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February 20, 2019

'Excessive fines' ban applies to states, Supreme Court says

Tyson Timbs admitted he'd sold drugs, and he accepted his sentence without a fight. What he wouldn't quietly accept was the ...

February 20, 2019

Indian court orders top industrialist to pay Ericsson $77M

India's Supreme Court on Wednesday found Anil Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Communications, and two of his directors ...

February 20, 2019

US automakers to Trump: Don't slap tariffs on imported cars

America's auto industry is bracing for a potential escalation in President Donald Trump's tariff war with the world, one that ...

February 19, 2019

Jurgen Klinsmann received $3.35M settlement from USSF

Jurgen Klinsmann received a $3.35 million settlement of his contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation, according to the USSF's ...

February 19, 2019

Pakistan says India using UN court for 'political theater'

Pakistan accused India on Tuesday of sponsoring terrorism and of using the United Nations' highest court for "political ...

February 18, 2019

Vatican: US prelate accused of abuse not at high court

The Vatican says a Holy See lawyer who appeared on a list of American priests credibly accused of sexual abuse isn't ...

February 18, 2019

India takes Pakistan to UN's highest court in spying case

India on Monday accused Pakistan of breaching the rights of an alleged spy who was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military ...

February 17, 2019

Vote on minister's immunity puts Italian populists in bind

Should senators from Italy's anti-establishment 5-Star Movement strip the firebrand leader of the far-right League of his ...

February 17, 2019

Israel to withhold $138 million in Palestinian funds

Israel said Sunday it will withhold over $138 million from the Palestinian Authority for payments given to families of ...

February 15, 2019

Trump's new trade decision: Impose tariffs on imported cars?

Sometimes, on a bad night, Brad Strong wakes at 2 a.m. and can't get back to sleep. The insomnia isn't about his family or ...

February 15, 2019

High-speed tunnel project divides Italy's ruling populists

A strategic European Union project to build a high-speed rail tunnel through the Alps, meant to speed journeys between France ...

February 14, 2019

Catalan ex-official testifies he is a 'political prisoner'

A former Catalan official accused by Spanish prosecutors of leading a violent rebellion to create an independent republic ...

February 14, 2019

The Latest: Venezuela leader lambastes Trump-Duque meeting

The latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 8:05 p.m. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is calling ...

February 13, 2019

The Latest: ICJ ruling favors Iran on part of assets claim

The Latest on relations between the U.S. and Iran (all times local): 8:25 p.m. The International Court of Justice says it has ...

February 13, 2019

The Latest: Spain: Early election decision expected Friday

The Latest on political developments in Spain (all times local): 3:15 p.m. The Spanish prime minister's office says Prime ...

February 13, 2019

Thai party fighting for survival after princess's nomination

The Thai political party that took the unprecedented and ultimately unsuccessful step of nominating a member of the royal ...

February 13, 2019

Trial of Catalan separatists begins in Madrid amid protests

A politically charged trial of a dozen Catalan separatist leaders began Tuesday in Spain's Supreme Court amid protests and ...

February 12, 2019

The Latest: Spain budget vote hinges on Catalan support

The Latest on Spain-Catalonia trial and politics (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Spain's prime minister has acknowledged that ...

February 12, 2019

17 killed in fire at shoddy New Delhi hotel, 4 others hurt

A fire engulfed a shoddily built budget hotel in central New Delhi early Tuesday, killing 17 people and injuring at least ...