GOP aborts temporary gov’t funding measure at Trump’s urging
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance jointly opposed a proposed stopgap funding measure announced Tuesday that would have prevented a pending federal government…
Turkish FM denies Trump claim of ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkiye in Syria | Syria’s War News
Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has denied a claim by incoming United States President Donald Trump that the toppling of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was…
US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu | Health News
Health officials say the 65-year-old was hospitalised after contact with an infected flock of back-yard birds.A 65-year-old in the southern state of Louisiana has been…
Senate Democrats demand answers on Trump IRS nominee, promotion of pandemic-era tax credit
1 of 3 | Former Rep. Billy Long, R-Mo., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for IRS commissioner, is facing an inquiry from Senate Democrats over his…
Liberia’s parliament catches fire for second time in a week | Politics
NewsFeedLiberia’s parliament building caught fire for the second time within a week. Flames could be seen engulfing its prominent dome.Published On 18 Dec 202418 Dec…
With the “nightmare” of Assad over, moderation of Islamist rebels eases Syrians’ fears
Members of the opposition forces eat as they are deployed in the liberated areas of Daraa, northern Syria, on Tuesday. Photo by Fadel Itani /UPI.…
Antiwhaling activist Paul Watson released as Denmark rejects extradition | Environment News
Copenhagen rejects Japan’s extradition request over a 2010 incident involving a Japanese whaling ship in the Antarctic.Antiwhaling activist Paul Watson has been freed from a…
GOP report recommends Liz Cheney face criminal investigation for Jan. 6 ‘witness tampering’
Former Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., makes an opening statement during a public hearing on October 13, 2022 as the House Select Committee investigated the…
Palestinians sue State Department over US assistance to Israel’s military | Joe Biden News
Five Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and the United States are suing the US government to try to cut off American assistance to…
Bipartisan spending measure averts shutdown Friday, pushes deadline back to March
A bipartisan spending measure unveiled Tuesday likely averts a federal government shutdown that would have occurred Friday and moves it back until March 14 after…
New national historic landmarks cited for ‘exceptional value’ in telling story of U.S. history, culture
1 of 2 | The Loudoun County Courthouse in Leesburg, Va. (pictured in 2011) was among the newly designated National Historic Landmarks. File Photo By…
Virginia lawmaker’s seniority helps him defeat AOC for high-profile House committee
1 of 2 | "I think my colleagues were measuring their votes by who's got experience, who's seasoned, who can be trusted, who's capable and…
What’s at stake in Germany’s election at home and internationally? | Politics
Poll in February triggered after Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote.Germany faces an early election following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government. Europe’s…
New FTC rule bans junk fees for tickets, hotels
1 of 6 | In a statement, U.S. President Joe Biden (pictured on Sunday) said Tuesday’s FTC vote builds on the work across his administration…
Lebanon’s political families: The Gemayel dynasty | Politics
This film takes us inside another of the most prominent and influential political dynasties in Lebanon in recent history. Lebanon’s complex politics have often been…
President Biden inducted into U.S. Labor Department’s Hall of Honor
1 of 4 | Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su inducts President Joe Biden into the U.S. Department of Labor Hall of Honor at the…
Former FBI informant pleads guilty to phony bribery scheme involving Bidens | Joe Biden News
The fake bribery scheme involving US President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, was central to Republican impeachment inquiry.A former FBI informant has pleaded guilty…
Canada finance minister resigns as PM Trudeau grapples with new Trump term | Politics News
Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned in a blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is facing declining approval ratings and opposition from within…
Ousted Syrian President Assad says he didn’t consider stepping down or fleeing
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (L) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow in July. Photo by Valery…
Germany set for new elections after Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote | Politics News
After collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition, elections will take place on February 23, seven months ahead of schedule.German chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence…