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The British Parliament overwhelmingly rejected a proposed Brexit deal, prompting a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister May and further stoking extreme uncertainty around Britain's exit from the EU.

Barr told senators at a panel hearing on his confirmation as attorney general that he would never succumb to political pressure from any quarter.

A federal judge blocked the administration from asking about citizenship on the 2020 census, saying the decision to add the question broke the law.

The White House is working with little success to peel rank-and-file Democrats from the party leadership to pick up votes for the proposed border wall.

The House passed a resolution of disapproval aimed at Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican.

Cohen's testimony before a House panel next month is expected to be highly restricted to avoid interfering with Mueller's Russia probe.

Somali extremist group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for a deadly attack and siege in Kenya.

A Polish ex-intelligence official, arrested in Warsaw with a Huawei worker last week, has been charged with spying for China.

Huawei's founder said the firm had never spied for China and never would.

Russia increased criticism of U.S. efforts to implement a strategic arms treaty.

Died: Carol Channing, 97, musical-comedy star.

 

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January 16, 2019 02:47 ET (07:47 GMT)

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