Economy & Politics

Iowa Approves Toughest Abortion Bill in US

Iowa has approved an abortion law banning most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected. Republicans passed the bill in…

7 years ago

Mike Pompeo Confirmed as Secretary of State

Former CIA director Mike Pompeo has been confirmed as secretary of state after the Senate voted 57-42 to approve him…

7 years ago

Oil Prices Hit $75 over Prospect of New US Sanctions on Iran

Oil prices hit $75 on April 24, the highest level in nearly three and a half years, as fears mounted…

7 years ago

Hungary: Tens of Thousands Protest in Budapest against Re-Elected PM Viktor Orban

Around 100,000 of Hungarians have protested in the capital Budapest against the re-elected right-wing government of PM Viktor Orban. Viktor…

7 years ago

Paul Ryan Will Not Run for Re-Election in 2018

House Speaker Paul Ryan has announced he will not run for re-election this year, in a big blow to Republicans…

7 years ago

Hungary Elections 2018: Viktor Orban Wins Third Term as Prime Minister

Viktor Orban, the Hungarian right-wing prime minister, has claimed a landslide victory in the country's general election on April 8.…

7 years ago

President Trump Threatens $100 Billion More in China Tariffs

President Donald Trump has threatened $100 billion more in China tariffs, in an escalation of a tense trade stand-off. These…

7 years ago

China Imposes New Tariffs of Up to 25% on 128 US Imports

China has hit back with new tariffs of up to 25% on 128 US imports, including pork and wine, after…

7 years ago

US Expels 60 Russian Diplomats and Closes Seattle Consulate

The US and Europe are expelling dozens of Russian diplomats in a co-ordinated response to the poisoning of former Russian…

7 years ago

President Trump Fires National Security Adviser HR McMaster Replacing Him with John Bolton

President Donald Trump has fired his National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster replacing him with Bush-era defense hawk and former UN…

7 years ago