Lebanese protests test Hezbollah’s role as Shiites’ champion
Young men chanting the “people want to bring down the regime” gathered outside the office of Lebanese legislator Mohammed Raad, the powerful head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc. It was a rare scene in the southern market town of Nabatiyeh, a Hezbol…
Why U.K. Conservatives Are So Good at Winning
(Bloomberg Opinion) — British Conservatives can claim to be the world’s oldest and most successful political party. They’ve been written off more than a few times in the 200-plus years they’ve been around. But they’ve always bounced back. Their secret…
U.S., S.Korea resume defence cost-sharing talks amid protests of ‘robbery’
South Korean and U.S. officials resumed talks on Monday to narrow a $4 billion gap in how much they want Seoul to pay for the cost of hosting the American military amid public protests of “highway robbery” against sharply increased U.S. demands. U.S. …
Fresno Backyard Shooting Leaves 4 Dead and 6 Injured, Police Say
At least two people opened fire on a crowd watching a football game at a family gathering, the authorities said. No suspects have been identified.
Abortion Is New Litmus Test for Democratic Attorneys General Group
To win financial backing from Democratic Attorneys General Association, candidates will be required to publicly state their support of abortion rights.
Trump Retreats From Flavor Ban for E-Cigarettes
Advisers say the president pulled back from proposed restrictions intended to curb teenage vaping after he was warned of the political fallout among voters.
McConnell Urges Trump to Speak Out on Protests: Hong Kong Update
(Bloomberg) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam urged protesters holed up in a university to heed police calls to surrender, as tens of thousands of protesters marched to support the trapped demonstrators.Police and protesters clashed around Hong Kong Polyt…
Washington silent as US-crafted regime under fire in Iraq
The US posted tens of thousands of troops in Iraq, huddled with its leaders and helped craft its laws — but with the country swamped by deadly protests, Washington is staying out of the fray. Its apparent absence during a key turning point in Iraq la…
Louisville City FC’s USL championship hopes come up short against Real Monarchs
Louisville City’s bid for a third-straight USL championship came up short against Real Monarchs at Lynn Stadium.
UN calls for talks to end Bolivia crisis as death toll rises
Shadowed by street violence and food shortages, a U.N. envoy is urging the government of Bolivia’s self-proclaimed interim president and supporters of self-exiled leader Evo Morales to begin talks on peacefully resolving a crisis that has already claim…
Arizona Deputy Placed on Leave After Tackling 15-Year-Old With No Limbs
A video of the altercation was released last week, prompting the sheriff’s office to conduct an internal investigation.
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