'Stronger Than Ever,' Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Refuses To Yield
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is pushing forward on the presidential campaign trail, traversing the country to energize supporters despite having little chance of overcoming the hurdles the state has placed in her way.
Trump Requests Delay In Hush Money Trial Pending Supreme Court Decision
Trump's lawyers asked Manhattan Judge Juan Manuel Merchan on Monday to adjourn the trial indefinitely until the immunity claim in his Washington, D.C., election interference case is resolved.
Venezuela's Maduro Chosen As Ruling Party Election Candidate
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been selected to seek a third, successive term in July 28 elections, a senior ruling party official said Monday.
Muslim Nations Announce Start Of Ramadan In Shadow Of Gaza War
The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Monday, Saudi Arabia and other Middle East nations announced, against a backdrop of devastating war in Gaza.
In Venezuela, Fourth Opposition Campaign Aide Detained
A campaign manager for barred Venezuelan presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado was detained Saturday, the opposition politician reported, bringing to four the number of aides arrested since January.
Biden Launches $30 Million Ad Addressing His Age
The advertisement also draws contrasts between Biden and Trump by emphasizing the 2022 infrastructure law.
Japan Couples File Suit Seeking Separate Surnames
Six couples sued the Japanese government on Friday seeking the right to use different surnames after marriage, filing the case to coincide with International Women's Day.
'Rainbow Catholics': Mexican Church Welcomes LGBTQ Community
As a teenager, Victor Rodriguez felt excluded from his religion for being gay, but now he's welcome at inclusive masses in a Mexico City church, where same-sex couples have also begun receiving blessings with the pope's endorsement.
Venezuela Invites EU To Observe Presidential Election
Venezuela has invited the European Union to send a team to observe presidential elections on July 28 in which President Nicolas Maduro is widely expected to seek another term.
UK Rwanda Migrants Bill Set For Parliamentary 'Ping-pong'
Controversial plans to send migrants from the UK to Rwanda will return to the House of Commons this month after parliament's upper chamber recommended several changes to the scheme, the government announced on Thursday.
Supreme Court To Hear Trump's Immunity Plea In April
The immunity case stems from a lower court's rejection of Trump's claim that he was immune from prosecution due to his presidential actions to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.
Alabama Gov. Ivey Signs IVF Protection Bill Amid Legal Turmoil
The new law, a Republican-backed initiative, does not directly address the personhood issue at the core of the Supreme Court ruling but aims to provide civil and criminal immunity to IVF providers and patients for the destruction or damage to embryos.
Maduro Will 'No Doubt' Be Presidential Candidate: Venezuelan Official
A senior Venezuelan ruling party official said Wednesday he "had no doubt" President Nicolas Maduro would be their candidate in elections set for July 28.
Trump Hails Super Tuesday Wins In Race To The White House
Texas and California were among the major victories for Trump over Nikki Haley as he picked up support in every demographic, taking conservative southern states and more liberal battlegrounds such as Virginia, one of his longshot challenger's best chances.
Trump Locks In Early 'Super Tuesday' Wins In White House Race
Texas was among a clean sweep of victories for Trump over Nikki Haley in the first ten states called, and he notably won comfortably in Virginia, taking one of his longshot challenger's best chances to win a state off the table.
Venezuela Will Hold Presidential Elections On July 28: Official
Venezuela will go to the polls on July 28 to choose a president, the electoral authority said Tuesday, with incumbent Nicolas Maduro widely expected to stand and his main challenger precluded from running.
Trump Aims For Super Tuesday Knockout In White House Campaign
Donald Trump looked to cement his hold on the Republican presidential nomination with a sweep of Super Tuesday primaries, all but kicking off the formal campaign against President Joe Biden and an attempted shock return to the White House.
Icy Reception For Plan To 'Save' Venezuela's Last Glacier
A small patch of ice among bare rock is all that remains of Venezuela's last glacier, which the government hopes to restore to its former glory using a geothermal blanket.
US Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Texas Immigration Law
Justice Samuel Alito issued an order on Monday, temporarily halting the law until at least March 13, following an emergency request by the Justice Department.
Major Victory For Women's Rights: France Embeds Abortion In Constitution
The joint session, attended by 925 lawmakers from both houses of parliament, witnessed scenes of elation as almost the entire assembly stood in a protracted standing ovation.
US Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Stay On Colorado Primary Ballot
The US Supreme Court on Monday removed a potential hurdle to Donald Trump's bid to recapture the White House, unanimously dismissing a state court ruling that could have barred him from the ballot for engaging in insurrection.
Supreme Court Unanimously Backs Trump's Colorado Primary Ballot Eligibility
The Supreme Court unanimously rules in favor of Trump, granting him eligibility for the Colorado primary ballot.
Super Tuesday 2024: Everything You Need To Know
Eyes are on Super Tuesday 2024 as voters cast their ballots to determine whether November will become a rematch of Biden vs. Trump or if the ex-president's lone remaining challenger can make a breakthrough to change the name of the game.
France Set To Make Abortion Constitutional Right
French lawmakers are expected Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution, in a global first that has garnered overwhelming public support.
Chad Opposition Claims Soldiers 'Executed' Leader
Chad's main opposition party on Friday accused soldiers of having executed its leader "at point blank range" in an assault on its headquarters ahead of a long-promised May election.
Trump Appeals Disqualification In Illinois Primary Ballot
The ruling, issued by Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter, a Democrat, asserted that Trump's involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection rendered him ineligible for office under the 14th Amendment.
Alabama Lawmakers Vote To Protect IVF In Wake Of Court Ruling
Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation Thursday to protect health workers at IVF clinics from legal liability after the southern US state's supreme court ruled frozen embryos are children, in an issue that has threatened to become an election flashpoint.
Spain Opens 'Street Terrorism' Probe Into Catalan Separatist Leader
Spain's top court said on Thursday it was opening an investigation into Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont on "terrorism" charges over protests linked to Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid.
Trump Ineligible For Illinois Primary Ballot Under 14th Amendment, Judge Rules
Despite the ruling, early voting for the Illinois primary is already underway, and the judge stayed her decision until Friday. The temporary stay grants Trump the opportunity to appeal the order and ensures his name remains on the ballot, at least until the end of the week.
Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Trump Presidential Immunity Claim
The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear Donald Trump's claim that as a former president he enjoys immunity from criminal prosecution, as the 2024 White House candidate faces dozens of state and federal charges.