Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker
Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress.
2023-10-26 02:15
Carnival cruise firm pays thousands over Covid 'negligence'
An Australian judge orders Carnival to pay medical bills of passenger who caught Covid on board one of its ships.
2023-10-26 00:53
Top Bank of Canada officials speak after rate decision
TORONTO Below are some key quotes from a news conference by the Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem
2023-10-25 23:56
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 5%, sees weak growth and stubborn inflation
TORONTO The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key overnight rate at 5.0% as expected and forecast
2023-10-25 22:57
Bank of Canada cut 2023 growth forecast, sees persistently high inflation
OTTAWA, Oct 25 The Bank of Canada on Wednesday cut its 2023 growth forecast to 1.2% from the
2023-10-25 22:26
Pope Francis encourages more children to code, especially in Catholic countries
It is hoped the Pope's endorsement will broaden the scheme's appeal in Catholic countries.
2023-10-25 18:59
How the 'uniparty' myth shut the House down
Republicans' House speaker morass continued Tuesday with a little help from former President Donald Trump. It's a situation that highlights not only Republican divisions, but also the bright line between Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill.
2023-10-25 18:49
Bank of Canada seen leaving rates on hold amid economic slowdown
By Steve Scherer OTTAWA The Bank of Canada is widely expected to leave its key overnight rate on
2023-10-25 18:29
Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for House Republicans that comes amid uncertainty over whether the Louisiana lawmaker can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
2023-10-25 17:19
The driest place in North America has sprung to life with lakes and flowers after Hurricane Hilary
California's Death Valley is the hottest place in the world and the driest place in North America. Two months after Hurricane Hilary's epic rainfall, parts of the national park look more oasis than desert.
2023-10-25 16:29
Hurricane Otis is expected to make landfall near Acapulco, Mexico, as Category 5 storm
Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning near Acapulco in Mexico, threatening to lash the coastal region with destructive winds and potentially "catastrophic storm surge," forecasters say.
2023-10-25 11:20
Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee
The Louisiana congressman was selected after three rounds of voting on Tuesday evening.
2023-10-25 10:18