Washington, United States | AFP | He’s in the White House. She’s in Congress. For the next two years, Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi will have to work together. It won’t be easy. Trump, the Republican president, will need to deal with Pelosi, the Democratic speaker of the House of …

Washington, United States | AFP | Egypt has asked CBS not to air an interview with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in which he discussed cooperation with Israel in the fight against Sinai jihadists, the US network said. The network said on its website Thursday that Sisi — a former army …

Ottawa, Canada | AFP | Thirteen Canadians have been detained in China following the arrest on December 1 of a senior executive from Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei, Ottawa said Thursday, with eight subsequently released. Global Affairs Canada spokesperson Guillaume Berube confirmed the detentions to AFP, adding the figures excluded …

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | AFP | African Union chief Moussa Faki Mahamat called Friday for the results of Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential vote to be respected, as tensions grow over delays in the counting process. The elections will determine who succeeds President Joseph Kabila, who has been at the …

Washington, United States | AFP | For years, researchers at the University of Illinois have been trying to find out whether it is possible to genetically modify a crop to boost its growth. In results published in Science on Thursday, they confirmed they had been successful in making tobacco plants …

New York, United States | AFP | Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James and Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo led the first fan balloting updates announced Thursday for next month’s NBA All-Star Game. Los Angeles Lakers star playmaker James received the most votes with 1,083,363 to pace the Western Conference …

Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump turned Thursday to “Game of Thrones” — a hit TV show that features a massive ice wall — to push for his controversial barrier on the Mexican border. “THE WALL IS COMING,” Trump wrote in a post on Instagram that …

Madrid, Spain | AFP | Former Arsenal star Santi Cazorla scored twice as Villarreal drew 2-2 with Real Madrid in La Liga on Thursday, with the pint-sized midfielder producing a late header for a share of the spoils. This was Madrid”s first game since winning the World Club Cup in …

Washington, United States | AFP | The United States on Thursday demanded that the Democratic Republic of Congo release “accurate” election results, warning of sanctions on anyone who undermines the fledgling democracy. The United States said that DRC authorities should remove restrictions on internet access and media and urged the …

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool emerged from the Premier League’s packed festive season with a four-point lead at the top of the table, despite slipping to a first defeat of the campaign to Manchester City on Thursday. That huge win puts City back in the title race after …