politics

Former US first lady and humanitarian Rosalynn Carter dead at 96

WASHINGTON, Nov 19, 2023 (AFP) - Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former president Jimmy Carter, died…

Argentines hold breath in tight presidential election

By Fran BLANDY and Sandra FERRER BUENOS AIRES, Nov 19, 2023 (AFP) - Argentina braced Sunday for the outcome of…

Taiwan’s opposition alliance falters over joint presidential ticket

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov 18, 2023 (AFP) - Taiwan's two leading opposition parties failed to agree Saturday on who would lead…

Colorado judge lets Trump stay on ballot but says he incited riots

WASHINGTON, Nov 18, 2023 (AFP) - A Colorado state judge on Friday ruled that Donald Trump can remain on the…

Appeals court judge temporarily lifts Trump gag order

NEW YORK, Nov 16, 2023 (AFP) - An appeals court judge on Thursday temporarily lifted a partial gag order imposed…

Sanchez gets new term as Spanish PM despite amnesty row

By Daniel SILVA MADRID, Nov 16, 2023 (AFP) - Pedro Sanchez won the backing of Spain's parliament on Thursday for…

US clears key hurdle in race to avert government shutdown

By Frankie TAGGART WASHINGTON, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - US lawmakers on Tuesday approved a stop-gap bill to keep the…

North Korea slams G7’s nuclear denuclearization call, demands group’s dismantlement

SEOUL, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) - North Korea on Tuesday slammed a joint statement by G7 foreign ministers that criticised…

Taiwan says China targeting Foxconn to influence presidential race

TAIPEI, Nov 14, 2023 (AFP) Taipei's national security chief has said a Chinese tax probe into Taiwan tech giant Foxconn…

Biden granddaughter’s guard opens fire during car break-in

WASHINGTON, Nov 13, 2023 (AFP) - The United States Secret Service said Monday that an agent --- reportedly assigned to…

Nepal to ban TikTok as it ‘disturbs social harmony’

KATHMANDU, Nov 13, 2023 (AFP) - Nepal said Monday it will ban TikTok, citing the app's negative effects on the…

Ex-leader Cameron makes shock return to UK government

By Joe JACKSON, Peter HUTCHISON LONDON, Nov 13, 2023 (AFP) - Former UK leader David Cameron sensationally returned to the…

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