USA Trump revives U.S. Space Command in military push into space The re-established initiative announced Thursday will draw on resources from all branches of the military to coordinate U.S. defense efforts in space. 29/08/2019
USA Biden's surrounded at the next Democratic debate ABC News announced the stage lineup of the 10 candidates for their faceoff next month. 29/08/2019
USA Senate GOP warns Supreme Court not to be 'cowed' by Democratic 'threats' in gun case Democratic senators warned the Supreme Court could be restructured to reduce the influence of politics. Republicans accused them of working to pack the high court. 29/08/2019
USA Trump cancels Poland visit to deal with Hurricane Dorian President Donald Trump cancels Poland visit to deal with Hurricane Dorian 29/08/2019
USA Trump cancels trip to Poland to deal with Hurricane Dorian The hurricane is expected to hit the southeastern United States this weekend. 29/08/2019
USA Older people are embracing video games — and for some, stardom Audrey Buchanan, 88, has put more than 3,500 hours into "Animal Crossing" — and been able to connect with her grandson across the country. 29/08/2019
France Eric Cantona steals show with Shakespeare at Champions League draw French legend Cantona quoted from Shakespeare's King Lear in speech that left soccer stars in the audience visibly baffled. 29/08/2019
USA Is Pluto a planet — or dwarf planet? NASA chief rekindles emotional debate Jim Bridenstine just called Pluto a planet even though the rocky body at the edge of our solar system is now officially designated a dwarf planet. 29/08/2019
brussels bureau Belgian politics still in limbo, three months after elections The nationalist right and extreme right prevailed in the Flemish north of the country. In Wallonia, the majority voted for the socialist party and the greens. 29/08/2019
Ethiopia Fossil discovery reveals face of oldest early human ancestor The ancestor's face has been reconstructed from a skull found in Ethiopia and is the direct ancestor of the skeleton, Lucy, found in 1974. 29/08/2019
France Far-right trio jailed for anti-migrant helicopter operation Three far-right activists with Generation Identitaire — Generation Identity — have been jailed for six months for intercepting migrants in the Alps. 29/08/2019
Greece 'I don't think in terms of fear': basketball coach Blatt on MS battle Last week, professional basketball coach David Blatt made a surprising announcement in a letter on Greek team Olympiacos' website — he has been diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS). 29/08/2019
USA Police searched years for a serial rapist, then found a suspect among their past recruits "Had he not attempted to join the ranks of the Clayton County Police department, it's questionable as to when we would have apprehended him," police said. 29/08/2019
Life Is one week enough? 170 media outlets dedicate news to climate change Covering Climate Now is the new week-long pledge being adopted by global news outlets, now with 170 involved. 29/08/2019
no comment Almodovar gets lifetime achievement award at Venice Film Festival Pedro Almodovar greeted his fans in Venice before receiving Golden Lion award 29/08/2019
France Full draw for Champions League 2019/20 group stage Holders Liverpool will face Liverpool Napoli, FC Salzburg and Genk. 29/08/2019
View The rejection of a LGBT asylum seeker’s claim shows a rising intolerance in Brexit Britain ǀ View 29/08/2019
View Suspending Parliament benefits Boris Johnson, but is a fiasco for Great Britain ǀ View 29/08/2019
USA Uber, Lyft propose $21 an hour minimum wage for drivers in California Gig economy companies that were once seen as an innovative addition to the labor market have come under growing scrutiny for how they treat their workers. 29/08/2019
Kazakhstan Kashistan? Half-a-million Kazakhs have debts paid by the government Half-a-million Kazakhs are to have their debts paid by the government as a “one-time action” to help some of the central Asian country’s poorest, ministers announced. 29/08/2019
USA Department of Justice declines to prosecute Comey over leaked memos "I don't need a public apology from those who defamed me, but a quick message with a 'sorry we lied about you' would be nice," Comey tweeted Thursday. 29/08/2019
USA Right-wing power grab thwarted as Italy inches toward new government Matteo Salvini, the anti-immigrant leader of the League party, had called for early elections in hopes of enabling his party to govern alone. 29/08/2019
