Fierce backlash in Beijing to Biden likening Xi to a dictator comes as he hopes for a thaw
When President Joe Biden referred to his Chinese counterpart as a dictator late Tuesday in California, the response from Beijing was swift and angry.
2023-06-21 23:19
Factbox-Aviation emissions targets in focus at Paris Airshow
By Joanna Plucinska PARIS Big deals at this week's Paris Airshow have highlighted a sharp recovery in air
2023-06-21 22:57
McCarthy warns House GOP now is not time to force vote impeaching Biden: 'What majority do we want to be?'
Speaker Kevin McCarthy urged House Republicans to vote against the resolution brought forward by GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado forcing a vote to impeach President Joe Biden this week, arguing now is not the right time, multiple sources in the closed door meeting told CNN.
2023-06-21 22:52
Could Russia really play nuclear roulette in Ukraine?
Steve Rosenberg looks at how discussion of the use of nuclear weapons has crept into Russian media.
2023-06-21 21:20
Explorer's harrowing experience of being trapped at Titanic stern in 2000
As search continues for a missing sub, Michael Guillen relives his near-death experience on a similar dive.
2023-06-21 20:51
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announces bid for US Senate
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester says she is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Tom Carper
2023-06-21 20:16
German far-right to nominate chancellor candidate as support soars
By Sarah Marsh BERLIN The far-right Alternative for Germany said on Wednesday it intended to nominate a chancellor
2023-06-21 19:52
Ukraine country profile
Provides an overview of Ukraine, including key dates and facts about this east European country.
2023-06-21 18:24
Donegal: Humpback whale sighting like 'lottery win'
Humpback whales have been recorded in north west waters for the first time in almost 25 years.
2023-06-21 17:51
Biden compares China's Xi Jinping to 'dictators' even as Washington and Beijing work to thaw relations
President Joe Biden compared Chinese President Xi Jinping to "dictators" during a political fundraiser in California Tuesday night, delivering the unscripted remarks roughly a day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said his recent trip had yielded "progress" in repairing the fractured relationship between Washington and Beijing.
2023-06-21 11:58
New Zealand Government Loses Third Minister Ahead of Election
New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party has lost a third minister in the space of three months, weakening its
2023-06-21 10:52
Ex-state legislator defeats incumbent senator in Virginia primary race centered on abortion rights
Several Virginia incumbents prevailed over challengers in a closely watching Virginia primary election
2023-06-21 10:20