politics
Iraq’s most powerful politician has just caused a ‘tectonic shift’
Middle East
June 14, 2022
Iraq’s most powerful politician has just caused a ‘tectonic shift’
Cairo, Egypt (CNN) – After eight months of political paralysis, the kingmaker of Iraqi politics has ordered his bloc to…
Australia has a new left-leaning government: Here’s what you need to know
World
May 22, 2022
Australia has a new left-leaning government: Here’s what you need to know
Brisbane, Australia (CNN) – Australia’s new leaders are yet to be sworn in following the Labor Party’s victory Saturday, but…
France names first female Prime Minister in 30 years
World
May 17, 2022
France names first female Prime Minister in 30 years
Paris (CNN) – Elisabeth Borne has been named the new Prime Minister of France, the first time in 30 years…
Irish nationalist Sinn Fein earns historic Northern Ireland election win
World
May 8, 2022
Irish nationalist Sinn Fein earns historic Northern Ireland election win
London (CNN) – Northern Ireland is on the cusp of having a nationalist leader for the first time in its…
Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki dies at 90
World
April 23, 2022
Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki dies at 90
(CNN) – Mwai Kibaki, one of the biggest names in Kenyan politics and the nation’s third president, has died, Kenyan…
Extreme populists rise again in the US and Europe as Putin assaults the world order
World
April 12, 2022
Extreme populists rise again in the US and Europe as Putin assaults the world order
(CNN)- A fresh tide of extreme populism — feeding on economic strain, hostility to immigrants and cultural warfare — is…
UK lawmaker says he will meet police over government ‘blackmail’ accusations
World
January 22, 2022
UK lawmaker says he will meet police over government ‘blackmail’ accusations
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) – A British Conservative lawmaker said he would meet police to discuss his accusations that Boris…
Not another 70 years: Republicans seek to douse Queen Elizabeth celebrations
World
January 10, 2022
Not another 70 years: Republicans seek to douse Queen Elizabeth celebrations
LONDON, Jan 10 (Reuters) – British republicans said on Monday they would launch a campaign to end the monarchy in…
Myanmar political standoff leaves economy in tatters
World
November 14, 2021
Myanmar political standoff leaves economy in tatters
The military takeover in Myanmar has set its economy back years, if not decades, as political unrest and violence disrupt…
Troubles at home shadow Biden’s climate efforts abroad
World
November 2, 2021
Troubles at home shadow Biden’s climate efforts abroad
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — President Joe Biden joined other world leaders Tuesday to highlight the importance of preserving forests as…