Trump ousts Sessions, vows to fight Democrats if they launch probes
World
November 8, 2018
Trump ousts Sessions, vows to fight Democrats if they launch probes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump forced out his attorney general on Wednesday and threatened to fight back if Democrats…
Pakistan gets a boost of confidence but IMF bailout still on the cards
World
November 7, 2018
Pakistan gets a boost of confidence but IMF bailout still on the cards
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – The Pakistani finance minister’s bullish comments declaring the end of an economic crisis have bolstered confidence…
Minnesota, Michigan send first Muslim women to US Congress
World
November 7, 2018
Minnesota, Michigan send first Muslim women to US Congress
Voters in Minnesota and Michigan on Tuesday elected the first two Muslim women to serve in the US Congress,…
In setback for Trump, Democrats seize US House control
World
November 7, 2018
In setback for Trump, Democrats seize US House control
Democrats rode a wave of dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump to win control of the US House of Representatives…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah won’t yield in government formation dispute: report
Middle East
November 7, 2018
Lebanon’s Hezbollah won’t yield in government formation dispute: report
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Lebanese Shi’ite Muslim group Hezbollah will not give way in a dispute over Sunni Muslim…
Facebook referred to EU watchdog over targeting, fake ads
Technology
November 6, 2018
Facebook referred to EU watchdog over targeting, fake ads
Britain’s information watchdog has referred Facebook to the lead regulator under Europe’s data regime to look at how the…
Egypt’s Sisi says army will defend Gulf Arabs in case of direct threat: newspaper
Egypt
November 6, 2018
Egypt’s Sisi says army will defend Gulf Arabs in case of direct threat: newspaper
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the army will come to the defense of Gulf Arabs if they face…
West calls on China to close Uighur detention camps
World
November 6, 2018
West calls on China to close Uighur detention camps
Western countries including Canada, France and Germany called on China on Tuesday to close down detention camps, which activists…
Control of Congress, and verdict on Trump, at stake in US elections
World
November 6, 2018
Control of Congress, and verdict on Trump, at stake in US elections
After a divisive campaign marked by fierce clashes over race, immigration and other cultural issues, Americans will cast votes…
More than 200 mass graves of Islamic State victims found in Iraq: UN report
Middle East
November 6, 2018
More than 200 mass graves of Islamic State victims found in Iraq: UN report
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – More than 200 mass graves have been uncovered in Iraq in areas formerly controlled by Islamic…