Left-wing philosopher Cornel West launches long-shot 2024 presidential bid
By Tim Reid (Reuters) – Cornel West, a progressive political activist and philosopher, announced on Monday that he is launching…
Elections
NH Gov. Sununu: staying out of 2024 race so Republicans can beat Trump
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu said on Monday he would not join the crowded…
Biden plans Chicago fundraiser with billionaire Illinois governor Pritzker
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s Democratic allies are planning a private Chicago…
Pakistan’s Imran Khan openly accuses military of trying to destroy his party
By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the powerful military…
Libya political leaders to meet on electoral laws
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libyan leaders were due to meet in Morocco on Monday to finalise a deal on new electoral…
Turkey inflation dips to 39.6% on relief from free gas
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish annual inflation fell to 39.59% in May, official data showed on Monday, broadly in line with…
Federal judge rejects Tennessee drag show ban as unconstitutional
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A federal judge has ruled that Tennessee’s law restricting drag performances in public or…
Thai PM frontrunner attends Pride parade, promising same-sex marriage, gender identity rights
(This June 4 story has been refiled to fix Move Forward leader’s name to ‘Pita’ on second reference in paragraph…
Mexican president’s party to win key state in election
By Dave Graham and Alberto Fajardo MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The party of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was…
Mexican president’s party set to win State of Mexico: electoral authority
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) is poised to win the governorship…