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Comprehensive Post-Brexit Deal Drafted By Britain And EU

6:39am November 23, 2018

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Officials from the United Kingdom and the European Union on Thursday approved a draft agreement on their future relationship — for when the U.K. leaves at the end of March 2020.

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News Brief: Trump Calls Troops, Brexit Summit, Black Friday

5:34am November 23, 2018

Trump uses teleconference with military to tout political successes. There'll be an EU summit Sunday to sign off on the withdrawal deal between the U.K. and EU. And, let the holiday shopping begin!

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Jordanian troops took part in an international hostage rescue exercise in Amman, with other allied forces. A U.S. group focuses on helping the families of hostages before and after their recovery.

Aid Group For Hostages' Families Seeks To Help Through 'Lonely Experience'

5:01am November 23, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

Hostage US volunteers help guide relatives through government bureaucracy and personal crises after their loved ones are kidnapped or detained.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) shakes hands with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after a guest book signing at the Malacañang presidential palace in Manila on Tuesday. Duterte called Xi's visit to longtime U.S. ally the Philippines a "milestone

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Will Political Strains Pull The China-Philippines Cozy Relationship Off Course?

10:12pm November 22, 2018

by Julie McCarthy

China's leader seeks to bring an old U.S. ally into his sphere. But the Philipine people are sceptical that China will deliver on its promise of billions of dollars in aid.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London on Thursday. May says the Brexit deal's approval "is within our grasp," and she is determined to deliver it.

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Britain And EU Have Drafted A 'Comprehensive' Post-Brexit Agreement

9:38pm November 22, 2018

by Frank Langfitt

The deal is being criticized by both Britain's Labour Party and by some in Prime Minister Theresa May's own Conservative Party for threatening to trap the U.K. in the EU's customs rules.

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Britain Prime Minister Theresa May Unveils Draft 'Brexit' Agreement

4:29pm November 22, 2018

by Frank Langfitt

British Prime Minster Theresa May unveiled the draft agreement reached with the European Union on the future relationship with the United Kingdom after it leaves next year.

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One Family Shares Why They Joined The Migrant Caravan And Their Challenges

4:29pm November 22, 2018

by James Fredrick

Angel and Delma Muñoz fled gang violence in Honduras and joined the migrant caravan headed toward the U.S. They're now among thousands waiting in Tijuana to apply for asylum.

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Nearly 10 Years After The Mumbai Terror Attacks, Maritime Security Has Improved

4:29pm November 22, 2018

by Lauren Frayer

Nearly 10 years have passed since more than 160 people were killed in the Mumbai terror attacks. They lasted four days and left residents and foreign tourists traumatized.

The head of Russian military intelligence, Igor Korobov, died after his agency was accused of activities against the U.S.

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Second Head Of Russian Intelligence Dies Within Two Years

4:10pm November 22, 2018

by Lucian Kim

The head of Russian military intelligence, Igor Korobov, 62, died after his agency was accused of activities against the U.S. His predecessor also died at age 58 from unclear circumstances.

Igor Vorotinov, 54, was arrested in Moldova on Nov. 14 and extradited to the U.S. on Saturday. He made his first appearance in court on Monday.

Moldova To Minnesota: Man Allegedly Faked Death For $2 Million Insurance Payout

8:19am November 22, 2018

by Ruben Kimmelman

Igor Vorotinov had been living in Moldova after allegedly faking his death there in 2011. He was brought back to Minnesota on Saturday by U.S. law enforcement.