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GOP Sen. Ted Cruz joins 'People's Convoy' truckers' protest

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz rolled up to the Capitol rotunda on Thursday in a honking semi-truck, the lead vehicle of a convoy that for the past five days has encircled th

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At least 26 injured as fights break out among fans at Mexican soccer game

A mass brawl broke out in the stands of a soccer game in Mexico on Saturday and left at least 26 people injured, two of whom are in a serious condition.The Liga MX game

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At least 26 injured as fights break out among fans at Mexican soccer game

A mass brawl broke out in the stands of a soccer game in Mexico on Saturday and left at least 26 people injured, two of whom are in a serious condition.The Liga MX game

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Brazil storm death toll rises to 171

The death toll from torrential rains that triggered flash floods and landslides in the scenic Brazilian city of Petropolis has risen to 171, authorities said on Sunday.

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Angelina Jolie, senators announce path forward on Violence Against Women Act

An emotional Angelina Jolie appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday to join senators in announcing they've found a path forward on the reauthorization of the Violence Agains

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Canada police fear violence at trucker vaccine protest

A convoy of truckers set to descend on Ottawa to protest a vaccine mandate for cross-border drivers is prompting Canadian police to prepare for violence and politicians

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Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman gives 1st interview since Jan. 6 attack

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, the man who led rioters up the stairs and away from the Senate chamber on Jan. 6, 2021, broke his yearlong silence Monday wh

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Dutch king retires golden coach amid slavery row

The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander has announced that Dutch royals will cease using a historic golden carriage amid a debate over slavery links.Critics say that one

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McCarthy says he won't cooperate with 'illegitimate' Jan. 6 probe

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday evening that he will not cooperate with the select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the

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China, Sri Lanka promise to boost ties, carrying forward spirit of Rubber-Rice Pact

Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sri Lankan leaders pledged on Sunday in Colombo to further develop bilateral relations, carrying forwa

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'Magic mushroom' drug can be safely used to treat depression, British study finds

The psychedelic drug isolated from so-called "magic mushrooms" could be used to help people with treatment-resistant depression and PTSD.

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Kenya has now vaccinated 10M people out of targeted 27M

VCG Image Ministry of Health in Kenya has announced that the East African nation has attained the projected 10 million target in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign.According to a statem

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Exiled former Tunisia leader sentenced to 4 years: judicial source

A Tunisian court sentenced in absentia exiled former president Moncef Marzouki, a fierce critic of the power grab by current leader Kais Saied, to four years in prison,

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Schumer tees up nominations marathon as deal with Cruz elusive

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) sent a warning shot to Republicans on Wednesday night: Cut a quick deal on more than 20 Biden nominees or prepare to wor

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U.S. envoy on Afghanistan to meet Taliban leaders in Doha next week

The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan will visit Doha next week for two weeks of meetings with leaders of the Taliban, State Department spokesperson Ned Price

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Mexican authorities intercept trucks with 600 migrants aboard

The Mexican National Institute of Migration (INM) has revealed that it intercepted two semi-trailers carrying 600 migrants in the state of Veracruz on Friday. Those abo

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Hundreds in Israel protest for rescue of Ethiopia Jews

Hundreds staged a protest in Jerusalem on Sunday to demand the Israeli government rescue Ethiopian Jews from the conflict-stricken country."Aliyah (immigration) now!" a