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Johnson tells supporters after win "we did it!"
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party won a majority in Britain's Parliament. He says the victory gives him a mandate to navigate Britain's exit from the European Union.

House panel delays historic Trump impeachment vote
The House Judiciary Committee abruptly postponed a historic vote late Thursday on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, shutting down a nearly 14-hour session. Republicans said Democrats just wanted to be on TV.

UK Conservatives win big, Johnson claims mandate
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party won a thumping majority in Britain's Parliament - a decisive outcome to a Brexit-dominated election that should allow Johnson to fulfill his plan to take the U.K. out of the E.U. next month.

Germany: Living with antisemitism
Berlin has a large and thriving Jewish community. But many Jews in the German capital are concerned about the recent rise in antisemitism, including the recent synagogue attack in Halle.

Lithuania battles cybercrime
A group of Lithuanian volunteers called the "elves" have teamed up to fight fake news and other disinformation spread by Russian cyber-trolls.

Turkey: the garbage-truck library
Some garbagemen in Ankara were upset about people throwing away books, so they started putting them aside -- and now they've set up their own library.

Bloomberg talks climate in Calif. campaign trip
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is making his first trip to California as a Democratic presidential candidate. At a stop in San Francisco, he talked about the environment and climate change to a convention of scientists.

Trump on impeachment: 'There are no crimes'
President Donald Trump, at a rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania said Democrats approving the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement because they are embarrassed over impeachment.

Mmusi Maimane joins The People's Dialogue
Mmusi Maimane explains why he is part of The People's Dialogue. You can join the conversation too at www.thepeoplesdialogue.org.za

Hong Kong journalist seeks justice after losing right eye
Hit by a projectile fired by Hong Kong police while covering an anti-government protest nearly two months ago, Indonesian journalist Veby Mega Indah was blinded in one eye, but that has not blotted out the traumatic flashbacks filling her mind.

Anywhere but Westminster | Scotland: fear and Lothian on the campaign trail
As election day nears, John Harris and John Domokos head for a SNP/Labour marginal and talk to people whose lives have been turned upside down by universal credit, a policy imposed by the Tories in Westminster.

Warren: Voters ready for female ticket
Elizabeth Warren says she believes Americans are ready for a presidential ticket with two women at the top, rejecting concerns from some Democrats that a woman cannot beat President Donald Trump.

France: Militant vegans
Attacks on butcher shops, restaurants, and cheese shops are increasing - especially in France where food is a culture in and of itself. Radical vegans are behind the acts of vandalism.

Andrew Yang: Trump is not cause of our problems
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang tells the AP his "21st century" modern campaign is reaching voters through podcasts and and outreach. He also says Donald Trump is not the cause of our problems.

Support for Elizabeth Warren drops to lowest since August in White House race - poll
Support for U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren dropped nationally to its lowest level in four months, and nearly one in three potential Democratic primary voters say they don't know which candidate to pick with the first nominati

Pelosi OKs drafting of impeachment articles
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House is moving forward to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. "Our democracy is what is at stake," Pelosi said. "The president leaves us no choice but to act."

France's Moulin Rouge Lives from its Myths
The Moulin Rouge in Paris became notorious for its provocative can-can dance. One-hundred and thirty years on, it still attracts visitors in search of glitz and glamour.

Over 100 Bombings Rock Sweden
There have been more than 100 bombings in Sweden this year - more than twice as many as in 2018. Experts blame the violence on feuding criminal gangs. And the police seem powerless to act.

Uzbek Grandma Turns DJ in Moscow
A teacher from Uzbekistan had been cleaning for years in Moscow when she stumbled onto the club scene. Although there's increasing xenophobia in Russia, she's respected despite her ethnicity, age, and career as a cleaner.

Yang sprays supporters with whipped cream
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang was caught on camera in a candid moment with supporters Tuesday night while opening a new campaign office in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The last divided capital in Europe: 'Do they want us to believe we should be separated?'
It is 45 years since the Turkish army came to blows with the Greek and Cypriot armies, and the island remains physically and politically divided - not least by a wall that cuts through the capital, Nicosia.

DA rejects new Deputy Public Protector candidate
Glynnis Breytenbach says although Kholeka Gcaleka meets the criteria she is not the right person for the job.

Is a winter election bad for everyone?
The Guardian's Kate Proctor dispels some winter election myths.

