Romania’s president has nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government inn hopes of ending a protracted political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election by a top court

The Prime Minister of Slovakia visited Moscow this weekend to discuss gas supplies to his country following the expiry of a transit contract between Gazprom and the Ukraines Naftogaz. Russian President V. Putin confirmed the readiness of the (Russian Federation) to continue to supply gas to the West and Slovakia, which is practically impossible after Jan. 1, 2025 in view of the stance of the...

Prime Minister Edi Rama said over the weekend that the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular video service of inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.

TIRANAAlbania on Saturday announced a one-year ban on TikTok, the popular short video app, following the killing of a teenager last month that raised fears over the influence of social media on children. The ban, part of a broader plan to make schools safer, will come into effect early next year, Prime Minister Edi Rama […]

Albanias prime minister said the country will be banning TikTok for one year, citing violence and bullying among children after a teenager died. Prime Minister Edi Rama said the app would be fully closed for all, and there will be no TikTok in the Republic of Albania, The Associated Press reported. The shutdown will begin...

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) said during an interview over the weekend that Elon Musk has become like a prime minister for the incoming Republican government. Gonzales made the remarks during a Sunday interview on CBS News’ “Face The Nation” with Margaret Brennan while talking about the impact that Musk and President-elect Donald Trump had on ...

Representative Tony Gonzales said that "a large part" of Musk's "voice is a reflection of the voice of the people."

Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking at a meeting with teachers and parents, said TikTok "would be fully closed for all. ... There will be no TikTok in the Republic of Albania." Rama said the shutdown would begin sometime next year.

President-elect Donald Trump this week once again issued several taunts directed at America's largest trading partner, Canada, and Justin Trudeau, its prime minister. Christian Benavides has the latest.

President Joe Biden is set to meet with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a trip to Italy from Jan. 9 to 12.

TORONTOCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s chances of staying on in power have become more tenuous after the opposition party that backed his government for years announced it will vote no confidence in the government when Parliament resumes. An embattled Trudeau reshuffled his Cabinet on Fridaybut whether he will step aside in the coming days or […]

The documentary features remaining in contention for an Oscar nomination have been whittled down from 169 to a shortlist of a mere 15, a brutal culling that has inevitably left many filmmakers disappointed, and a select few in celebratory mode. What were the harshest snubs? That question comes up for debate in a special Oscar-shortlist-reaction […]

The Golden State Warriors (14-12) will try to break a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Target Center as 5.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on NBCS-BA, FDSNX, and KARE 11. Place your bets on any NBA matchup […]The post

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of longtime businesswoman and philanthropist Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia as British Columbia's 31st lieutenant-governor.

Raymond Bill Bliss, age 80, of Albert Lea, MN passed away on December 13, 2024 at Whispering Oak Place in Ellendale. A memorial service for Bill will be held at Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation Services in Albert Lea on Sunday, December 22, 2024, beginning at 2:00 PM; visitation will be held two hours prior. Bill […]The post

Marcile D. Anderson, 85 passed away Monday December 16, 2024, at St. Johns Woodlands Campus in Albert Lea, MN. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday December 28, 2024, at the Round Prairie Church outside of Glenville, MN with a visitation starting at 1:00 PM. Pastor Kent Otterman will be officiating. […]The post

UPDATE, 3:06 PM: If all goes to plan, the federal government will not be shutting down at midnight. In a quickly cobbled together package with no mention of Donald Trumps pet project of raising the debt ceiling, the House of Representatives just passed a funding bill that will keep the government running until March 2025. […]