Today: September 08, 2024
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U.S. researchers find probable launch site of Russia's new nuclear-powered missile

Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the

U.S. researchers find probable launch site of Russia's new nuclear-powered missile
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Russia faces "difficult fight" to retake Ukraine-held area, says top US spy

Russian President Vladimir Putin will mount a counteroffensive to try to retake territory in the Kursk region captured by Ukrainian troops, but Russian

Russia faces "difficult fight" to retake Ukraine-held area, says top US spy
News|Technology

US spy agencies lag civilian workforce in diversity, says report

Minorities, women and disabled persons are still underrepresented in U.S. spy agencies compared with the U.S. civilian workforce, said a report released on

US spy agencies lag civilian workforce in diversity, says report
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As freed detainees rejoice, boyfriend worries about US citizen still held in Russia

As the detainees released by Moscow in a Thursday's historic prisoner swap flew to freedom, the boyfriend of Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was heartbroken

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Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping is growing, says UN envoy to Yemen

Recent developments in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways suggest that the threat to international shipping from Yemen's Houthis is growing, U.N.

Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping is growing, says UN envoy to Yemen
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Panel studying US war in Afghanistan holds first public hearing

A commission created by Congress to conduct an independent review of the 20-year U.S. war in Afghanistan held its first public hearing on Friday, pledging to

Panel studying US war in Afghanistan holds first public hearing
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US aid vetting failures may have benefited militants in Afghanistan, watchdog finds

Two State Department bureaus could not prove compliance with internal policies for vetting aid groups in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan that received $293 million

US aid vetting failures may have benefited militants in Afghanistan, watchdog finds
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Ukraine official calls for end to limits on use of allied-supplied arms

Ukraine's top presidential aide on Thursday called for an end to restrictions imposed on the use of allied-supplied weapons against targets deep inside Russia

Ukraine official calls for end to limits on use of allied-supplied arms
World

Israel struck Palestinian police escorting Gaza aid, says US envoy

The top U.S. diplomat involved in humanitarian assistance for Gaza said on Friday that Israeli forces earlier this month killed Palestinian police protecting

News

Special visa program for US-affiliated Afghans faces demise

A program that resettles in the United States Afghans who worked with the U.S. government could grind to a halt later this year, stranding tens of thousands

Political

Binder with top-secret Russia intelligence missing since end of Trump term -source

A binder holding top-secret intelligence that contributed to a U.S. assessment that Russia tried to help throw the 2016 U.S. election to Donald Trump has been

Binder with top-secret Russia intelligence missing since end of Trump term -source
World

The al Qaeda plot to kill Bill Clinton that history nearly forgot

Air Force One with President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton aboard was on its final approach to Manila on Nov. 23, 1996, when their U.S.

The al Qaeda plot to kill Bill Clinton that history nearly forgot
World

Baltic, Nordic lawmakers complain that US lacks urgency on Ukraine aid

Senior Nordic and Baltic lawmakers visiting Washington on Thursday expressed alarm at what they called a lack of urgency and a clear strategy by the United

Baltic, Nordic lawmakers complain that US lacks urgency on Ukraine aid
World

U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties - source

A declassified U.S. intelligence report assessed that the Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 dead and injured troops, or nearly 90% of the personnel it had

U.S. intelligence assesses Ukraine war has cost Russia 315,000 casualties - source
World

US issues sanctions to limit Russian influence in Balkans

The United States on Thursday targeted 10 individuals in a new round of sanctions aimed at containing Russian influence in the Western Balkans, the U.S.

US issues sanctions to limit Russian influence in Balkans
World

US says Russia funds Latin America-wide anti-Ukraine disinformation drive

The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of financing a Latin America-wide disinformation campaign that feeds media contacts with propaganda and fake news

US says Russia funds Latin America-wide anti-Ukraine disinformation drive
World

U.S. intel says Gaza hospital death toll likely between 100-300

An unclassified U.S. intelligence report, seen by Reuters on Thursday, estimated the death toll from a blast at a Gaza hospital was "probably at the low end

U.S. intel says Gaza hospital death toll likely between 100-300
World

Initial US intelligence shows Hamas attack surprised Iranian leaders

Initial U.S. intelligence reports show that key Iranian leaders were surprised by the unprecedented attacks on Israel by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas,

Initial US intelligence shows Hamas attack surprised Iranian leaders
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Biden aide raises possible increased deployments of U.S. strategic nuclear weapons

The United States may have to deploy more strategic nuclear weapons in coming years to deter growing threats from Russia, China and other adversaries, a senior

Biden aide raises possible increased deployments of U.S. strategic nuclear weapons
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Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken

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Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken
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Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid

Scores of lawmakers from U.S.

Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
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Lawyers seek UN help for release of American held by the Taliban

Lawyers for Ryan Corbett, an American held by the Taliban for nearly two years without charge, on Thursday sought U.N. help to secure his immediate release,

Lawyers seek UN help for release of American held by the Taliban
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Demonstrators in Washington back Israel, denounce antisemitism

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington on Tuesday for a "March for Israel" to show solidarity with Israel in its war with Hamas and condemn

Demonstrators in Washington back Israel, denounce antisemitism
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US must be ready for simultaneous wars with China, Russia, report says

The United States must prepare for possible simultaneous wars with Russia and China by expanding its conventional forces, strengthening alliances and

US must be ready for simultaneous wars with China, Russia, report says

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