Skip to content

Politics

US-based aid group says around $900,000 stolen by employees in Congo

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — An American-based aid group said that approximately $900,000 was stolen from its Congo programs by members of the organization who conspired with outsiders.

Final North Carolina sports gambling bill just 1 vote away from governor's desk

RALEIGH, N.C.
Leading mayoral hopefuls square off in heated CBC Toronto debate as byelection nears

Leading mayoral hopefuls square off in heated CBC Toronto debate as byelection nears

TORONTO — Leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral race hurled accusations and engaged in heated exchanges during a debate Tuesday as they looked to stand apart from the field before the first ballots are cast later this week.

Reports: Italian ex-premier, business executives investigated over Colombia deal for ships, planes

ROME (AP) — Police on Tuesday searched the offices and homes of a former Italian premier and several leading business executives in an investigation of alleged corruption involving the sale of military planes, ships and submarines to Colombia, Italia
Ex-Indiana attorney general eyes GOP governor's race after groping case derailed 2020 reelection

Ex-Indiana attorney general eyes GOP governor's race after groping case derailed 2020 reelection

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is considering whether to join the 2024 Republican governor’s race, nearly three years after his reelection bid was derailed by allegations that he drunkenly groped four women during a p
5 things to know from Prince Harry's day in court

5 things to know from Prince Harry's day in court

LONDON (AP) — It was a rare sight — a senior British royal testifying in a court of law . What Prince Harry said , both during cross-examination in the witness box Tuesday and in his written witness statement, was just as unusual.
New Jersey Oath Keeper who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to felony charge

New Jersey Oath Keeper who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to felony charge

A member of the Oath Keepers extremist group from New Jersey who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and bragged about it in text messages pleaded guilty on Tuesday to obstructing Congress.
Kuwait, only Gulf Arab nation with a powerful assembly, holds another election mired in gridlock

Kuwait, only Gulf Arab nation with a powerful assembly, holds another election mired in gridlock

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Voters in Kuwait cast their ballots Tuesday for a third time in as many years, with little hope of ending a prolonged gridlock between the ruling family and assertive lawmakers after the judiciary dissolved the legi
Judge rules to release names of Rep. Santos bond cosigners, will stay secret as appeal considered

Judge rules to release names of Rep. Santos bond cosigners, will stay secret as appeal considered

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal magistrate ruled Tuesday to make public the names of the cosigners on indicted Rep. George Santos ’ $500,000 release bond, but said she’ll keep them secret for now to give his lawyer time to appeal the decision. U.S.

UK's leading business lobby group wins backing of members in vote amid sexual misconduct allegations

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s leading business lobby group won the overwhelming support of its members at a special meeting on Tuesday for a broad set of reform proposals that should ensure its continued survival.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks