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U. S. Supreme Court nominee stakes out independence from Trump
WASHINGTON - Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's U. S. Supreme Court pick, says he would not hesitate to rule against president as he vows independence amid concerns by Democrats he would be beholden to man who nominated him.
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U.S. Supreme Court nominee stakes out independence from Trump
WASHINGTON - Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's U.S. Supreme Court pick, says he would not hesitate to rule against president as he vows independence amid concerns by Democrats he would be beholden to man who nominated him. (USA-COURT/GORSUCH (UPDATE 5, PIX, TV, GRAPHIC), expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, by Lawrence Hurley and Andrew Chung, 800 words)
Trump warns Republican lawmakers of backlash for healthcare failure
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump warns Republican lawmakers that voters could punish them if they do not approve plan he favors to dismantle Obamacare, as pressure grows on businessman-turned-politician to win first major legislative battle of his presidency. (USA-OBAMACARE/ (UPDATE 4, PIX, TV, GRAPHICS), moving shortly, by Susan Cornwell, 800 words)
U.S., U.K. curb electronics on planes from Middle East, North African airports
WASHINGTON/LONDON - United States and Britain impose restrictions on carry-on electronic devices on planes coming from certain airports in Muslim-majority countries in Middle East and North Africa in response to unspecified security threats. (USA-AIRLINES/ELECTRONICS (UPDATE 4, PIX), expect by 1830 GMT/2.30 PM ET, by David Shepardson and Kylie MacLellan, 900 words)
+ See also:
- USA-AIRLINES/ELECTRONICS-EMIRATES (UPDATE 2, PIX, TV), moved, 262 words
Macron's French presidency bid gathers pace, minister backs campaign
PARIS - French junior minister backs Emmanuel Macron's presidential campaign, first government member to do so, just hours after he reinforces his status as favorite in first of series of TV debates. (FRANCE-ELECTION/ (UPDATE 4, TV, PIX), expect by 1830 GMT/2.30 PM ET, by Adrian Croft, 600 words)
Tillerson no-show at NATO renews European disquiet about Trump
BRUSSELS - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's decision to miss his first meeting with NATO foreign ministers unsettles European allies who fear no-show reopens questions about President Donald Trump's commitment to alliance. (USA-TRUMP/TILLERSON-NATO (PIX), moved, by Robin Emmott, 569 words)
EXCLUSIVE-Trump administration weighing broad sanctions on North Korea -U.S. official
WASHINGTON - Trump administration is considering sweeping sanctions aimed at cutting North Korea off from global financial system as part of broad review of measures to counter Pyongyang's nuclear and missile threat, senior U.S. official says. (NORTHKOREA-USA/SANCTIONS (UPDATE 1, EXCLUSIVE), moved, by Matt Spetalnick and David Brunnstrom, 942 words)
AMERICAS
Brazil strives to quell meat scandal as Hong Kong bans imports
LAPA, Brazil - Brazilian authorities begin scouring meat plants closed after probe of corruption by health inspectors and alleged sale of rotten products, as Hong Kong deals blow to world's top beef and poultry exporter with import ban. (BRAZIL-CORRUPTION/FOOD (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV, GRAPHIC), moved, by Stephen Eisenhammer, 628 words)
EUROPE
Ex-foes salute McGuinness, IRA man turned peacemaker
BELFAST/LONDONDERRY - Martin McGuinness, Irish Republican Army commander who laid down his arms to become key architect of Northern Ireland's peace, dies at age 66, prompting tributes from allies and former enemies alike. (BRITAIN-NIRELAND/MCGUINNESS-DEATH (UPDATE 5, PIX, TV), moved, by Ian Graham and Conor Humphries, 819 words)
Not oil but trade: the economic case for Scottish independence
EDINBURGH - While economic case for Scottish independence once centered on oil, people such as company director Niall McLean now argue that trade is way to ensure their country's future prosperity - and avoid damage of United Kingdom leaving EU. (BRITAIN-EU/SCOTLAND-ECONOMY (PIX, GRAPHIC, ANALYSIS), moved, by Elisabeth O'Leary, 1,286 words)
MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi forces try to bring civilians out of west Mosul, U.S. pledges more support
MOSUL, Iraq - Iraqi government forces attempt to evacuate civilians from Mosul's Islamic State-held Old City so that troops can clear area, but militant snipers hamper effort, Iraqi officers say. (MIDEAST-CRISIS/IRAQ-MOSUL (PIX, TV, GRAPHIC), moved, by Patrick Markey, 851 words)
EXCLUSIVE-Iran steps up support for Houthis in Yemen's war - sources
LONDON/ANKARA/DUBAI - Iran is sending advanced weapons and military advisers to Yemen's rebel Houthi movement, stepping up support for its Shi'ite ally in civil war whose outcome could sway balance of power in Middle East, regional and Western sources say. (YEMEN-IRAN/HOUTHIS (EXCLUSIVE, PIX), moved, by Jonathan Saul, Parisa Hafezi and Michael Georgy, 1,163 words)
ASIA
South Korea's ousted leader Park grilled for 14 hours in graft probe
SEOUL - Ousted South Korean president Park Geun-hye apologizes to country as she appears at prosecutors' offices for questioning as criminal suspect in corruption scandal that grips country. (SOUTHKOREA-POLITICS/ (UPDATE 5, PIX, TV), moved, by Cynthia Kim and Christine Kim, 671 words)
+ See also:
- SOUTHKOREA-POLITICS/BUBBLE (PIX), moved, by Ju-min Park, 808 words
WORLD CITIES SURVEY
Of bread and wine: the world's most expensive cities
LONDON - Singapore remains world's most expensive city to live in, study shows, with two Japanese cities -- Tokyo and Osaka -- returning to top 10 thanks to strengthening of yen. (GLOBAL-ECONOMY/CITIES (PIX), moved, by Jeremy Gaunt, 402 words)
+ See also:
- GLOBAL-ECONOMY/CITIES-LIST (TABLE), moved, 67 words
(This article has not been edited by DNA's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
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