Skip to content

Politics

Spanberger, Vega in tight race for Virginia's 7th District

Spanberger, Vega in tight race for Virginia's 7th District

STAFFORD, Va. (AP) — While campaigning recently for Democrat Abigail Spanberger in northern Virginia’s competitive 7th Congressional District, U.S. Sen.
Québec solidaire to swear oath to King, vows to table bill to make pledge optional

Québec solidaire to swear oath to King, vows to table bill to make pledge optional

MONTREAL — The 11 recently elected members of Québec solidaire are no longer refusing to swear an oath of office to King Charles III.

Missouri: What to expect on election night

Missouri’s top race is a faceoff between GOP Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine for retiring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt’s seat, which is considered safely Republican.
As Israel's far right parties celebrate, Palestinians shrug

As Israel's far right parties celebrate, Palestinians shrug

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The apparent comeback of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the dramatic rise of his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies in Israel's general election this week have prompted little more than shrugs from many Pales
German chancellor's China visit sparks debate at home

German chancellor's China visit sparks debate at home

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The timing of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's imminent trip to China and what signals he will give to Beijing have raised questions at home, a German member of the European Parliament said Thursday.
Russians try to subdue Ukrainian towns by seizing mayors

Russians try to subdue Ukrainian towns by seizing mayors

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Not long after Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, soldiers broke down the office door of Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov.

Trump settles lawsuit filed by protesters over 2015 scuffle

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit filed by a group of protesters who say they were roughed up by the Republican's private security guards during his 2015 presidential campaign.
Nevada ACLU requests probe into alleged partisan hand-count

Nevada ACLU requests probe into alleged partisan hand-count

RENO, Nev.
With no word on visas, Canada's CBC closes China bureau

With no word on visas, Canada's CBC closes China bureau

BEIJING (AP) — Canadian public broadcaster CBC said it is closing its China bureau after the Chinese government ignored requests to base a reporter in Beijing. CBC said its applications had been met “by monthslong silence from Chinese officials.
With Bolsonaro tamed in defeat, Brazil steps back from brink

With Bolsonaro tamed in defeat, Brazil steps back from brink

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In the run-up to Brazil’s presidential election , many feared a narrow result would be contested and spell the death knell for Latin America’s largest democracy.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks