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What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea

Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un say a new strategic partnership is a breakthrough, but what it means for their relationship is still uncertain

What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Far-right leader Bardella backpedals on taking France out of NATO strategic military command

The far-right leader angling to become France’s prime minister after the country’s upcoming parliamentary election has backtracked on the party’s previous promise to pull out of NATO’s strategic military command

Far-right leader Bardella backpedals on taking France out of NATO strategic military command
Health|Opinion|Political|US

The fight for abortion rights gets an unlikely messenger in swing state Pennsylvania: Sen. Bob Casey

Abortion rights have found an unlikely champion in swing state Pennsylvania

The fight for abortion rights gets an unlikely messenger in swing state Pennsylvania: Sen. Bob Casey
Asia|News|Political|World

Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea

The Philippine military chief has demanded China return several rifles and equipment seized by the Chinese coast guard in a disputed shoal and pay for damage in an assault he likened to an act of piracy in the South China Sea

Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea
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Russia warns US against 'fatal' miscalculation in Ukraine

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday the United States could face "fatal consequences" if it ignored Moscow's warnings not to let Ukraine use weapons

Russia warns US against 'fatal' miscalculation in Ukraine
MidEast|News|Political|World

Egypt's Sisi orders prime minister to form new cabinet

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday to form a new government after the latter submitted his cabinet's resignation, following

Egypt's Sisi orders prime minister to form new cabinet
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political

UK Conservatives say they will define sex as biological to end 'confusion'

Britain's Conservatives will clearly define sex as biological in the Equality Act if they win an election on July 4 to end an "ambiguity" that is putting women and girls' safety at

UK Conservatives say they will define sex as biological to end 'confusion'
Election|Europe|News|Opinion|Political

UK's Starmer seeks to reassure voters with defence pledge

British opposition leader Keir Starmer pledged on Monday to secure the country's armed forces and nuclear deterrent, trying to reassure voters before an election

UK's Starmer seeks to reassure voters with defence pledge
Crime|News|Political|US

With pardons in Maryland, 2.5 million Americans will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgiven

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pardoning 175,000 people with cannabis convictions

With pardons in Maryland, 2.5 million Americans will have marijuana convictions cleared or forgiven
News|Political|World

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.”

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War
Crime|News|Political|US|World

US soldier convicted of theft in Russia and sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison

A court in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok has convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, and it sentenced him to three years and nine months in prison

US soldier convicted of theft in Russia and sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison
News|Opinion|Political|Sports

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball

Not even a WNBA basketball game is an escape from the arguments and polarization that are so common in American life these days

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball
Asia|Economy|Finance|News|Political|US

US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment

The Biden administration has approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the island hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support material

US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment
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Georgian parliamentary speaker signs 'foreign agents' bill into law

Georgia's parliamentary speaker signed into law on Monday a bill on "foreign agents" that has caused a political crisis in the South Caucasus country and drawn sharp criticism from

Georgian parliamentary speaker signs 'foreign agents' bill into law
Europe|News|Political|World

Scholz to Putin: we will defend 'every square inch' of NATO territory

NATO's recent move to strengthen its eastern border is aimed at deterring Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday, adding that it should be clear to Moscow that the

Scholz to Putin: we will defend 'every square inch' of NATO territory
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Egypt demands Israel withdraws from Rafah crossing for it to operate again, sources say

Officials from the United States, Israel and Egypt ended a meeting in Cairo on Sunday with Egypt sticking to its position that Israel must withdraw from the Palestinian side of the

Egypt demands Israel withdraws from Rafah crossing for it to operate again, sources say
Europe|News|Political|World

Serbia's ruling SNS party wins elections in capital Belgrade

Serbia's ruling party defeated the opposition on Sunday in a vote for Belgrade city council and partial local elections across the country, marked by scuffles between opposition

Serbia's ruling SNS party wins elections in capital Belgrade
Europe|News|Political

Dutch leader Mark Rutte clears a big hurdle to becoming NATO chief after Hungary lifts objections

Hungary has lifted its veto on Mark Rutte becoming the next head of NATO

Dutch leader Mark Rutte clears a big hurdle to becoming NATO chief after Hungary lifts objections
Americas|Asia|Election|News|Political|World

Canada raised foreign interference concerns with China, defence minister says

Canada warned China against meddling in its elections during a rare meeting of the countries' defence chiefs, its defence minister said on Saturday.

Canada raised foreign interference concerns with China, defence minister says
News|Political|US

Biden calls criticism of Trump jury verdict 'dangerous, irresponsible'

President Joe Biden said on Friday that it was dangerous for people to question the integrity of the guilty verdict in Donald Trump's hush

Biden calls criticism of Trump jury verdict 'dangerous, irresponsible'
Asia|News|Political|World

Myanmar's Tin Oo, pro-democracy general who co-founded Suu Kyi's party, dies at 97  

Tin Oo, a towering figure in Myanmar's pro-democracy movement and close ally of detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, died on Saturday at age 97, political associates and close friends

Myanmar's Tin Oo, pro-democracy general who co-founded Suu Kyi's party, dies at 97  
Europe|Political|World

Thousands rally to back Hungary's Orban ahead of EU vote

Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched through downtown Budapest on Saturday in support of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces an unexpected

Thousands rally to back Hungary's Orban ahead of EU vote
Election|News|Opinion|Political

TV exit poll summary projects victory for Indian PM Modi in general election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance is projected to win a majority in the general election that concluded on Saturday, an exit poll summary

TV exit poll summary projects victory for Indian PM Modi in general election
Election|Europe|News|Political

EU parliament should look to Rome for inspiration, Meloni tells rally

The next European Parliament should copy the current Italian model of government, drawing together all parties on the right of the political spectrum to rule

EU parliament should look to Rome for inspiration, Meloni tells rally
News|Opinion|Political|US

How the Supreme Court could decide Trump’s blockbuster fight for immunity

How the Supreme Court could decide Trump’s blockbuster fight for immunity

How the Supreme Court could decide Trump’s blockbuster fight for immunity
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

What to know as Mexico prepares to elect its first woman president

Mexicans head to the polls on Sunday in a historic presidential election in which the two main candidates are women, ushering in a new political era for

What to know as Mexico prepares to elect its first woman president
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Georgian PM calls for review of relations with US

Georgian Prime Minister Irakly Kobakhidze called on Friday for a review of relations with the United States after Washington ordered punitive measures over the passage of a law on "foreign

Georgian PM calls for review of relations with US
Election|News|Political|US|World

Trump's foreign allies lambast conviction, others keep their counsel

Donald Trump's foreign allies, from Hungary's Viktor Orban to Britain's Nigel Farage, rallied to his defence saying his trial was politically motivated, while others reacted cautiously,

Trump's foreign allies lambast conviction, others keep their counsel
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early Wednesday, after he said the two countries want to cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington

Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally
Crime|News|Political|US

A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportation

A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law that allows law enforcement in the state to file criminal charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who previously had been denied entry to the United States

A judge temporarily blocks Iowa law that allows authorities to charge people facing deportation
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel's Gantz at the crossroads over challenge to Netanyahu

Former general Benny Gantz faces a reckoning next week over his revolt against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been gaining ground in the

Israel's Gantz at the crossroads over challenge to Netanyahu
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US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever ties

Cyprus-U.S. relations have reached their highest level yet after the two countries embarked on a strategic dialogue on key issues including defense, security, energy, crisis management and the fight against terrorism, officials say

US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever ties
News|Opinion|Political|US

1789 or 1866 is not 2024: Why historians have a difficult task in guiding Supreme Court justices as they decide today’s legal issues

Lawyers, advocacy groups and think tanks are soliciting historians’ expertise on the history underlying certain Supreme Court cases. Yet this history-for-hire approach raises questions.

1789 or 1866 is not 2024: Why historians have a difficult task in guiding Supreme Court justices as they decide today’s legal issues
Asia|News|Political|US|World

China, US defence chiefs discuss Taiwan, Ukraine, Gaza

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun and United States Defense Minister Lloyd Austin held a constructive meeting in Singapore on Friday, including talks on Taiwan, the war between

China, US defence chiefs discuss Taiwan, Ukraine, Gaza
Europe|Political|World

Russia's Medvedev says Moscow's nuclear threats over Ukraine are no bluff

Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that Russia was not bluffing when it spoke of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine and

Russia's Medvedev says Moscow's nuclear threats over Ukraine are no bluff
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Ukraine has already tried striking Russian territory with U.S. arms

The Kremlin said on Friday that it was already aware of attempts by Ukraine to strike targets on Russian territory with weapons provided by the United States.

Kremlin says Ukraine has already tried striking Russian territory with U.S. arms
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

For Trump's false records conviction, prison is rare but not unprecedented

Now that the jury in Donald Trump's criminal trial has made the historic decision to convict him, the judge overseeing the case will soon face a monumental choice:

For Trump's false records conviction, prison is rare but not unprecedented
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Kremlin says Trump verdict shows his rivals are using all means to get rid of him

The Kremlin said on Friday that Donald Trump's guilty verdict showed that all legal and illegal means were being used in the United States to get rid of political rivals.

Kremlin says Trump verdict shows his rivals are using all means to get rid of him
Europe|News|Political|World

Kremlin says it backs China's refusal to take part in Ukraine peace summit

The Kremlin said on Friday that Moscow supported China's refusal to take part in a peace summit on Ukraine next month in Switzerland because it was futile to hold such an event

Kremlin says it backs China's refusal to take part in Ukraine peace summit
Europe|Political|World

Far right AfD cracks Germany's post-Nazi firewalls with success in the east

In a recent discussion by the east German district council of Sonneberg about getting refugees into work, Roland Schliewe of the far-

Far right AfD cracks Germany's post-Nazi firewalls with success in the east
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US, allies 'gravely concerned' by North Korea-Russia cooperation

The United States and its main allies on said on Friday they are "gravely concerned" by deepening cooperation between North Korea and Russia and called for an end to North

US, allies 'gravely concerned' by North Korea-Russia cooperation
Election|Europe|Political

UK's Labour, after backlash, says Abbott can run in election

Britain's opposition Labour Party said that Diane Abbott, Britain's first Black woman lawmaker, would be able to run in the July 4 election after confusion over her

UK's Labour, after backlash, says Abbott can run in election
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Netanyahu dissolves influential war Cabinet after key partner bolted from government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the influential war Cabinet that has overseen the fighting in Gaza

Netanyahu dissolves influential war Cabinet after key partner bolted from government
Crime|Europe|News|Political|US|World

The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26

A Russian court says the espionage trial in Russia of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will begin on June 26 and will be held behind closed doors

The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26
News|Political|Science|World

Nuclear-armed nations are deepening their reliance on their nuclear weapons, watchdog finds

A Stockholm-based watchdog says the world's nine nuclear-armed states continue to modernize their nuclear weapons as the countries deepened their reliance on nuclear deterrence in 2023

Nuclear-armed nations are deepening their reliance on their nuclear weapons, watchdog finds
Crime|News|Political|US

How Donald Trump got convicted at his hush money trial

In their opening statement at Donald Trump’s criminal trial, the prosecutors seeking to win the first-ever criminal conviction of a sitting or former U.S. president

How Donald Trump got convicted at his hush money trial
Election|News|Political

Britain's July 4 election is fast approaching. Rishi Sunak is running out of time to change the tune

With less than three weeks to go until Britain’s election day, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is running out of time to change the tune

Britain's July 4 election is fast approaching. Rishi Sunak is running out of time to change the tune
MidEast|News|Political|US

What to know about Trump's outreach with Arab Americans led by his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law

Donald Trump's allies hope to seize on dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden among Arab American voters

What to know about Trump's outreach with Arab Americans led by his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law
Election|Health|Political|US

The anti-abortion movement is making a big play to thwart citizen initiatives on reproductive rights

Anti-abortion groups and their Republican allies in state governments are using a range of strategies to counter proposed ballot initiatives that are intended to protect reproductive rights or prevent voters from having a say in the fall

The anti-abortion movement is making a big play to thwart citizen initiatives on reproductive rights
Europe|News|Political|World

78 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace

Nearly 80 countries have jointly called for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war

78 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace
Europe|News|Political|World

Navalny allies urge sanctions on Putin allies over opposition leader's death

Allies of the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Thursday that members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle and wealthy oligarchs should

Navalny allies urge sanctions on Putin allies over opposition leader's death
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Slovenia's government recognises Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval

The Slovenian government on Thursday approved a decision to recognise an independent Palestinian state, Prime Minister Robert Golob said, following in the steps of Spain, Ireland

