Today: October 31, 2024
Today: October 31, 2024

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Election|Opinion|Political|US

The Latest: With just 5 days to go, Harris and Trump continue to battle for votes

Democrat Kamala Harris says recent comments by her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, are “offensive” and that it’s clear he doesn’t understand women

The Latest: With just 5 days to go, Harris and Trump continue to battle for votes
Opinion|Political|World

Minnesota farm town reshaped by migrants wrestles with real changes beyond the political vitriol

Immigration is a core issue for voters

Minnesota farm town reshaped by migrants wrestles with real changes beyond the political vitriol
Political|US

Some US Muslims struggle to find a candidate they can tolerate supporting for president

Just four years ago, most U.S. Muslim voters supported Democratic President Joe Biden

Some US Muslims struggle to find a candidate they can tolerate supporting for president
Election|Opinion|Political|US

CNN reporter spent 24 hours consuming MAGA media. See the important trend he found

Millions of Americans get most, or all, of their news and information (or misinformation) from the hundreds, possibly thousands, of pro-Trump MAGA media outlets. All these outlets are claiming there’s no way Trump can lose if the election is fair. CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan spent 24 hours in it.

CNN reporter spent 24 hours consuming MAGA media. See the important trend he found
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel breaks up another Iran spy ring, security services say

Israeli security forces have broken up a suspected spy ring inside Israel that was working on behalf of Iranian intelligence - the latest such espionage group in

Israel breaks up another Iran spy ring, security services say
Political|World

Russia's 'comprehensive' treaty with Iran will include defence, Lavrov says

A treaty that Russia and Iran intend to sign shortly will include closer defence cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on

Russia's 'comprehensive' treaty with Iran will include defence, Lavrov says
Asia|Political|World

Kremlin, asked if Russia is helping North Korea with missile technology, declines comment

The Kremlin on Thursday declined to comment when asked if Russia was helping North Korea to develop its missile and other military technology following a test launch by Pyongyang of

Kremlin, asked if Russia is helping North Korea with missile technology, declines comment
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Ukraine must be nervous if it's asking for US Tomahawk missiles

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine's leadership was clearly nervous about Russian advances along the front line if Kyiv was asking the United States to supply it with long-

Kremlin says Ukraine must be nervous if it's asking for US Tomahawk missiles
Election|Political|US|World

French foreign minister: US elections must be held peacefully

French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday that he hoped next week's U.S. presidential election would pass off peacefully, while adding it was not clear to him

French foreign minister: US elections must be held peacefully
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Russia braces for more tax rises to fund the Ukraine war

Russia will need to raise taxes further to fund its war in Ukraine, according to economists who say revenue-raising measures already announced will not be

Russia braces for more tax rises to fund the Ukraine war
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Donald Trump speaks from campaign-branded garbage truck

Donald Trump sat in a Trump-branded garbage truck in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from which he criticized Joe Biden over his “garbage” comments. President Biden's remarks have sparked backlash from many who interpreted them as referring to Trump supporters as “garbage.”

Donald Trump speaks from campaign-branded garbage truck
Asia|Political|World

Seoul imposes new export curbs on North Korea targeting materials for solid-fuel missiles

South Korea announced on Thursday new export controls on materials needed to produce solid-fuel missiles in order to restrict North Korea's ballistic missile development, Seoul's

Seoul imposes new export curbs on North Korea targeting materials for solid-fuel missiles
Election|Health|Opinion|Political|US

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support for the ballot proposals

Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures
Election|Europe|Political|US

America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election

The United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump returns to the White House

America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election
Election|Political|Technology|US

The US election system has safeguards. But human nature is a vulnerability

When it comes to election security in the U.S., the weakest link may be human nature

The US election system has safeguards. But human nature is a vulnerability
Election|Political|US

New law makes dueling presidential transitions possible

The presidential transition process has been built on tradition and bipartisanship

