Maine shootings: Democrat reverses course on assault weapons ban
After a shooting in his hometown, Jared Golden seeks "forgiveness" for his past opposition to gun control.
2023-10-27 22:26
New US House speaker says Ukraine, Israel funding request should be split
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said on Thursday that funding to support Ukraine and
2023-10-27 10:54
New York Republican moves to expel George Santos from Congress
By David Morgan WASHINGTON A New York state Republican on Thursday made a privileged motion in the U.S.
2023-10-27 07:53
How does China fix the Evergrande mess?
The heavily indebted company has become the poster child of the country's flailing property sector.
2023-10-27 06:47
US lawmakers question Navy over bureaucratic delays for Taiwan weapons
WASHINGTON A U.S. congressional committee questioned the U.S. Navy on Thursday over what it called "alarming delays" in
2023-10-27 03:47
Republican US House Speaker Johnson likely couldn't reprise Trump election fight-analysts
By Andy Sullivan and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON New U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has joined his
2023-10-27 02:54
Maud Kells: Death of missionary who spent decades in Africa
Maud Kells is praised for her "tremendous courage" after spending decades as an aid worker.
2023-10-27 00:52
Australian PM tells US House speaker he hopes AUKUS legislation passes this year
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met the new speaker of the U.S. House of
2023-10-27 00:28
UN agencies reduce Gaza aid operations as fuel runs out
The UN says it has enough to maintain water supplies for a day, after reducing support for hospitals.
2023-10-26 22:23
US economic growth accelerates in third quarter
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly two years in the third
2023-10-26 21:55
With House speaker installed, US Congress returns to spending battles
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON The morning after U.S. House of Representatives Republicans united around new Speaker Mike Johnson,
2023-10-26 18:48
Philippines Announces Quarter-Point Rate Hike in Off-Cycle Move
The Philippine central bank resumed tightening monetary policy as it lifted its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis
2023-10-26 15:51