Federal prosecutors say Representative Henry Cuellar tried to shape policy for Azerbaijan in exchange for bribes. The country has spent millions in the past decade lobbying Washington.
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Parts of Gaza in ‘Full-Blown Famine,’ U.N. Aid Official Says
Cindy McCain, the director of the World Food Program, said starvation is entrenched in northern Gaza and is “moving its way south.”
Canadian Arrests Highlight Alleged Gang Role in India’s Intelligence Operations
India’s external spy agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, has long been accused of tapping into criminal networks to carry out operations in South Asia. Is the agency now doing similar operations in the West?
Investor’s Lawsuit Accuses 777 Partners of $600 Million Fraud
In a suit filed in federal court in New York, a firm that provided hundreds of millions of dollars to 777 accused the company of double-pledging its collateral to other investors.
Sadiq Khan Re-elected Mayor of London in Latest Win for Labour Party
Mr. Khan defeated a right-wing rival who focused on crime and cars, his victory another ominous sign for Britain’s ruling Conservatives ahead of a general election.
Rishi Sunak’s Dismal Task: Leading U.K. Conservatives to Likely Defeat
After 14 years of Conservative government, Britain’s voters appear hungry for change. And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems unable to persuade them otherwise.
Parts of Gaza Are in Famine, World Food Program Chief Says
The remarks by Cindy McCain do not constitute an official declaration of famine, but she said the assessment was based on “what we have seen” on the ground.
Moving Target
A recent study offers some suggestions on the best time of day to exercise. But optimizing a routine requires having a routine to begin with.
Lessons From the Front Lines of Canada’s Fentanyl Crisis
In a visit supported by the U.S. government, a group of Mexican experts came to British Columbia to discuss ways of responding to rampant opioid deaths.
The Bleak Life in Captivity of Niger’s Deposed President, Mohamed Bazoum
Nine months after a coup in Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, an ally of France and the U.S., remains locked in the presidential residence, cut off from contact with anyone but his doctor.