Appeals court weighs Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court block
A federal appeals court panel is considering an attempt to revive Missouri congressional districts backed by Donald Trump
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Unearthed audio exposes stunning El-Sayed admission about his healthcare pitch
Abdul El-Sayed's 2011 comments reveal his long-standing vision for Medicare for All and making healthcare more expensive for wealthier patients.
Jon Kyl, former Republican US senator who served three terms, dies aged 84
The Arizona senator shepherded the confirmation of conservative supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh Jon Kyl, a Republican former US senator from Arizona who shepherded conservative supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh through his confirmation hearing, died Thursday at 84, his ...
Greens urge Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’
Exclusive: The Green leader has not spoken publicly about the motion, which is likely to be debated at the party’s conference in OctoberThe Greens are pushing Zack Polanski to take a stance on a potential party policy stating “Zionism is racism”, with some fearing it could aliena...
Taking on Trump: Canada and EU forge closer ties – The Latest
Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has welcomed the EU’s proposal for Canada to become the bloc’s first ‘associate member’, despite threats from Donald Trump over the plan. The US president said Washington could impose ‘very serious tariffs’ or halt trade if the EU went ahead ...
Kanadas Premier offen für Idee einer assoziierten EU-Mitgliedschaft
Kanadas Premier Carney hat sich im Europaparlament in Straßburg für eine stärkere Zusammenarbeit seines Landes mit der EU ausgesprochen. Eine Partnerschaft müsse auf Werten begründet sein, nicht auf Eigensinn. Von Andreas Meyer-Feist.
Investigation launched into death of Ukrainian activist found dead in the Algarve
An inquiry has been launched after a Ukrainian activist and critic of Putin’s Russia was found dead in Portugal.
KTR, three others to appear before ACB court in Formula E case
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On PM Modi’s birthday, Youth Congress gives government one-year ultimatum to fill ‘50 lakh job vacancies’
Congress party’s youth wing launches ‘Meri Degree Ka Kya’ campaign; it warns of carrying out a protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence if the government job vacancies remain unfilled after a year
BJP chief Nitin Nabin slams Opposition for criticising PM Modi’s birthday celebrations
The Madhya Pradesh government is the ‘most corrupt, incompetent’ in country, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, asking the State government to ‘take a look at the ground reality’, while criticising the lamp festival
US cracks down on Russian oil buyers but exempts itself from buying Uranium
The United States is ready to punish countries for buying Russian oil and gas, with new sanctions and tariffs of up to 100 per cent hanging over Moscow's energy customers, which includes India and China. But when it comes to Washington's own nuclear fuel needs, the rules becomes ...
Trump wanted Canada but Europe's 'better manners' is winning Carney over
US President Donald Trump wanted Canada as America's 51st state. But after a year of threats, public taunts, personal jibes at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a tariff war and constant snarks, he may have ended up pushing the US's neighbouring country and long-time ally into...
EC bars both TMC factions from using party name, symbol in West Bengal bypolls
The Election Commission on Thursday barred both rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) from using the party’s name and its Flowers & Grass election symbol in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly bypolls.
A year ago, President Trump pledged to lower Medicaid drug prices. Has that happened?
The Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices included promised changes to Medicaid. But it's still unclear which drugs will be affected. And each state has to opt in.
Bill to Limit College Player Transfers Nears Final Senate Vote
The Senate advanced a bill to limit college athletes to one school transfer during their careers and help regulate the fast-changing landscape of collegiate sports.
US bans Palestinian president from speaking at the UN - Middle East Eye
The Palestinian foreign ministry on Thursday condemned the US decision to bar Palestinian officials from attending the UN General Assembly for a second year in a row.
Russia’s global fuel customers push back against US sanctions bill
Butt out, China says.
Exclusive: Senate Republicans weigh whether to keep investing in North Carolina and Georgia races - Semafor
Republicans may have to make hard choices this fall as they shape their strategy for keeping the Senate — and some think it might not include North Carolina or Georgia.