Political News, Analysis and Opinion

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits edged lower last week, a positive signal for the U.S. labor market amid recent signs … Read More

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Denmark sourced almost half its electricity consumption from wind power last year, a new record boosted by steep cost reductions and improved offshore technology. … Read More

By Angelo Amante ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s ruling anti-establishment 5-Star Movement has expelled a senator from its ranks on disciplinary grounds, in a fresh blow to the government’s already small … Read More

By Agustinus Beo Da Costa and Stanley Widianto JAKARTA (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of people were evacuated in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Thursday after flash floods and landslides killed … Read More

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign raised $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, a major haul that was boosted by a surge of … Read More

LONDON (Reuters) – Keir Starmer, Brexit spokesman for Britain’s opposition Labour Party, has emerged as the early front runner in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as leader, according to … Read More

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police arrested about 400 people in New Year’s Day protests after what started as a peaceful pro-democracy march of tens of thousands spiraled into … Read More

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s central bank said on Wednesday it was cutting the amount of cash that all banks must hold as reserves, releasing around 800 billion yuan ($114.91 billion) … Read More

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The United States consulate in Mexico’s border city of Nuevo Laredo issued a security alert on Wednesday, warning against gun battles and urging government employees to … Read More

By Ahmed Aboulenein BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Supporters of Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary groups who stormed the U.S. Embassy’s perimeter and hurled rocks in two days of protests withdrew on Wednesday after … Read More