Freeland calls tariffs 'absurd' after meeting US Senate committee
Canadians are "polite, we're reasonable, but we also will not be pushed around", Trudeau said. The majority of US senators agree with that view, said the committee's Republican chair, Sen.

Saudi-led forces launch biggest assault of Yemen war
The mother of two chose to leave her village of Taif a few days ago, "during the last few days of the holy month of Ramadan". Two Saudi and UAE aid ships were in the waters off Hudaida, coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki told Saudi state media.

Palestinians seek United Nations vote blaming Israel; US wants changes
It also seeks recommendations to protect Palestinian civilians. "We want our civilian population to be protected". Ambassador Nikki HaleyNimrata (Nikki) HaleyWhat you need to know about Tuesday's elections South Carolina Gov.

Rebel Wilson: Court slashes actress's record defamation payout
The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Melbourne on Thursday and Wilson was not present in court for the ruling. Wilson is overseas at the moment, so she has yet to comment on today's decision.

David de Gea shoots down questions despite Real Madrid interest
David De Gea says discussions about his future at Manchester United are not important as he focuses on the upcoming World Cup . On the eve of Euro 2016, David De Gea was alleged to have been involved in a sexual assault case but was never charged.

Three Civilians Dead after Missile Fired by Houthi Targets Saudi Jazan
The U.N. chose to evacuate its staff after member states were told that an attack was imminent, the New York Times reported . Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, the current council president, said discussions centered on "the need for de-escalation".

Google Home can now handle three voice requests in one go
Now, you can ask about the weather, check your calendar, and turn on the kitchen lights while only saying "Ok, Google" once. Previously, asking to "turn off living room and bedroom" when referring to those home control groups simply didn't work.

Star Fox is joining Ubisoft’s Starlink: Battle for Atlas
Starlink's success will probably hinge on whether the game is more than just an elaborate gimmick. Starlink: Battle for Atlas will launch on October 16 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.

Super Eagles buzzing and in high spirits for first training in Essentuki
It's only 2 days left to the start of the FIFA World Cup in Russian Federation and teams, more or less, have completed preparations.

Kate Middleton takes George and Charlotte to watch William in polo match
The Duke of Cambridge was effectively upstaged at the event by his adorable progeny, Prince George and Princess Charlotte . My American side here, biased maybe b/c of everyday #gunviolence in United States of America , but my British side agrees.

Paul raccoon safely trapped on tower roof
Initial speculation was that the raccoon climbed to a lower part of the building, frequented by pigeons, in search of bird eggs. By Tuesday afternoon, the raccoon had its own Twitter account , with its first tweet saying, "I made a big mistake".

Fed announces rate decision
In addition to a new dot plot, the Fed updated its forecasts for economic growth and inflation. The unemployment rate is seen falling to 3.6% in 2018, compared to the 3.8% forecast in March.

U.S. Says Talks with N.Korea Moving 'More Quickly Than Expected'
Trump says he thinks "things can work out very nicely" with North Korea on the eve of his historic summit with Kim Jong-un. The two men will first meet one-on-one in a closed session, before a larger meeting with key advisers, USA officials said.

The AT&T-Time Warner merger is a go, court rules
Bottom line: if the Fox-Disney merger is approved, YES Network will be owned by the same company which owns the ESPN empire. AT&T and Time Warner's lead lawyer, Daniel Petrocelli, said outside court that the companies were gratified and relieved.

Pompeo calls South Korean, Japanese counterparts after Trump-Kim summit
That didn't deter me. "I thought it was just another one of those things that I was just doing, some charity event", he said. I felt like I owe it to myself and the people of the world".