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A "large group" of federal agents entered Donald Trump's residence in Florida in an "unannounced raid", the former US president said on his social media channel on Monday. U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials entered the…

Comment this storyCommentRecord and sustained temperatures this summer in Europe, the United States and other parts of the world have highlighted both the benefits and the challenges of a global society increasingly dependent on air…

Gustavo Petro, a former rebel fighter, was sworn in as Colombia's first left-wing president. The former member of the armed group M-19 was sworn in on Sunday afternoon in Bogotá's Bolivar Square, pledging to unite the polarized country in…

Alassane Ouattara says he pardoned his longtime rival to strengthen "social cohesion" in Côte d'Ivoire.Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has pardoned his predecessor and longtime rival Laurent Gbagbo as part of a reconciliation campaign…

By HILLEL ITALY - AP National Writer In the first week of a scheduled two- to three-week trial in the U.S. District Court in Washington, senior publishing…

Liz Truss was interrupted by activists as she attempted to deliver her opening speech during a Conservative Party election campaign in Eastbourne.Green New Deal Rising protesters shouted 'shame on you' and 'Green New Deal' as…

AAs this summer has shown, no prime minister enthusiastically relinquishes power. Almost without exception, British leaders leave office in a bad mood, between fury and fatalism. Herbert Asquith and Edward Heath stand out among the former…

Sir Keir Starmer has been found guilty of breaching the code of conduct for MPs on eight occasions.An investigation into the Labor leader was opened in June by Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Kathryn Stone, into…

Comment this storyCommentNewly elected Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) voted his conscience Jan. 13, 2021. A week after rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol, he joined the House Democratic majority in impeaching the president of at the time, Donald…

"Respect for the territorial integrity of countries is one of the recognized fundamental principles of international law," wrote the head of diplomacy. "In this context, the Islamic Republic's support for the 'one China' principle is…

Security fears have led to delays in Conservative members receiving their mail-in ballots for the party leadership race. In a letter sent to Tory members - seen by Sky News - the leader of the Conservative Party membership…

More than 30 years ago, US Representative Nancy Pelosi angered the Chinese government by showing up in Tiananmen Square and unfurling a banner honoring dissidents killed in the 1989 protests.On Tuesday, as Speaker of the House of…

China says its military will "never sit idly by" should US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit Taiwan, the self-governing island claimed by Beijing. In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhao Lijian reiterated…

From Capitol News Illinois: The vote for State Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez as the first Latino chairwoman of the Illinois Democratic Party was unanimous and uneventful on Saturday morning - the drama had occurred in the…

In a meeting with a group of officers from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the main military adviser to the leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, said called on the…

On Sunday, the BJP hit out at Congress for accusing it of trying to overthrow the Jharkhand government after three MPs from the big old…

Anvar Ali, 56, is arguably the most interesting voice in Malayalam poetry today. His third volume of poetry, Mehboob Express (2020), the first in a decade, is a collection of intensely political poems that carry the pain and burden of our…

An unidentified woman shows a packet of abortion pills after taking one of the pills as the abortion rights campaign group ROSA, Reproductive Rights Against Oppression, Sexism and Austerity distributed abortion pills from a tour bus on May…

The state of the economy remained front and center last week, especially after a Thursday report fueled renewed fears of a recession.Results from the April-June gross domestic product report showed the economy contracted at…

President Joe Biden | White House/Adam SchultzLaw firms specializing in religious liberty cases have denounced a new rule proposed by the Biden administration that critics say will force doctors to perform abortions and “gender…

Comment this storyCommentAbraham Riesman is the author of "True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee» and the next «Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Destruction of America.”Last Friday, after four decades at the helm of World Wrestling…

Reuters/Mario AnzuoniA judge temporarily blocked a Wyoming law that would have banned most abortions after an emergency hearing was held the day the measure was due to take effect. Teton County District Judge Melissa Owens issued a…

Dignitaries at the 12th CAN General Assembly. By Bridget Ikyado Hon. Yakubu Dogara, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, urged Christians to engage in a policy of transformation for national development. Dogara spoke at…

It could be said that this is perhaps one of the most politically charged environments in the history of the United States. Over the past two decades, corporate activism has seemed to grow exponentially; the difference between actions a…

Rain falls on Bourbon St. in the French Quarter as Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the coast June 07, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesThe Louisiana Bond Commission agreed to withhold a $39 million line of…

By MARC LEVY - Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans are bracing for Doug Mastriano.When he crushed a field of nine people to win the GOP nomination…

The opposition largely boycotted the referendum, refusing to legitimize President Saied's new constitution.Some Tunisians began celebrating the victory of the "Yes" vote in a constitutional referendum organized by President Kais Saied,…

