Tennessee lawmaker describes moment he was silenced by GOP
The GOP-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives voted to silence one of two Democratic members expelled from the chamber earlier this year as the legis...
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Nepal votes counted, but new government could take days
Nepal has finished counting the votes that were cast in the Nov. 20 parliamentary elections
Speedier drug approvals hit slowdown as FDA faces scrutiny
The Food and Drug Administration is slowing its use of a pathway that expedites the approval of promising drugs
Jesuit artist has ministry cut; Vatican doesn't prosecute
The Vatican is under pressure to explain why it didn’t prosecute a famous Jesuit artist and merely let his order restrict the priest's ministry following allegations that he abused his authority over adult women
Pope tightens oversight of Vatican-linked foundations
Pope Francis has tightened control and oversight over Vatican-based foundations and associations in his latest effort to impose international standards of accounting and governance on Vatican offices
Pope tightens oversight of Vatican-linked foundations
Pope Francis has tightened control and oversight over Vatican-based foundations and associations in his latest effort to impose international standards of accounting and governance on Vatican offices
EU agrees deal to ban products which fuel deforestation
European Union lawmakers and governments reached a deal Tuesday that would ban the import of products which contribute to deforestation around the world
South Africa's lawmakers delay debate on president's future
South Africa’s lawmakers have postponed until next week a debate on the damning report that has resulted in calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down
Biden to visit Arizona computer chip site, highlight jobs
President Joe Biden is going to the building site for an Arizona computer chip plant to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority
South Korean lawmakers raise concerns over Chinese voters
Members of South Korea’s ruling conservative party have proposed a bill that would place tighter restrictions on the voting rights of foreign permanent residents in local elections
Adultery a punishable offense in Indonesia's criminal code
Indonesia’s Parliament has unanimously passed a long-awaited and controversial revision of its penal code that criminalizes extramarital sex
South African president's future considered by ruling party
A crucial meeting of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party to discuss the future of President Cyril Ramaphosa got underway in Johannesburg on Monday
Eyeing power, UK Labour Party vows to abolish House of Lords
Britain’s opposition Labour Party says it will replace Parliament’s unelected upper house with an elected chamber if it wins government
Putin signs law expanding LGBT 'propaganda' restrictions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBT rights in the country
Tennessee roads plan mulls toll lanes, electric car fee hike
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is considering introducing express toll lanes on highways and tripling a fee for electric car owners as he looks for ways to pay for tens of billions of dollars in roadway projects
Nonprofits strain to support voters in Georgia Senate race
Nonprofit organizations in Georgia are digging deep to ramp up their operations again after Election Day to inform voters about the closely watched runoff race for one of the state's Senate seats
Rail strike averted: Biden signs bill enforcing agreement
President Joe Biden has signed a bill to avert a freight rail strike that he said could have plunged the U.S. into recession
Crucial South Africa meeting on president's fate delayed
An urgent meeting of South Africa’s ruling party to discuss the future of President Cyril Ramaphosa has been delayed as calls continue for his resignation over a scandal over money stolen from his farm
Germany welcomes Biden comments in trade dispute
Germany has welcomed President Joe Biden’s apparent willingness to discuss tweaking U.S. legislation that European leaders say unfairly discriminates against their industries
UK opposition wins special election in blow to Sunak's party
Britain’s opposition Labour Party has handily won a special election for a northwest England seat in Parliament
Japan OKs $216B extra budget to counter impact of inflation
Japan’s parliament has approved a hefty 29 trillion yen ($216 billion) supplementary budget to fund measures to counter the blow to household finances from rising food and utility costs and the weaker yen