Slovenia's government recognises Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval
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The US supports 'a just and lasting peace' for Ukraine, Harris tells Zelenskyy at Swiss summit

Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging America’s full support in backing Ukraine and global efforts to achieve “a just and lasting peace” in the face of Russia’s invasion

The US supports 'a just and lasting peace' for Ukraine, Harris tells Zelenskyy at Swiss summit
Crime|News|Political|US

Victims cited in DOJ report on Phoenix police brutality call on city to implement mandated reforms

Supporters of over two dozen alleged victims of civil rights violations at the hands of Phoenix police say a scathing Justice Department report is vindication

Victims cited in DOJ report on Phoenix police brutality call on city to implement mandated reforms
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

The Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone isn't the last word on the abortion pill

The Supreme Court has decided to uphold federal approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, for now

The Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone isn't the last word on the abortion pill
Election|News|Political|US

Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute

Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will go to court to enforce the subpoena against Attorney General Merrick Garland for access to President Joe Biden’s special counsel audio interview

Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute
News|Opinion|Political|US

Top US bishop worries Catholic border services for migrants might be imperiled by government action

A top U.S. bishop says government officials would be infringing on religious freedom if they were to restrict the Catholic Church’s work serving migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border

Top US bishop worries Catholic border services for migrants might be imperiled by government action
Europe|News|Political

France's political alliances and their election pledges

France's political parties have scrambled to form political alliances after President Emmanuel Macron's surprise move to call a parliamentary election, reshaping

France's political alliances and their election pledges
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
Europe|News|Political|World

Canada's defense investment plans put it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair says his country looks on track to meet NATO’s military spending guideline by 2030

Canada's defense investment plans put it on track to meet NATO guideline, minister says
Asia|Europe|News|Political|US|World

US accuses China's leadership over Ukraine, delivers new sanctions warning

The United States on Wednesday accused China's leadership of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and warned that Beijing could face further sanctions in response from the United

US accuses China's leadership over Ukraine, delivers new sanctions warning
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia putting pressure on countries to shun peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Russia was still trying to disrupt next month's world "peace summit" devoted to the conflict with Russia and was putting

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia putting pressure on countries to shun peace summit
Americas|News|Political|World

Lula removes Brazilian ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva removed his ambassador to Israel from his post and sent him to serve as his special representative in Geneva amid a diplomatic spat

Lula removes Brazilian ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic spat
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Federal probe urged of Black Lives Matter protest killing after Texas pardon

The attorneys general of more than a dozen states urged the U.S.

Federal probe urged of Black Lives Matter protest killing after Texas pardon
Asia|Europe|News|Political|US|World

Russia says it may take extra nuclear deterrence steps if US puts missiles in Europe/Asia

Russia may take extra steps in the area of nuclear deterrence if the United States deploys intermediate and short-range missiles in Europe and Asia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei

Russia says it may take extra nuclear deterrence steps if US puts missiles in Europe/Asia
Europe|News|Political|World

Spain approves Catalan amnesty bill set to define PM's term

Spain's Congress on Thursday overturned an upper house veto with its final approval of a disputed amnesty for Catalan separatists that is expected to set the stage

Spain approves Catalan amnesty bill set to define PM's term
Europe|News|Political|World

To help Airbus, Macron pressed Canada to ease Russia titanium sanctions

French President Emmanuel Macron personally intervened to persuade Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to

To help Airbus, Macron pressed Canada to ease Russia titanium sanctions
Europe|News|Political|US|World

France's Macron to host meeting with U.S. President Biden on June 8

President Emmanuel Macron will host a meeting with U.S.

France's Macron to host meeting with U.S. President Biden on June 8
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US boycotts UN tribute to late Iran president

The United States boycotted a United Nations tribute to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday because it said he was "involved in numerous,

US boycotts UN tribute to late Iran president
Europe|News|Political|World

A peace summit for Ukraine opens this weekend in Switzerland. But Russia won't be taking part

Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out the first steps toward peace in Ukraine

A peace summit for Ukraine opens this weekend in Switzerland. But Russia won't be taking part
Health|Opinion|Political

Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges

The opinion did not take on the substance of the plaintiffs’ claims against mifepristone, and the abortion pill is already facing other challenges.

Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges
Crime|News|Political|Technology|US

Man charged with threatening FBI agent who had been involved in Hunter Biden laptop investigation

A Texas man has been charged with allegedly threatening an FBI special agent who had been involved in an investigation into the dissemination of personal data from Hunter Biden’s laptop

Man charged with threatening FBI agent who had been involved in Hunter Biden laptop investigation
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election

Jurors hearing the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president began their deliberations on Wednesday in Donald Trump's hush money case, weighing a verdict

How Trump's hush money trial verdict could affect the 2024 election
Europe|News|Political|World

Think tank close to Kremlin says Russia should consider a 'demonstrative' nuclear explosion

A senior member of a Russian think tank whose ideas sometimes become government policy has suggested Moscow consider a "demonstrative" nuclear explosion to cow the West

Think tank close to Kremlin says Russia should consider a 'demonstrative' nuclear explosion
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Justice Department says Phoenix police violated rights. Here are some cases that drew criticism

The U.S. Justice Department says Phoenix police had a pattern of violating people's rights, from unjustified deadly force to discrimination against minorities and homeless populations

Justice Department says Phoenix police violated rights. Here are some cases that drew criticism
Crime|News|Political|US

What we know about the lawsuit filed by the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Attorneys for the two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre say they will petition the Oklahoma Supreme Court for a rehearing in their reparations case

What we know about the lawsuit filed by the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Election|News|Political|US

Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bid

Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan, one of former President Donald Trump’s fiercest critics in the GOP, has received Trump’s endorsement in his Maryland Senate bid

Trump endorses former Maryland governor Larry Hogan's Senate bid
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Political|US

Trump offers CEOs a cut to corporate taxes. Biden's team touts his support for global alliances

Former President Donald Trump has told an influential group of CEOs that he would further cut the 21% corporate tax rate to 20%

Trump offers CEOs a cut to corporate taxes. Biden's team touts his support for global alliances
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not over

The Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to a drug used in the majority of U.S. abortions, though abortion opponents say the ruling won’t be the last word in the fight over mifepristone

Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not over
Crime|News|Political|US

President Biden says he won't offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence

President Joe Biden says he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes

President Biden says he won't offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence
Africa|MidEast|News|Political|World

UN adopts a resolution demanding that Sudan's paramilitary force halt its siege of a Darfur city

The U.N. Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding that Sudan’s paramilitary force halt its siege of the only capital in the vast western region of Darfur that it doesn’t control

UN adopts a resolution demanding that Sudan's paramilitary force halt its siege of a Darfur city
Economy|Finance|News|Political|US

California Legislature rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget cuts as negotiations continue

The California Legislature has passed its own version of a state spending plan that rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget cuts

California Legislature rejects many of Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget cuts as negotiations continue
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US government's top hostage negotiator defends prisoner swaps with foreign adversaries

The U.S. government’s top hostage negotiator is defending prisoner swaps that free Americans wrongfully detained by foreign countries in exchange for the release of convicted criminals

US government's top hostage negotiator defends prisoner swaps with foreign adversaries
Crime|News|Political|US

Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says

The Justice Department says Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless people and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force

Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says
Health|News|Political|US

Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court's decision. Here's what you need to know

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling means the abortion pill mifepristone remains available in the United States, even through the mail

Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court's decision. Here's what you need to know
Health|News|Political|US

The US Supreme Court rules to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unanimously to preserve access to mifepristone, the drug most commonly used in medication abortions

The US Supreme Court rules to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone
Business|News|Political|US

Supreme Court, siding with Starbucks, makes it harder for NLRB to win court orders in labor disputes

The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to win court orders when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns in a case that stemmed from a labor dispute with Starbucks

Supreme Court, siding with Starbucks, makes it harder for NLRB to win court orders in labor disputes
Europe|News|Political|World

Biden and Zelenskyy sign security deal as Ukraine's leader questions how long the unity will last

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a long-term security agreement designed to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against Russia’s invasion

Biden and Zelenskyy sign security deal as Ukraine's leader questions how long the unity will last
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A defiant Fani Willis appears to call out her critics in Trump case in speech at Black church

Fani Willis called out her critics in a defiant speech Thursday at a Black church outside Atlanta, not naming names but appearing to refer to Donald Trump and others

A defiant Fani Willis appears to call out her critics in Trump case in speech at Black church
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Jailed US reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges, officials say

Russian officials say U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia for over a year on espionage charges, will stand trial in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg

Jailed US reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges, officials say
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine’s draft woes leave the West facing pressure to make up for the troop shortfall

Recruiters are struggling to find enough men to counter a Russian invasion that has gained momentum in recent months.

Ukraine’s draft woes leave the West facing pressure to make up for the troop shortfall
Election|Environment|News|Opinion|Political

The UK Green Party struggles to be heard in an election where climate change is on the back burner

There’s lots of talk of change in Britain’s election campaign, but little talk about climate change

The UK Green Party struggles to be heard in an election where climate change is on the back burner
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine

NATO defense ministers are trying to agree on a new plan to provide long-term security assistance and military training to Ukraine

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine
Health|News|Opinion|Political

Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive care

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments

Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive care
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Aspects of US restrictions on asylum-seekers may violate international protections, UNHCR chief says

The head of the U.N. refugee agency says he understands that the Biden administration enacted new restrictions on asylum-seekers entering the United States, but cautioned that some aspects of the executive order may violate refugee protection required under international law

Aspects of US restrictions on asylum-seekers may violate international protections, UNHCR chief says
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Danish parliament rejects proposal to recognise Palestinian state

Denmark's parliament rejected a proposal to recognise a Palestinian state on Tuesday, backing the government's view that the necessary conditions were not in

Danish parliament rejects proposal to recognise Palestinian state
Europe|News|Political|World

EU debates training troops in Ukraine, no common view yet

European Union defence ministers on Tuesday debated the idea of training Ukrainian forces inside the country but did not reach a common position on the sensitive issue, EU foreign

EU debates training troops in Ukraine, no common view yet
Election|News|Political

UK Conservatives pledge to create 100,000 more apprenticeships

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party said it would create 100,000 more high skilled apprenticeship places per year by 2029 if it wins a national election on July

UK Conservatives pledge to create 100,000 more apprenticeships
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Algeria proposes UN action to 'stop killing in Rafah'

Algeria on Tuesday proposed a draft U.N.

Algeria proposes UN action to 'stop killing in Rafah'
Europe|News|Political

Once ostracised, Italy's Meloni is now centre stage in Europe

When Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took power in 2022, far-right parties across Europe hailed her victory, expecting the fiery new leader

Once ostracised, Italy's Meloni is now centre stage in Europe
Africa|Election|News|Political

South Africans start voting in election that could see ANC lose majority

South Africans started voting on Wednesday in an election that could mark a big political shift if the governing African National Congress party loses its majority as opinion

South Africans start voting in election that could see ANC lose majority
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian statehood

Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday, prompting an angry reaction from

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian statehood
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Thailand set to indict former PM Thaksin over royal insult

Thailand's attorney-general will indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly insulting the monarchy, an official said

Thailand set to indict former PM Thaksin over royal insult
Asia|News|Political|World

Pakistan court delays ruling on ex-PM Khan's unlawful marriage conviction

A Pakistani court on Wednesday postponed a ruling on an appeal by former prime minister Imran Khan and his third wife against their conviction for unlawful marriage, their lawyer

Pakistan court delays ruling on ex-PM Khan's unlawful marriage conviction
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Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit of the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who were seeking reparations

Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations
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Five UK market hotspots to watch ahead of the election

As Britain prepares for a general election in early July, and polls indicate the opposition Labour party could return to power for

Five UK market hotspots to watch ahead of the election
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Putin says Ukraine should hold presidential election

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday Ukraine should hold a presidential election following the expiry of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's five-year term.

Putin says Ukraine should hold presidential election
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AP-NORC poll: About half of US adults approve of Trump's conviction, but views of him remain stable

About half of U.S. adults approve of Donald Trump’s recent felony conviction, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

AP-NORC poll: About half of US adults approve of Trump's conviction, but views of him remain stable
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Hezbollah vows to intensify attacks against Israel after senior military commander is killed

Hezbollah has vowed to intensify its attacks along the Lebanon-Israel border to avenge the killing of its most senior military commander by Israel since the latest round of violence began eight months ago

Hezbollah vows to intensify attacks against Israel after senior military commander is killed
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Armenian leader announces plan to leave Russia-dominated security alliance as ties with Moscow sour

The leader of Armenia has declared his intention to pull out of a Russia-dominated security alliance of several ex-Soviet nations as tensions rise between the two allies

Armenian leader announces plan to leave Russia-dominated security alliance as ties with Moscow sour
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House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio

The House has voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview in his classified documents case

House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio
Opinion|Political

Politics is still both local and personal – but only for independents, not for Democrats or Republicans

Independents’ political views and policy preferences reflect the economic and social conditions they see and experience every day. Democrats and Republicans have different sources for their views.

