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UK Construction Sector Records Mildest Contraction Since January
Britain’s construction sector contracted again in September, although the pace of decline eased to its slowest level since January as the downturn in housebuilding moderated, according to an industry survey
UK PM Considers Pushing Back Defence Spending Roadmap, Times Reports
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering delaying the announcement of a roadmap outlining how Britain plans to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP, The Times reported on Tuesday.
Romania’s President Names Luca Niculescu As Prime Ministerial Nominee
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has nominated diplomat Luca Niculescu as prime minister in a renewed effort to resolve a prolonged political crisis that has pushed up borrowing costs and put
France Braces For Nationwide School Protests After Injuries, Mass Arrests
France is bracing for major protests on Tuesday after organisers called for a nationwide day of action in support of students demanding more investment in education. The protests follow a
Yemen Military Says It Has ‘Secured’ Red Sea Strait
Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia say they have “secured” the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, as they launch a major offensive against
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Kill Two, Injure Nine In Moscow Region
Two people were killed and nine others injured in overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across the Moscow region, Governor Andrei Vorobyov said on Tuesday. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said earlier that
Jim Bakker, Televangelist Who Built Media Empire With Tammy Faye, Dies At 86
Jim Bakker, the televangelist who built a Christian television media empire with his former wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, has died aged 86. His wife, Lori Bakker, announced his death in
Spain To Hold Snap Election On 29 November After Housing Protests
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for 29 November, days after parliament rejected measures aimed at tackling the country’s housing crisis. Sánchez’s government had introduced
US Deports LGBT Migrants To African Countries Where They Face Persecution
At least 40 migrants who received legal protection in the United States after facing persecution over their LGBT status have been deported to African countries where same-sex relationships are criminalised
Trump Threatens To Withhold Federal Support If Ohio Elects Democrats
US President Donald Trump has warned Ohio voters that his administration could be less willing to support the state if Democrats win key races in the November 3 midterm elections.
