January 2022

Through Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Monday, January 31, 2022Prison for women. | Reuters/Lucy NicholsonThe United States Department of Justice has unveiled new guidelines allowing male inmates in federal prisons to be housed with…

Russia has massed troops near Ukraine and the West has threatened economic sanctions if it launches an invasion. Moscow denies planning an invasion, but has demanded broad Western security guarantees amid a tense standoff. Here…

In comments at a press conference on Monday, Saeed Khatibzadeh lamented moves to normalize ties with the Zionist regime.He also decried the Israeli president's official visit to the UAE and warned countries helping the Zionist regime create…

No congressional district in the lower 48 states is farther from the southern border than Maine's 2nd District.But former U.S. Representative Bruce Poliquin, a Republican aiming for a 2022 rematch with Democratic Representative…

news, federal politics, Greens, Larissa WatersWith the upcoming federal election approaching, the Greens and a growing number of independent candidates say major parties are now warned to make concrete changes to clean up politics and show…

A group of Iranian manufacturers and officials from economic and industrial sectors met with Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran on Sunday.In a speech at the meeting, the leader pointed to the failure of Iran's enemies and said, “The maximum…

Andrew Neil is in talks to present a weekly political show on Channel 4, a move that would see him swing left to join what he once called "the broadcast arm of the Guardian".Neil, who is the chairman of the conservative magazine Spectator…

Mattarella, 80, agrees to serve a second seven-year term after political parties failed to find an acceptable alternative.Italian President Sergio Mattarella has been elected to a second term, with parties calling on him to stay on after a…

A source close to Iran's negotiating team said Friday night that parties involved in the Vienna talks would return to their capitals for a break and continue meetings after a few days.“Given the importance of the pending issues and the need…

Take a moment to think back to your Christmas Eve last month here in West Michigan. Chances are you're spending time with your family, attending a Christmas service, or indulging in other holiday traditions.Yet halfway around the world, in…

After Joe Biden won the 2020 US election, Republicans challenged a new state law that made it easier to vote by mail.A court in the US state of Pennsylvania sided with Republican lawmakers on Friday to strike down a state law that had…

Editor's Note: The following column was submitted by Luke Mixon, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Louisiana. Contact him at Info@lukemixon.com. My grandfather was a flight engineer on a B-24 bomber during World War II. He was…

The past two decades have been characterized by globalization and increasingly polarized politics. Fortunately, with these policies came a wave of films inspired by the challenges of the 21st century. Some have provided biased accounts…

Xiomara Castro has been sworn in as Honduras' first female president, taking office amid growing uncertainty about her ability to govern in the face of an ongoing legislative crisis and other challenges. Castro, the 62-year-old left-wing…

Through Ryan FoleyChristian Post Journalist | Thursday, January 27, 2022A general view of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, United States, November 15, 2016. | REUTERS/Carlos BarriaActivists on both sides of the…

Punjab CM candidate of Aam Aadmi party, Bhagwant Mann said the party has given ordinary people the opportunity to join politics. The Aam Aadmi Party has declared its Sangrur MP Bhagwant Mann as its CM candidate for the Punjab Assembly…

Britain's foreign secretary said on Tuesday that Iran would be responsible for a possible deadlock in the Vienna talks and in that case all options would be on the table.Khatibzadeh said on Wednesday that such irresponsible and unfounded…

The Cape Times, South Africa A lead opinion piece highlights political issues. He reports that on Sunday, as he delivered his closing speech at the ANC NEC lekgotla, President Cyril Ramaphosa looked "totally exhausted". He added: 'With!-->…

On the eve of Xiomara Castro's inauguration as Honduras's new president, her supporters grew increasingly concerned that a deepening legislative crisis could derail her campaign promises and their hope for a better future. President-elect…

Addressing a UN Security Council meeting on "Wars in Cities: Protecting Civilians in Urban Settings", held in New York on Tuesday, Majid Takht Ravanchi said: "The violation the most serious aspect of IHL (international humanitarian law) is…

Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers wouldn't discuss "their politics" with each other.Woodley, 30, and Rodgers, 38, apparently disagree on political issues but have decided not to "debate" the topics, a source told People magazine."They…

About 30 years ago, when Les Wexner announced his plans for New Albany, he reportedly said that if current residents were to leave and return in 20 years, they wouldn't recognize the place. And he was right. A forest has become a country…

North Korea is not banned from launching cruise missiles under UN sanctions on Pyongyang.North Korea fired what appeared to be two cruise missiles into the sea off its east coast, Yonhap News reported, citing military sources, following a…

