World Dec 18 El-Sissi wins Egypt's presidential election with 89.6 percent of the vote, secures third term in office The vote was overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza on Egypt's eastern border, which has threatened to expand into wider regional turmoil.
Politics Dec 18 The European Union targets Russian diamond industry in latest round of Ukraine war sanctions The European Union is imposing sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry as well as more than 140 officials, companies and organizations.
World Dec 18 Live updates: Israel's allies call for winding down of assault in Gaza The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Monday on an Arab-sponsored resolution calling for an urgent cessation of hostilities in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages held by Palestinian militants.
World Dec 18 Suspected cyberattack renders most gas stations in Iran out of service In recent years, Iran has seen a series of cyberattacks on its filling stations, railway system and industries. Surveillance cameras in government buildings, including prisons, have also been hacked in the past.
World Dec 18 Pope formally allows priests to bless same-sex couples The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis” to receive it.
Nation Dec 17 Heavy rains drench Florida and the Carolinas as storm system heads up East Coast A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Sunday, forcing water rescues from flooded streets and the cancelation of some holiday celebrations.
Politics Dec 16 After judge blocked enforcement of Ohio's abortion ban, state Supreme Court dismisses challenge to that order The ruling moves action in the case back to Hamilton County Common Pleas, where abortion clinics asked Judge Christian Jenkins this week to throw out the law following voters' decision to approve enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution. The…
Economy Dec 15 Airbnb agrees to pay $621 million to settle a tax dispute in Italy Airbnb said in a statement on Wednesday that it was working on introducing new tools that would allow hosts to have their taxes withheld automatically by Airbnb and paid to the Italian authorities on their behalf.
Politics Dec 14 WATCH: White House holds news briefing following House GOP impeachment vote of Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing on Thursday, a day after the Republican-led House authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
World Dec 13 Live updates: Israel continues air and ground offensive in Gaza despite U.S. criticism The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to demand a humanitarian cease-fire, General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, but the assembly's message in favor of ending the Israel-Hamas war serves as an important barometer of world opinion.