Economy & Politics
Italy Referendum 2016: PM Matteo Renzi to Hand in His Resignation
Italy’s PM Matteo Renzi will meet President Sergio Mattarella to hand in his resignation after suffering a defeat in a constitutional referendum. President Sergio Mattarella...
Donald Trump Picks Ben Carson to Lead US Housing
Donald Trump has picked Ben Carson as secretary of housing and urban development. "Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities,"...
Austria Elections 2016: Alexander Van der Bellen Defeats Norbert Hofer in Presidential Poll
Austria’s far-right presidential candidate Norbert Hofer has lost the country's election. On Facebook, Norbert Hofer described himself as "infinitely sad" and congratulated Alexander Van der...
Donald Trump Threatens 35% Tax on US Companies that Move Jobs Overseas
Donald Trump has vowed to impose punitive taxes on US companies that move manufacturing overseas. The president-elect promised a 35% tax on products sold in...
Italy Referendum 2016: High Turnout in Vote on Matteo Renzi’s Fate
Italy voted in a constitutional referendum which is being closely watched for further signs of anti-establishment sentiment in Europe. The vote, called by center-left PM...
Recount 2016: Jill Stein’s Campaign Changes Strategy in Pennsylvania Bid
Jill Stein and her party have changed their strategy in seeking a state-wide recount in Pennsylvania. Her campaign says it will go to the federal...
Austria Elections 2016: Norbert Hofer vs Alexander Van der Bellen in Re-run Vote
Austria is voting in a re-run of a presidential election which pits the leader of the far-right Freedom Party Norbert Hofer against former Green...
Barack Obama: Donald Trump Should Elect A Cybersecurity Ambassador Within First 100 Days
According to a new report, President Barack Obama has recommended to President-elect Donald Trump to elect a cybersecurity ambassador to help keep the US...
Gambia Elections 2016: Yahya Jammeh Concedes to Adama Barrow Following Surprise Defeat
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has suffered a surprise defeat in the country's general election. The authoritarian president for 22 years will be replaced by property...
Donald Trump Picks Mad Dog Mattis as Defense Secretary
Donald Trump has appointed General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, a former marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as his defense secretary. "He's our best,"...
Donald Trump Leaving Business in Total to Focus on Presidency
Donald Trump has just announced he will "business in total" to focus on presidency and avoid perceived conflicts of interest. The president-elect said he would...
Donald Trump to Pick Steve Mnuchin as Treasury Secretary
According to new reports, Donald Trump is expected to pick former Goldman Sachs executive Steve Mnuchin to be treasury secretary. Steve Mnuchin, who was Donald...
Donald Trump Meets Mitt Romney for Second Time
Donald Trump met Mitt Romney for a second time despite one of his top aides launching a public campaign against offering the former Massachusetts...
Donald Trump and Mitt Romney to Have Second Meeting
On November 29, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to meet Mitt Romney for a second time despite one of his top aides launching a...
Donald Trump Plans to Pick Elaine Chao as Transportation Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to pick ex-Labor Secretary Elaine Chao as his transportation secretary. Elaine Chao, the wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell,...
Donald Trump Names Tom Price as Future Health Secretary
Donald Trump has named Tom Price as his future health secretary. The 62-year-old Georgia congressman and orthopedic surgeon is a strong critic of President Barack...
Recount 2016: White House Dismisses Donald Trump’s Vote Fraud Allegations
The White House has reacted to Donald Trump's claim of widespread voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election, saying that there is no evidence...
India Rupee Withdrawal Sparks Multiple Protests
Thousands of Indians have demonstrated in a number of cities against the government's ban on two major currency notes. Earlier this month, the 500 and...
Wisconsin Recount: Donald Trump Claims Millions Voted Illegally
Donald Trump has asserted he won the popular vote on 8 November "if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally". The president-elect, who...
France Elections 2017: Francois Fillon Wins Conservative Primary
Francois Fillon has won the conservative candidacy in the 2017 French presidential election after his rival Alain Juppe admitted defeat. With virtually all the results...
Wisconsin Recount: Donald Trump Attacks Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump has attacked Hillary Clinton over her campaign's support for a recount of votes in Wisconsin. The president-elect reminded his Democratic rival that she...
Donald Trump Describes Wisconsin Vote Recount as Scam
Donald Trump has described the Wisconsin vote recount as a "scam". The president-elect, who narrowly won Wisconsin, said the results "should be respected instead of...
Hillary Clinton’s Campaign to Participate in Wisconsin Vote Recount
Hillary Clinton's campaign will participate in a recount of election votes in Wisconsin, a lawyer said. The recount was initiated by Green Party presidential candidate...
Jill Stein Files for Wisconsin Vote Recount
Wisconsin Elections Commission has received a request for a recount of the votes in the state narrowly won by Donald Trump on November 8. The...
Jill Stein Seeks Election Recount in Key States
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein looks likely to spur a last-minute recount of part of the result of the election. Donald Trump narrowly beat...
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