Patricia Gibson, MP for North Ayrshire & Arran, asked the Scottish-born Tory: "So will he comment on the veracity of the specific remarks made by the Hon. MP for Hazel Grove (William Wragg) about the threats made against Tory MPs for…

Through Michel Gryboski, Christian Post Journalist | Monday, January 24, 2022The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, DC | Reuters/Carlos BarriaThe U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases that could overturn…

We can never control the pandemic as long as governments. Ron DeSantis, Greg Abbott and other Republicans are blocking cities, counties, school boards and private businesses from enforcing mask and vaccine mandates/passports. We now have…

Iran and the other participants in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have been holding talks in Vienna since April last year with the aim of reviving the agreement by bringing the United States into full compliance.The United…

Armen Sarkissian says he thinks the country's constitution does not give the president sufficient powers to influence events.Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has announced his resignation, citing his office's inability to influence…

Congress Leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday claimed that the RSS and BJP were distorting history and misleading the country, and said young people should study history and think for themselves- same.The RSS and…

Iran and the other participants in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have been holding talks in the Austrian capital since April last year in a bid to revive the accord by bringing the United States into full compliance.The…

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The 85-year-old had been campaigning behind the scenes for weeks to replace incumbent president Sergio Mattarella.Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced he would not run for president in a statement, removing an obstacle…

Eight new nominations for the position of superintendent of public schools have been submitted to the Republican State Central Committee, bringing the total number of nominees to 12.The position of state superintendent, an…

Speaking to Tasnim on Saturday, the source commented on reports of a possible interim deal with Iran as part of the Vienna talks, saying: "As mentioned several times before, plans for an interim deal do not have never been on Iran's agenda,…

Modernization of the Open Meetings Act: “Wherever possible, public bodies should be required to provide live streaming of proceedings,” including state agencies, boards and commissions.Data Privacy Legislation: The House opposes aggressive…

CONCORD, NH (AP) — Advocates for victims of domestic violence and people who feel they have not been treated fairly by New Hampshire family court judges called on a newly created task force on Friday to provide more…

Fourteen of Chile's 24 new ministers are women, while several are former student protest leaders.Gabriel Boric, Chile's left-wing president-elect, announced his first cabinet, giving the majority of positions to women and several to former…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said immediate action is needed to address the security situation in Haiti and that additional aid is a central topic of a virtual meeting on Friday that includes cabinet officials from Canada, the…

NOTo 10 has insisted senior civil servant Sue Gray's investigation into the gatherings in Whitehall during the Covid-19 restrictions is independent. Ms Gray's investigation has always been described as "independent" despite being a senior…

Panji: The Trinamool Congress (TMC), which arrived late in the electoral race in Goa, published its first list of candidates on 18 January. Among the 11 hastily announced names, that of the new MP Rajya Sabha of the TMC, Luizinho Faleiro,…

The virtual meeting will be the first substantive discussion between the two allies since Fumio Kishida became Japanese prime minister in October.The leaders of the United States and Japan will face growing Chinese power, North Korea's…

Jgold defector Christian Wakeford claimed that funding for a school in his constituency would be cut if he voted against the government.The MP for Bury South, who dramatically crossed the Commons floor to join Labor on Wednesday, said whips…

In comments during a meeting with a group of Russian economic activists and businessmen, held in Moscow on Thursday, Raisi said that arrangements had been made for the finalization of the document on comprehensive cooperation between the…

During his visit to Russia, President Ebrahim Raisi gave a speech on Thursday before the State Duma in Moscow.Here is the full text of his speech:In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most MercifulHis Excellency Mr. Volodin,Honorable…

By LISA MASCARO - AP Congress Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Electoral legislation that Democrats and civil rights leaders say is vital to protecting democracy…

The court order means more than 700 documents will be transferred to Congress that could shed light on the events leading up to the insurrection when hundreds of rioters converged on Capitol Hill to try to prevent certification of the…

The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday issued subpoenas to two far-right leaders who joined former President Donald Trump's failed bid to quash his electoral defeat. The…

Through Michel Gryboski, Christian Post Journalist | Wednesday, January 19, 2022United States Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch testifies during the second day of his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in…

In an interview with Tasnim on Wednesday, Kazem Jalali commented on Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's current visit to Moscow.He stressed that the upcoming talks between Raisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will not be…

