Wine had previously said he was alone with his wife, Barbie, and a single security guard after police told a private security company to withdraw its protection ahead of the election on Thursday. AP journalists who previously tried to reach Wine's home were turned away by police. … [Read more...] about Uganda accuses US of trying to ‘subvert elections’ after ambassador blocked from visiting Wine’s home: report
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Biden Reportedly Taps Warren Ally Rohit Chopra To Lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee member Sen. Elizabeth Warren questions Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill June 10, 2014 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) … [Read more...] about Biden Reportedly Taps Warren Ally Rohit Chopra To Lead Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Report: China, W.H.O. ‘Slow and Ineffective’ in Coronavirus Response
When U.S. President Donald Trump ordered travel restrictions from China that same day, W.H.O. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hit back by saying, “We oppose it.” He added: “This is the time for facts, not fear; for science, not rumors. This is the time for solidarity, not stigma.” … [Read more...] about Report: China, W.H.O. ‘Slow and Ineffective’ in Coronavirus Response
Biden, Harris to Honor US Coronavirus Dead Ahead of Inauguration
The House last week impeached Trump for a second time, accusing him of inciting insurrection, and his Senate trial is set to start soon after Biden’s inauguration. If convicted, Trump, the first U.S. president to be impeached twice, could be barred from again holding office. … [Read more...] about Biden, Harris to Honor US Coronavirus Dead Ahead of Inauguration
Kremlin Critic Navalny Ordered Held in Police Custody for 30 Days
Mr. Navalny should be immediately released, and the perpetrators of the outrageous attack on his life must be held accountable. The Kremlin’s attacks on Mr. Navalny are not just a violation of human rights, but an affront to the Russian people who want their voices heard. … [Read more...] about Kremlin Critic Navalny Ordered Held in Police Custody for 30 Days