New law makes dueling presidential transitions possible
Political|US

Speaker Mike Johnson is pulling closer to Trump to save the GOP's House majority

As House Speaker Mike Johnson travels the country trying to save his House Republican majority, he has linked ever more tightly to former President Donald Trump

Speaker Mike Johnson is pulling closer to Trump to save the GOP's House majority
Americas|Election|Political|World

8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul

Eight justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court have said they will leave the court rather than stand for election as required by a controversial judicial overhaul passed last month

8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul
Election|Opinion|Political

US voters hear a stark message in the presidential race: The country's fate is on the line

Few elections in the nation’s history have provided such a divide as this year’s, with the two major candidates and so many of their supporters saying the outcome will determine the fate of the country and whether it can hold to its democratic moorings

US voters hear a stark message in the presidential race: The country's fate is on the line
Election|Political|US

Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races

Inspired by the candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris, individual members of historically Black sororities and fraternities are working to help her presidential campaign and that of downballot candidates

Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races
Political|US

US House panel to refer Andrew Cuomo for potential prosecution, NY Times reports

A Republican-led U.S.

US House panel to refer Andrew Cuomo for potential prosecution, NY Times reports
Asia|Election|Political|US|World

North Korea says it conducted ICBM test, days ahead of US election

North Korea says it conducted ICBM test, days ahead of US election

North Korea says it conducted ICBM test, days ahead of US election
Crime|Political|US

Chinese citizen charged with illegally voting in Michigan, authorities say

Chinese citizen charged with illegally voting in Michigan, authorities say

Chinese citizen charged with illegally voting in Michigan, authorities say
Political|World

Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can't North Korea help us?

Russia's envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday questioned why its allies like North Korea could not help Moscow in its war against Ukraine given

Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can't North Korea help us?
Asia|Political|World

North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says

North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says

North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

UN urges probe of killings in Bangladesh protests, minority protection

A top UN official on Wednesday urged a probe into the killings in Bangladesh during protests that led to the downfall of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,

UN urges probe of killings in Bangladesh protests, minority protection
Opinion|Political|US

Biden goes off script — again — causing a distraction for Harris in campaign's home stretch

President Joe Biden has long been known for going off script

Biden goes off script — again — causing a distraction for Harris in campaign's home stretch
Election|Political|US

Pennsylvania appeals court says dating requirement for mail ballot envelopes violates state Constitution

Pennsylvania appeals court says dating requirement for mail ballot envelopes violates state Constitution

Pennsylvania appeals court says dating requirement for mail ballot envelopes violates state Constitution
Election|Political|US|World

Biden will attend US presidential inauguration regardless of winner, White House says

President Joe Biden will attend the inauguration of the next U.S. president in January regardless of who wins next Tuesday's election, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre

Biden will attend US presidential inauguration regardless of winner, White House says
Election|Opinion|Political

Slow vote-counting, flip-flopping leads, careful certification and the weirdness of the Electoral College – people who research elections look at what to expect on election night

Take a deep breath: Having to wait for election results means the system is working as it should, with safeguards and double-checks.

Slow vote-counting, flip-flopping leads, careful certification and the weirdness of the Electoral College – people who research elections look at what to expect on election night
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden, Cyprus president discuss administration push to win cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon

President Joe Biden and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides have discussed a new effort by the U.S. administration and mediators in the Middle East to forge cease-fires to end fighting in Lebanon and Gaza

Biden, Cyprus president discuss administration push to win cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon
Election|Political|US

Trudeau looks safe for now after key Canadian party refuses to topple him

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looked to have secured his immediate political future on Wednesday when the leader of a smaller party dismissed efforts to bring down the

Trudeau looks safe for now after key Canadian party refuses to topple him
Economy|Political|World

Canada would have to double defense spending by 2032-33 to meet NATO target, watchdog says

Canada would have to double current defense spending by fiscal 2032-33 to achieve its stated goal of meeting NATO targets, an increase that could violate fiscal

Canada would have to double defense spending by 2032-33 to meet NATO target, watchdog says
Asia|Political|World