Politics is still both local and personal – but only for independents, not for Democrats or Republicans
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Republicans vote to hold Garland in contempt of Congress. Here's what that means

Merrick Garland is the third attorney general in U.S. history to be held in contempt of Congress

Republicans vote to hold Garland in contempt of Congress. Here's what that means
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Hungary agrees not to veto NATO support to Ukraine as long as it's not forced to help out

Hungary has agreed not to veto NATO support for Ukraine

Hungary agrees not to veto NATO support to Ukraine as long as it's not forced to help out
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Israel's envoy to Ireland, recalled in Palestine dispute, warns of tech impact

Israel's ambassador to Dublin warned on Monday that a crisis in bilateral ties over Ireland's plan to recognise a Palestinian state sends the wrong message about

Israel's envoy to Ireland, recalled in Palestine dispute, warns of tech impact
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Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia

The Kremlin scolded NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday for suggesting alliance members should let Ukraine strike deep into Russia with Western weapons, and said it

Kremlin condemns NATO boss's appeal for Ukraine to use Western arms in Russia
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Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock grows, talks stall, IAEA reports say

Iran is enriching uranium to close to weapons-grade at a steady pace while discussions aimed at improving its cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog are

Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock grows, talks stall, IAEA reports say
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What’s left for the Supreme Court to decide? 4 cases remain and here are the major ones

The Supreme Court has just four undecided cases left on its docket

What’s left for the Supreme Court to decide? 4 cases remain and here are the major ones
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Spain to ask EU partners to back ICJ over Israel

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday that he will ask the other 26 European Union member states to issue official backing to the International Court of

Spain to ask EU partners to back ICJ over Israel
Crime|News|Political|US

Federal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairs

A federal appeals court has upheld California’s ban on gun shows at county fairs and other public properties, deciding the laws do not violate the rights of firearm sellers or buyers

Federal appeals court upholds California law banning gun shows at county fairs
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US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls for air defenses

Two U.S. officials say the United States will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system

US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls for air defenses
Election|Europe|News|Political

Lagging in polls, UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18

Britain's Conservative Party will introduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if it wins the national election on July 4, comprising military or community

Lagging in polls, UK Conservatives pitch national service at 18
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FBI data show sharp drop in violent crime but steepness is questioned

The Biden administration is taking credit for a sharp drop in violent crime though one expert says the declines are likely overstated

FBI data show sharp drop in violent crime but steepness is questioned
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President offers love and pride for his son's addiction recovery after Hunter Biden's guilty verdict

President Joe Biden kept his distance from the courtroom where his son Hunter stood trial on felony gun charges to avoid any appearance of meddling

President offers love and pride for his son's addiction recovery after Hunter Biden's guilty verdict
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Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans this week near the Capitol

House Republicans will meet privately with Donald Trump as the former president returns to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by his supporters trying to overturn President Joe Biden’s election

Trump will meet with House and Senate Republicans this week near the Capitol
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Netanyahu's top rival left Israel's war Cabinet. How does that affect the prime minister and Gaza?

The resignation of a senior member of Israel’s war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his strategy for the eight-month-old war with Hamas

Netanyahu's top rival left Israel's war Cabinet. How does that affect the prime minister and Gaza?
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Finland sees first NATO deployment as its jets join mission in Romania

Finland on Tuesday made its first deployment for NATO since joining the alliance in April 2023, sending seven F-18 fighter jets to a military base in southeastern

Finland sees first NATO deployment as its jets join mission in Romania
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Reaction to World Court's order for Israel to halt Rafah assault in Gaza

Israel was ordered by the World Court on Friday to halt its military assault on the city of Rafah during the Gaza war.

Reaction to World Court's order for Israel to halt Rafah assault in Gaza
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From rebel to prisoner and leftist Latin American icon, Pepe Mujica reflects

José Mujica, a one-time guerrilla, prisoner and later president of Uruguay who has cemented himself as an icon of the Latin American left, maintains that he

From rebel to prisoner and leftist Latin American icon, Pepe Mujica reflects
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US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, FT reports

The United States is expected to lift a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, potentially in the coming weeks, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, FT reports
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As Congress investigates the Osprey, families balance grief with pilots' love for the warplane

A House subcommittee is holding a hearing on the troubled safety record of the Osprey aircraft and whether the program has adequate Pentagon oversight

As Congress investigates the Osprey, families balance grief with pilots' love for the warplane
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Biden and gun control advocates want to flip an issue long dominated by the NRA

Gun control advocates and many Democrats see fresh openings created by hard-line positions of the gun lobby

Biden and gun control advocates want to flip an issue long dominated by the NRA
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President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial

President Joe Biden says he will accept the outcome of his son's criminal case and “will continue to respect the judicial process.”

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
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Biden's student loan work gets tepid reviews — even among those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows relatively few Americans say they’re fans of President Joe Biden’s work on the issue of student loans

Biden's student loan work gets tepid reviews — even among those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds
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No sign of foul play in Iran president's deadly helicopter crash, early report says

A preliminary report by Iran's military said no evidence of foul play or attack had been found so far during investigations into the helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim

No sign of foul play in Iran president's deadly helicopter crash, early report says
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Defense spending measure would bar Chinese lidar in U.S. military systems

A U.S. defense spending bill advanced by the House of Representatives this week contains a measure that would bar the use of Chinese-made lidar sensors in U.S. military

Defense spending measure would bar Chinese lidar in U.S. military systems
Election|Europe|Political

Former Labour leader Corbyn to stand as independent in UK election

Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of Britain's Labour Party, said on Friday he would stand as an independent candidate at a national election on July 4, in a move which could lead to

Former Labour leader Corbyn to stand as independent in UK election
Europe|Political

Italy's Meloni rules out rightist merger in EU politics

Two pan-European umbrella groups on the furthest right of the political spectrum have no plans to merge but have plenty of room to work together in key areas, Italian Prime

Italy's Meloni rules out rightist merger in EU politics
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Polish ex-ministers may have committed crimes in COVID postal vote plan, commission says

A Polish parliamentary commission investigating a plan to hold elections by postal vote during the COVID pandemic will tell prosecutors that crimes may have been committed by

Polish ex-ministers may have committed crimes in COVID postal vote plan, commission says
Election|Political|US

Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat

Backed by Donald Trump, Republican Brian Jack is trying to power his way to the nomination in an open Georgia congressional

Georgia Republican bets on Washington ties to help his nomination for an open congressional seat
Election|Europe|News|Political

Why you should care about the European Parliament election

European Union citizens will vote on June 6-9 to choose the 720 members of the next European Parliament, who will serve for five years.

Why you should care about the European Parliament election
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U.S., European powers divided over confronting Iran at IAEA, diplomats say

The U.S. and its three top European allies are divided over whether to confront Iran at the U.N. nuclear watchdog by seeking a resolution

U.S., European powers divided over confronting Iran at IAEA, diplomats say
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UN endorses US-backed cease-fire plan as Blinken holds talks on Gaza

The U.N. Security Council has overwhelmingly approved a U.S. resolution welcoming a cease-fire proposal

UN endorses US-backed cease-fire plan as Blinken holds talks on Gaza
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia unlikely to 'swallow the West whole', Hungary's Orban says

Fears that Russia would mount an attack on any NATO member are unfounded, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, adding that the war in Ukraine that is now in its

Russia unlikely to 'swallow the West whole', Hungary's Orban says
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Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit

The brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has been ordered by a court to pay S$400,000 ($296,000) to two government ministers in a defamation

Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit
Opinion|Political|US

Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for 'innocent life'

Donald Trump has urged a staunchly anti-abortion Christian group to stand up for “innocent life.”

Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for 'innocent life'
Election|News|Political

Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shooting

Voters in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District will consider the political future of three-term Rep. Jared Golden in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional elections

Lewiston survivors consider looming election as gun control comes to forefront after mass shooting
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Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right party has won European elections in Italy with a strong 28% of the votes, boosting her leadership at home and consolidating her kingmaker role in Europe

Italy's Premier Meloni gets domestic, European boost from EU election win
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Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel's war Cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu

Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, has announced his resignation, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort and putting his own “political survival” over the country’s security needs

Centrist Benny Gantz is quitting Israel's war Cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu
Election|Europe|News|Political

German far right gains as governing parties decline, but conservatives lead in European election

Projections show that Germany’s unpopular governing parties sank to feeble results and the far-right Alternative for Germany made gains in Sunday’s vote for the European Parliament, while the mainstream conservative opposition was the country’s strongest political force by a distance

German far right gains as governing parties decline, but conservatives lead in European election
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French PM, far-right leader, clash in EU debate

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and far-right party leader Jordan Bardella clashed in a TV debate on Thursday in which they presented radically different views of the European

French PM, far-right leader, clash in EU debate
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Ukraine's long-range glide bomb blunted by Russian jamming

Russian jamming has kept many of Ukraine's relatively new long-range GLSDB bombs from hitting their intended targets, three people familiar with the challenges

Ukraine's long-range glide bomb blunted by Russian jamming
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Narendra Modi's third term as India's prime minister may prove the most challenging

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken office for a third consecutive term

Narendra Modi's third term as India's prime minister may prove the most challenging
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Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad

Iran’s Guardian Council has approved the country’s hard-line speaker of parliament and five others to run in the country’s June 28 presidential election following a helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad
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Some nationalities escape Biden's sweeping asylum ban because deportation flights are scarce

President Joe Biden has suspended asylum processing at the U.S. border

Some nationalities escape Biden's sweeping asylum ban because deportation flights are scarce
Crime|News|Political|US

Takeaways from Hunter Biden's gun trial: His family turns out as his own words are used against him

Hunter Biden’s trial on gun charges brought by his father’s Justice Department has spotlighted embarrassing details about the president’s son in full view while first lady Jill Biden has sat in a Delaware courtroom

Takeaways from Hunter Biden's gun trial: His family turns out as his own words are used against him
Americas|News|Political|World

World Court rejects Mexico request for measures against Ecuador

Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday rejected a demand by Mexico for emergency measures to protect its embassy in Ecuador, amid an ongoing diplomatic

World Court rejects Mexico request for measures against Ecuador
Election|News|Political|US

Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he'll vote against recreational pot after brother's death

Sen. Rick Scott of Florida says he'll vote in November against a ballot amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in his state

Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he'll vote against recreational pot after brother's death
Crime|News|Political|US

New Jersey businessman testifies he promised up to $250,000 in bribes for Sen. Bob Menendez's help

A New Jersey businessman who pleaded guilty and cooperated in the bribery case against Sen. Bob Menendez has testified that he believed he had a deal worth $200,000 to $250,000 for the Democrat to make criminal probes of his friends and family vanish

New Jersey businessman testifies he promised up to $250,000 in bribes for Sen. Bob Menendez's help
MidEast|News|Political|World

Blinken to push cease-fire proposal in eighth urgent Mideast trip since war in Gaza erupted

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is returning to the Middle East on his eighth diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began in October

Blinken to push cease-fire proposal in eighth urgent Mideast trip since war in Gaza erupted
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia says it will strike British targets if UK weapons are used to hit its territory

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Moscow will retaliate with strikes on British targets if British weapons are used by Ukraine to strike

Russia says it will strike British targets if UK weapons are used to hit its territory
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What to expect in South Carolina's state primaries

South Carolina lawmakers will go before voters next week in state primary elections

What to expect in South Carolina's state primaries
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Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes

President Vladimir Putin says that he sees no current threat to Russia’s sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but has again warned that Moscow could send arms to countries or groups to strike Western targets

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes
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5 reasons Supreme Court ethics questions are more common now than in the past

Are concerns about Supreme Court justices’ ethics an old problem, a new one, political gamesmanship, or something more serious? Yes to all of it.

