There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by Singapore police in a $2.2 billion money laundering case that are now up for auction.

The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.

The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

The 69-year-old White House chief of staff is a powerful figure and particularly close to the US president.