Tuberville's hold on military promotions would take hundreds of hours to process individually, memo says
It would take the Senate approximately 700 hours of floor time to individually process and vote on hundreds of military officers whose promotions are being blocked by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the Congressional Research Service concluded in a memo released on Tuesday.
2023-09-13 10:20
Biden approval edges up to highest level since March - Reuters/Ipsos poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating edged up this month to 42%, its highest level since March,
2023-09-13 06:58
Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high
A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered.
2023-09-12 19:17
Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister
Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.
2023-09-12 17:52
Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs from Russian control
The four strategically important oil and gas platforms were seized by Russia in 2015.
2023-09-12 03:53
Morocco earthquake: Trowbridge community 'overwhelmed' by support
The Moroccan community appeals for aid to send to families impacted by the disaster.
2023-09-12 02:55
Alleged rape of Irish rugby fan in France investigated
French prosecutors have opened an investigation following the incident in Bordeaux at the weekend.
2023-09-11 23:28
Renowned conductor allows climate activists to address crowd at Swiss music festival
A famed Russian conductor allowed climate protesters who disrupted a performance at a classical music festival in Switzerland to address the crowd, despite grumbling from some members of the audience.
2023-09-11 23:20
Khalid Latif: Cricketer sentenced over Dutch MP Geert Wilders murder threat
It is thought unlikely ex-Pakistan international Khalid Latif will serve any time in jail.
2023-09-11 22:28
Libya declares emergency as Storm Daniel kills 150
The storm causes severe flooding in eastern Libya after killing a dozen people in Europe last week.
2023-09-11 20:57
Denmark country profile
Provides an overview of Denmark, including key dates and facts about this European country.
2023-09-11 19:48
Government facing pressure to rethink China stance
Tory MPs call for China to be branded a threat, amid spy claims following the arrest of a Commons researcher.
2023-09-11 09:50