Aarcheology has become a hot topic topic in China in recent years. Even the 2021-2025 five-year plan seeks to elevate archaeology. On January 17, Li Qun announcement that China would "deploy and implement archaeological work plans during…

Liev Schreiber has opened up about how he enjoys a relationship with his "Ray Donovan" co-star Jon Voight given their incredibly different views on politics. While Schreiber isn't particularly known for speaking out about politics on social…

Through Michel Gryboski, Christian Post Journalist | Tuesday, January 18, 2022A Planned Parenthood South Austin Health Center exam room is shown following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a Texas law imposing strict…

BOris Johnson may have to resign if he is found to have lied to Parliament and refuses to correct what he said, Dominic Raab has suggested.It comes after Dominic Cummings, the Prime Minister's former chief adviser, said Mr Johnson lied to…

The government's attempt to introduce laws to contain the protests received a major blow after the House of Lords rejected a number of controversial proposals.The government had been pushed to act after disruptions caused by…

Alexa McDonough might have been amused to see the heated debate that erupted on social media following news of her death over the weekend. It was all about the trails McDonough laid out for women in political leadership positions in Canada…

Through Leonard Blair, Christian Post Journalist | Monday, January 17, 2022Senator Raphael G. Warnock attends the 2022 King Holiday Beloved Community Memorial Service at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on January 17, 2022 in Atlanta,…

The Dáil returns on Wednesday as TDs and Senators return to Leinster House after the Christmas break. The Cabinet will take place on Wednesday this week as Taoiseach Micheál Martin is expected to attend Ashling Murphy's funeral on Tuesday!-->…

In comments to a weekly presser on Monday, Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iranian diplomats had obtained visas to weigh plans to restart the activities of Iran's mission to the Jeddah-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation.Referring to Iranian…

Boris Johnson has been accused of targeting the BBC in a desperate bid to save his own job as Prime Minister, as the Labor leader insisted he broke the law by attending lockdown parties and then lying about it.A number of Tory MPs are…

Through Ryan Foley, Christian Post Journalist | Sunday, January 16, 2022Protesters march from the John A. Wilson Building, Mayor Muriel Bowser's office, to Lafayette Square near the White House in Washington, DC, in opposition to the…

Beyond the hustle and bustle veneer to get the job done, our policy is largely transactional. “We live in a contaminated moral environment,” said Vaclav Havel, playwright President of the Czech Republic in a thunderous speech…

WORCESTER - It's an overstatement to say the brief back-and-forth on the city ​​charter last week set the stage for a more serious and ongoing discussion about the prospect of refining the city's instruction manual.But if the city council…

Speaking to Tasnim, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Vahid Jalalzadeh, quoted Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian as saying at a recent committee meeting that the talks of the JCPOA…

Family and friends gathered at the National WWII Museum on Saturday to remember Lawrence Brooks, who was the oldest World War II veteran until his death on January 5 at the age of 112. During the service, Brooks' flag-draped casket was…

Alexa McDonough, whose leadership of the Nova Scotia NDP in 1980 made her the first woman to lead a major political party in Canada, has died at the age of 77. McDonough, who also became leader of the federal New Democratic Party in 1995,…

Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart at a meeting in Jiangsu that the United States bears primary responsibility for the continuing diplomatic stalemate.China reaffirmed its opposition to unilateral US sanctions against…

In accordance with an agreement between the heads of delegations, the chief negotiators of Iran and the three European countries returned to their respective capitals on Friday to handle political affairs and hold consultations for two…

Iranian envoy Majid Takht Ravanchi said on Friday that US sanctions had led to Iran's non-payment of membership dues to the world body, but expressed hope that Tehran's efforts to end the suspension would soon bear fruit. His remarks come…

On January 5, television visuals showed the outstanding image of a stationary black SUV, easily identifiable among a motorcade of white cars, on a flyover a few miles from the heavily guarded Hussainiwala border. The SUV, a real sitting…

Through Ryan Foley, Christian Post Journalist | Friday, January 14, 2022New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy | (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Phil Murphy for Governor)Pro-life activists and religious leaders are criticizing the enactment of a New…

As the Downing Street party scandal rumbles this week, new party accusations have made headlines, including one with a confirmed presence from the Prime Minister himself, Boris Johnson. The parties are part of a wider pattern of lockdown…

In an interview with Khamenei.ir, Major General Hossein Salami said the US assassination of Lt. Gen. Soleimani had sparked a "revolution in hearts" and impressed the character of young people.He said the bombing had created millions of…