How unusual is it for the House to fail to pass a rule? A look at the recent history
Since 1995, the House has failed to pass a rule eight times, all during Republican-led House chambers -- until this year.
2023-09-22 04:27
Poland says it will stop arming Ukraine. How did we get here -- and what does it mean for the war?
One of Ukraine's closest and most vocal allies has now said it will stop sending arms to Kyiv, a major reversal that threatens to upend Europe's strategic relationship with the country as it wages a counteroffensive against Russia.
2023-09-21 23:47
Why have there been clashes over control of Nagorno-Karabakh?
A ceasefire has been agreed in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a day after Azerbaijan launched a military offensive against ethnic Armenian forces.
2023-09-20 21:45
How Iran can use the $6 billion involved in the release of 5 Americans
The Iranian government now has access to $6 billion of their funds to be used for humanitarian purposes as a part of a wider deal that allowed five Americans who had been imprisoned in Iran to go free.
2023-09-19 06:17
Gabon's military coup has overthrown a powerful political dynasty. Here's what to know
A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president -- whose family had held power for more than half a century -- just minutes after he was named the winner of a contested election.
2023-08-31 13:45
Explainer-What to expect when Hurricane Idalia hits Florida on Wednesday
By Julia Harte (Reuters) -Millions of residents could be affected by Hurricane Idalia as it hurtles toward Florida's Gulf Coast,
2023-08-30 07:17
The next steps in Trump's criminal case in Georgia
By Tom Hals Former U.S. President Donald Trump is due to surrender at a Georgia jail on Thursday
2023-08-24 21:53
What could have caused the plane crash that reportedly killed Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin?
Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a failed uprising against the Kremlin exactly two months ago, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, according to Russian officials -- raising questions as to exactly how the disaster occurred.
2023-08-24 12:16
Thailand has a new leader but it's not the one most people voted for. Here's why
Tuesday was a dramatic day in Thailand as parliament staved off a potential political crisis by finally voting for a new prime minister as one of the country's most polarizing figures returned from a 15-year self exile.
2023-08-23 17:51
Trump may try to move the Fulton County criminal case to federal court. Here's why
Just hours after former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows was dealt state charges accusing him, along with 18 other defendants including Donald Trump, of taking part in a broad criminal conspiracy to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results, he mounted an effort to move his case to federal court.
2023-08-17 17:19
What is RICO, the law at the heart of Trump's Georgia criminal case?
Former President Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants have been accused of breaking a variety of criminal laws in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case, but one crime ties all their alleged misconduct together: the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
2023-08-16 02:54
What to know about the Georgia probe into Trump's 2020 election subversion
Former President Donald Trump is facing a potential fourth indictment, this time in Georgia, where state prosecutors may soon bring charges over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results there.
2023-08-13 06:17