Senate bids farewell to Johnny Isakson
Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson made a plea for bipartisanship in his farewell speech Tuesday afternoon as the U.S. Senate bid farewell to the lawmaker from Georgia.

The Queen hosts Melania and Donald Trump at Buckingham Palace
The Queen has held a reception for leaders of the 29 member states of Nato at Buckingham Palace.

NATO summit toasts 70 years. But is it waving or drowning?
NATO summit toasts 70 years. But is it waving or drowning?

SA deputy president in South Sudan to mediate in peace talks
Deputy President David Mabuza is in Juba, South Sudan at the invitation of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development

Buttigieg, black pastor discuss racism, poverty
As he labors to win over black voters, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg found a receptive host on Sunday in the Rev. William Barber, who is calling for a racially diverse national campaign against poverty.

White House refuses to take part in impeachment hearing
The White House told Democratic lawmakers on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump and his lawyers would not participate in a congressional impeachment hearing this week, citing a lack of "fundamental fairness." Eve Johnson reports.

Trump makes secret Afghanistan trip
U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise Thanksgiving visit to U.S. troops in Afghanistan on Thursday and said he believed Taliban insurgents would agree to a ceasefire in America's longest war.

Bosnia: refugee drama in the Bihac region
In a camp at the border between Bosnia and EU member Croatia, refugees are currently living in catastrophic conditions. Local authorities refuse to deal with the situation and demand that new camps be set up in other parts of the country.

Germany: The Search for dead Soldiers
Just outside Berlin, the remains of thousands of soldiers who fell in the Second World War are buried. The "Association for the Recovery of the Fallen in Eastern Europe" searches for the dead and has made a surprising discovery--74 years after the...

Trump talks about impeachment, Ukraine call
President Donald Trump said he did not put any pressure on Ukraine to investigate Democrats - the issue at the heart of the impeachment probe. The President spoke at a rally in Sunrise, Florida.

Sen. Kamala Harris rolls out mental health plan
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris rolled out a mental health policy proposal on Monday in South Carolina. The senator from California wants to double the number of mental health treatment beds available across the country.

Michael Bloomberg launches presidential bid
Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president.

Sudan peace talks postponed to December
The Sudanese government has agreed to postpone the latest round of peace talks, which were meant to be held with major rebel groups, to December 10.

Can Venice be saved?
Flooding in Venice has heavily damaged St. Mark's Basilica and several palaces. Local residents are upset that a hugely-expensive flood-control system that was begun 17 years ago is still not complete.

Turkey: the amateur astronomer of Diyarbakir
For nearly 30 years, a former baker has studied the night sky over his home town of Diyarbakir. He managed to prove that Galileo's calculations on the moon's orbit were wrong.

Church asylum program under pressure in Germany
German authorities have cut down on asylum permits for refugees who've been housed at churches and monasteries. In 2016, 80 percent got permits; 2019 it was just 1.4 percent. We'll talk to some refugees who are staying at a monastery in Bavaria.

AP Analysis: Democratic debate in Atlanta
Democrats debated in Atlanta on Wednesday night, with the top issues including health care and who can defeat Donald Trump in 2020.

Democrats spar at debate over how to beat Trump
Democratic presidential candidates clashed Wednesday in a debate over the future of health care in America, racial inequality and their ability to build a winning coalition to take on President Donald Trump.

Official: Ukraine asked about aid on July 25th
A Defense Department official is testifying that the Ukrainian embassy was asking questions about U.S. military assistance as far back as July 25, the day President Donald Trump asked Ukraine’s president to investigate Democrats.

Trump's notes to himself caught on camera: 'I want nothing'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday read a segment of a witness's impeachment testimony to push back on the assertion he sought a 'quid pro quo' from the Ukrainian government.

Buttigieg visits Morehouse to build black support
Pete Buttigieg spoke Monday at historically black Morehouse College in Atlanta as he tries to expand his appeal among black voters, who are critical to winning the Democratic presidential primary.

Klobuchar: Health care driving up poll numbers
Senator Amy Klobuchar says she's climbing in the presidential polls in Iowa. She says a big reason is her support for the Affordable Care Act and opposition to Medicare For All.

Impeachment inquiry: Why Sondland's testimony is so highly anticipated
As the impeachment hearings enter their second week, one of the most highly anticipated testimonies will be Wednesday’s appearance from Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the EU.
