US Senate manoeuvres around Tommy Tuberville's abortion objections
The senator, who began holding up military appointments in February, argues that Democrats have caved.
2023-09-21 10:25
Biden administration announces relief for Venezuelans in the US, likely appeasing New York City officials
The Biden administration announced Wednesday the expansion of a form of humanitarian relief to Venezuelans already in the United States, making hundreds of thousands more people eligible for work permits and likely appeasing calls by New York City officials to provide work authorization to certain migrants.
2023-09-21 09:47
Biden appointing federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery in East Palestine following train derailment
President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered the appointment of a federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery efforts in East Palestine, Ohio, following the February derailment of a Norfolk Southern train hauling toxic chemicals.
2023-09-21 09:29
Kenya's Westgate shopping mall siege: How a survivor has healed
Shamim Allu used to walk on crutches after militants shot her at a Kenyan shopping mall a decade ago.
2023-09-21 09:27
U.S. offers work permits to half million Venezuelans already in country
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. will grant temporary deportation relief and access to work permits to nearly half a million Venezuelans
2023-09-21 08:52
Senate confirms C.Q. Brown as chairman of Joint Chiefs after monthslong Tuberville hold
The Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Gen. C.Q. Brown to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, following a monthslong hold of over more than 300 military promotions by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama.
2023-09-21 07:58
US spending in Ukraine explained in four charts
Volodymyr Zelensky needs the US to give more aid to Ukraine, but some are growing wary of the hefty price tag.
2023-09-21 07:52
House Democrats weigh risky strategy: Whether to save McCarthy
House Democrats have begun internal discussions about how to deal with the prospects of a chaotic situation: The possibility that Speaker Kevin McCarthy could lose his job in an unprecedented vote on the floor.
2023-09-21 07:27
Thirteen charged after Irish parliament protests
Protestors gathered at parliament buildings in Dublin as politicians met after summer break.
2023-09-21 06:47
Who was Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar?
Hardeep Singh Nijjar's fatal shooting in June placed him at the center of a rift between India and Canada.
2023-09-21 05:28
King's France visit mixes PR, politics and security
The royal state visit is intended to reinvigorate the relationship between France and Britain.
2023-09-21 04:16
Coastal storm to deliver nasty weather from Florida to New England into this weekend
A storm set to brew off the southeastern US coast late this week will bring gusty winds, heavy rain and hazardous seas from Florida to New England.
2023-09-21 02:19