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The German chancellor’s anointed successor says she will no longer seek the country’s top position. Berlin now faces months of political uncertainty.

After Saturday’s vote, the nationalist Sinn Fein party could form parts of governments in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for the first time in history.

China struggles with a fast-moving outbreak, as the authorities move to cut off unauthorized information.

Trains and flights out of the central Chinese city have been canceled as the toll from a new coronavirus grows.

How an obscure taxman just became Putin’s No. 2.

Europe’s decision to start the dispute settlement process may set the clock ticking on the deal’s ultimate demise.

Successive presidents have tried to shape new terminology for political killings. But they’re still mostly illegal.

Blame the British press and Buckingham Palace staff for the royal Brexit.

Not quite. But by saying it’s no longer bound by any nuclear restrictions, Tehran has come one big step closer to scrapping the deal.

Eager to be seen as doing more than taking down the president, Speaker Pelosi readies a “yes” vote on USMCA.

Expect anger and grandstanding as the House Judiciary Committee picks up the torch with a critical decision bearing down on the Democrats.

Hong Kongers turned out in droves to defeat pro-Beijing candidates.