World Jun 22 International criticism of Nicaragua crackdown grows Fifty-nine countries at the United Nations Human Rights Council signed onto a statement Tuesday expressing concern over arbitrary arrests and the restriction of fundamental rights.
Politics Jun 22 WATCH: Psaki holds White House news briefing As the Democrats' expansive elections and voting bill headed for all but certain rejection late Tuesday in a key Senate test vote, the White House insisted the fight for voting rights is "far from over."…
Politics Jun 22 WATCH: COVID task force gives briefing as White House is set to fall short of 70 percent vaccination goal More than 70% of Americans age 30 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the White House said, even as President Joe Biden is set to fall short of reaching his goal of giving a…
Politics Jun 22 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee examines federal sentencing disparities for crack and powder cocaine The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on federal sentencing disparities for crack and powder cocaine.
World Jun 21 Crowds gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice despite COVID concerns Dozens of people have ignored advice not to travel to Stonehenge for the annual summer solstice celebrations, which were cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
World Jun 21 EU slaps coup-related sanctions on top Myanmar officials Those targeted Monday include ministers, deputy ministers and the attorney general. The EU blames them for "undermining democracy and the rule of law and for serious human rights violations."…
Nation Jun 21 WATCH: Washington officials meet with Israeli defense chief The visit to the Pentagon came shortly after Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi participated in an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Health Jun 20 US sends Taiwan 2.5 million vaccine doses, tripling pledge The U.S. sent 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan on Sunday, tripling an earlier pledge in a donation with both public health and geopolitical meaning.
World Jun 19 Queen beams as she returns to Ascot after COVID-19 hiatus Queen Elizabeth II was smiling broadly as she attended the final day of the Ascot races on Saturday, where environmental protesters urged the monarch to press politicians to act faster against climate change.
World Jun 19 Official death toll in Brazil approaches 500,000 The South American country has now registered 17,801,462 cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 498,499, according to ministry data, in the world's third-worst outbreak outside the United States and India and its second-deadliest.