North Korea deployment could lengthen, broaden Ukraine war, US warns

North Korea's deployment to Russia to aid its war against Ukraine has the potential to lengthen the already 2-1/2-year old conflict and draw in

North Korea deployment could lengthen, broaden Ukraine war, US warns
Europe|Political|World

Slovak PM Fico draws criticism with Russian TV appearance

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico told Russian television on Wednesday he wanted to visit Moscow for next year's World War Two anniversary and criticised the European Union's approach

Slovak PM Fico draws criticism with Russian TV appearance
Health|Political|US

'That is not what I said': Johnson denies wanting to repeal the Affordable Care Act

House Speaker Mike Johnson is preparing policy for a possible second Trump term, and it includes a major healthcare overhaul. The Louisiana Republican promised “no Obamacare” while campaigning in Pennsylvania, but later had to clarify his remarks. CNN's Manu Raju asks Johnson about his comments.

'That is not what I said': Johnson denies wanting to repeal the Affordable Care Act
Europe|Political|World

Hungary summons Swedish envoy over criticism of PM Orban's visit to Georgia

Hungary summoned the Swedish ambassador over comments by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson regarding Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Georgia earlier this

Hungary summons Swedish envoy over criticism of PM Orban's visit to Georgia
Political|US|World

North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are moving toward Ukraine

North Korean troops in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine, US says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former UK soldier accused of helping Iran tells jurors he is against Tehran

A British soldier accused of passing sensitive information to people linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and of then breaking out of prison told jurors on Wednesday

Former UK soldier accused of helping Iran tells jurors he is against Tehran
Election|Political|US

Trump vs Harris: How the US electorate splits ahead of Election Day

The race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris has divided the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education, with Trump improving his standing among men -

Trump vs Harris: How the US electorate splits ahead of Election Day
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Kamala Harris responds to Biden's 'garbage' remark

President Joe Biden is facing criticism after he made a controversial remark about Trump supporters. Kamala Harris tells reporters that Biden clarified his remarks, but Harris says she strongly disagrees with disparaging anyone based on how they vote.

Kamala Harris responds to Biden's 'garbage' remark
Election|Political|US

Harris distances herself from Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment as Democrats are privately exasperated by the president

Harris distances herself from Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment as Democrats are privately exasperated by the president

Harris distances herself from Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment as Democrats are privately exasperated by the president
Europe|Political

Zelenskiy says Russia won in Georgia and is on way to winning in Moldova

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the West should admit Russia has "won" in Georgia and is on its way to doing the same in Moldova unless Western rhetoric against crossing

Zelenskiy says Russia won in Georgia and is on way to winning in Moldova
Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge suspected noncitizens from voter registration rolls

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge suspected noncitizens from voter registration rolls

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge suspected noncitizens from voter registration rolls
Political|World

UN Security Council warns against attempts to dismantle UNRWA

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday "strongly warned against any attempts to dismantle or diminish" the operations and mandate of the U.N.

UN Security Council warns against attempts to dismantle UNRWA
Europe|Political

EU says Georgia must change course before EU membership talks can begin

The European Commission on Wednesday told Georgia that it will not be able to recommend opening European Union membership talks with the country unless it changes

EU says Georgia must change course before EU membership talks can begin
Europe|Political

Ten countries hope to join the European Union. Here is their formal status

The European Commission published on Wednesday its report on progress made by candidates to become members of the European Union on the road to fulfilling all the necessary

Ten countries hope to join the European Union. Here is their formal status
Opinion|Political|US

Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden's remark on Trump supporters and 'garbage'

Kamala Harris is calling for Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other” as she tries to push past comments made by President Joe Biden about Donald Trump’s supporters and “garbage.”

Harris promises to 'represent all Americans' after Biden's remark on Trump supporters and 'garbage'
Economy|Political|US|World

Ukraine has received only 10% of latest approved aid from US, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine has received only 10% of U.S. military aid approved by Congress earlier this year, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a video released on Wednesday.

Ukraine has received only 10% of latest approved aid from US, Zelenskiy says

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