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London, United Kingdom - In some ways, Kwasi Kwarteng's elevation to the second most important post in British politics couldn't be more novel. In others, it couldn't be more typical. Born in London in 1975 to Ghanaian parents who had…

Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) speaks during an early voting rally on October 19, 2021 in Stafford, Virginia. Youngkin is running against former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (D-VA). | Getty Images/Win…

For the first time in 132 years of history, Brazil's ongoing census will count members of so-called "quilombo" communities founded by formerly enslaved black people who resisted the system of oppression. On Ilha de Mare, an island with…

Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said in a tweet that he was happy to discuss the fate of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian.The two foreign…

Mahamat Zene Cherif accuses the government in power of excluding him from the dialogue process aimed at paving the way for elections.Chad's acting foreign minister, Mahamat Zene Cherif, said he was resigning over disagreements with the…

In a post on his Twitter account on Sunday, Amirabdollahian thanked the Iraqi people, government and armed forces for hosting Iranian and non-Iranian pilgrims during the Arbaeen season."This year's Arbaeen rituals have once again proven…

Nasser Kanaani on Saturday called for a lasting border truce and urged the two sides to settle their differences through dialogue and peaceful means.The spokesperson underlined the very friendly relations between Iran and the two Central…

Iran's chief executive is due to address the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York."I don't think such a meeting is going to happen," Raisi told CBS News' 60 Minutes during an interview on Tuesday, which the…

The appointment of Amadou Ba restores the post of Prime Minister after it was abolished in April 2019.Senegalese President Macky Sall has returned to the post of prime minister, appointing a former economy minister to the post two months…

The families are pushing the United States to secure the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former US Marine Paul Whelan, detained in Russia.US President Joe Biden has met with the families of basketball star Brittney Griner and…

Live Action founder Lila Rose discusses abortion on "Dr. Phil" airing September 13, 2022. | Dr. Phil/YoutubeProminent pro-life activist Lila Rose appeared on the syndicated talk show "Dr. Phil" on Tuesday to debate with the show's host,…

John Amanchukwu speaks during a protest outside the Loudoun County Public Schools headquarters in Broadlands, Virginia on September 13, 2022. | Christian Post/Nicole AlcindorBROADLANDS, Va. — Parental rights advocates and community…

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In a video chat on Monday, Amirabdollahian and his New Zealand counterpart Nanaia Mahuta discussed relations between the two countries and regional developments.Hailing the friendly relations between the two countries and hailing the idea…

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to travel to London to march past the Queen's coffin amid tight security.Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to file past Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during her laying in state which…

The British monarch is the head of state in Australia and New Zealand, a role that is largely ceremonial.King Charles III was officially proclaimed Head of State of Australia and New Zealand during ceremonies in the nations' capitals. In…

Montreal Canada - The federal Conservative Party of Canada has chosen a populist career politician to be its next leader, betting on Pierre Poilievre to take on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals after a string of election defeats.…

In a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Friday, Hossein Amirabdollahian appreciated the hospitality of the Iraqi people and government during the Arbaeen pilgrimage ceremonies.He said Iraqis were giving Iranian…

The US sanctions against Iran's Intelligence Ministry come after Albania blamed Iran for the July incident, which Tehran has denied.Washington D.C.- The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran's Intelligence and Security…

Entrance signage to the United States Department of Justice building in Washington DC The Department of Justice, the US government agency responsible for law enforcement and the administration of justice. | Getty ImagesA Justice Department…

Millions of people were separated across the border when the fighting in the Korean War suddenly ended in 1953.South Korea has offered talks with North Korea to discuss how to help the thousands of families who were separated by the…

The sign on the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters building is seen as a man walks past in Washington, May 23, 2014. | Reuters/Larry DowningThe Biden administration has announced plans to offer abortion procedures at…

A compromise is necessary for "the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina", declares Ana Brnabic.Serbian Ana Brnabic expressed willingness to compromise on her first visit to Kosovo since becoming prime minister nearly…

The owner of a popular Williamsville restaurant has said it could close by January if a village preservation committee does not approve its expansion plan.Joel Schreck, the owner of Share Kitchen & Bar Room on Main…

Turkey's president warns Greece it will pay a "heavy price" if it harasses Turkish fighter jets over the Aegean Sea.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Greece it will pay a "heavy price" if it continues to harass Turkish fighter jets…

Thousands of people gathered in Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital, to show their solidarity and support for Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who survived an assassination attempt outside her home. Friday's show of support…

A female student sits at her desk while she writes on a piece of paper. | Unsplash/Jason SungThe ongoing debate over school choice has become an emerging topic in the Texas gubernatorial race as thousands of students across the country have…

The passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and for many the man who restored democracy to then communist-ruled European nations, was mourned on Wednesday as the loss of a rare leader who changed the world and for…

The sign on the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters building is seen as a man walks by in Washington, May 23, 2014. | Reuters/Larry DowningA U.S. senator is opposing a Department of Veterans Affairs policy proposal that…

Then-California Attorney General Xavier Becerra speaks before the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC on November 12, 2019. | SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty ImagesA federal appeals court has blocked implementation of a Department of Health and…

A media outlet affiliated with Iran's security apparatus reports that an Iranian response is not expected until at least Friday.Tehran, Iran - Iran says its review of the United States' response to a text drafted by the European Union to…

Chairman of the Supreme Audit Court of Iran Mehrdad Bazrpash and Chairman of the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of the Republic of Belarus Vasily Gerasimov held a meeting on the sidelines of the 9th Assembly of Supreme Audit Institutions…

Nancy Davis, who is 15 weeks pregnant, says she plans to travel out of state for a "medically necessary" abortion.A pregnant Louisiana woman who was denied an abortion — even though her fetus suffers from a rare and deadly condition — has…

Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn will meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on a visit condemned by Beijing.A senior US politician arrived in Taiwan during the last visit by a US politician this month, despite intense pressure from…

Getty ImagesCandidates opposed to critical race theory won a majority of seats in at least five Florida counties on Tuesday with the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis and a political action committee dedicated to ousting school board members…

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The move comes after the solicitor general said the former prime minister's actions were "inconsistent" with the practices of responsible government.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an independent inquiry into the…

MP AAP Chadha on Friday according to their popularity testifies to their abilities. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal It CBI Center headed by Narendra Modi was able to use agency contacts to bring down party leaders.New Delhi: AAP…

US President Joe Biden | BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty ImagesA Catholic advocacy group has launched a $1 million ad campaign calling on the Biden administration to condemn violent attacks and vandalism by pro-choice activists against…

Church and rights advocates condemn detention of Ronaldo Alvarez, who police say is under house arrest in Managua.Nicaraguan authorities have placed a Catholic bishop critical of President Daniel Ortega under house arrest, after a pre-dawn…

Hugo Velazquez is reversing his decision to step down after the United States accused him last week of being involved in "significant" corruption.Paraguay's vice president canceled a resignation plan this week, saying he would not give up…

Prison for women. | Reuters/Lucy NicholsonA federal court has ruled that the Americans With Disabilities Act protects trans-identified people and that a prison policy requiring inmates to be housed based on their biological sex,…

US State Department workers guide newly arrived Afghans aboard a bus at Dulles International Airport which will take them to a processing center after being evacuated from Kabul following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan after the…

Yuan Wang 5 arrives at the port of Hambantota in Sri Lanka after a delay due to concerns reported by India and the United States.A Chinese research vessel has docked in a Sri Lankan port after a delay of several days, apparently due to…

Lieutenant General Saad Mizher Mohsen Al-Alaq, president of the Iraqi Defense University for Advanced Military Studies, met on Sunday morning in Tehran with the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Brigadier General Aziz…

Partial official results show the veteran opposition leader is slightly ahead in the Kenyan presidential race.Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga is leading the presidential race, according to partial official results, as the country…

Rival Iraqi factions have taken to the streets of Baghdad to call for a new government, with supporters of religious scholar Moqtada al-Sadr demanding a snap election and his Iran-backed opponents saying the results of last October's poll…

Pro-abortion and pro-life protesters gather outside the United States Supreme Court on May 02, 2022 in Washington, DC In a majority first draft opinion obtained by Politico, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito reportedly wrote that Roe v.…

Tunis, Tunisia - Systemic change is needed to tackle Tunisia's economic crisis, level the playing field and support Tunisian entrepreneurs, small businesses told Al Jazeera, as the country faces a tumultuous period after the approval of the…

Getty ImagesOn the same day Indiana's abortion ban became law, the state's governor also signed a bill to provide additional resources to help parents of young children and ease the financial burden on women. pregnant, which is often cited…

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…

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…

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…

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…

"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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…