White House blocks ambassador’s testimony in Trump impeachment probe
The Trump administration on Tuesday blocked an ambassador from testifying to the U.S. House of Representatives’ impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine,...
U.S. Senate panel chairman says to probe Ukraine, invites Giuliani
The Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday opened the door to a Senate investigation into unproven allegations regarding Ukraine raised by...
House Democrats plan subpoena for U.S. ambassador to EU in impeachment probe
U.S. House Democrats said they plan to issue a subpoena on Tuesday for the U.S. ambassador to the European Union after the Trump administration blocked...
Italy’s economy minister sees web tax launch next year
Italy will implement a planned “web tax” in 2020, obliging big digital companies to pay a 3% levy on some Internet transactions, Economy Minister Roberto...
Minneapolis’ liberal mayor trying to ‘bully’ President Trump out of Minnesota, says head of police union – Fox News
Minneapolis’ liberal mayor trying to ‘bully’ President Trump out of Minnesota, says head of police union Fox News Police supporters of Trump plan ‘sea of red’...
Leading Turkish activist denies funding protests to overthrow government
A Turkish businessman and activist, whose trial over accusations he tried to overthrow the government has been criticized by Western countries, denied on Tuesday he...
Mona Lisa’s smile a touch clearer through Louvre’s new protective glass
Visitors to the Louvre in Paris should have a clearer view of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” after the museum installed a new, more transparent...
Federer opens Shanghai play with a vengeance
Four years after a stunning second-round loss to Albert Ramos-Vinolas at this venue, No. 2 seed Roger Federer defeated the Spaniard 6-2, 7-6 (5) on...
Climate activists smell like hemp: Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson labelled climate-change protesters as “hemp-smelling” and “uncooperative crusties” during a speech in London on Monday. Lauren Anthony reports....
Stocks fall on trade angst; Brexit battle tackles pound
Oil prices and stocks across major markets fell on Tuesday as tension rose between China and the United States ahead of high-level trade talks, while...