PA MILAN (AP) — The first of some 300 Afghan refugees arrived in Rome on Monday along a new humanitarian corridor organized by the Italian government, charities…

In an article titled “King of Jordan Worried About Syria's Revival,” Russian political scientist Damir Nazarov explained the reasons for Jordan's concern about stability in Syria.Here is the text of the article:Recently, the Jordanian…

In a two-hour phone conversation on Saturday evening, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron weighed plans to strengthen cooperation between Tehran and Paris and also discussed regional and international…

In our reflections on infrastructure, energy, buildings, sustainability, transport and climate, we try to shed light on information that in recent years has been peppered with dog whistles, gaslights , incitement to fear and "alternative…

Older and younger generations march in Tunis to reject President Kais Saied's draft constitution, days before a referendum.Tunis, Tunisia - Hundreds of people gathered in Tunis to protest against a draft constitution proposed by President…

Voting machines are set up for people to vote in the 2016 presidential election vote. | Reuters/David BeckerA new poll finds a plurality of Kansas voters are likely to support a ballot initiative that would declare the state constitution to…

The Ohio Supreme Court rejected another congressional card. Democrats say the attorney general should step down and Congress is moving forward with protections for same-sex marriage.We break down what it all means in this week's episode of…

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed as presidential candidate ahead of October elections.Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been officially nominated by his leftist Workers' Party (PT) to run against…

Nearly two years after stepping down, famed Tamil orator Tamilaravi Manian announced his return to politics on Thursday, this time wearing an outfit bearing the name of late Congress stalwart K Kamaraj.A former congress leader himself,…

The CIA chief has warned that China appears determined to use force in Taiwan, with Russia's experience in Ukraine only affecting Beijing's calculations of when and how - rather than whether - to 'to invade. Central Intelligence Agency…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law the final piece of a $76 billion state budget on Wednesday, broadly backing the plan approved by lawmakers but vetoing the money Republicans have funneled into…

Outgoing British leader Boris Johnson is seen by his critics as having pushed his Conservative Party further to the right of the political spectrum. With Johnson's resignation as party leader, observers are wondering whether the Tories will…

“Ask yourself: is this piece of evidence affected by politics? said the defense attorney. The prosecution, on the other hand, described the case against Bannon as extremely simple: the Jan. 6 select committee issued a binding directive…

Public sector workers, including nurses, teachers and doctors, are expected to see pay changes announced later today.They are understood as an increase of about 5%in line with expected average wage increases, but unions…

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of news summaries selected last night by the Vietnam News Agency.- Vietnam always cherishes and gives top priority to its special relationship with Laos, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong…

Facebook / Prison ExchangeA trans-identified man who allegedly impregnated two women while incarcerated in a New Jersey women's prison has reportedly been moved to a new facility. Demi Minor, a 27-year-old who identifies as female, was…

With just over a month to go until the August 23 primary election, the Democrat charlie christ was the next logical step for someone in his position. Emboldened by a poll that shows him with a substantial advantage over his fellow Democrat…

Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani reacted early Sunday to the latest remarks by Biden, who accused Iran of destabilizing activities in the West Asia region during a speech at the states summit. regional Arabs in Jeddah on…

Comment this storyCommentGovernor hopeful Beto O'Rourke rallied Texas Democrats on abortion rights, gun control and securing the state's power grid in a primetime speech at the Convention Texas Democrat on Friday.Former Congressman O'Rourke…

Speaking at a meeting held to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the chemical attack, Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh called for investigating, prosecuting and punishing individuals and legal entities involved in the transfer of chemical equipment…

Abortion rights activists Carrie McDonald (C) and Soraya Bata react to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in the United States Supreme Court on June 24, 2022 in Washington, D.C. The Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson…

It's the same story across the country, where inflation has hit 9.1% in June, the fastest increase in more than 40 years, and gasoline prices, although falling recently, are still about 40% higher than what consumers paid last year.The…

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as interim president after the speaker of parliament accepted a resignation letter sent by embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after fleeing the country. Wickremesinghe on…

As former superintendent of Mount Rainier National Park and biologist for the North Cascades and Crater Lake National Parks, I have deep roots in the conservation of the Pacific Northwest National Parks. When the National Park Service…

The SCO is a transcontinental political, economic and security alliance.A report by Chinese state daily Global Times, citing Iran's embassy in Beijing, said that after signing its first memorandum of obligations at this year's summit to be…

From this week's edition of Spotlight Politics: Families and friends of Highland Park hurt by last week's massacre are marching on Washington for an assault weapons ban as the city honors the lives lost with a vigil tonight. Meanwhile,…

