April 27, 2016
2016 Election Moves Toward Trump-Clinton Matchup
Trump's nomination by the Republican Party is the less certain, but in his typical bombastic style he responded to a reporter's question Tuesday night by saying he considers himself the presumptive nominee. Clinton has not made that same…
April 13, 2016
Federal Reclassification of Marijuana Could Have Major Impact on Medical Uses
Federal authorities have announced that they are reviewing the possibility of loosening the classification of marijuana, and if this happens, it could have a far-reaching impact on how the substance is used in medical settings, experts said.…
April 13, 2016
A Secretary or a General? UN Seeks New Chief
While much of the world is watching the U.S. presidential race play out, another contest is taking shape that, while not as contentious, could have significant international implications. It is the election of the next U.N. secretary-general. Eight…
April 13, 2016
US Presidential Race Down to Battle for Delegates
The U.S. contests for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations have turned into contentious fights for delegates to the parties' national conventions, where the candidates for November's national election will be picked. Billionaire…
April 7, 2016
Russian Public Unfazed by Panama Papers
People around the world have reacted with shock and outrage to the trove of documents leaked from a law firm in Panama that revealed secret bank accounts connected to hundreds of public officials, politicians and celebrities. The list of notables…
April 6, 2016
US Officials Uncover Fake University Visa Scam
U.S. law enforcement officials say 21 people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy that allowed over 1,000 foreigners to stay in the country under the pretense of attending or working for a fake university. The defendants…
April 6, 2016
Sanders, Cruz Win Wisconsin Primaries
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders trail in the overall race to be their party's nominee for president, but each scored an important primary victory Tuesday in the northern state of Wisconsin. Cruz defeated Donald Trump by about 15…
April 6, 2016
Chinese Steel Tariffs Effect On UK Companies
The Government has played down the effect of the latest Chinese steel tariffs on UK firms amid growing fear of a damaging trade war with Beijing. Ministers have been under pressure to act after the Chinese ministry of commerce announced on Friday…
April 1, 2016
Trump Reverses Position on Punishing Women Who Get Banned Abortions
Donald Trump has now walked back a statement he made just hours earlier that women who undergo abortions, if there were a ban on the procedure, should be punished. The controversial statement was made during a taping of a town hall held by MSNBC, a…
April 1, 2016
Obama Sees ‘Significant Progress’ on Nuclear Security
U.S. President Barack Obama hailed the "significant progress" the world's nations have made on nuclear security, and pledged the United States will continue to cooperate with all efforts to reduce nuclear stockpiles and keep them safe. Addressing…