5 reasons Supreme Court ethics questions are more common now than in the past
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

What to expect in North Dakota's state primaries

While possible Republican vice presidential hopeful Doug Burgum travels the country campaigning for former President Donald Trump, the race to succeed him as North Dakota governor tops the list of contests voters will decide in statewide and local primaries

What to expect in North Dakota's state primaries
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The Latest: Jurors dismissed for the day in Hunter Biden's trial

Jurors have been dismissed for the day in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial and they’ll return Monday morning

The Latest: Jurors dismissed for the day in Hunter Biden's trial
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India's Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been formally elected leader of the National Democratic Alliance coalition, which won the most seats in the national election

India's Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government
Asia|News|Political|World

Will North Korea fly trash balloons into South Korea again? A look at rising tensions between them

South Koreans are alert for possible new launches by North Korea of balloons carrying rubbish into the South, a day after Seoul activists flew their own balloons to scatter political leaflets in the North

Will North Korea fly trash balloons into South Korea again? A look at rising tensions between them
Election|Europe|News|Political|US|World

Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the election campaign trail

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologized for leaving D-Day commemorations in France early to fly home for an election campaign television interview

Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the election campaign trail
Asia|News|Political|World

Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security

Sweden’s defense chief has expressed alarm over Beijing’s repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, saying such actions threaten local and global security, undermine regional stability and underscore the need to invest “for our security and freedom.”

Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security
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Nationalist parties, far-left on the rise ahead of Sunday's federal elections in Belgium

Belgian voters return to the polls on Sunday while both the far-right and the far-left are rising in the country

Nationalist parties, far-left on the rise ahead of Sunday's federal elections in Belgium
Crime|Political|US

Hunter Biden's criminal tax trial delayed to Sept. 5

The start of the criminal tax trial for President Joe Biden's son was postponed until Sept. 5 from June 20, which Hunter Biden's legal team requested because of

Hunter Biden's criminal tax trial delayed to Sept. 5
Europe|News|Political|World

UK defence minister says China working to supply lethal aid to Russia

British defence minister Grant Shapps accused China on Wednesday of providing or preparing to provide Russia with lethal aid for use in its war against Ukraine.

UK defence minister says China working to supply lethal aid to Russia
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Kremlin says Putin has had no contact with Trump on reporter's possible release

The Kremlin said on Thursday said President Vladimir Putin had not had any contact with Donald Trump, after the former U.S. president said he would use his ties with Putin to get

Kremlin says Putin has had no contact with Trump on reporter's possible release
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From tax to homes, UK's Conservatives and Labour make economy a battleground for election

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party will focus on the economy as they ramp up their campaigning for a July 4 national election.

From tax to homes, UK's Conservatives and Labour make economy a battleground for election
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UK opposition Labour party leader Starmer says 'it's time for change'

Keir Starmer, the leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, said on Wednesday a national election in July would give the country an opportunity to end the "chaos" of Prime

UK opposition Labour party leader Starmer says 'it's time for change'
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Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'

Four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia

Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'
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Boosted by Gaza war, South African Muslim party open to deal with ANC

South Africa's small Muslim political party Al Jama-ah is gaining support due to the conflict in Gaza and sees itself as a potential coalition partner for the

Boosted by Gaza war, South African Muslim party open to deal with ANC
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Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday, naming July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are

Rishi Sunak calls UK election for July 4
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US has ongoing conversation with Israel over weapons use, Blinken says

The Biden administration remains concerned about Israel's possible use of heavy bombs against civilians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and is in contact with Israel about it

US has ongoing conversation with Israel over weapons use, Blinken says
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Two British judges resign from Hong Kong court. One cites the city's 'political situation'

Two British judges have resigned from Hong Kong’s top court, deepening worries over the city’s rule of law under a Beijing-imposed national security law

Two British judges resign from Hong Kong court. One cites the city's 'political situation'
Crime|News|Political|Sports|US

Ex-NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and 3 other Pennsylvania men face charges stemming from Capitol riot

Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott, his adult son and two other Pennsylvania men are facing felony charges stemming from confrontations with police during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol

Ex-NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and 3 other Pennsylvania men face charges stemming from Capitol riot
Health|News|Political|US|World

Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government

The Supreme Court is siding with Native American tribes who said they faced increased costs after taking over management of their own health care programs from the federal government

Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government
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Russia denies U.S. charge that it put anti-satellite weapon in space

Russia's top arms control diplomat dismissed as "fake news" on Wednesday an assertion by the United States that Russia had launched a weapon into low-Earth orbit

Russia denies U.S. charge that it put anti-satellite weapon in space
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Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide

Spain says it will ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

Spain applies to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
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Many leaders are more interested in power than helping end conflict, UN humanitarian chief says

The United Nations humanitarian chief says leaders in many conflict areas are more interested in power and political rivalries than in listening to the needs of their people, improving their lives and ending the fighting

Many leaders are more interested in power than helping end conflict, UN humanitarian chief says
Election|Europe|Political

Dutch exit poll suggests neck and neck race between far right and center left in EU election

A final exit poll suggests that Geert Wilders’ far-right party and a center-left alliance are neck and neck in the Dutch election for the European Parliament

Dutch exit poll suggests neck and neck race between far right and center left in EU election
Asia|Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

India’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi's juggernaut

India’s bruised and battered opposition was largely written off in the lead-up to its national election as too weak to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist governing party

India’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi's juggernaut
Business|Election|Political|US

Oil executives to host Trump fundraiser in Houston

The leaders of three big U.S. oil companies will host a fundraising luncheon in Houston on Wednesday benefiting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, according to a copy of an invitation

Oil executives to host Trump fundraiser in Houston
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Biden reaches out to Republican leaders for support of border bill

President Joe Biden on Monday urged Republican leaders in the House and Senate to support a revived bipartisan bill on border security, even as House Speaker Mike Johnson

Biden reaches out to Republican leaders for support of border bill
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Ireland to announce recognition of Palestinian state on Wednesday, source says

The Irish government is to announce the recognition of a Palestinian state on Wednesday, a move strongly opposed by Israel, a source familiar with the matter said.

Ireland to announce recognition of Palestinian state on Wednesday, source says
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Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognise Palestinian state

Norway will recognise an independent Palestinian state in the hope that this will help to bring peace with Israel, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognise Palestinian state
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Biden will praise men like his uncles when he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France

When President Joe Biden commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in 1944, he might be thinking about some of his uncles

Biden will praise men like his uncles when he commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France
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Speaker Johnson appoints two Trump allies to a committee that handles classified intelligence

House Speaker Mike Johnson is appointing two far-right Republicans to the powerful House Intelligence Committee

Speaker Johnson appoints two Trump allies to a committee that handles classified intelligence
Political|World

ICC warrant request for Israel poses quandary for Germany

German officials rejected any comparison between Hamas and Israel after the International Criminal Court's prosecutor asked judges to issue arrest warrants for

ICC warrant request for Israel poses quandary for Germany
Americas|Political|World

Colombia weighing whether to suspend EMC ceasefire after bombings: defense minister

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is weighing whether to fully suspend a ceasefire with the Estado Mayor Central (EMC) rebel group, Defense Minister Ivan

Colombia weighing whether to suspend EMC ceasefire after bombings: defense minister
Europe|News|Political|World

Moldova signs security and defence partnership with EU

Moldova has signed a security and defence partnership with the European Union, the first country to agree such a deal with the bloc, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on

Moldova signs security and defence partnership with EU
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Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets

President Vladimir Putin is warning that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets elsewhere in the world in response to NATO allies allowing Ukraine to launch attacks on Russian territory

Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN nuclear agency's board votes to censure Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the watchdog

Diplomats say the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board has censured Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency

UN nuclear agency's board votes to censure Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the watchdog
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Elderly Russian scientist jailed for 14 years for treason

Russian physicist Anatoly Maslov was convicted of treason on Tuesday and sentenced to 14 years in a penal colony, a Reuters reporter at the court said.

Elderly Russian scientist jailed for 14 years for treason
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Putin, Bashir and Kony among ICC war crimes suspects at large

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas

Putin, Bashir and Kony among ICC war crimes suspects at large
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Israeli nationalists march in Jerusalem as a far-right minister boasts of Jewish prayer at key site

Thousands of ultranationalist Israelis have marched through a sensitive Palestinian area of Jerusalem in an annual procession, chanting racist slogans

Israeli nationalists march in Jerusalem as a far-right minister boasts of Jewish prayer at key site
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine President Zelenskiy speaks to Reuters in exclusive interview

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters in an exclusive interview in Kyiv on Monday that Ukraine's Western allies were taking too long to make decisions on military support for his

Ukraine President Zelenskiy speaks to Reuters in exclusive interview
Election|Political|US

Big GOP funders sending millions into Missouri's attorney general primary

Major Republican campaign funders are investing millions in Missouri's GOP attorney general primary

Big GOP funders sending millions into Missouri's attorney general primary
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Navy vet has Trump's nod ahead of Virginia's US Senate primary, targets Tim Kaine in uphill battle

Political observers have already placed their bets on U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, predicting the Democrat will win his third term in November

Navy vet has Trump's nod ahead of Virginia's US Senate primary, targets Tim Kaine in uphill battle
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Republicans block bill to protect contraception access as Democrats make election-year push

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception

Republicans block bill to protect contraception access as Democrats make election-year push
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South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one

South Carolina is trading its all-male state Supreme court for an all-white one

South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one
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Russia fails in rival UN bid on nuclear, other weapons in space

A Russian-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution that called on all countries to prevent "for all time" the placement, threat or use of any

Russia fails in rival UN bid on nuclear, other weapons in space
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Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says

Three former U.S. foreign policy officials in Donald Trump's administration met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other public figures in Israel on

Donald Trump foreign policy advisers met Israeli PM Netanyahu, source says
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy pushes allies to step up aid and involvement in war

Western allies are taking too long to make key decisions on military support for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told

Ukraine's Zelenskiy pushes allies to step up aid and involvement in war
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Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can be dispensed

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina
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Reactions to ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor said on Monday he had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defence chief and three Hamas leaders over

Reactions to ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders
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House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant

The House has passed legislation that would sanction the International Criminal Court for seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

House passes proposal sanctioning top war-crimes court after it sought Netanyahu arrest warrant
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US launches lobbying blitz to sell Gaza cease-fire plan to Hamas through Arab and Muslim nations

The Biden administration has launched an intense drive to persuade Hamas and Israel to accept a new cease-fire proposal in the nearly eight-month-old war in Gaza while it also presses Arab nations to get the militant group to go along with the terms

US launches lobbying blitz to sell Gaza cease-fire plan to Hamas through Arab and Muslim nations
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Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the left’

Republicans who view Donald Trump's felony conviction by a Manhattan jury as politically motivated are calling on GOP prosecutors to start charging Democrats with crimes

Republicans who see Trump conviction as politically motivated vow to ‘indict the left’
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Hamas Gaza leader Sinwar, facing ICC warrant request, plotted Oct 7 attack

Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza who masterminded the bloodiest attack on Jews in a single day since the Holocaust, made no secret of his desire to strike hard

Hamas Gaza leader Sinwar, facing ICC warrant request, plotted Oct 7 attack
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ICC prosecutor's move against Netanyahu and Gallant is 'scandalous', Israeli minister says

Israel's foreign minister said on Monday a request by the International Criminal Court prosecutor for arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and defence minister was "

ICC prosecutor's move against Netanyahu and Gallant is 'scandalous', Israeli minister says
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South Africa's ex-leader Zuma barred from standing in election

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma is barred from running for parliament in this month's election, the country's top court ruled on Monday, a

South Africa's ex-leader Zuma barred from standing in election
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Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running to flip a Senate seat that could determine control of the chamber, will once again skip the Republican National Convention

Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
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Israel vows to broaden Rafah sweep amid heavy fighting in parts of Gaza

Israel made a new push in central Gaza on Monday, bombarded towns in the north of the Strip and said it intended to broaden its

Israel vows to broaden Rafah sweep amid heavy fighting in parts of Gaza
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Russia stresses strong ties with Iran as Putin calls interim president

Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned Iran's new interim president on Monday as Moscow made clear its desire to preserve and build on its deepening relationship with Tehran

Russia stresses strong ties with Iran as Putin calls interim president
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Sunak and Starmer clash over tax and health in a debate as disruptor Farage roils the UK election

The two main contenders to be Britain’s next prime minister have sparred over tax, the cost of living and the country’s creaking health system in an inconclusive televised debate

Sunak and Starmer clash over tax and health in a debate as disruptor Farage roils the UK election
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Trump’s rhetoric after his felony conviction is designed to distract, stoke fear and ease the way for an anti-democratic strongman

Donald Trump’s reaction to his conviction provides a textbook case of demagoguery – which erodes democratic institutions and can prime an audience for violence. His followers went right along.

Trump’s rhetoric after his felony conviction is designed to distract, stoke fear and ease the way for an anti-democratic strongman
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An American flag, a pencil sharpener − and the 10 Commandments: Louisiana’s law to mandate biblical displays in classrooms is the latest to push limits of religion in public schools

The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, creating uncertainty about legislation such as Louisiana’s.

