Tag: Government and politics
NMacedonia wants Austria’s Arnautović punished for outburst
BUCHAREST, Romania — The North Macedonian soccer federation has submitted a request to UEFA asking for Austria striker Marko Arnautović to be punished for...
SKorea, Spain seek closer economic ties with state visit
MADRID — South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Madrid Tuesday, in the first state visit to Spain by a foreign leader since the...
Study: Half of US cosmetics contain toxic chemicals
WASHINGTON — More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of a toxic industrial compound linked...
Saudi Arabia executes young Shiite man for violent rebellion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia executed a young man Tuesday who was convicted on charges stemming from his participation in an anti-government...
Australia says it’s reached a free trade deal with Britain
CANBERRA, Australia — Britain and Australia had agreed on a free trade deal that will be released later Tuesday, Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan...
EU foreign policy chief urges Serbia, Kosovo to move forward
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s foreign policy chief expressed hope Tuesday for a “rapid progress” in EU-brokered negotiations aimed at resolving a long-lasting dispute...
Republican election bill pushed ahead over Dems’ objections
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Republicans on a legislative committee Tuesday pushed out a multifaceted proposal to revamp Pennsylvania election law, a bill backers said...
OAS condemns Nicaragua’s pursuit of political opponents
NEW YORK — The Organization of American States' Permanent Council approved a resolution Tuesday condemning the arrest in Nicaragua of presidential pre-candidates, restrictions imposed...
Mings hopes taking a knee informs critics like UK minister
BURTON-ON-TRENT, England — Taking a knee has now pitted a British government official against the England team in their campaign against racial injustice.
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Critical entities targeted in suspected Chinese cyber spying
RICHMOND, Va. — A cyberespionage campaign blamed on China was more sweeping than previously known, with suspected state-backed hackers exploiting a device meant to...