Sep 27 Egypt police seal off Tahrir Square amid calls for protest By Associated Press The demonstrations erupted over corruption allegations leveled earlier this month against the military and el-Sissi by an Egyptian businessman living in self-imposed exile who said he had worked with the military for 15 years. Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump raises $13 million after Pelosi announces impeachment inquiry By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press President Donald Trump's repeated trashing of a Democratic impeachment inquiry has helped prompt a flood of campaign cash to bolster his reelection effort. Continue reading
Sep 26 Eugene Scalia confirmed as Trump’s new labor secretary By Richard Lardner, Associated Press The Senate voted Thursday along party lines, 53-44, to approve the nomination. Continue reading
Sep 22 Trump says he discussed corruption with Ukraine’s president By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Sunday that he spoke to Ukraine's new president about his summer election and the fact that "we don't want our people, like Vice President Biden and his son" contributing to corruption already happening in the Eastern… Continue reading
Sep 22 Trump, Modi show unity between world’s largest democracies By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Deafening drums marked the entrance of President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi as they clasped hands and walked across the stage in a packed Texas stadium Sunday, sending a message of unity between the world's two largest… Continue reading
Sep 22 UN agency: Tanzania not sharing details on Ebola-like cases By Cara Anna, Associated Press The World Health Organization has issued an unusual statement raising questions about whether Tanzania is covering up possible cases of the deadly Ebola virus, a significant cause for concern during a regional outbreak that has been declared a rare global… Continue reading
Sep 22 Arab lawmakers in Israel endorse Gantz for prime minister By Aron Heller, Associated Press The Arab bloc in Israel’s parliament broke with tradition Sunday and endorsed Blue and White party chairman Benny Gantz for prime minister, giving the former military chief an edge for the job over incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading
Sep 22 Greek police make arrest in 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847 By Demetris Nellas, Associated Press Greek police said Saturday they have arrested a suspect in the 1985 hijacking of a flight from Athens that became a multi-day ordeal and included the slaying of an American. Continue reading
Sep 22 Sanders heading to Warren’s native state for Comanche event By Sean Murphy, Will Weissert, Associated Press LAWTON, Okla. — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is focusing on reliably Republican Oklahoma with an appearance before the largest annual gathering of the Comanche Nation in the state where rival Elizabeth Warren was born. Sanders’ visit may remind some… Continue reading
Sep 22 Booker could end campaign if fundraising doesn’t pick up By Hunter Woodall, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Lagging in polling and fundraising, Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker said Saturday he may end his run unless donations from supporters increase quickly. Continue reading