Two are career foreign service officers with stellar records, and a third is a seasoned diplomat who favored a tough line on Russia and support for Ukraine.

"Our country made a deal with a highly vulnerable population interested in a bright future, and we should keep that deal," said Cook.

The Trump administration slapped 25% tariffs on French wine, Italian cheese and single-malt Scotch whisky in retaliation for EU subsidies on aircraft.

A new theory suggests that a so-called primordial black hole may lurk beyond Neptune in the outer solar system.

Iraq’s government cut internet access, imposed curfews and deployed forces to secure key facilities amid protests aimed at toppling the regime.

The Oct. 15 debate outside Columbus, Ohio will see twelve candidates face off in one night.

Tech giants are battling to introduce privacy tools that will convince users — and regulators — that they do not have an iron-clad grip on your data.

Greenpeace USA has criticised "false promises" by companies who switch to recyclable packaging instead of reducing consumption.

British government to prorogue parliament — again

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to provide special status for the Donbas and hold elections in the separatist-controlled eastern region, a breakthrough in talks to end the five-year conflict.

Britain delivered its proposals on Wednesday for how to deal with the Irish border after Brexit, removing the so-called backstop but with measures it said would avoid the need for checks or physical infrastructure.

Thousands of police officers in France are marching in Paris for the first strike in almost two decades to call for improved working conditions.

Scientists say the calving is part of a natural process, though they worry about shrinking polar ice and the resulting rise in sea levels.

U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders hoopitalised with chest pains — campaign

"The duke and duchess are trying to balance their desire for a private life, while living in highly transparent media world," said one expert.

The latest move came amid an escalating impeachment battle, with lawmakers rolling out a wave of planned hearings and demands, all met with fierce resistance from White House and administration officials.

The request came after Democrats released their findings of a months-long investigation into the NRA's dealings with Russian nationals last week.

A plan to enact "mandatory buybacks" of certain firearms has sparked division on the campaign trail.

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Officials say the police officer who shot an 18-year-old protester was defending himself condemnation from the public, international groups.