Category: Politics

Published by DPA Villarreal have won the first major honour in their history with an epic 11-10 penalty shoot-out win over Manchester United in the Europa League final following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. The … Full ArticleVillarreal win the Europa League in marathon shoot-out over United

Published by New York Daily News WASHINGTON — Jon Stewart is stepping into what’s become a familiar role for him: cajoling Congress and the federal government to do what’s right and, in this case, taking … Full ArticleComic turned advocate returns to Capitol Hill to fight for better health benefits for veterans

Published by DPA (dpa) — They’re manoeuvrable and well-built and compared to trekking or city bikes, they take up a lot less space. These are compact bikes, bicycles with wheels usually measuring just 20 inches. … Full ArticleCompact bikes: Agile, practical and space-saving, but also expensive

Published by Reuters By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – Women’s health provider Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ ban on all abortions except in medical emergencies, one … Full ArticlePlanned Parenthood, ACLU sue to block Arkansas ban on most abortions

Published by Reuters By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Maha El Dahan AMMAN (Reuters) -Syrian President Bashar al-Assad voted on Wednesday in an election certain to extend his rule over a country ruined by war, casting his … Full ArticleSyria’s Assad votes in former rebel town, site of chemical attack

Published by New York Daily News NEW YORK — Nine corrections workers took bribes to smuggle drugs and weapons — including scalpels and razors — into city jails, prosecutors charged Wednesday. One correction officer, Miguel … Full Article9 correction officers took bribes to smuggle scalpels, drugs into NYC jails, prosecutors say

Published by DPA After about a month of protests in Colombia, the law courts in Tulua have been destroyed in a fire, presumably as a result of arson. The Palace of Justice in the town … Full ArticleLaw courts go up in flames during protests in Colombia