US' Middle East peace envoy George Mitchell set to resign
The former special envoy to Northern Ireland, who was key player in the Good Friday Agreement, is said to be stepping down for personal reasons.
View ArticleTexas executes Mexican man despite White House concerns
The Obama administration wanted time to consider the impact this execution could have on other foreign citizens living in the US – and US citizens abroad.
View ArticleWhite House calls on internet firms to strengthen privacy protection for users
Barack Obama called on companies like Facebook and Google to engage with privacy advocates in order to establish voluntary codes of conduct aimed at protecting users.
View ArticleObama administration sued by Catholic schools, dioceses
Legal action launched over new US policy mandating birth control coverage in employee health plans.
View ArticleUS Supreme Court to hear gay marriage arguments next year
Same-sex marriage is legal in nine US states but barred in 30 other states. A Supreme Court ruling next year would have implications across the United States.
View ArticleWorld powers begin talks with Iran over nuclear programme
Iran has said that it’s their right to enrich uranium, but experts fear that it could be turned into a nuclear warhead in a matter of months.
View ArticleTrump blames Democrats and Obama for failing to stop Russian election meddling
Trump sent out a rapid-fire series of tweets earlier today venting his frustration.
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