Powerball, Panda-monium and a Looming Shutdown: Your Saturday US Briefing
The imminent government shutdown is weighing on everyone. Here in California, we’re worried that if Congress doesn’t reach
2023-09-30 23:22
South Africa’s ANC Risks Losing Control of Most-Populous Province, KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa’s ruling party looks set to lose overall control of the country’s second-most populous province in next
2023-09-30 22:19
How South Africa Botched Its First Coal Power-Plant Transition
South Africa’s transition away from the dirtiest fossil fuel has been marred by the botched approach to the
2023-09-30 20:56
A Shutdown Poses Political Risks Across the Washington Spectrum
A government shutdown is likely to inflict widespread political damage in Washington, but congressional Republicans could get the
2023-09-30 20:52
Ukraine Recap: Zelenskiy Lauds New Weapons Alliances At Meeting
Thirteen “prominent” weapons manufacturers have signed a declaration which will form the basis for an “alliance of defense
2023-09-30 16:57
Nazi Barbs in Bavaria Revive Germany’s Struggles With Its Past
In downtown Munich, police cars blocked roads to a modern office building where security guards patrolled the halls
2023-09-30 16:15
The Tories Auditioning for Rishi Sunak’s Job If He Loses UK Election
Rishi Sunak heads to the Conservative Party’s conference this weekend with one aim: convincing Britain he can win
2023-09-30 13:53
Feinstein Blazed Path in Senate, With Legacy of ‘Feminist Life’
Long before she became a symbol of an aging Senate, Dianne Feinstein was California’s most admired politician. Reserved,
2023-09-30 08:29
Trump Wins Delay on Deposition So He Can Attend Fraud Trial
A federal judge in Florida agreed to delay Donald Trump’s deposition in his $500 million lawsuit against Michael
2023-09-30 06:19
Brazil’s Lula Undergoes Successful Hip Surgery and Is Recovering in a Hospital
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent a successful operation on his hip along with a procedure
2023-09-30 05:52
Thailand to Cut Reliance on Long Bonds in $66 Billion Debt
Thailand will reduce sales of long-tenor debt in favor of shorter notes to soothe investors worried about its
2023-09-29 19:48
Marcos Says Not Looking For Trouble, to Defend Territory
The Philippines will continue to defend its maritime territory and the rights of Filipino fisherfolk, President Ferdinand Marcos
2023-09-29 16:48