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Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob

Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell mob

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three days before supporters of President Donald Trump rioted at the Capitol, the Pentagon asked the US Capitol Police if…
Why Twitter and Facebook blocked Donald Trump’s accounts

Why Twitter and Facebook blocked Donald Trump’s accounts

Social media giants Twitter, Facebook and its subsidiary Instagram announced they were suspending US President Donald Trump’s accounts on Wednesday in…
Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly

Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the November 3 election and announced there would…
Pompeo angers China with Hong Kong sanctions threat

Pompeo angers China with Hong Kong sanctions threat

WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – Washington may sanction those involved in the arrest of over 50 people in Hong Kong and will…
US Congress certifies Biden win hours after harrowing Capitol Hill assault

US Congress certifies Biden win hours after harrowing Capitol Hill assault

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hours after hundreds of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol in a harrowing assault on…
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the US Senate majority — as final…
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress

Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the…
China plays down WHO concern about delay in coronavirus team’s trip

China plays down WHO concern about delay in coronavirus team’s trip

BEIJING (Reuters) – China played down on Wednesday World Health Organization (WHO) concern about a delay in authorization for a…
EU agency authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

EU agency authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Union’s medicines agency gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, a decision…
China criticizes US order against dealing with Chinese apps

China criticizes US order against dealing with Chinese apps

BEIJING (AP) — China’s government on Wednesday accused Washington of misusing national security as an excuse to hurt commercial competitors…
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