The House and Senate convened for the 116th US Congress on Thursday with the most diverse class of politicians in history. The House is returning the first woman to the speaker's office as Democrats

Brazil’s new far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has been busy since he was sworn in. Among other things, he signed an order to make it impossible to create more indigenous reserves. But he faces a

Bangkok, Thailand (CNN)Driving in Thailand can be a hair-raising experience at the best of times, but during the country's so-called "seven dangerous days" over the New Year holiday motorists take their lives in their

(CNN)Vital research into new cancer treatments and technology combating climate change "will be compromised" if the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a deal in place, university leaders have warned lawmakers. Organizations representing

Hong Kong (CNN)When the British defense minister revealed this week that new military bases were being considered in Asia, critics questioned whether London has the money -- or strategic vision -- to carry out

(CNN)Matteo Salvini, Italy's hard-line interior minister and deputy prime minister, says the decision to play the Italian Super Cup match between Juventus and AC Milan in Saudi Arabia is "disgusting" due to the restrictions

(CNN)Saudi prosecutors sought the death penalty for five of the 11 suspects accused of killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Thursday as their trial began in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported.The trial comes three months

BEIRUT: A major Lebanese trade union is to hold a general strike on Friday over living conditions and the political gridlock roiling the country. Lebanon has no government eight months after an election, with

BEIRUT: A major Lebanese trade union is to hold a general strike on Friday over living conditions and the political gridlock roiling the country. Lebanon has no government eight months after an election, with

BEIRUT: A major Lebanese trade union is to hold a general strike on Friday over living conditions and the political gridlock roiling the country. Lebanon has no government eight months after an election, with