An American flag, a pencil sharpener − and the 10 Commandments: Louisiana’s law to mandate biblical displays in classrooms is the latest to push limits of religion in public schools
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Kremlin says military will hold nuclear exercises in appropriate timeframe

The Kremlin said on Monday that exercises involving non-strategic nuclear weapons that President Vladimir Putin has ordered would be held "in the relevant timeframes" and that this

Kremlin says military will hold nuclear exercises in appropriate timeframe
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Slovenia recognizes a Palestinian state, and new fighting flares in central Gaza

Slovenia is the latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state

Slovenia recognizes a Palestinian state, and new fighting flares in central Gaza
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Why Poland says Russia and Belarus are weaponizing migration to benefit Europe’s far-right

Poland says neighboring Belarus and its main supporter and ally Russia are behind a recent surge in migrants from Belarus toward the European Union

Why Poland says Russia and Belarus are weaponizing migration to benefit Europe’s far-right
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US urges UN Security Council to support cease-fire plan in Gaza announced by President Biden

The United States is urging the U.N. Security Council to support the three-phase plan announced by President Joe Biden aimed at ending the nearly eight-month war in Gaza, freeing hostages and sending massive aid into the devastated territory

US urges UN Security Council to support cease-fire plan in Gaza announced by President Biden
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Justice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries

The Justice Department says it's concerned that releasing audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents could lead to deepfakes that trick Americans

Justice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries
Election|Political|US

RFK Jr. supporters: from Trump deserters to ex-Democrats, they're hungry for change

Republicans paint independent presidential candidate Robert F.

RFK Jr. supporters: from Trump deserters to ex-Democrats, they're hungry for change
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Israel seeks bipartisan US support against establishment of a Palestinian state

Israel called for bipartisan support on Sunday from the United States against the establishment of a Palestinian state, which it said would be a reward for Hamas and its backer

Israel seeks bipartisan US support against establishment of a Palestinian state
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Britain's Conservatives trail Labour by 18 points, says Opinium poll

The opposition Labour Party’s lead over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s governing Conservative Party has increased to 18 points, according to an opinion poll published on

Britain's Conservatives trail Labour by 18 points, says Opinium poll
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Northern Ireland minister Heaton-Harris will not stand for re-election as MP

Britain's minister for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, will not stand for re-election to parliament, he said in a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday.

Northern Ireland minister Heaton-Harris will not stand for re-election as MP
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Britain's Shapps says stronger China-Russia ties threaten democracy

British defence minister Grant Shapps said on Sunday he was very concerned about a recent strengthening of diplomatic relations between China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir

Britain's Shapps says stronger China-Russia ties threaten democracy
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Minnesota prosecutor was reluctant to drop murder charge against trooper, but ultimately did

A progressive Minnesota prosecutor who was elected on a platform of police accountability has reluctantly dropped charges against a state trooper who fatally shot a Black man after a traffic stop

Minnesota prosecutor was reluctant to drop murder charge against trooper, but ultimately did
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Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rights

Senate Democrats are making a renewed push to show their support for ensuring nationwide access to in vitro fertilization

Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rights
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Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow judges the option to order someone to undergo surgical castration when the person is convicted of a sex crime against a child younger than 13

Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids
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North Korea's Kim seeks to shore up nuclear force, oversees missile test, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered accelerated production to strengthen the country's nuclear force more rapidly, on the same day he oversaw a test of tactical

North Korea's Kim seeks to shore up nuclear force, oversees missile test, KCNA says
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Incoming Taiwan president Lai to pledge steady approach to relationship with China

Taiwan's next president, Lai Ching-te, will pledge to secure stability by maintaining the status quo in the island's relationship with China in his inauguration speech

Incoming Taiwan president Lai to pledge steady approach to relationship with China
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Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy

The cease-fire proposal announced by President Joe Biden has placed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a crossroads

Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy
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Brigitte Bierlein, Austria's first woman chancellor, dies at 74

Brigitte Bierlein, the former head of Austria’s Constitutional Court who became the country’s first female chancellor in an interim government in 2019, has died

Brigitte Bierlein, Austria's first woman chancellor, dies at 74
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Iran's hard-line parliament speaker emerges as the theocracy's top figure in the presidential vote

Iran’s hard-line parliament speaker has registered for the country’s June 28 presidential election

Iran's hard-line parliament speaker emerges as the theocracy's top figure in the presidential vote
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New York race for US House becomes latest Israel lobby battleground

The Democratic primary race for a U.S.

New York race for US House becomes latest Israel lobby battleground
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Israel tells World Court South Africa case makes a mockery of genocide

Israel defended the military necessity of its Gaza offensive on Friday at the International Court of Justice and asked judges to throw out a request by South Africa to order it to

Israel tells World Court South Africa case makes a mockery of genocide
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Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone'

Ukraine's top commander warned on Friday of "heavy battles" looming on the war's new front in the northeastern Kharkiv region as Russian President

Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone'
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Ghana parliament reconvenes, approves World Bank loan and appointees

Ghana's parliament, which had been adjourned since March following a dispute between the speaker and the president over an anti-LGBT bill, reconvened on

Ghana parliament reconvenes, approves World Bank loan and appointees
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France's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is likely to emerge as a big winner at the weekend's European Parliament elections even though she isn't even on the ballot

France's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
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The first woman elected to lead Mexico faces pressing gender-related issues

Claudia Sheinbaum’s name will go down in Mexican history

The first woman elected to lead Mexico faces pressing gender-related issues
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A scientist, a leftist and a former Mexico City mayor. Who is Claudia Sheinbaum?

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s next president and its first woman leader in more than 200 years of independence, captured the post by promising continuity

A scientist, a leftist and a former Mexico City mayor. Who is Claudia Sheinbaum?
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India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know

The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential

India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know
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Putin queries political legitimacy of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in absence of elections

Russian President Vladimir Putin queried the political legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday when asked about the absence of plans to hold a presidential

Putin queries political legitimacy of Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in absence of elections
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Russia says US 'playing with fire' in 'indirect war' with Moscow

A top Russian diplomat said on Friday the United States had long since entered into a state of indirect war with Moscow and was playing with fire over Ukraine by behaving in such a

Russia says US 'playing with fire' in 'indirect war' with Moscow
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From tax to green power, UK's Conservatives and Labour lock horns on economy

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party are increasingly making the economy a battleground of their early election

From tax to green power, UK's Conservatives and Labour lock horns on economy
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Ukraine allows some convicts to join armed forces in manpower push

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a law allowing some convicts to join the armed forces as it battles to hold the line against Russian offensives in Ukraine's northeast, east and south,

Ukraine allows some convicts to join armed forces in manpower push
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Energy shutdowns hit Ukraine after Russian attacks target infrastructure

Ukraine has imposed emergency power shutdowns in most of the country a day after Russia unleashed large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure and claimed it made gains in the eastern Donetsk province

Energy shutdowns hit Ukraine after Russian attacks target infrastructure
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Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election

Iran’s hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered as a possible candidate for the June 28 presidential election, seeking to regain the country’s top political position after a helicopter crash killed the nation’s president and seven others

Iran's hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election
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Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused China of helping Russia to disrupt a Swiss-organized peace conference on the war in Ukraine

Zelenskyy accuses China of pressuring other countries not to attend upcoming Ukraine peace talks
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Chile joins developing nations rallying behind genocide case against Israel at international court

Chile has joined a group of nations supporting a genocide case against Israel filed last year at the International Court of Justice

Chile joins developing nations rallying behind genocide case against Israel at international court
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Voters in Iceland are picking the new president of the rugged island near the Arctic Circle

Voters in Iceland are choosing a president and selecting from a field of 12 people including a former prime minister

Voters in Iceland are picking the new president of the rugged island near the Arctic Circle
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100 years ago, US citizenship for Native Americans came without voting rights in swing states

An act of Congress a century ago guaranteed citizenship to wary Native Americans in an age of forced assimilation and marked the outset of a long journey to secure voting rights

100 years ago, US citizenship for Native Americans came without voting rights in swing states
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The Biden administration says Israel hasn't crossed a red line on Rafah. This could be why

The Biden administration has gone to lengths to avoid any suggestion that Israeli forces have crossed a red line set by President Joe Biden in the deepening offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah

The Biden administration says Israel hasn't crossed a red line on Rafah. This could be why
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Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden's Gaza proposal

Israel’s prime minister faces growing pressure after U.S. President Joe Biden described a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza

Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden's Gaza proposal
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The key people in Israel's government

More than seven months into the war in Gaza, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant publicly demanded a clear "day after" strategy in Gaza from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,

The key people in Israel's government
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Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests

A Turkish court sentenced former pro-Kurdish party leader Selahattin Demirtas to more than 40 years in jail on Thursday for instigating protests in 2014

Turkey convicts former pro-Kurdish party officials over 2014 Kobani protests
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Who is Alvin Bragg? District attorney who prosecuted Trump says he was just doing his job

When Alvin Bragg took office as Manhattan district attorney in 2022, he stunned his own staff by pausing an investigation into Donald Trump that appeared to be heading toward an indictment

Who is Alvin Bragg? District attorney who prosecuted Trump says he was just doing his job
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From his Montana ranch, a retired lawmaker is angling for a comeback in a crowded House race

Former Rep. Denny Rehberg of Montana is pursuing an unlikely path to victory in one of America's biggest congressional districts, where ranchers and open space dominate

From his Montana ranch, a retired lawmaker is angling for a comeback in a crowded House race
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Oregon defendants without a lawyer must be released from jail, US appeals court says

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that Oregon defendants must be released from jail after seven days if they don't have an appointed defense attorney

Oregon defendants without a lawyer must be released from jail, US appeals court says
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US announces new sanctions over North Korea-Russia arms transfers

The United States announced sanctions on Thursday on two Russian individuals and three Russian companies for facilitating arms transfers

US announces new sanctions over North Korea-Russia arms transfers
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FACT FOCUS: Trump responds to guilty verdict with attacks and false claims

Former President Donald Trump on Friday sought to relitigate several aspects of his hush money trial, making several false and unsupported claims after being convicted on 34 felony charges by a New York jury

FACT FOCUS: Trump responds to guilty verdict with attacks and false claims
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Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol

Congressional leaders have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address a the U.S. Capitol

Congressional leaders invite Israel's Netanyahu to deliver an address at the Capitol
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Answers to your questions about Donald Trump's historic hush money trial conviction

The first criminal conviction of a former American president is raising a host of legal and political questions: Will Donald Trump go to prison

Answers to your questions about Donald Trump's historic hush money trial conviction
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Upside-down American flag reappears as a right-wing protest symbol after Trump's guilty verdict

Right-wing commentators and supporters of former President Donald Trump have flooded social media with images of upside-down American flags in protest of his historic guilty verdict

Upside-down American flag reappears as a right-wing protest symbol after Trump's guilty verdict
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Biden calls Trump's claims on hush money conviction 'reckless' as campaign grapples with verdict

President Joe Biden says Donald Trump was found guilty by a unanimous jury and “it’s reckless, it’s dangerous, it’s irresponsible for anyone to say this is rigged just because they don’t like the verdict.”

Biden calls Trump's claims on hush money conviction 'reckless' as campaign grapples with verdict
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Poland says a fake news report on mobilizing 200,000 men was likely the work of Russia

Officials in Poland say that a fake news report saying that Prime Minister Donald Tusk was mobilizing 200,000 men starting on July 1 was probably the work of Russia-sponsored hackers and was designed to interfere with the upcoming European Parliament election

Poland says a fake news report on mobilizing 200,000 men was likely the work of Russia
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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing 'partisan extremism'

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has announced he has switched his registration to independent

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing 'partisan extremism'
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seen in court via video link, appears in good shape

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared before the Supreme Court by video link from prison on Thursday to plead his petition against changes in

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seen in court via video link, appears in good shape
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Trump’s guilty verdict is not the end of the matter

By focusing on the facts, the public can avoid being distracted by baseless allegations about the Trump verdict that undermine institutions designed to ensure – not weaponize – justice.

