Chief justice orders review of sexual harassment standards in U.S. judiciary

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts said on Sunday he would launch a review in 2018 of how the federal judiciary handles sexual harassment, following the recent resignation of a U.S. appeals court judge amid allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct and comments.

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Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates introduce VAT for first time

The Gulf states have been under pressure to increase state revenue in the face of lower oil prices

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New Slaughtering Rules Pit Dutch Religious Freedoms Against Animal Rights

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Philippe Coutinho: Nike advertises Liverpool player's name on Barcelona shirts

Barcelona kit manufacturers Nike advertised the club's shirts with Liverpool midfielder's Philippe Coutinho's name on the back.

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Colorado shooting: Four police officers injured, one dead

A total of seven people were shot when police responded to an early morning domestic call-out.

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Colorado deputy sheriff killed in domestic dispute call, suspect shot

(Reuters) - A gunman opened fire on sheriff's deputies responding to a report of a domestic disturbance near Denver on Sunday, killing one officer, before the suspect was shot and apparently killed, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.

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Dan Talbot, Impresario of Art Films, Is Dead at 91

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