Politics

Protests erupt in India's Parliament over spying scandal

By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press

India's Parliament has erupted in protests as opposition lawmakers accuse the government of using military-grade spyware to monitor political opponents, journalists and activists.

Afghan president slams Taliban after rockets target Kabul palace

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

Afghanistan's government says several rockets hit near the presidential palace shortly before President Ashraf Ghani was to give an address to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

U.S. opioid lawsuits on verge of settlements with 4 companies

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Full details of the settlement involving AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson could come this week but it could take months to get final approval from state and local governments.

Big infrastructure bill in peril as GOP threatens filibuster

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Tensions are rising as Republicans prepare to block Wednesday's procedural vote with a filibuster, saying they need more time. Restless Democrats say it's time to at least start debate as talks continue.

Imprisoned Myanmar politician dies from COVID-19

By Grant Peck, Associated Press

Nyan Win's death comes as Myanmar reels from soaring numbers of COVID-19 cases that are badly straining the country's medical infrastructure.

Climate envoy says U.S., China must end world's 'suicide pact'

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry has called on China to join America in urgently cutting greenhouse gas emissions and described the international alliances that rebuilt Europe after World War II as a model for fighting climate change.

WATCH: House Armed Services Committee holds hearing on sexual assault in the military

By Associated Press

The Army’s handling of sexual assaults and other violence has come under significant scrutiny in the aftermath of a series of crimes, including murders and suicides last year at Fort Hood, Texas.

WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing

By Josh Boak, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki held a news briefing Tuesday as Congressional lawmakers worked on legislation to finance President Joe Biden's infrastructure and families agenda.

Leftist teacher, political novice, is Peru's president-elect

By Franklin Briceno, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

A teacher in one of the poorest communities in the Andes who had never held office is now Peru's president-elect after officials in the South American country declared him the winner of a runoff election.

WATCH: Biden welcomes Super Bowl champions Buccaneers to White House

By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

President Joe Biden welcomed Tom Brady and the Super Bowl-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the White House on Tuesday, the first visit by the reigning NFL champions since 2017.