Top news

Proud Boys member, who pointed gun, arrested in Portland

FILE PHOTO: Alan Swinney points a gun during clashes between groups like Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer, and protesters against police brutality and racial injustice in Portland, Oregon, U.S., August 22, 2020. REUTERS/Maranie Staab. (Reuters) - A supporter of the right-wing Proud Boys group who was indicted for pointing a firearm and firing a paintball gun at anti-racism protesters in Portland, Oregon, was arrested early on Wednesday, according ... Full story

"We're in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, for stop four of the Build Back Better Express Tour. Tune in now to watch."

Joe Biden (@JoeBiden). Represented Delaware in the Senate for 36 years, 47th Vice President of the United States, husband to Jill, proud father and grandfather. Full story

Facebook bans U.S. ads that call voting fraud widespread or election invalid

FILE PHOTO: A Facebook logo is pictured on an Apple's Ipad in Bordeaux, southwestern France, March 10, 2016. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/Illustration. SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc FB.O on Wednesday banned ads on its flagship website and Instagram photo and video sharing service that claim widespread voting fraud, suggest U.S. election results would be invalid, or which attack any method of voting. The company announced the new rules in a ... Full story

"We're in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for the final stop of the Build Back Better Express Tour. Tune in now to watch."

Joe Biden (@JoeBiden). Represented Delaware in the Senate for 36 years, 47th Vice President of the United States, husband to Jill, proud father and grandfather. Full story

The night American democracy hit rock bottom

When the first televised debates were held in 1960, the world watched two young candidates, John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon, respectfully engage in an intelligent and elevated discussion. Mostly we remember those inaugural encounters for Nixon's flop-sweat and clumsily applied make-up. But in the midst of the Cold War, as the ideological battle raged between Washington and Moscow, the debates were seen as a thrilling advertisement for American ... Full story

Spain orders lockdown amid rise in cases - BBC News

Madrid coronavirus: Spain orders lockdown amid rise in cases - BBC News - - - - - sign-incaret-downsearchnolistlistdurationdurationplaydurationdurationplayplayplayplaymobile-smartmicrophonenewsletteremail Full story

Nxivm: Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman jailed in 'sex cult' case

Image caption Clare Bronfman said she was "deeply sorry" for her role in the group. US heiress Clare Bronfman has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for her role in the Nxivm sex trafficking group. Bronfman, heir to the Seagram liquor fortune and a benefactor of Nxivm leader Keith Raniere, pleaded guilty in April 2019 to harbouring migrants for unpaid "labour and services". She also admitted to credit card fraud. She was ... Full story

How Italy has fought back from virus disaster - BBC News

Coronavirus: How Italy has fought back from virus disaster - BBC News - - - - - sign-incaret-downsearchnolistlistdurationplaydurationplaydurationdurationplayplayplayplayplayplaymobile-smartmicrophonenewsletteremail Full story

Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united?

Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united? - BBC News. -. -. -. -. - sign-incaret-downsearchnolistlistdurationdurationplaydurationdurationplayplayplayplayplayplaymobile-smartmicrophonenewsletteremail Full story

Judges rule for mail voting in Montana and Alabama

(Reuters) - Two federal judges ruled on Wednesday in favor of voting by mail to protect against COVID-19, with one upholding a universal postal voting plan in Montana and the other blocking restrictions on absentee ballots in Alabama. FILE PHOTO: An election worker places mail-in ballots into an election box at a drive-through drop off location in San Diego, California, U.S. November 5, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo/File Photo. In ... Full story