What to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor general

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a new governor general - a largely symbolic but important role representing the ...

‘No fear of roaring lions’: Iran has a long history of standing firm against outside aggressors

US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran since the war began have targeted not just the country’s military ...

BBC Scotland presenters look forward to delivering a marathon election results service for audiences - adrenaline, expertise and sweet treats

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How the slaveholding founders really felt about slavery

The Declaration of Independence accused the king and Parliament of Great Britain of "exciting domestic insurrections" among ...