Tag: National governments
Brother of Honduran president sentenced to life in drug case
NEW YORK — The brother of Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after he was convicted on drug...
Student loan relief extended to some privately held loans
The federal government’s pause on student loan payments is being extended to more than 1 million borrowers who have defaulted on student loans that...
Stimulus payments headed to Social Security recipients soon
Social Security recipients and other federal beneficiaries who don't normally file a tax return should expect their coronavirus relief payments soon.
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Appeals court upholds constitutionality of terror watchlist
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a challenge to the constitutionality of the government's terrorist watchlist, ruling that the...
Home confinement for man, mother charged in Capitol riot
A federal judge on Monday authorized the release of a Georgia woman and her Tennessee son on charges of involvement in the Jan. 6...
Liz Weston: If you need to find tax help, try DIY first
Getting help from the IRS this tax season is going to be a challenge.
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Israel’s political stalemate to land at Rivlin’s doorstep
TEL AVIV, Israel — President Reuven Rivlin announced Monday that he will begin consultations next week with Israel's political rivals in hopes of unraveling...
France heightens pressure on Lebanon to form government
PARIS — France’s foreign minister has cranked up pressure on Lebanese leaders to form a government, urging them in personal phone calls for an...
New Mexico sues US over proposed nuclear waste storage plans
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico sued the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Monday over concerns that the federal agency hasn’t done enough to vet...
Sudan and main rebel group restart peace talks
CAIRO — Sudan’s interim government and the main rebel group in the country agreed on Sunday to re-start peace talks according to the rebel...
