Americas

USA

Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor quits over sexting row

"I have decided to withdraw my candidacy from the municipal election," Benjamin Griveaux said in a video statement.

14/02/2020

USA

Can Bloomberg reshape the 2020 race with his blunt-force candidacy?

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

14/02/2020

USA

COVID-19 updates: 1,700 heath workers infected, first fatality in Japan

As more 'wartime' measures are implemented, here is the latest.

14/02/2020

USA

Turkey-Syria clashes escalate as humanitarian crisis grows

"Escalation is likely going to continue as long as Turkey and Russia cannot agree on a new cease-fire," one analyst said.

14/02/2020

USA

Post-impeachment, House Democrats sharpen focus on Barr

House Democrats frustrated over the Senate’s acquittal of President Donald Trump are pushing their oversight efforts toward the Justice Department and what they call Attorney General William Barr’s efforts to politicize federal law enforcement.

14/02/2020

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Sao Paulo hit with floods and mudslides after heavy downpours

Floods have hit in Brazil's most populous city.

13/02/2020

USA

Earth just had its hottest January in recorded history

The record highlights a worrisome trend as the planet continues to warm at an accelerated pace.

13/02/2020

USA

Former US Attorney who oversaw Roger Stone case resigns

President Trump had yanked Jessie Liu's nomination for a top spot at the Treasury Department earlier this week.

13/02/2020

USA

Euroviews. The White House's never-Trumper problem is much bigger than Mitt Romney ǀ View

Few observers are surprised by Trump's fury at those who participated in the effort to oust him from office. Most, however, have failed to notice one of the biggest ironies of the Trump administration: It has repeatedly endorsed, hired and elevated critics and opponents.

12/02/2020

USA

Euroviews. How and why impeachment is helping Trump politically ǀ View

Trump now can rile his base by portraying himself as a victim. Democrats, meanwhile, wasted a lot of time on a process that got them little.

12/02/2020

USA

US elections: Bernie Sanders wins early New Hampshire primary

Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary election, the second state to pick a Democratic party candidate.

12/02/2020

USA

Defeating Trump tops issues for Democratic voters: poll

By nearly 2-to-1, respondents put November prospects at the top of their wish list, according to early exit poll data.

12/02/2020

USA

Palestinian President Abbas rejects US Mideast plan

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas vehemently rejected the Trump administration’s Mideast peace plan in a speech to the UN Security Council Tuesday, calling it an attempt to keep the Palestinians from having an independent state.

11/02/2020

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WATCH | Meet the 300 women sailing the seas to fight plastic pollution

The crew of the eXXpedition Round the World has reached the Galápagos Islands on their 2-year science mission.

11/02/2020

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Brazil: Heavy rains cause floods and mudslide in Sao Paulo

Local television stations showed cars covered by water, flooded streets, and kilometres of traffic jams in Sao Paulo in what some called a "chaotic" day.

11/02/2020

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Oscars 2020: Winners pick up their engraved trophies

Bong Joon-ho arrived at the star-studded Governors Ball with six trophies, including best director and best international feature.

10/02/2020

Living

Elizabeth Banks slays in same gown as 2004 & other green Oscars looks

Last night's bash saw Hollywood stars use their clothes to make political statements.

10/02/2020

USA

Euroviews. Trump's purges show he didn't learn anything from being impeached ǀ View

Though many Republicans said that the president might now behave more cautiously, the reality is that he just feels empowered to abuse his office again.

10/02/2020

USA

Volunteers rush to help pets trapped in epidemic epicenter

There are at least 20,000 to 30,000 animals trapped in people's homes since Wuhan went into lockdown, the head of a local animal rescue center said.

10/02/2020

USA

A 'rude awakening': The message Meghan's royal saga sends to young black people in Britain

"It reminded us that we shouldn't get too comfortable, and no matter how much we think we are accepted into society, we really aren't," one student said.

10/02/2020

USA

Biden camp won't say whether he stands by welfare reform vote

Analysis: As the former vice president criticizes President Donald Trump's cuts to programs for the poor, he is likely to face questions about his own record.

10/02/2020

USA

Thailand survivor recalls hiding for six hours during shooting rampage

Montagan Nukdai, 28, a waitress at a local restaurant, attended a vigil for the 29 people killed.

10/02/2020

USA

Oscars: Parasite first foreign language film in 92 years to win

“I am ready to drink tonight,” director Boon Jong Ho said in his speech.

10/02/2020

USA

Iowa officially gives Buttigieg the largest delegate count, followed closely by Sanders

The decision comes despite the fact that the results are rife with potential errors and inconsistencies. NBC News has not called a winner in the race.

10/02/2020

USA

Pete Buttigieg's improbable rise. It's looking more real every day.

The former South Bend mayor soon faces the hard part — stepped up attacks from rivals and voting in more diverse states than Iowa, New Hampshire.

09/02/2020

USA

Biden jokingly calls voter a 'lying dog-faced pony soldier' at New Hampshire event

The remark appears to be a reference to a John Wayne quote that no one else seems to have heard of.

09/02/2020