Trump’s guilty verdict is not the end of the matter
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What to expect in the Washington, DC, primaries

Democrats in the nation’s capital will get their chance to weigh in on the race for the White House as the presidential primary calendar enters its final days

What to expect in the Washington, DC, primaries
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What to expect in the New Mexico presidential and state primaries

New Mexico voters will be among the last to cast ballots for presidential nominees when the state holds its presidential and state primaries

What to expect in the New Mexico presidential and state primaries
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South Africa heads for 'coalition country' as partial election results put ruling ANC well below 50%

South Africa is heading closer to the reality of a national coalition government for the first time as partial election results put the ruling African Nation Congress well short of a majority

South Africa heads for 'coalition country' as partial election results put ruling ANC well below 50%
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NATO ministers meet in Prague as allies ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons

NATO foreign ministers are meeting in the Czech capital to prepare for this summer’s leaders’ summit as the alliance boosts support for Ukraine and countries one-by-one remove restrictions on how Kyiv can use western-supplied weaponry to combat Russia’s invasion

NATO ministers meet in Prague as allies ease restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons
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EU urges Georgia to withdraw 'foreign agent' bill as protests continue

The European Union urged Georgia on Wednesday to withdraw its highly contested "foreign agents" bill, saying the measure would set back the

EU urges Georgia to withdraw 'foreign agent' bill as protests continue
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Putin ally says Ukraine risks dragging the West into a major war with Russia

The speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament warned that Ukraine was dragging the United States and Europe into a major global war and on Thursday urged Western leaders to act

Putin ally says Ukraine risks dragging the West into a major war with Russia
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Israeli defence chief challenges Netanyahu over post-war Gaza plans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was publicly challenged about post-war plans for the Gaza Strip on Wednesday by his own defence chief, who vowed to

Israeli defence chief challenges Netanyahu over post-war Gaza plans
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Irish PM's party level with Sinn Fein in poll for first time since 2021

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris' Fine Gael drew level with Sinn Fein in an opinion poll for the first time in almost three years on Thursday, a further potential setback to the

Irish PM's party level with Sinn Fein in poll for first time since 2021
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Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana

Dozens of Thai cannabis advocates urged the government on Thursday to abandon its plans to re-list marijuana as an illegal narcotic, a week after it announced its dramatic policy U

Thai cannabis groups urge government to rethink plan to re-criminalise marijuana
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Trump, allies are laying the groundwork to contest potential election loss

Donald Trump and his allies are laying the groundwork to contest a potential loss in November, stoking doubts about the election's legitimacy even as

Trump, allies are laying the groundwork to contest potential election loss
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European election tests an unpopular government and a scandal-hit far-right party in Germany

An unpopular government with a reputation for constant infighting

European election tests an unpopular government and a scandal-hit far-right party in Germany
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The verdict: Inside the courtroom as Donald Trump learned he had been convicted

History happened in Donald Trump's criminal trial just as everyone was getting ready to leave for the day

The verdict: Inside the courtroom as Donald Trump learned he had been convicted
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Foreign attempts to sway US elections dangerously high and rising, officials warn

An increasing number of foreign actors, including non-state actors, are seeking to influence U.S. elections, and Russia, China and Iran, while the most

Foreign attempts to sway US elections dangerously high and rising, officials warn
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Republican lawmakers react with fury to Trump verdict and rally to his defense

Republican lawmakers are reacting with fury to the felony conviction of former President Donald Trump

Republican lawmakers react with fury to Trump verdict and rally to his defense
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Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, are slumping before the opening bell after former President Donald Trump was convicted in his hush money trial

Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial
Opinion|Political

Why many countries have prosecuted former leaders

Both sweeping immunity and overzealous prosecutions of former leaders can undermine democracy. But such prosecutions pose different risks for older democracies like the US than in younger ones.

Why many countries have prosecuted former leaders
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South Africa's election results may only be the start of a rocky political process. Here's why

The real politicking in South Africa may start after the election results are announced as the country faces the possibility of no outright winner

South Africa's election results may only be the start of a rocky political process. Here's why
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UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

The U.N. General Assembly’s tribute to Iran’s late president Ebrahim Raisi was snubbed by Western and East European nations amid protests against honoring a leader who was reviled for his crackdown on opponents

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs
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Man charged in AP photographer's attack pleads guilty to assaulting officer during Capitol riot

An Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, where he also allegedly pushed an Associated Press photographer over a wall

Man charged in AP photographer's attack pleads guilty to assaulting officer during Capitol riot
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Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say

Defense experts who've reviewed debris images from an Israeli airstrike that ignited a deadly fire in a camp for displaced Palestinians question why Israel didn't use smaller, more precise weapons when so many civilians were nearby

Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say
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Killings and attempted assassinations of leaders in Europe

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded on Wednesday, becoming the latest European leader to be the target of an assassination attempt.

Killings and attempted assassinations of leaders in Europe
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Israeli PM presses bill on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews into military

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put forward a new conscription law proposal on Wednesday, one day before a deadline from Israel's top court, which has been

Israeli PM presses bill on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews into military
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Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval

Slovenia’s government has endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and sent it to parliament for approval

Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval
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Biden to make his first state visit to France after attending D-Day 80th commemorations next week

French President Emmanuel Macron’s office says U.S. President Joe Biden will make his first state visit to France next week after attending D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in Normandy

Biden to make his first state visit to France after attending D-Day 80th commemorations next week
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Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms in strikes on Russian territory, US officials say

President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use American weaponry to strike inside Russia for the limited purpose of defending Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv

Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms in strikes on Russian territory, US officials say
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Jury finds Trump guilty on all charges in hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in his criminal hush money trial

Jury finds Trump guilty on all charges in hush money trial
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Spain's parliament gives final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia's separatists

Spain’s lower house of parliament has given final approval to a contentious amnesty law for hundreds of Catalan separatists involved in the illegal and unsuccessful 2017 secession bid

Spain's parliament gives final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia's separatists
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Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash

Iran has opened a five-day registration period for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election

Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash
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Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a sea of white-capped graduates at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation

Harris addresses US Air Force Academy graduates near 80th D-Day anniversary
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AP interview: Divisions among the world's powerful nations are undermining UN efforts to end crises

The UN peacekeeping chief says deep divisions especially among the world’s most powerful nations have significantly undermined what the United Nations can do to help nations move from conflict to peace

AP interview: Divisions among the world's powerful nations are undermining UN efforts to end crises
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Xi pledges more Gaza aid and talks trade at summit with Arab leaders

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and promising more humanitarian aid for people in Gaza

Xi pledges more Gaza aid and talks trade at summit with Arab leaders
Asia|Crime|Political

Thai activist charged with royal insult dies in pre-trial detention

A Thai political activist died in custody on Tuesday, the department of corrections said, and a legal aid group said she had been on a partial hunger strike during her pre-trial

Thai activist charged with royal insult dies in pre-trial detention
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Georgian parliament passes 'foreign agent' bill, prompting US anger, new protests

Georgia's parliament on Tuesday passed the third and final reading of a "foreign agents" bill, prompting a warning from the United States that if the legislation

Georgian parliament passes 'foreign agent' bill, prompting US anger, new protests
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Why is Russia holding nuclear exercises - and what to watch for?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons after what Moscow said were

Why is Russia holding nuclear exercises - and what to watch for?
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Putin says advance of Russian forces in Ukraine is going to plan

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian forces were improving their positions every day along the front in Ukraine in all directions and that the

Putin says advance of Russian forces in Ukraine is going to plan
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North Korea fires missile barrage toward its eastern waters days after failed satellite launch

North Korea has fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, according to South Korea’s military, days after its failed spy satellite launch drew condemnation

North Korea fires missile barrage toward its eastern waters days after failed satellite launch
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To recuse or refuse? A look at Supreme Court justices’ decisions on whether to step aside in cases

In declining to step aside from two high-profile Supreme Court cases, Justice Samuel Alito has provided a rare window on the opaque process by which justices decide to recuse themselves

To recuse or refuse? A look at Supreme Court justices’ decisions on whether to step aside in cases
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files complaint over rules for CNN's presidential debate next month

Independent presidential candidate Robert F

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files complaint over rules for CNN's presidential debate next month
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No single action is a red line on UK arms exports to Israel, deputy PM says

Britain will continue to approve arm exports to Israel, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told Reuters on Tuesday, saying a full-scale Israeli operation in Rafah

No single action is a red line on UK arms exports to Israel, deputy PM says
Europe|Opinion|Political

UK and US elections: 2 very different systems united by a common political language

UK political leaders have just a few short weeks − and limited campaign funds − to woo voters.

UK and US elections: 2 very different systems united by a common political language
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Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid a day after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state

Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state
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Key Republican calls for 'generational' increase in defense spending to counter US adversaries

The top-ranking Republican on a Senate committee that oversees the military is calling for a “generational investment” in America’s defense

Key Republican calls for 'generational' increase in defense spending to counter US adversaries
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The Washington Post said it had the Alito flag story 3 years ago and chose not to publish

The Washington Post says it reported on a story about a controversial flag being flown outside the home of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito years ago, but chose not to write about it

The Washington Post said it had the Alito flag story 3 years ago and chose not to publish
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for royal defamation, prosecutors say

Thai prosecutors say former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for defaming the monarchy, three months after he was freed on parole on other charges

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for royal defamation, prosecutors say
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The toll of Beijing's security law on Hong Kong's activists

For decades, Hong Kong's activists have been fighting for democracy

The toll of Beijing's security law on Hong Kong's activists
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Kennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments

Independent presidential candidate Robert F

Kennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monuments
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'Trust me', UK's Sunak appeals to voters before national election

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called on voters on Monday to trust him to keep them safe in an increasingly dangerous world, listing his achievements in an unashamedly political

'Trust me', UK's Sunak appeals to voters before national election
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Appeals court upholds retired NYPD officer's 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack

A federal appeals court has upheld a retired New York Police Department officer’s conviction and 10-year prison sentence for assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege at the U.S. Capitol

Appeals court upholds retired NYPD officer's 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack
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RFK Jr and super PAC sue Meta, claiming election interference

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F.

RFK Jr and super PAC sue Meta, claiming election interference
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Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza

The Biden administration does not see it likely or possible that Israel will achieve "total victory" in defeating Hamas in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, U.S.

Top Biden official doubts Israel can achieve 'total victory' in Gaza
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political

What QAnon supporters, butthole sunners and New Age spiritualists have in common

New Age beliefs, alternative wellness practices and political conspiracies all fall under the umbrella of stigmatized knowledge, which can be attractive to anyone, no matter their political leanings.

What QAnon supporters, butthole sunners and New Age spiritualists have in common
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North Macedonian president's inauguration revives name dispute with Greece

Greece threatened to hinder North Macedonia's bid to join the EU on Monday after newly elected president Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova called her country just "Macedonia" during a

North Macedonian president's inauguration revives name dispute with Greece
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Shoigu reshuffle shows Putin 'desperation' to sustain Ukraine war, State Department says

Russia's defense minister reshuffle was a further indication of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "desperation to sustain" his invasion of Ukraine, U.S.

Shoigu reshuffle shows Putin 'desperation' to sustain Ukraine war, State Department says
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Former US military intelligence official says he resigned over Gaza war

A former U.S. military intelligence official released a letter on Monday that explained to his colleagues at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

Former US military intelligence official says he resigned over Gaza war
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UK's Labour pledges 'ironclad' commitment to Ukraine during Kyiv visit

Britain's opposition Labour Party affirmed its "ironclad" commitment to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on Monday by the party's foreign and defence chiefs.

UK's Labour pledges 'ironclad' commitment to Ukraine during Kyiv visit
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Hong Kong police arrest 6 people accused of violating the city's new national security law

Hong Kong police on Tuesday arrested six people, including a former organizer of the city’s decades-long annual vigil that commemorated China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown, for allegedly publishing seditious social media posts

Hong Kong police arrest 6 people accused of violating the city's new national security law
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Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a second $1 billion promise of military aid in as many days during a whirlwind tour of three European Union countries

Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit
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Tunisia extends the detention of two journalists, lawyers begin a strike

Tunisia's public prosecutor extended on Monday the detention of two journalists, while lawyers began a one-day strike to protest against the arrest of a prominent critic of the

Tunisia extends the detention of two journalists, lawyers begin a strike
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Serbia reaffirms support for Ukraine but holds back on sanctions

Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic expressed support for Ukraine in its war against Russia after meeting Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Monday, but stopped short of

Serbia reaffirms support for Ukraine but holds back on sanctions
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Court rejects Republican states' challenge to SEC's ESG proxy vote rule

A federal appeals court on Friday dismissed a lawsuit by four Republican-led states that sought to block a U.S.

