Tag: politics
Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel...
A race is on to clean up shorelines off Crimea after tons of oil spills from damaged Russian ships
Cleanup continued in the Kerch Strait near Russian-occupied Crimea on Sunday, a week after at least 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil spilled...
Custom clocks designed for Pennsylvania's Capitol a century ago still ticking
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they tend to be elegant and stately —...
Albania to close TikTok for a year blaming it for promoting violence among children
TIRANA, Albania -- Albania's prime minister said Saturday the government will shut down the video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for...
The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight
With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily...
Senate eyes vote before midnight on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
WASHINGTON -- Approaching a midnight government shutdown deadline, the Senate set up votes toward final passage late Friday of a new plan that...