Politics
US Patient ‘Happy Again’ After Brain Implant Treats Epilepsy And OCD
American Amber Pearson used to wash her hands until they bled, terrified by the idea of contamination from everyday items, a debilitating result of her obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).But...
El Salvador Votes With Gang-busting Bukele Miles Ahead
El Salvador goes to the polls Sunday with victory for gang-busting President Nayib Bukele in the bag and the only question how many seats his party will claim in...
US, UK Strike Dozens Of Huthi Targets In Yemen
The United States and Britain struck dozens of targets in Yemen on Saturday in response to repeated attacks on shipping by Iran-backed Huthi rebels that have disrupted global trade...
Senegal President Postpones Presidential Election
Senegal's President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, provoking anger from opposition figures and a ministerial resignation.The presidential decree...
Senegal President Calls Off February 25 Election
SenegalesePresident Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start.The move, which comes...
Tractors Converge On Rome As Farmers Protest Across Europe
A convoy of tractors was poised to descend on Rome on Saturday as farmer protests caused disruptions across Europe but petered out in their French epicentre following government concessions.Farmers...
‘God’s Army’ Protesters Rally In Texas Against Migrant Crossings
In trucks, vans and RVs, hundreds of people converged Saturday in southern Texas to rally against what they say is a migrant "invasion" and to demand tough new controls...
Michelle O’Neill: The New Face Of Irish Nationalism
Michelle O'Neill, who on Saturday made history by becoming the first nationalist head of Northern Ireland's provincial government, embodies a new generation of progressive Irish republicans.The 47-year-old Sinn Fein...
