Bernie Sanders has been invited to the Vatican by Pope Francis, his campaign announced. The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential hopeful, who is Jewish, accepted an invitation to Rome for a conference at the end of next week. Bernie Sanders’ visit to the Vatican is four days before the primary contest in New York, a… Continue reading White House 2016: Pope Francis Invites Bernie Sanders to Vatican
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White House 2016: Hillary Clinton Responds to Bernie Sanders’ Comments
Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton has dismissed as “ridiculous” a charge by rival Bernie Sanders that she is “unqualified” to be president. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders stood by his comments, pointing to Hillary Clinton’s Wall Street links and her vote for the war in Iraq. Bernie Sanders said Hillary Clinton started the latest war of words… Continue reading White House 2016: Hillary Clinton Responds to Bernie Sanders’ Comments
White House 2016: Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders Win Wisconsin Primary
Ted Cruz has won the Wisconsin primary for the Republican presidential nomination. In the Democratic race, Bernie Sanders scored a strong victory over Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin. Donald Trump is still the frontrunner in the Republican field, but could fall short of the number of delegates needed to secure the party’s nomination. His rivals have… Continue reading White House 2016: Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders Win Wisconsin Primary
Donald Trump Wants to Cut off Money Sent to Mexico
Donald Trump has said he would cut off money sent to Mexico to force them to pay for a border wall with the US. In a memo to the Washington Post, the Republican presidential hopeful says he would threaten to change a law to cut off cash transfers. The prospect of losing a vital source… Continue reading Donald Trump Wants to Cut off Money Sent to Mexico
Jacob Zuma Impeachment: South African Parliament Debates Opposition’s Motion
The South African parliament is debating the impeachment of President Jacob Zuma after a court ruling against him in Nkandla private residence case. The impeachment motion is sponsored by the opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA says Jacob Zuma is unfit to govern after failing to repay public money used to upgrade his… Continue reading Jacob Zuma Impeachment: South African Parliament Debates Opposition’s Motion
Greece Demands Explanation from IMF over Wikileaks Report
Greece has challenged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a leaked conversation in which top officials allegedly discuss the Greek bailout. Wikileaks published a transcript showing top officials discussing ways of putting pressure on Greece, Germany and the EU to get them to wrap up talks. One of those quoted suggests a crisis “event” may… Continue reading Greece Demands Explanation from IMF over Wikileaks Report
US Economy Adds 215,000 Jobs in March 2016
According to the latest figures released by the Labor Department, the US economy has created 215,000 jobs in March 2016, a little less than it did in the last month when 242,000 jobs were created. The unemployment rate has risen to 5% from 4.9%, which was an eight-year low. According to the Labor Department, more… Continue reading US Economy Adds 215,000 Jobs in March 2016
Donald Trump: “Abortion Laws Should Remain Unchanged”
Donald Trump is now saying US abortion laws should remain unchanged, although he believes the procedure amounts to murder. In an interview with CBS News, the Republican presidential hopeful said: “The laws are set. And I think we have to leave it that way.” Donald Trump’s comments come as the New York property tycoon has… Continue reading Donald Trump: “Abortion Laws Should Remain Unchanged”
Dilma Rousseff Impeachment: Two More Senior Brazilian Officials Resign
Two more senior Brazilian officials have stepped down in the latest blow to President Dilma Rousseff’s government. They are Sports Minister George Hilton and Col. Adilson Moreira, who was organizing security at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August. Col. Adilson Moreira reportedly wrote that he was ashamed Brazil was being led by… Continue reading Dilma Rousseff Impeachment: Two More Senior Brazilian Officials Resign
Donald Trump Reverses His Position on Abortion Punishment
Donald Trump has changed his mind after calling for women who have abortions to be punished, only hours after suggesting it. The Republican presidential hopeful had proposed “some form of punishment” for women who have abortions if they were made illegal. After strong criticism, Donald Trump repeated the Republican party line that only the person… Continue reading Donald Trump Reverses His Position on Abortion Punishment
Donald Trump Drops Republican Loyalty Pledge
Donald Trump has dropped his pledge to support the GOP candidate if he does not win the Republican nomination for the November election. His rivals, Ted Cruz and John Kasich, refused to say outright whether they would unite behind a nominee. All the Republican candidates signed a loyalty pledge last November. It is the latest… Continue reading Donald Trump Drops Republican Loyalty Pledge
Htin Kyaw Sworn In as Myanmar President
Htin Kyaw has been sworn in as Myanmar’s new president in a joint session of parliament in the capital Nay Pyi Taw. The 69-year-old is the first elected civilian leader in more than 50 years. Htin Kyaw from the National League for Democracy (NLD) takes over from Thein Sein, who introduced wide-ranging reforms during his… Continue reading Htin Kyaw Sworn In as Myanmar President
Dilma Rousseff Impeachment: PMDB Quits Governing Coalition
Brazil’s largest party, the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB), has voted to pull out from the governing coalition. The centrist party called for an “immediate exit” from President Dilma Rousseff’s government. The move could hasten impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff, correspondents say. Opposition lawmakers want to remove Dilma Rousseff over claims that she manipulated… Continue reading Dilma Rousseff Impeachment: PMDB Quits Governing Coalition
