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Israel rebuffs mounting calls for ceasefire; Lebanon strike angers Hezbollah

Israel rebuffed growing international pressure for a ceasefire and continued intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Sunday

Israel rebuffs mounting calls for ceasefire; Lebanon strike angers Hezbollah
News|US

US nominee Campbell says he's not in favor of making support for Israel conditional

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US nominee Campbell says he's not in favor of making support for Israel conditional
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US lawmakers to press for humanitarian action on Myanmar

Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday will launch the first bipartisan caucus on Myanmar to pressure U.S. administrations to act on the crisis in

Economy|Finance|News|US|World

US says it doesn't support Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project going forward

The U.S. said on Tuesday it does not support a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project from going forward and cautioned about the risk of sanctions

MidEast|World

Iraq's deputy prime minister, in US meeting, calls for regional restraint

Iraq called on all parties to show restraint amid soaring tensions between neighboring Iran and Israel, Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Tamim said on Monday,

Iraq's deputy prime minister, in US meeting, calls for regional restraint
News|US|World

US sanctions ally of Israeli minister, entities backing 'extremist' settlers

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on an ally of Israel's far-right national security minister and two entities that raised money for Israeli men

Health|US

US State Dept slams Congress for failure to renew anti-AIDS program

The failure of Congress to reauthorize the main U.S. program aimed at reducing the spread of AIDS sends a message that Washington is "

US State Dept slams Congress for failure to renew anti-AIDS program
MidEast|US

Analysis-Israel-Hamas war upends Biden's two-pronged Mideast strategy

Until last weekend, the Biden administration was counting on the Middle East to remain relatively calm while it quietly pursued

Analysis-Israel-Hamas war upends Biden's two-pronged Mideast strategy
MidEast|News|US

Blinken tells Arab leaders 'no more business as usual' with Hamas

U.S. top diplomat Antony Blinken is telling Middle Eastern leaders there can be "no more business as usual" with Palestinian militant

Blinken tells Arab leaders 'no more business as usual' with Hamas
Africa|Election|News

Congo election chief promises 'rebrand' amid concerns over December vote

The head of the Democratic Republic of Congo's election commission promised to hold an inclusive vote in December during a "rebranding" tour of the United States

Congo election chief promises 'rebrand' amid concerns over December vote
News|US|World

US targets Iran missile, drone programs as UN measures lapse

The United States on Wednesday tried to limit Iran's missile and drone programs by imposing new sanctions, warning companies how to avoid

US targets Iran missile, drone programs as UN measures lapse
Asia|News|US|World

US encourages Afghanistan's neighbors, including Pakistan, to accept refugees

The United States "strongly" encouraged Afghanistan's neighbors, including Pakistan, to allow entry for Afghans seeking protection and urged

US encourages Afghanistan's neighbors, including Pakistan, to accept refugees
Political|US|World

US intelligence report alleging Russia election interference shared with 100 countries

The United States on Friday released a U.S. intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries that found Moscow is using spies, social

US intelligence report alleging Russia election interference shared with 100 countries
Asia|News|US|World

China's Wang Yi to visit Washington amid Middle East tensions, US officials say

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will travel to the United States later this week, senior Biden administration officials said on Monday, in a long-

China's Wang Yi to visit Washington amid Middle East tensions, US officials say
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US says made progress on work to secure passage for Americans out of Gaza

The United States has made "real progress" in the last few hours in negotiations to secure a safe passage for Americans and other foreigners who

US says made progress on work to secure passage for Americans out of Gaza
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Blinken says US, others exploring options for future of Gaza after Hamas

The United States and other countries are looking at "a variety of possible permutations" for the future of the Gaza Strip if Hamas militants

Blinken says US, others exploring options for future of Gaza after Hamas
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Blinken will discuss in Israel steps to minimize harm to civilians in Gaza

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Blinken will discuss in Israel steps to minimize harm to civilians in Gaza
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Palestinians say Israeli strike hits U.N.-run school as Blinken meets Arab leaders

Palestinians reported a deadly Israeli air strike on a U.N.-run school in northern Gaza serving as a shelter on

Palestinians say Israeli strike hits U.N.-run school as Blinken meets Arab leaders
MidEast|News|US

Blinken visits West Bank to meet Palestinian leader Abbas as Gaza war rages

U.S. top diplomat Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to the occupied West Bank on Sunday and met with the Palestinian Authority president as he continues a

Blinken visits West Bank to meet Palestinian leader Abbas as Gaza war rages
MidEast|News|US|World

US struggles to curb Israel's Gaza bombardment, despite pressure at home and abroad

As the death toll in Gaza tops 10,000, the Biden administration faces growing pressure at home and abroad to compel Israel to take steps to

US struggles to curb Israel's Gaza bombardment, despite pressure at home and abroad
News|US

Over 1,000 USAID officials call for Gaza ceasefire in letter

More than 1,000 officials in the U.S.

Over 1,000 USAID officials call for Gaza ceasefire in letter
News|World

Israel to allow some fuel into Gaza after US push -officials

Israel's war cabinet has agreed to allow 140,000 liters (36,985 gallons) of fuel into Gaza every two days after a request from

Israel to allow some fuel into Gaza after US push -officials
Election|Europe|News|US|World

Putin won't make peace in Ukraine before 2024 US election -US official

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not make peace in Ukraine before he knows the results of the November 2024 U.S. election, a

Putin won't make peace in Ukraine before 2024 US election -US official
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

US issues sweeping sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on hundreds of people and entities, including in China, Turkey and the United

US issues sweeping sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war
News|US

Trump to install loyalists to reshape U.S. foreign policy. Diplomats gird for "doomsday"

Donald Trump in a second term would likely install loyalists in key positions in the Pentagon, State Department and

Trump to install loyalists to reshape U.S. foreign policy. Diplomats gird for "doomsday"

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