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Saudi prince urges United Kingdom to promote moderate Islam
The UK leader praised the 32-year-old for pushing through major social reforms - such as allowing women to drive - in the conservative kingdom. Talks with faith leaders in Britain including the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England, offer Prince Mohammed an opportunity to project a more tolerant image of Saudi Arabia , sources close to the tri... [Full Article...]
Europe Targets US Bourbon, Bikes, Blue Jeans for Trade Riposte
The ABC understands BlueScope has been in discussions with the offices of the Prime Minister , Trade Minister and USA ambassador Joe Hockey to ensure its case is put forward to the Trump administration. Stocks rose Monday afternoon as traders saw an easing in concerns over a potential trade war . Federal Government officials are increasingly pessimistic about Australia's chances of dodging the... [Full Article...]
Nashville mayor pleads guilty to theft, set to resign
And I sincerely hope and believe that my own actions will not tarnish or otherwise detract from all of their great work. The Tennessean identified the officer as Sgt. She would not say when the affair ended, only saying that it's over. She was the point person for a $5.4 billion transit plan that Nashville voters will consider in a citywide referendum in May. [Full Article...]
Stalemate likely after Italian poll
A coalition between the Democratic Party , a pro-EU party led by former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi , 43, and More Europe, a liberal, pro-immigration group helmed by Emma Bonino, 69, could only muster about 23% of the votes between them. [Full Article...]
SL bowl in T20 tri-series opener against India
Tensions rose in Kandy Tuesday as the body of a 24-year-old Muslim man was pulled out of a burnt building. Police had been placed on alert in Kandy, home to famous tea plantations and Buddhist relics, to ensure that the "situation does not spiral into inter-communal conflagration", the government said. [Full Article...]
Report finds White House aide Conway violated law in TV interviews
The agency said Conway "impermissibly mixed official government business with political views about candidates in the Alabama special election". The interviews were broadcast on CNN's " New Day " and Fox News' "Fox & Friends, according to the report". [Full Article...]
Fresh Beef Arriving at McDonald's
The move means McDonald's quarter-pound burgers with fillers, additives or preservatives are being phased out and replaced with 100 percent fresh beef . The fresh beef expansion comes as McDonald's is improving food quality and increasing menu variety to counter competition from older rivals such as Wendy's Co as well as more premium chains like Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out and Shake Shack Inc. [Full Article...]
Russian double agent critical after suspected poisoning on United Kingdom soil
Police, who said they are investigating the circumstances after an incident in Salisbury on Sunday, have reassured people there is no risk to the wider public. A man fighting for his life after being exposed to an unknown substance has been named as a Russian Federation national convicted of spying for the UK. [Full Article...]