YEARENDER - Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word
For those who worry authoritarian rulers are firmly in the ascendant over more liberal democrats, there is likely much to fret about 2024.
Sat Dec 30 2023
Republican candidate arrested in shootings of Democrats' homes in New Mexico
An unsuccessful Republican state House candidate in New Mexico was arrested on Monday and accused of orchestrating recent shootings at four local elected officials' homes.
Tue Jan 17 2023
The daunting task facing new Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim: Uniting a divided country
Many consider Anwar to be one of the only real Muslim democrats fighting to keep Malaysia multiracial and multicultural.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Biden says he plans to run again, to make it final in early 2023
White House officials expressed a sense of vindication that Biden's fellow Democrats did better than expected.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Democrats, Republicans sponsor bill to give thousands of Afghans path to citizenship
The bill also would expand eligibility for Special Immigration Visas beyond Afghans who worked for the US government.
Wed Aug 10 2022
One and done? Some Democrats say Biden should not seek second term
The country would be well served by a new generation of compelling, well-prepared, dynamic Democrats to step up, Dean Phillips said.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case
Sentencing will come later, with some legal experts expecting jail terms of 12-18 months. The maximum possible sentence is 5 years.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote
Bidan said he hopes for quick passage by the House of Representatives so he can sign the bill into law soon.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Senate Democrats reach deal on jobless aid in Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill
The deal would scale back the level of jobless benefits provided in the version of the bill that passed the House of Representatives last week.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Biden urges Senate Dems to rally behind $1.9T virus bill
The president's cry for unity came as Democrats, with no votes to spare in a 50-50 Senate.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Biden suggests more police funding, no jail for drug offenders
Biden says no one should go to jail for the use of a drug, they should go to drug rehabilitation.
Wed Feb 17 2021
US Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again
In the vote, seven of the 50 Senate Republicans joined the chamber's unified Democrats in favoring conviction.
Sat Feb 13 2021
Trump returns to spotlight in trial but not on his terms
Trump will have to rely on a hastily assembled team of lawyers whose initial appearance he panned to present his defence against Democrats' charges.
Fri Feb 12 2021
If Senate does not convict Trump, 'he can do this again,' Democrats warn
The first three days of Trump's impeachment trial focused on his fiery words to supporters in the weeks leading up to the Jan. 6 attack.
Thu Feb 11 2021
In chilling video, Democrats focus Trump trial on mob's threat to his fellow Republicans
The footage, which also included body-camera views of brutal attacks on Capitol police, showed Pence and lawmakers being hustled to safety.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Berita tempatan pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Berikut adalah berita yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang Khamis, 28 Mac 2024.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Berita antarabangsa pilihan sepanjang hari ini
Antara pelbagai berita luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah antara yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Lebih 70,000 peserta FELCRA sudah terima dividen bernilai RM74 juta
FELCRA Berhad sudah mengagihkan bayaran dividen kepada lebih 70,000 peserta di seluruh negara bernilai RM74 juta bagi musim ketiga tahun lalu.
Thu Mar 28 2024
KPDN Sabah terima 67 serahan kes dengan nilai rampasan lebih RM2 juta
Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Sabah menerima 67 serahan kes daripada agensi penguat kuasa lain dengan nilai rampasan RM2.01 juta sejak Januari lalu hingga hari ini.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Lapan pendatang tanpa izin dihukum penjara enam bulan di Kelantan
Lapan individu dihukum penjara enam bulan selepas mengaku bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen Khas bagi Pendatang Asing Tanpa Izin di Tanah Merah semalam.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Lebih banyak kolaborasi bidang TVET antara Malaysia dan China - Ahmad Zahid
Malaysia dan China akan mengadakan lebih banyak kolaborasi dalam Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) bagi memperkasa bidang itu.
Thu Mar 28 2024
KPDN Kelantan sita 34,871 liter minyak diesel di Kuala Krai
Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Kelantan menyita kira-kira 34,871 liter minyak diesel bernilai lebih RM74,900 di sebuah premis perniagaan di Kuala Krai, semalam.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Baki stok simpanan air di empat empangan pada paras kritikal - NADMA
Empat empangan air di Johor, Pulau Pinang dan Kedah menunjukkan penurunan paras simpanan sumber air mentah pada paras kritikal setakat semalam susulan cuaca panas.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Pesawat Maritim Malaysia bantu padam kebakaran di Miri
Maritim Malaysia telah mengatur gerak pesawat Bombardier CL-415 miliknya, bagi membantu dalam operasi memadamkan kebakaran hutan tanah gambut secara bersepadu.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Polis tahan lelaki bakar mercun di tengah jalan raya
Polis menahan seorang pembantu bengkel yang disyaki membakar mercun di tengah jalan raya, ketika perarakan pengebumian berdekatan sebuah pasar raya di Banting, Selangor, semalam.
Thu Mar 28 2024