insert_link South Africa US president congratulates president Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election and the successful formation of the government US president, Joseph Biden has congratulated president Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election and the successful formation of the government of national unity. The two leaders had a telephone conversation on Tuesday evening. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says Biden has pledged that America will work closely with the seventh administration government on key areas such as economic growth, job creation, social development and climate change: todayJuly 3, 2024 8
insert_link World NYTimes Editorial Board joins calls on Biden to abandon re-election quest US President, Joseph Biden says he is staying in the country's presidential race, despite growing pressure on him to drop out following Thursday's lackluster performance in a television debate with former President Donald Trump. A growing number of Biden supporters are urging him to stand down, and Republicans in Congress say they believe Vice President Kamala Harris and members of the President's Cabinet should exercise the 25th Amendment to the […] todayJuly 1, 2024 5
insert_link World More aid for Israel from the U.S. despite recent concern over Israel’s operation in Rafah Washington is moving forward with another 1 billion dollars in military aid for Israel, despite U.S. President Joseph Biden only recently withholding weapons due to concerns about the impact on civilians. Israel continues a limited operation in Rafah despite warnings over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip being catastrophic. Caroline Malone has more for us. todayMay 16, 2024 9
insert_link World Biden and Trump set for election rematch US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have both passed the delegate thresholds to clinch their parties' nominations for the election in November. According to the BBC, four states, one American territory and Democrats living abroad held their primaries on Tuesday. The result means US voters face a rematch of the 2020 presidential election in eight months' time. todayMarch 13, 2024 16
insert_link World Biden approves funding to prevent govt shutdown US President Joseph Biden has signed a bill that prevents a partial government shutdown taking effect on Saturday. The House and Senate both passed a measure on Thursday which extends the deadlines, with the aim of getting longer-term deals done in the coming weeks. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayMarch 4, 2024 14
insert_link World Poll shows 53% of Americans think Biden received special treatment in classified documents probe Just over half of Americans think US President Joseph Biden received special treatment when he was not charged by federal prosecutors investigating whether he has mishandled classified documents - according to a new poll. 53% of respondents, including 29% of Democrats in the Reuters Ipsos poll agreed with a statement that "Biden received special treatment because he is the U.S. president." Kate Fisher reports from Washington. todayFebruary 14, 2024 2
insert_link World U.S. highest court to decide if Trump should be on ballot US President Joe Biden has responded angrily to questions raised about his memory in the investigation into his handling of classified documents. Biden's age remains a concern for voters ahead of November's election. Ira Spitzer reports. todayFebruary 9, 2024 6
insert_link World In bombshell report, US Special Prosecutor says Biden’s memory “significantly limited”… US President Joe Biden will not face criminal charges over his mishandling of classified documents dating back to his time as Barack Obama's Vice President.But a Department of Justice Special Prosecutor has revealed that the President is suffering from "significant limitations" with regard to his memory. Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports. todayFebruary 9, 2024 8
insert_link World Biden sanctions Israeli settlers for West Bank violence The United States says it intends to place sanctions on any Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The new executive order sees four people immediately blacklisted with financial and travel restrictions. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayFebruary 2, 2024 11
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