Court rejects Republican states' challenge to SEC's ESG proxy vote rule
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Prosecutor says Trump tried 'to hoodwink voters' while defense attacks key witness in last arguments

Attorneys in Donald Trump’s hush money trial have finished their closing arguments after a marathon day in court

Prosecutor says Trump tried 'to hoodwink voters' while defense attacks key witness in last arguments
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Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial

Testimony in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial is wrapped up after more than four weeks and nearly two dozen witnesses

Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial
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Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Sadr girds for political comeback

Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr is laying the groundwork for a political comeback two years after a failed and

Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Sadr girds for political comeback
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Russian forces bear down on Ukraine border town in Kharkiv region

Russian forces attacking Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region were engaged in fighting on the outskirts of the border town of Vovchansk, Kyiv's

Russian forces bear down on Ukraine border town in Kharkiv region
Africa|News|Political|World

Mali talks propose junta rule for three more years

Participants in Mali's national dialogue on Friday recommended extending the military-led transition to democracy by three years and allowing junta leader Assimi Goita to stand in

Mali talks propose junta rule for three more years
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Ukraine ground force commander expects Russian push ahead of arms supplies

The commander of Ukraine's ground forces, in an interview published on Friday, said he expected the 26-month-old war against Russia to enter a critical phase in the next two months as

Ukraine ground force commander expects Russian push ahead of arms supplies
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India poll watchdog's inaction lets PM Modi commit 'brazen' violations, opposition says

India's opposition said the nation's election commission was allowing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to continue "unchecked and brazen" violations by not taking

India poll watchdog's inaction lets PM Modi commit 'brazen' violations, opposition says
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Libertarians nominate Chase Oliver for president, spurning both Trump and Kennedy

The Libertarian Party has nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president

Libertarians nominate Chase Oliver for president, spurning both Trump and Kennedy
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Trump hush money judge urges prosecutors to rein in Michael Cohen

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial on Friday urged prosecutors to tell the former U.S. president's estranged former lawyer and fixer

Trump hush money judge urges prosecutors to rein in Michael Cohen
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Medvedev says aim of nuclear exercises is to work out response to attacks on Russian soil

The aim of nuclear exercises planned by Russia is to work out the response to any attacks on Russian soil which the West has allowed Ukraine to carry out with the weapons it

Medvedev says aim of nuclear exercises is to work out response to attacks on Russian soil
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Mexico's presidential frontrunner Sheinbaum's lead narrows slightly, poll shows

Former Mexico City mayor and ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum's lead has narrowed slightly ahead of Mexico's presidential election scheduled for June 2, an

Mexico's presidential frontrunner Sheinbaum's lead narrows slightly, poll shows
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Ahead of another donor conference for Syria, humanitarian workers fear more aid cuts

Syria's devastating civil war, now in its 14th year, remains largely frozen and so are efforts to find a viable political solution to end it

Ahead of another donor conference for Syria, humanitarian workers fear more aid cuts
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Georgia to push ahead with foreign agent bill despite 'misled' protesters, PM says

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Friday that the government would push ahead with the bill on "foreign agents" despite opposition from what he cast as "misled"

Georgia to push ahead with foreign agent bill despite 'misled' protesters, PM says
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Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir accuse government of sabotaging their campaigns

Opposition leaders in India's troubled Kashmir valley have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration of denying or cancelling permissions to

Opposition leaders in India's Kashmir accuse government of sabotaging their campaigns
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Russian lawmakers approve Putin's nominee Mishustin to return as PM

The lower house of Russia's parliament voted on Friday to approve the nomination of Mikhail Mishustin to return as prime minister, a position he has held since 2020.

Russian lawmakers approve Putin's nominee Mishustin to return as PM
Europe|Political

Malta deputy PM and EU Commission hopeful quits amid healthcare scandal

Malta deputy prime minister Chris Fearne resigned on Friday amid a corruption scandal over a 2015 government concession for the management of three state hospitals granted to a

Malta deputy PM and EU Commission hopeful quits amid healthcare scandal
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Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on May 21 - EU's Borrell

Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21, the EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said late on Thursday ahead

Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on May 21 - EU's Borrell
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UN court order demanding that Israel halt its Gaza offensive further isolates the US position

A U.N. court's order that Israel halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah is deepening a disconnect with the United States

UN court order demanding that Israel halt its Gaza offensive further isolates the US position
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Roughly halfway through primary season, runoffs in Texas are testing 2 prominent Republicans

The 2024 primary season is roughly halfway over and there have been few shakeups so far

Roughly halfway through primary season, runoffs in Texas are testing 2 prominent Republicans
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Democratic senators request meeting with Chief Justice Roberts over flags flown at Alito's homes

Two Democratic senators are requesting a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts after reports that two separate flags carried by rioters at the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol had flown outside of houses owned by Justice Samuel Alito

Democratic senators request meeting with Chief Justice Roberts over flags flown at Alito's homes
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What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?

The Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard U.S.

What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?
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European Union criticizes Russia for removing Estonian buoys, demand an explanation from Moscow

The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the removal of 25 Estonian buoys by Russian border guards on a river separating the Baltic country from Russia was “unacceptable.”

European Union criticizes Russia for removing Estonian buoys, demand an explanation from Moscow
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The distributor of a popular Hong Kong protest song will remove it from all platforms, creator says

The distributor of a popular protest song in Hong Kong has decided to remove the music from all platforms because of a court ban in the city, the group that created the song says

The distributor of a popular Hong Kong protest song will remove it from all platforms, creator says
Education|Opinion|Political

6 ways to encourage political discussion on college campuses

Political discussions on campus can be a lot more productive if the right expectations are set.

6 ways to encourage political discussion on college campuses
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas primary runoffs

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are looking to settle political scores within their own party in the upcoming primary runoff elections, in which voters will decide nearly three dozen unresolved races from the state’s March 5 primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Texas primary runoffs
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Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine, Orbán says

Hungary's prime minister says that he will seek to opt his country out of any NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine

Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine, Orbán says
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Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China's opposition

The Philippine defense secretary says it will continue to build security alliances and stage joint combat drills in disputed waters to defend its territorial interests

Philippines says it will forge security alliances and stage combat drills despite China's opposition
Australia|News|Political|Technology|World

Australian judge rules that social media platform X must answer to hate speech complaint

An Australian judge has ruled that the social media platform X is subject to a state’s anti-discrimination law even though it does not have an office in Australia

Australian judge rules that social media platform X must answer to hate speech complaint
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China sends dozens of warplanes and ships near Taiwan to show its anger over island's new leaders

China has sent dozens of warplanes and navy vessels off Taiwan's coast on the second day of a large exercise launched to show its anger over the island's inauguration of new leaders who refuse to accept Beijing's insistence that Taiwan is part of China

China sends dozens of warplanes and ships near Taiwan to show its anger over island's new leaders
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UK system of arms exports to Israel not the same as U.S., Cameron says

Foreign Secretary David Cameron described Britain's system and scale of arms exports to Israel as completely different from those in the United States, saying the sales it licences

UK system of arms exports to Israel not the same as U.S., Cameron says
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Putin says there is 'nothing unusual' about tactical nuclear weapons drill

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that there was nothing unusual in a planned exercise involving the practice deployment of tactical nuclear

Putin says there is 'nothing unusual' about tactical nuclear weapons drill
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Slovenia to recognise Palestinian state by mid-June

The Slovenian government on Thursday initiated the procedure for the recognition of a Palestinian state as a form of leverage to end the conflict in Gaza, a move it announced in

Slovenia to recognise Palestinian state by mid-June
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US discusses North Korea with China, airs repatriation concerns

The senior U.S. official for North Korea discussed the country with her Chinese counterpart in Tokyo on Thursday, and expressed concerns about the forcible repatriation of North

US discusses North Korea with China, airs repatriation concerns
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Manhattan DA's office won't be punished for document dump that delayed start of Trump criminal trial

Manhattan prosecutors won’t be penalized for a last-minute document dump that caused former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial to start later than scheduled

Manhattan DA's office won't be punished for document dump that delayed start of Trump criminal trial
Asia|Election|News|Political

Myanmar junta reiterates election plan after ex-Cambodia PM seeks Suu Kyi access

Myanmar's military chief discussed plans to hold an election in the country with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen in talks this week, a senior official said, even as the ruling junta faces

Myanmar junta reiterates election plan after ex-Cambodia PM seeks Suu Kyi access
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Kentucky governor takes action on Juneteenth holiday and against discrimination based on hairstyles

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has designated Juneteenth as a holiday for state executive branch workers

Kentucky governor takes action on Juneteenth holiday and against discrimination based on hairstyles
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The 'Appeal to Heaven' flag evolves from Revolutionary War symbol to banner of the far right

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is embroiled in a second flag controversy in as many weeks, this time over a banner that in recent years has come to symbolize Christian nationalism and the false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen

The 'Appeal to Heaven' flag evolves from Revolutionary War symbol to banner of the far right
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Most Israelis dislike Netanyahu, but support the war in Gaza – an Israeli scholar explains what’s driving public opinion

Israelis’ and Jewish people’s long-held feeling of persecution, dating back to biblical times, contributes to most Israelis’ desire to continue the war in Gaza.

Most Israelis dislike Netanyahu, but support the war in Gaza – an Israeli scholar explains what’s driving public opinion
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9 justices, many opinions: How the Supreme Court tells lawyers, judges and the public about its decisions and disagreements

The next time you hear about a Supreme Court concurrence or dissent, pay attention. You may get a window to where the law is headed in the future.

9 justices, many opinions: How the Supreme Court tells lawyers, judges and the public about its decisions and disagreements
Election|News|Political

UK politicians kick off a 6-week election campaign with incumbent Sunak playing the underdog

Britain’s political party leaders are crisscrossing the country on the first day of a six-week election campaign

UK politicians kick off a 6-week election campaign with incumbent Sunak playing the underdog
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Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet Monday for their first trilateral talks since 2019

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet next week in Seoul for their first trilateral talks since 2019

Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet Monday for their first trilateral talks since 2019
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Trump holds a rally in the South Bronx as he tries to woo his hometown

Ex-President Donald Trump has campaigned in one of the most Democratic counties in the nation, holding a rally in the South Bronx

Trump holds a rally in the South Bronx as he tries to woo his hometown
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion|Political|US

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money trial, but he knows his favorite television analysts

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts
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Kremlin declines comment on alleged Zelenskiy assassination plot

The Kremlin on Wednesday said it had no comment on Ukrainian assertions that Kyiv caught Russian agents plotting the assassination of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but said that it

Kremlin declines comment on alleged Zelenskiy assassination plot
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia says Germany using baseless 'hacker myths' to destroy ties

Russia accused Germany on Wednesday of using baseless myths about Russian hackers to escalate tensions and said Berlin's decision to recall its ambassador would lead to further

Russia says Germany using baseless 'hacker myths' to destroy ties
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Russian court says US soldier charged with theft causing 'significant' damage

U.S. soldier Gordon Black, who has been detained the Russian city of Vladivostok until July 2, has been charged with theft causing significant damage, a Russian court said.

Russian court says US soldier charged with theft causing 'significant' damage
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Brazil polls show mixed scenario for Lula's approval ratings

Brazilian opinion polls released this week show a mixed scenario for the approval ratings of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's administration, with two surveys indicating a

Brazil polls show mixed scenario for Lula's approval ratings
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Second UK Conservative lawmaker in two weeks defects to opposition Labour

Another lawmaker from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party defected to the opposition Labour Party on Wednesday, the second to do so in less than two

Second UK Conservative lawmaker in two weeks defects to opposition Labour
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Hungary will stay out of NATO's 'crazy mission' to aid Ukraine, foreign minister says

Hungary will not participate in NATO's long-term plan to aid Ukraine, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, calling the plan a "crazy mission".

Hungary will stay out of NATO's 'crazy mission' to aid Ukraine, foreign minister says
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Russian deputy defence minister loses appeal against detention in $11 million bribe case

A Russian court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov against his pre-trial detention in a bribery case in which his lawyer said he denies taking

Russian deputy defence minister loses appeal against detention in $11 million bribe case
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US paused Israel weapons shipment due to Rafah, US defense secretary says

President Joe Biden decided to hold back delivery of high payload munitions to Israel because Washington believes a possible Israeli offensive in

US paused Israel weapons shipment due to Rafah, US defense secretary says
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Indiana vote shows Trump still struggling with Republican holdouts

As Donald Trump stewed in a Manhattan courtroom during his hush money trial, voters hundreds of miles away in Indiana showed the Republican presidential

Indiana vote shows Trump still struggling with Republican holdouts
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Presidential candidate RFK Jr had a brain worm, has recovered, campaign says

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F.

