Politics

Decades after 'the Arab problem,' Muslim and Arab Americans are leading political change in Metro Detroit

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

Despite a long history, Muslim or Arab American communities in the metro Detroit area have not had significant presence in local government other than city council -- until now.

WATCH: Biden speaks at 2021 U.N. General Assembly

By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden said the world stands at an "inflection point in history" and must move quickly and cooperatively to address the festering issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuse.

WATCH: United Nations General Assembly 2021 — Day 1

By Edith Lederer, Associated Press

The United Nations chief is warning global leaders at the opening of the U.N.'s foremost gathering that the world has never been more threatened and divided and “we face the greatest cascade of crises in our lifetime.”…

WATCH: K-pop stars BTS dip into global diplomacy at U.N. gathering

By Sally Ho, Associated Press

The seven-member musical juggernaut appeared before the renowned green-marbled backdrop in the General Assembly hall to help promote U.N. goals for 2030.

Reports say people are dying of hunger in Ethiopia's blockaded Tigray

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

For months, the U.N. and aid groups have warned of famine. Now accounts reveal the first starvation deaths since Ethiopia's government imposed what the U.N. calls "a de facto humanitarian aid blockade."…

WATCH LIVE: Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby holds a briefing

By Associated Press

Last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologised as the Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month.

UK government says lights will stay on despite energy price surge

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Britain's business secretary says there is no danger that people won't be able to heat their homes this winter after a surge in natural gas prices forced him to hold emergency talks with energy suppliers and consumer groups.

WATCH: Psaki says Biden will hold call with French president after defense deal causes rift

By News Desk

France is reeling after being humiliated by a major Pacific defense pact orchestrated by the U.S., Australia and Britain involving a submarine deal that sank a rival French submarine contract.

Read the Senate rules decision that blocks Democrats from putting immigration reform in budget

By Lisa Desjardins

Democrats' push to give legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants, including so-called "Dreamers" who were brought to the country as children, took a blow Sunday when Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth McDonough ruled that their plan does not meet the requirements…

Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, requiring vaccines

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

All foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of flight.