tuesday aimed at protecting human rights in Hong Kong amid China's crackdown on a pro-democracy protest movement that has gripped the vital financial center for months. More »
Sweden drops Assange rape investigation after nearly 10 years
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A Swedish prosecutor dropped a rape investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, ending the near decade-old case that had sent the anti-secrecy campaigner into hiding in London's Ecuadorian embassy to avoid extradition. More »
Alibaba will raise up to $12.9 billion in Hong Kong listing: sources
(Reuters) - Alibaba
Seller of bullets to Las Vegas gunman pleads guilty to ammo licensing offense
(Reuters) - An ammunitions dealer who acknowledged selling hundreds of incendiary tracer rounds to the gunman who killed nearly 60 people at a Las Vegas music festival two years ago pleaded guilty on Tuesday to manufacturing bullets without a license. More »
Trump can no longer impose 'Section 232' auto tariffs after missing deadline: experts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The clock has run out on President Donald Trump's "Section 232" tariffs on imports of foreign-made cars and auto parts, after he failed to announce a decision by a self-imposed deadline, trade law experts say. More »
Microsoft Teams surpasses 20 million daily active users; rival Slack shares slip
(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp
Trump shift on Israeli settlements fulfills wish list of evangelical base
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. decision effectively backing Israel's building of settlements in the occupied West Bank, long a cherished item on conservative Christians' wish list, is expected to strengthen evangelicals' support for Donald Trump as he seeks re-election in 2020, according to a leader of the president's evangelical advisory group. More »
UK's Corbyn: Serious questions to be answered about Prince Andrew
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Tuesday there were questions to be answered after a televised interview in which Prince Andrew denied accusations he had sex with a teenage girl. More »