Corey Lewandowski: Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager Charged with Assaulting Journalist
Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, has been charged with assaulting a journalist at a campaign event. He is charged with simple battery for his encounter with former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields on March 8. Corey Lewandowski allegedly yanked Michelle Fields to the ground when she tried to ask a question and bruised her arm.… Continue reading Corey Lewandowski: Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager Charged with Assaulting Journalist
Barack Obama Blames Media for Rise of Donald Trump
President Barack Obama has blamed the media for the rise of Republican Donald Trump as a political force. Speaking at an event for political reporters, Barack Obama said it was not enough to give “someone a microphone”. Donald Trump, who has made waves with a series of controversial remarks, is winning the race to be… Continue reading Barack Obama Blames Media for Rise of Donald Trump
Dilma Rousseff Impeachment: Brazil’s Tourism Minister Resigns
Brazil’s tourism minister Henrique Eduardo Alves has stepped down before vote on President Dilma Rousseff’s coalition. Opposition lawmakers want to remove Dilma Rousseff over claims she manipulated accounts to hide growing deficit. Officials from Dilma Rousseff’s coalition allies, the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB), will vote to leave the alliance on March 29, members said.… Continue reading Dilma Rousseff Impeachment: Brazil’s Tourism Minister Resigns
Bernie Sanders Takes Alaska and Washington
Bernie Sanders has won Alaska and Washington in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, as he tries to close the gap on Hillary Clinton. He was projected to have won 72% of the vote in Washington against 27% for Hillary Clinton. In Alaska, Bernie Sanders took about 79% of the votes, against 21% for… Continue reading Bernie Sanders Takes Alaska and Washington
US Economy Grew 1.4% in Q4 2015
According to official figures, the US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.4% in Q4 of 2015. The US Commerce Department revised its Q4 GDP to upward from an initial estimate of 0.7%. Overall, the US economy is estimated to have grown at a rate of 2.4% for all of 2015. One reason for… Continue reading US Economy Grew 1.4% in Q4 2015
Ted Cruz Accuses Donald Trump of Planting Tabloid Story
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz’s feud is becoming increasingly personal, with the Texas senator accusing “sleazy Donald” of spreading rumors. Ted Cruz told reporters that Donald Trump was behind a story in the National Enquirer that alleged Cruz has had extramarital affairs. The Texas senator called the story “garbage, complete and utter lies”. “It is… Continue reading Ted Cruz Accuses Donald Trump of Planting Tabloid Story
South Korea Stock Market Trades Low as Economy Continues to Slow Down
South Korea’s stock market is trading low after fresh data showed Asia’s fourth-largest economy is continuing to slow down. The country’s GDP rose a seasonally adjusted 0.7% during Q4 of 2015, which is slightly faster than an earlier central bank estimate for a 0.6% increase. However, the figure still reflects a marked slowdown from the… Continue reading South Korea Stock Market Trades Low as Economy Continues to Slow Down
Brussels Attacks: Hillary Clinton Rebukes Republicans in Counter-Terrorism Speech
Hillary Clinton rebuked Republicans and defended NATO in a counter-terrorism speech after March 22 deadly attacks in Brussels. The Democratic frontrunner’s comments contrasted sharply with her Republican counterparts, namely Donald Trump, who has suggested scaling back US commitments to NATO. Hillary Clinton said the US should consult more deeply with Arab partners and stand with… Continue reading Brussels Attacks: Hillary Clinton Rebukes Republicans in Counter-Terrorism Speech
White House 2016: Jeb Bush Endorses Ted Cruz for President
Jeb Bush has decided to endors Texas Senator Ted Cruz for president, calling him a “principled conservative”. The former governor of Florida dropped out of the Republican race last month after poor showings in state contests. Jeb Bush said Ted Cruz has shown the ability to appeal to voters and win primary contests, like in… Continue reading White House 2016: Jeb Bush Endorses Ted Cruz for President
White House 2016: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Win Arizona Primary
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have continued to win new states, now taking Arizona. The issue of immigration loomed large in Arizona, the biggest prize in the latest round of contests. Polls showed that Donald Trump’s anti-immigration message resonated with Arizona’s conservative voters. With the state’s growing Latino population, Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton continued her… Continue reading White House 2016: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Win Arizona Primary
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi Nominated to Head Up Foreign Affairs in New Cabinet
Aung San Suu Kyi will reportedly head up foreign affairs, energy, education and be minister in Myanmar’s new cabinet. Her party, the NDL, won historic elections in the country. Aung San Suu Kyi is barred from the presidency herself and had been widely expected not to take a ministry. Her name was on a list… Continue reading Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi Nominated to Head Up Foreign Affairs in New Cabinet
Donald Trump Reveals First Members of His Foreign Policy Advisory Team
Donald Trump has revealed the first members of his foreign policy team. The advisers include academics and former military officers with expertise on the Middle East and energy issues. The Republican frontrunner told the Washington Post that he would name more advisers in the coming days. Several of Donald Trump’s advisers have served as experts… Continue reading Donald Trump Reveals First Members of His Foreign Policy Advisory Team