
Guatemalans prepare to vote in troubled presidential election
Guatemala's presidential runoff on August 20 will see a former first lady compete against the son of a former president, capping a troubled race that has worried observers about the country's future as inequality and corruption drives political turbulence throughout the region.
2023-08-12 12:48

Takeaways from Judge Chutkan's contentious first hearing in the Trump 2020 election case
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan wasted little time taking charge of the historic case by special counsel Jack Smith against former President Donald Trump, using a hearing Friday to make clear she doesn't want a political carnival.
2023-08-12 12:27

Biden's reelection bid faces vulnerabilities in wake of special counsel appointment
Democrats were already concerned about President Joe Biden’s age, his leadership on the economy and his stalled agenda in Congress
2023-08-12 12:24

The new twist in Hunter Biden's case is a huge political headache for his father
A sudden new twist in the investigation into Hunter Biden means his legal tribulations will likely stretch on for months, creating an unwelcome new drag on his father's White House and reelection bid.
2023-08-12 09:53

Voting begins as Malaysian leader Anwar seeks to shore up his rule in vital state elections
Voting has begun in crucial state elections in Malaysia, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s multi-coalition government is seeking to strengthen its hold against a strong Islamic opposition
2023-08-12 09:29

Pence signals debate plan to attack Trump and DeSantis for not pushing national abortion ban
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he expects to call out former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during this month’s Republican presidential debate for not insisting on a national abortion ban
2023-08-12 08:58

Hunter Biden Gets a Special Counsel, Setting His Case Up to Be 2024 Issue
President Joe Biden received unwelcome news when the Justice Department made the prosecutor investigating his son a special
2023-08-12 08:19

Lula Launches Green Transition With $350 Billion Investment Plan
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday rolled out a $350 billion infrastructure investment plan designed to
2023-08-12 04:53

Hunter Biden could face trial, newly named US special counsel says
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden may be headed for a criminal trial, U.S.
2023-08-12 04:25

Argentine rock-singing libertarian shakes up presidential election race
By Anna-Catherine Brigida and Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES Argentina's presidential election race has an unpredictable X factor: Javier
2023-08-12 03:57

Judge warns Trump not to threaten witnesses in 2020 election subversion case
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A federal judge on Friday granted former U.S. President Donald Trump leeway to publicly
2023-08-12 03:55

Argentina's markets keep wary eye on primary vote after 2019 crash
By Walter Bianchi and Jorge Otaola BUENOS AIRES Argentine traders are keeping a close eye on primary elections
2023-08-12 03:46