US President Joe Biden's visit to the Middle East this week is the culmination of an urgent need and a growing desire. It's about the United States convincing its partners in the region to fully support its position on Russia's war in…

Machiavelli, considered the father of nationalism, is generally perceived as a supporter of a policy dissociated from conventional morality and putting forward all means in the quest for political power, even the most unscrupulous. There…

Eight candidates will be on the ballot when Tory MPs across the UK begin voting on Wednesday to elect a successor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady has announced. Johnson was forced to resign after…

A total of 146 lawmakers voted against Elisabeth Borne, well below the 289 votes needed to impeach her.French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne comfortably survived a motion of no confidence brought against her by a broad alliance of leftist…

(The Conversation is an independent, nonprofit source of news, analysis, and commentary from academic experts.) Ryan Neville-Shepard, University of Arkansas and Casey Ryan…

Unity leadership returned to the AIADMK after five years as the party passed a new resolution on Monday favoring the appointment of Edappadi K Palaniswami as acting general secretary. At today's crucial General Council meeting, the AIADMK…

The weirdest story of the week - which says something in this state - concerned the English department at the University of Central Florida statement against racism. The Orlando Sentinel reported that the department noted on its website…

In a statement on Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani reacted to comments by John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator at the US National Security Council, on US plans for a integrated air defense between the member…

The ding-ding-ding of the gas pump drowns out any meaningful dialogue...provoking a partisan bonanza... Don't expect relief soon; pain at the pump is a political boon It is complicated. This is the answer to questions about…

The first candidates entered the competition to replace Boris Johnson with other prospects who are expected to throw their hats in the ring this weekend.Last night, Rishi Sunak announced his offer on social mediapromising to…

President Joe Biden in the Oval Office in Washington, DC on May 5, 2022. | Adam SchultzPresident Joe Biden signed an executive order to 'protect and expand access to abortion' in response to several states banning the controversial…

NHK and Kyodo report Abe's death, hours after the 67-year-old was gunned down while campaigning in the city of Nara.Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been pronounced dead, doctors treating him have confirmed, after he was shot…

In Simon Milne's office is a very unremarkable sideboard, which nevertheless tells the remarkable story of the Regius Keeper and the age-old organization he protects. There is a shimmering statue of an oriental dragon - a…

Boris Johnson has announced his resignation after less than three years in Number 10.He said he had tried to persuade his cabinet that it would be 'eccentric' to change prime ministers now, but added: 'I regret that I was not…

1657190498Malthouse appointed Cabinet Office ministerElsewhere, the Prime Minister continues to make ministerial appointments. Downing Street has appointed Kit Malthouse as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the longest-serving minister…

Simon Hart has resigned as Secretary of State for Wales following Boris Johnson's refusal to step down, despite calls from some of his own ministers to do so.Mr Hart had previously been among cabinet ministers who told Mr…

By SYLVIE CORBET - The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Wednesday that the government plans to nationalize French…

In the statement issued on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said that the anniversary of the kidnapping of the four Iranian diplomats symbolizes the flagrant violation of all provisions of the Vienna Convention (1961) known as diplomatic…

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Two of Britain's top Cabinet ministers resigned on Tuesday, a move that could spell the end of Prime Minister…

During a meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, held in Tehran on Monday, Raisi received a detailed report on the increase in diplomatic exchanges and consultations between the two countries and its effect on the…

BLOOMINGTON - On July 4, Sabrina Cavanaugh helped organize a protest in Bloomington she said showed, "We don't have our independence."On June 24, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973…

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray backed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar's prediction on Monday that the government led by Eknath Shinde could fall within the next six months. He said there is a high probability of…

By JADE LE DELEY and JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press CRETEIL, France (AP) — An amateur soccer tournament in France aimed at celebrating ethnic diversity is…

After the massive show of force in the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker elections, Eknath Shinde's camp moved towards the disqualification of 16 Uddhav Thackeray Sena MPs. Shiv Sena (Shinde Camp) Chief Whip Bharat Gogawale informed newly…

In the 1970 film “Tora! Torah! Torah!" of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the actor who played Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the leader of the attack, said, "I'm afraid all we did was to wake a sleeping giant and fill it with…

Chris Pincher, who lost Tory whip after being accused of groping two men, said he was seeking 'professional medical support' as he hopes to return to his duties as an MP 'as soon as possible'.In a statement, the MP for…

Ibrahim Yamu Baba, popularly known as Yamu Baba or Angon Sambisa is a Kannywood actor, musician and dancer who has risen to popularity since he featured in Liyaliya's famous music video Sambisa. In this interview, the Jos-born artist said…