Joe Biden to announce US diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics
Dec 07, 2021 09:29 am UTC| Politics
This week, US President Joe Biden is expected to announce a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Olympics that will be held in Beijing. While athletes are still attending the games, there would not be any lawmakers or diplomats...
Afghanistan: Taliban bans forced marriage for women
Dec 07, 2021 09:21 am UTC| Politics
One of the reforms being asked of the Taliban by the international community is equal rights for women and girls in Afghanistan. In a recent announcement, the insurgent group has declared a ban on forcing women to go into...
Nancy Pelosi to take action against Rep. Lauren Boebert, says Rep. Ilhan Omar
Dec 07, 2021 07:08 am UTC| Politics
In light of recent events in Congress, House Democrats are calling for action to be taken against the latest scandal in the form of Colorado GOP Rep. Lauren Boeberts Islamophobic attacks against Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar....
Iran not allowed to 'slow-walk' negotiations over nuclear deal, says US
Dec 07, 2021 06:08 am UTC| Politics
Talks resumed last week with Iran about the nuclear deal in Vienna. The US has recently warned Iran against attempts to slow-walk its way in the ongoing negotiations. AFP reports that over the weekend, the US has warned...
South China Sea: There would be 'terrible consequences' if China invades Taiwan, says US
Dec 07, 2021 05:44 am UTC| Politics
The increasing aggression of China, especially towards Taiwan, has become a cause of concern for other nations, especially the US. Washington has now warned that there would be terrible consequences should China decide to...
Dec 06, 2021 10:20 am UTC| Politics
Lawyer John Eastman, who drafted the infamous memo that detailed how then-vice president Mike Pence could overturn the 2020 election results, was subpoenaed by the House Committee probing the Capitol insurrection. Rep....
Nancy Pelosi says conservative Supreme Court justices need a session on the 'birds and the bees'
Dec 06, 2021 09:57 am UTC| Politics
The Supreme Court has recently begun a hearing that could potentially overturn the ruling on Roe v. Wade, giving a woman the right to have an abortion. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi weighed in on the hearing, criticizing the...
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