Opinion: Worst Congress ever? Let’s count the ways
More than halfway through the current two-year Congress, the “lawmakers” there bring to mind the old schoolyard quip about slacker students: They’re really good at…
At JNU, student ‘flame flickers’ against India’s Modi before national vote | India Election 2024 News
New Delhi, India – A Bollywood film called JNU will be released across India next week. The tagline on its publicity posters asks: “Can one…
Senegal opposition candidate Faye won 54 percent in presidential vote | Elections News
The full provisional results are expected to be confirmed by the Constitutional Council in the coming days. Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won more than…
California’s 16th Congressional District divided by one vote
Those needing a reminder about the power of a singular vote should look no further than California’s 16th Congressional District, where the race to be…
U.S. relents, allowing U.N. passage of demand for cease-fire in Gaza
WASHINGTON — In a significant reversal, the Biden administration Monday allowed passage of a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza — the first such…
UNSC vote on Gaza ceasefire passes, US abstains | United Nations
NewsFeedThe UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan. The vote, which saw last minute…
UNSC to vote on new Gaza ceasefire draft as Israel besieges three hospitals | Israel War on Gaza News
The Israeli military has besieged three hospitals in Gaza, with medical teams under heavy gunfire, as a divided United Nations Security Council is set to…
Vote counting under way in Senegal’s delayed presidential election | Elections News
Vote counting is under way in Senegal after a delayed presidential election that many hope will bring change after a turbulent political period that has…
Hamas blasts terror attack in Moscow, praises Russia for rejecting U.N. Security Council vote
Russian President Vladimir Putin lights a candle to commemorate the victims of a terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue on a day…
Biden signs funding package after Senate passage ended shutdown threat
WILMINGTON, Del. — President Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2-trillion package of spending bills after Congress passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the…
Gov’t to stay open after Senate approves funding bill in early morning vote
1 of 2 | Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced late Friday the Senate had reached an agreement on a $1.2 trillion spending measure…
Senate inches toward passage of spending package in overnight vote
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a $1.2-trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson
WASHINGTON — Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted after hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate on Friday…
Trump’s social media company will go public after merger vote
NEW YORK — Donald Trump is returning to the stock market. Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, approved a deal Friday…
Russia and China vote against UN Security Council ceasefire resolution in Gaza
In short: Russia and China have voted against a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Both countries have veto power on the council.What's…
U.N. to vote on U.S. resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza
1 of 2 | The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Friday on a resolution presented by the United States calling for an…
Vote Plaid Cymru to break with past, says leader
Rhun ap Iorwerth to attack Labour and Conservatives at party conference as a general election looms. Source link
Vote for your defining sporting moment of the past 30 years
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, BBC Radio 5 Live will be taking listeners through the 30 defining sporting moments of the three decades it has…
US, EU ratchet up pressure on Israel over Gaza ceasefire; UN vote planned | Israel War on Gaza News
Security Council expected to vote on Friday on US-drafted ceasefire resolution with talks to continue in Qatar. The United Nations Security Council is expected to…
Voters denied chance to vote in Queensland council election due to ballot shortages
In short: A Queensland MP has criticised the electoral commission after ballot shortages prevented people voting in council elections. The commission won't guarantee these voters will avoid…