politics
Sanders wins big in Nevada, stretching lead in Democratic race
World
February 23, 2020
Sanders wins big in Nevada, stretching lead in Democratic race
Progressive firebrand Bernie Sanders earned a decisive victory Saturday in the Nevada caucuses, solidifying his frontrunner status in the race…
One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders
World
February 17, 2020
One thing unites establishment Democrats: Fear of Sanders
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A growing number of Democratic lawmakers, union officials, state leaders and party strategists agree that Bernie…
Pompeo rejects claims that US has quit global role
World
February 15, 2020
Pompeo rejects claims that US has quit global role
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday rejected European pessimism about Washington’s retreat from the global stage, saying the…
Egyptian contractor Mohamed Ali apologizes, says will retire from politics
Egypt
January 26, 2020
Egyptian contractor Mohamed Ali apologizes, says will retire from politics
Egyptian contractor Mohamed Ali, known for his criticism towards President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s regime, announced that he will retire from…
Greece elects first woman president
World
January 22, 2020
Greece elects first woman president
Greece’s parliament on Wednesday elected the first woman president in the country’s history, a senior judge with an expertise in…
Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
World
January 11, 2020
Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
2020 is the most crucial year yet for humanity’s plan to dodge the bullet of catastrophic global warming, experts said…
Bring on 2020: Some Democrats end year with campaign events
World
December 31, 2019
Bring on 2020: Some Democrats end year with campaign events
BOSTON (AP) — Many of the Democratic candidates looking to unseat President Donald Trump in 2020 are spending the last…
Iran-backed bloc names Basra governor for post of Iraqi PM
Middle East
December 25, 2019
Iran-backed bloc names Basra governor for post of Iraqi PM
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iranian-backed bloc in Iraq’s parliament proposed Wednesday the governor of oil-rich southern Basra province as the…
Iraq passes electoral reforms but deadlock remains
Middle East
December 25, 2019
Iraq passes electoral reforms but deadlock remains
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s parliament approved on Tuesday a new electoral law, a key demand of protesters to make elections…
US intel agencies distrust unpredictable president
World
December 16, 2019
US intel agencies distrust unpredictable president
Donald Trump’s relations with his own intelligence services have never been so fraught: the US president doesn’t listen to his…