Weiss Disputes IRS Whistleblower Claim

Disputing the claims of an IRS whistleblower, U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss said in a letter Monday that he never requested special counsel authority during his investigation of Hunter Biden.

Albanian prosecutors seek arrest of former deputy prime minister on corruption charges

Albanian special prosecutors demanded on Monday that a lawmaker and former deputy prime minister be arrested on corruption charges, accusing him of failing to declare his assets and other criminal offenses. The Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime, in charge of prosecuting senior officials, made public its request that Arben Ahmetaj be taken […]

Iran sentences popular rapper to 6 years in prison for involvement in protests

Iran has sentenced a popular rapper to six years and three months in prison over his participation in protests that rocked the country last year, his supporters said Monday. A social media account run by supporters of Toomaj Salehi announced the sentence, as did Ye-One Rhie, a member of the German parliament who has campaigned […]

China grapples with extreme weather: Scorching heat, heavy rain, and flooding

Employers across much of China were ordered Monday to limit outdoor work due to scorching temperatures, while the east and southwest were warned to prepare for torrential rain as the country struggled with heat, flooding and drought. Temperatures as high as 104 F were reported in cities including Shijiazhuang, southwest of Beijing, the capital. Highs […]

Turkey to advance Sweden NATO bid says Stoltenberg

In a surprising change of tune Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has apparently agreed to advance Sweden’s bid for NATO membership announced NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. According to a NATO press statement Erdogan agreed take the ratification process to Turkey’s Parliament for advancement as soon as possible. “Sweden and Turkey agree today to continue […]