United Kingdom seeks new Customs union after Brexit
The sticking point will be the Britain's insistence that it can strike trade deals with non-EU states. The first stage involves leaving the customs union when it exits the EU in 2019. 8/19/2017
Triumph of Indian diplomacy: Japan extends support to India over Doklam issue
The video triggered accusations that it had racist undertones, especially because of the way it depicts an Indian . It said India should be open-minded rather than viewing the world as full of dangers and challenges. 8/19/2017
Trump elevates Cyber Command, considers break from NSA
Before leaving office , former President Barack Obama also said the dual arrangement should be split up. Eight years after the creation of Cyber Command, its relationship with the NSA has come under strain. 8/19/2017
Sensex, Nifty Rally After Late Surge
In pre-open market, Sensex touched 31,927.51 higher by 157 points, while Nifty was up 49 points at 9,945.55. BSE Sensex ended 320 points higher and the Nifty ended just a tad below 9900. 8/18/2017
White Sox at Dodgers
He homered again on the first pitch from Tony Watson leading off the eighth. "It's something special, like a World Series (game)". Chicago took a 2-1 lead in the fourth when Delmonico's first homer of the game extended his hitting streak to 11 games. 8/18/2017
Shah Rukh Khan visits recuperating Dilip Kumar
After being hospitalised for a week, he is now resting at home and his "mooh-bola" son Shah Rukh Khan paid him a visit recently. So is family friend Salim Khan and his son Salman. "They often drop by, on festivals and occasions like Saab's birthday". 8/18/2017
SoundCloud gets a huge lifeline
The Berlin-based music streaming service has received $170m of funding from Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek . Concerned users had been backing up their Soundcloud uploads, anxious the site would go offline. 8/17/2017
Trump congratulates Curtis on unofficial GOP win
Bob Bennett, a longtime Republican who lost re-election in 2010, the first of several GOP candidates ousted in tea party wave. In addition, the fall contest will be complicated by the insurgent candidacy of Jim Bennett, son of the late three-term Sen. 8/17/2017
Firebrand judge Moore forces runoff in Alabama Senate race
Robert Bentley - as a swamp creature. "He's the only one who hasn't been talking crap about the others", Wright said. Luther Strange and former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore are headed to a Republican primary runoff to fill the U.S. 8/17/2017
Chinese troops try intruding into Indian territory in Ladakh, attempt foiled
Officials in the Army in South Block refused to say anything with all the questions soliciting a crisp reply-"No comments". Chinese state media have warned India of a fate worse than its crushing defeat in a brief border war in 1962. 8/16/2017
Nat King Cole's grandson Robert Yancy found dead aged 39
It's worth noting that Marvin Yancy also died of a heart attack at age 34, so it could be heart disease runs in the family. Authorities who were asked to check on his welfare found Yancy dead Monday night at his home in the Sherman Oaks area. 8/16/2017
Blues order Costa to return
I have to think of myself. "That was a punishment for the attitude I had shown and for not behaving in the best way", he added. But it is understood that Chelsea want Costa, as a player with two years remaining on his contract, to return to the club. 8/16/2017
Chinese Troops Enter Ladakh on Independence Day
The standoff has been ongoing for more than 50 days after Indian troops stopped the Chinese Army from constructing a road in the area. 8/16/2017
US Bank Stadium in Consideration to Host 2026 World Cup Matches
While Vancouver's bid would only be for games at BC Place Stadium , Toronto and Montreal may have games at two stadiums each. Requests for information have been sent to all cities with a declaration of interest being asked for. 8/16/2017
Donald Trump Decides Charlottesville Killing Was the "Alt-Left's" Fault After All
You had a group on the other side that came charging in without a permit. The AP wants us to believe that Trump's statements were a disaster. 8/16/2017