Analysis | Facing a shutdown, Congress melts down
Bands of Republicans in the House and the Senate have brought the spending debate to a screeching halt with a shutdown just days away.
Day: September 16, 2023
Former top US diplomat sentenced in Qatar lobbying scheme
A former top U.S. ambassador has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $93,350 fine for improperly helping a wealthy Persian Gulf country influence U.S. policy and for not disclosing gifts he received from a disgraced politica…
Mahsa Amini: One year since death of Iranian woman who sparked a revolution
Global News takes a look back on the one-year anniversary of the in-custody death of Mahsa Jina Amini and the rise of the Women, Life, Freedom movement in Iran.
Former top U.S. diplomat under Obama sentenced in Qatar lobbying scheme
A former top U.S. ambassador was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $93,350 fine Friday for improperly helping a wealthy Persian Gulf country influence U.S. policy and for not disclosing gifts he received from a disgraced politi…
Poland: Government under pressure over escalating cash for visa scandal
Media reports say migrants paid up to $5,000 (£4,000) each to speed up work visa applications.
Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97
Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfire down to at least 97 people.
TikTok is hit with $368 million fine under Europe’s strict data privacy rules
By Kelvin Chan in London LONDON (AP) — European…
Judge: Sexual harassment lawsuit against California treasurer by employee she fired can go to trial
A judge has ruled that a civil lawsuit against California Treasurer Fiona Ma by a high-ranking former employee who alleges that Ma made sexual advances toward her before firing her can go to trial.
Zelensky to make second wartime White House visit to rally support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington next week to solidify support from the US in fighting Russian invaders. Zelenskyy will meet with President Joe Biden and hold meetings at the US Congress. The visit comes at a critical time…