Attorney calls California charges against Mexican church leader 'high-tech hit job'

The head of a Mexico-based church charged in Los Angeles with multiple sex crimes, including rape of a minor and a woman, is the victim of false accusations in a "high-tech hit job", his attorney said on Friday.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2wFx5rM

Read More

Trump says Mexico reaches deal with U.S. on migration, averting tariff war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday Mexico's government had reached a deal with the United States to avert a tariff war by pledging to take "strong measures" to contain migration of mostly Central Americans crossing the southern U.S. border.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QSshIO

Read More

USDA investigates unapproved GMO wheat found in Washington state

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the discovery of unapproved, genetically modified (GM) wheat plants growing in an un-planted agricultural field in Washington state.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2QVmm5P

Read More

Trump suspends tariffs on Mexico after deal on immigration reached

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has indefinitely suspended the threat of tariffs against Mexico after reaching "a signed agreement" on immigration.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WskB6d

Read More

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

US makes deal with Mexico on tariffs, immigration, President Trump announces

06/07/19 5:42 PM

Read More

Publisher drops Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairstein

It comes amid renewed outcry over Linda Fairstein's role in the wrongful conviction of five teenagers.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I4qrC8

Read More

Uber: Two top executives leave in leadership 'reshuffle'

The moves come after a tumultuous debut listing by the firm on New York's Stock Exchange.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XyDJvQ

Read More

Protester confronts Jeff Bezos on stage

The woman confronted the world's richest man about treatment of animals at an Amazon food supplier.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I1tGdv

Read More

Opposition Labour narrowly denies Brexit Party its first seat in UK parliament

Britain's opposition Labour Party narrowly held on to a parliamentary seat in eastern England on Friday, seeing off a challenge from Nigel Farage's insurgent Brexit Party to win by less than 700 votes.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I0ftgP

Read More

Australia's biggest meth bust: Drugs found hidden inside speakers

The drugs were concealed in vacuum-sealed bags hidden in a shipment from Thailand, police say.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K0l8FP

Read More

UK opposition Labour fights off Brexit Party to retain parliament seat

Britain's opposition Labour Party held on to the parliamentary seat of Peterborough in eastern England on Friday, seeing off a challenge from Nigel Farage's insurgent Brexit Party.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WkK2Sh

Read More

Colorado school officials consider razing site of Columbine massacre

Public education officials in Colorado are considering a plan to tear down and rebuild Columbine High School, saying the site remains a "source of inspiration" for potential gun violence 20 years after a mass shooting there left 15 people dead.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2K61ng6

Read More

Biden reverses position on federal funding for abortion

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Thursday he no longer supported a ban on the use of federal funds for most abortions, reversing course after sharp criticism from abortion-rights proponents.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2R0ZL8d

Read More

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Trump launches blistering attack on 'nasty, vindictive, horrible' Pelosi

06/06/19 7:15 PM

Read More

Large Ebola outbreaks new normal, says WHO

The two largest ever outbreaks of the disease have been in the past five years.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WKPgeo

Read More

UK opposition Labour fight off Brexit Party to retain parliament seat

Britain's opposition Labour Party held on to the parliamentary seat of Peterborough in eastern England on Friday, seeing off a challenge from Nigel Farage's insurgent Brexit Party.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Wk0Toc

Read More

Exclusive: U.S. will not accept more Turkish F-35 pilots over Russia defenses - sources

The United States has decided to stop accepting any additional Turkish pilots who planned to come to the United States to train on F-35 fighter jets, U.S. officials say, in a clear sign of the escalating dispute over Ankara's plans to purchase Russian air defenses.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QRNJh6

Read More

Mexico to deploy forces on Guatemala border

The move comes after Donald Trump demanded a reduction in migrants crossing into US from Mexico.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/31hysLh

Read More

Parkland shooting: Should school officer be jailed for child neglect?

Scot Peterson faces 97 years in prison for his alleged inaction as a gunman killed 17 people.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EYA9UC

Read More

Kazakhstan election: Rare protests in a country that bans dissent

A power transfer after the resignation of Kazakhstan's long-time president has brought calls for change.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MyDhNd

Read More

The Indian army veteran detained as a foreigner

A retired officer with 30 years of service, Mohd Sanaullah is languishing in a detention camp.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wC6NGU

Read More

New president of El Salvador wields his power via Twitter, firing officials

As Nayib Bukele waged an underdog bid for the presidency of El Salvador, savvy use of social media helped propel his rise.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2K1j4xt

Read More

As pressure for Afghan peace grows, drug threat remains

Mohammad Ahmadi, a young opium farmer in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar has the kind of confidence that underlines how meagre the results have been of years of effort and billions of dollars spent fighting narcotics.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2HYgLst

Read More

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

PROGRAMMING ALERT: President Trump on 'The Ingraham Angle,' 10 pm ET on Fox News

06/06/19 6:06 PM

Read More

U.S. tightens Venezuela oil sanctions, indicates more actions to come

The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday tightened its pressure on Venezuela's state-owned oil company by making clear that exports of diluents by international shippers could be subject to U.S. sanctions.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I1WSRD

Read More