Pompeo, Ghani agree to ‘accelerate efforts’ to end war in Afghanistan: State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani agreed that it was time to “accelerate efforts” to end the war in Afghanistan,...
U.S. House set to vote Thursday on Trump-backed spending deal
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday aimed to pass legislation touted by President Donald Trump that would accelerate rising federal budget deficits and suspend...
Bernal gains time as Alaphilippe hangs on to yellow jersey
Egan Bernal had the edge over the other top Tour de France contenders as France’s Julian Alaphilippe hung on for dear life to retain the...
Steelers extend Tomlin’s contract through 2021
Mike Tomlin signed a one-year contract extension on Thursday, keeping him as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach through at least the 2021 season....
Tesla shares, bonds under pressure as Musk changes tune on profit
Shares of Tesla Inc sank 14% on Thursday and its bonds traded lower, a day after the electric carmaker said it needed more time to...
Study shows cute kids are YouTube clickbait; child advocates concerned
YouTube videos featuring young children drew nearly triple the average viewership of other content, according to research released on Thursday that provided ammunition for child...
House panel approves subpoenas for Trump officials’ private emails
A panel of U.S. lawmakers voted on Thursday to authorize subpoenas for communications sent by senior Trump administration officials through private email and messaging services,...
Climate records fall as Europe bakes in heatwave
Soaring temperatures broke records in Germany, France, Britain and the Netherlands on Thursday, as a heatwave gripped Europe for the second time in a month...
Pakistan opposition parties hold protest rallies against PM Khan
Pakistan’s main opposition parties held protest rallies in cities across the country on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government of ruining the economy and...
Quintana takes stage as fellow Colombian Bernal gains time
Nairo Quintana claimed an emphatic win in the 18th stage of the Tour de France, a 208-km mountain trek from Embrun, as fellow Colombian Egan...