Democrats Bid to Reclaim Economic Populism
© Getty Images With the passage of President Biden’s coronavirus relief bill, Democrats are setting out to reclaim their populist birthright. And, they hope, reverse their...
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Libya Political Process Marred by Bribes, UN Report Finds
At least three people taking part in UN-led Libyan peace talks were bribed for votes, researchers said in a report for the Security Council. Prime...
Zimbabwean Vice President Mohadi Resigns
One of Zimbabwe’s two Vice Presidents, Kembo Mohadi, resigned from his post on Monday following allegations in the media about his alleged affairs with married...
Donald Trump Calls For GOP Unity, Hints at Run for President in 2024
Former US President Trump used his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference to blast his successor Biden, and try to cement his status as...
Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Bill Passes House, but Faces Senate Hurdle
The House passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday morning almost entirely along partisan lines. The bill now goes the Senate, although it...
World Reacts to U.S. Report on Khashoggi killing
The world reacted to the release on Friday of a U.S. intelligence assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved an operation to capture...
Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan passes hurdle in U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives moved toward a late-night vote on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill on Friday as Democrats who control...
Trudeau says it’s good to have a partner on climate change again as meeting with Biden begins
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opened his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden today by saying it’s good to be working again with an administration that...
Human rights ‘central’ to US-Egypt ties, Blinken tells Egyptian Counterpart
Antony Blinken raised human rights concerns in call with Sameh Shoukry, but rights advocates are demanding concrete action from Washington Egyptian police cadets at a...
Ex-interior Minister Declared Initial Winner in Niger’s Presidential Election
Initial results say Mohamed Bazoum beat opposition candidate Mahamane Ousmane in the run-off vote. He is close to outgoing president Mahamadou Issoufou. Bazoum was now...
UN, AU and EU urge Somalia to Quickly Agree on Election Date
The United Nations, African Union and European Union urged the Somali government and opposition on Monday to quickly agree on a date for elections, warning...
Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Peace Efforts, Defense in Call
President Joe Biden discussed Middle East peace efforts and defense cooperation in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, ending a...
The Cairo talks may be difficult, but could be relatively easy
Hamas director Khalil al-Hayya (L) and Palestinian leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar (C) with the leaders of the Palestinian groups leave...
Trump Conviction Is a GOP Conscience Vote -McConnell
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is signaling to fellow Republicans that the final vote on Donald Trump’s impeachment is matter of conscience and that senators...
President Biden announces sanctions against Myanmar’s Generals as Another Suu Kyi Aide Arrested
Anti-coup protesters on Thursday took to the streets of Myanmar for a sixth consecutive day, after US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against the Southeast...
Haitian Police Fire Tear Gas on Protesters in Renewed Clashes Over Disputed Elections
Haitian police fired tear gas on hundreds of protesters who were marching against President Jovenel Moise in Port-au-Prince Wednesday, and attacked journalists covering the demonstration,...
Schumer, McConnell Reach Deal on Trump Impeachment Trial
Senate leadership announced on Monday that they have reached a deal on the framework for former President Trump‘s impeachment trial, which will start on Tuesday. “For...
Biden says Trump Should not Receive Intelligence Briefings
U.S. President Joe Biden does not believe his predecessor Donald Trump should have access to intelligence briefings because of his “erratic behavior” and the concern...
Senate Passes Budget Plan To Advance Biden’s $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Aid Package
President Joe Biden’s drive to enact a $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill gained momentum on Friday as the U.S. Senate narrowly approved a budget blueprint...