Presidential candidate RFK Jr had a brain worm, has recovered, campaign says
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Putin says on Victory Day that Russia won't let anyone threaten it

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would do everything to avoid a clash of global powers but would not let itself be threatened, in a speech to mark the

Putin says on Victory Day that Russia won't let anyone threaten it
Europe|News|Political

UK's Labour holds 30-point poll lead over Sunak's Conservatives

Britain's opposition Labour Party has increased its poll lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives to stand 30 points ahead, according to a YouGov poll for the Times

UK's Labour holds 30-point poll lead over Sunak's Conservatives
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Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close Trump ally, joins race to succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP leader

Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he will run for Senate Republican leader when Mitch McConnell steps down from the post, becoming the third Republican in the race

Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close Trump ally, joins race to succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP leader
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On Chinese doping case, lawmakers demand action, answers from Olympic and law-enforcement leaders

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have sent a letter to the leader of the World Anti-Doping Agency asking for answers about the case in which 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite positive tests for a banned drug

On Chinese doping case, lawmakers demand action, answers from Olympic and law-enforcement leaders
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Second flag carried by Jan. 6 rioters displayed outside house owned by Justice Alito, report says

A second flag of a type carried by rioters during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was displayed outside a house owned by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito

Second flag carried by Jan. 6 rioters displayed outside house owned by Justice Alito, report says
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New York Senate passes bill to tighten legal standard Harvey Weinstein used to toss rape conviction

The New York state Senate has passed a bill to explicitly allow evidence of prior sexual offenses in sex crimes cases

New York Senate passes bill to tighten legal standard Harvey Weinstein used to toss rape conviction
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Can Medicare money protect doctors from abortion crimes? It worked before, desegregating hospitals

The Supreme Court's decision regarding Idaho's abortion ban may hinge on whether federal spending power can protect doctors against a state's criminal code

Can Medicare money protect doctors from abortion crimes? It worked before, desegregating hospitals
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'Tsar' Putin tells the West: Russia will talk only on equal terms

Vladimir Putin, honoured like a Russian tsar at his swearing-in for a new six-year presidential term, had a double-edged message for the West: the Kremlin is

'Tsar' Putin tells the West: Russia will talk only on equal terms
Election|Europe|News|Political

What happens in a UK parliamentary election?

Britain will hold a parliamentary election on July 4 which opinion polls indicate will hand power to Keir Starmer's Labour Party and end 14 years of Conservative Party-led

What happens in a UK parliamentary election?
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Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK

Britain's Labour Party won a parliamentary election on Friday, bringing to an end 14 years of Conservative Party-led government that saw the country weather one of the

Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK
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ICC prosecutor's warrant requests for Israel and Hamas leaders ignite debate about court's role

Prosecutor Karim Khan has broken new ground with his stunning announcement that he had requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister and the leaders of Hamas on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity

ICC prosecutor's warrant requests for Israel and Hamas leaders ignite debate about court's role
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Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump's pace

The Senate has confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure

Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump's pace
Political|Election|News|US

What you should know about North Carolina's race for governor

North Carolina has been an underappreciated political battleground recently and not gotten the same attention as nearby Georgia or Florida or the traditional campaign hotbeds of the Rust Belt

What you should know about North Carolina's race for governor
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Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers

The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers
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Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize a Palestinian state. Why does that matter?

Spain, Ireland and Norway have formally recognized a Palestinian state

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize a Palestinian state. Why does that matter?
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Ukraine examines N.Korean missile debris amid fears of Moscow-Pyongyang axis

Ukrainian state prosecutors say they have examined debris from 21 of around 50 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia between

Ukraine examines N.Korean missile debris amid fears of Moscow-Pyongyang axis
Europe|News|Political

Europe must increase defence capabilities to be safe, says Poland's Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that in order for Europe to avoid conflicts and be safe it must increase its defence capabilities, and he repeated his call for the

Europe must increase defence capabilities to be safe, says Poland's Tusk
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US believes Israel, Hamas can close gaps on hostage deal

Israel and Hamas militants should be able to close the remaining gaps in their positions in order to reach a ceasefire-for-hostages deal in Gaza, the White House said on Tuesday

US believes Israel, Hamas can close gaps on hostage deal
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In historic move, a Palestinian state recognized by Spain, Ireland and Norway

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state

In historic move, a Palestinian state recognized by Spain, Ireland and Norway
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|Sports

Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote

FIFA has been urged by international lawyers to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabia’s human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the men’s 2034 World Cup

Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote
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Mexico's presidential front-runner walks a thin, tense line in following outgoing populist

As she runs to replace outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Claudia Sheinbaum is struggling to construct her own image, leaving many wondering whether she can escape the shadow of the larger-than-life incumbent

Mexico's presidential front-runner walks a thin, tense line in following outgoing populist
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Russia is waging a shadow war on the West that needs a collective response, Estonian leader says

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas says Russia is waging a “shadow war” against the West

Russia is waging a shadow war on the West that needs a collective response, Estonian leader says
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Trial of Sen. Bob Menendez takes a weeklong break after jurors get stuck in elevator

The New York trial of Sen. Bob Menendez grinded to a weeklong break after Manhattan federal court jurors were treated to a brick-by-brick build of the prosecution’s bribery case before getting stuck in an elevator

Trial of Sen. Bob Menendez takes a weeklong break after jurors get stuck in elevator
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Former Trump adviser and ambassadors met with Netanyahu as Gaza war strains US-Israel ties

An adviser and two ambassadors who served in the Trump administration have met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials from the country

Former Trump adviser and ambassadors met with Netanyahu as Gaza war strains US-Israel ties
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Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman's neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd

A former employee is suing the city of Minneapolis, alleging ex-police Officer Derek Chauvin hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee in January 2020, just as he did four months later when he killed George Floyd

Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman's neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd
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Trump lawyers and prosecutors spar over evidence in classified documents case

Lawyers for Donald Trump have asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against him to block prosecutors from using as evidence the boxes of records that FBI agents seized during a search of the former president’s Florida property nearly two years ago

Trump lawyers and prosecutors spar over evidence in classified documents case
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DOJ adds Oklahoma to the list of states it's suing to block their immigration laws

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Oklahoma over a new state law that seeks to impose criminal penalties on those living in the state illegally

DOJ adds Oklahoma to the list of states it's suing to block their immigration laws
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China's Xi and Macron urge 'political settlement' of Iran nuclear issue, state media reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a political settlement of the Iran nuclear issue, in a joint

China's Xi and Macron urge 'political settlement' of Iran nuclear issue, state media reports
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Russia says missile moratorium 'in question' because of US approach - RIA

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday that Russia's moratorium on deployment of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles is in question because of the

Russia says missile moratorium 'in question' because of US approach - RIA
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What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?

Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Monday it had agreed to a three-phased deal for a ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, although an Israeli official said the deal was not

What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?
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Indian court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal, Live Law says

An Indian city court extended on Tuesday the pre-trial detention of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until May 20, legal news website

Indian court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal, Live Law says
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Trump says he is open to restrictions on contraception before backing away from the statement

Former President Donald Trump is seemingly open to supporting regulations on contraception and has said his campaign would release a policy on the issue soon, though he later walked that statement back

Trump says he is open to restrictions on contraception before backing away from the statement
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In some states that say they elect judges, governors choose them instead

In 2 states with judicial elections − Georgia and Minnesota − nearly every justice steps down midterm, allowing the governor to appoint a successor instead of the state holding an open election.

In some states that say they elect judges, governors choose them instead
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Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Michigan

Police have broken up a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Michigan less than a week after demonstrators showed up at the home of a school official and placed fake body bags on her lawn

Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Michigan
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UN rights chief calls Israeli orders to relocate Palestinians from Rafah inhumane

Israeli orders to relocate Palestinians from Rafah are inhumane and risked exposing them to further danger and misery, the U.N. human rights chief said on Monday, warning that such

UN rights chief calls Israeli orders to relocate Palestinians from Rafah inhumane
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UK's Lib Dems to submit motion of no-confidence in Rishi Sunak's government

Britain's Liberal Democrat party said on Monday it would submit a parliamentary motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government to try to force a June general

UK's Lib Dems to submit motion of no-confidence in Rishi Sunak's government
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Poland verifying if judge who asked for asylum in Belarus was a spy

Poland is verifying if a Polish judge who had access to confidential information and asked for political asylum in Belarus had been spying, authorities said on Monday.

Poland verifying if judge who asked for asylum in Belarus was a spy
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Hamas agreed to latest Israeli proposal, says official briefed on talks

Hamas agreed to the latest proposal that Israel had made on April 27 and there were no major changes since then, an official briefed on the ceasefire talks said, adding the Qatari

Hamas agreed to latest Israeli proposal, says official briefed on talks
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Indian PM Modi says he does not oppose Islam, Muslims as election campaign heats up

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he does not oppose Islam or Muslims and wants the community to think about their future growth as they vote in an

Indian PM Modi says he does not oppose Islam, Muslims as election campaign heats up
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Israel to push on with Rafah operation while continuing hostage talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that his war cabinet approved continuing an operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah in order to pressure Hamas to

Israel to push on with Rafah operation while continuing hostage talks
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Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order

The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial fined him $1,000 and held him in contempt of court for a 10th time on Monday for violating a

Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order
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Palestinians seek UN General Assembly backing for full membership

The United Nations General Assembly could vote on Friday on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full U.N.

Palestinians seek UN General Assembly backing for full membership
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Mladic defence seeks his release to Serbia on health grounds

Defence lawyers for Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, who is serving a life sentence for his role in the bloody 1992-95 war in Bosnia, are seeking his urgent release to Serbia

Mladic defence seeks his release to Serbia on health grounds
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Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon drills to deter the West

Russia said on Monday it would practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons as part of a military exercise after what the Moscow said were threats from

Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon drills to deter the West
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The alleged leaders of a suspected German far-right coup plot have gone on trial

The alleged leaders of a suspected far-right plot to topple the German government are among nine suspects have gone on trial, opening the most prominent proceedings in a case that shocked the country in late 2022

The alleged leaders of a suspected German far-right coup plot have gone on trial
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California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term

A Republican California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump has won a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, which runs through January

California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term
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Judge blocks Biden administration from enforcing new gun sales background check rule in Texas

A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a new rule in Texas that would require firearms dealers to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores

Judge blocks Biden administration from enforcing new gun sales background check rule in Texas
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NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the police department’s response to a pro-Palestinian street demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend, calling video of officers repeatedly punching men lying prone on the ground an “isolated incident.”

NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters
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Hunter Biden presses for delay in federal gun trial set to begin next month

Hunter Biden is pressing for a delay in his federal gun case, asking an appeals court to pause the Delaware trial set to begin next month

Hunter Biden presses for delay in federal gun trial set to begin next month
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Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000

Drexel University in Philadelphia is threatening to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters as arrests linked to campus demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide

Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons

The Supreme Court has declined, for now, to hear a challenge to a Maryland law banning certain semi-automatic firearms commonly referred to as assault weapons

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
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Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is committing to keep U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia

Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia
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US and Israel strongly condemn ICC prosecutor's request to arrest Israeli officials

The United States and Israel both vehemently condemned a request by the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor to seek arrest warrants for Israeli leaders in connection with the seven-month war in Gaza

US and Israel strongly condemn ICC prosecutor's request to arrest Israeli officials
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Defense lawyers in Trump's hush money trial ask the judge to dismiss the case

The prosecution in Donald Trump's hush money trial has rested its case after star witness Michael Cohen concluded his testimony

Defense lawyers in Trump's hush money trial ask the judge to dismiss the case
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Hamas confirms its delegation to visit Cairo on Saturday, official says

A delegation from Palestinian militant group Hamas will visit Cairo on Saturday, a Hamas official told Reuters, amid expectations

Hamas confirms its delegation to visit Cairo on Saturday, official says
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Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's allies and opponents alike are awaiting her decision on whether to endorse Donald Trump

Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump
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Kremlin calls Cameron statement on UK arms for Ukraine a 'direct escalation'

The Kremlin called British Foreign Secretary David Cameron's statement that Ukraine could use British weapons against targets inside Russia if it wanted to a direct and dangerous

Kremlin calls Cameron statement on UK arms for Ukraine a 'direct escalation'
Election|Political

Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections

Europe’s far right political parties have unofficially launched their campaign for the European Union elections in Spain with strong messages against illegal migration and the bloc’s climate policy

Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections
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Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliament

Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader seen as a candidate to be Donald Trump’s running mate, delivered a speech before Israel’s parliament in which she criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to the war in Gaza

Senior Republican close to Trump criticizes Biden's arms holdup in speech to Israeli parliament
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The Senate filibuster is a hurdle to any national abortion bill. Democrats are campaigning on it

Many Democrats campaigning for the Senate this year say they support suspending the filibuster rule to pass nationwide abortion protections

The Senate filibuster is a hurdle to any national abortion bill. Democrats are campaigning on it
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French security forces work to regain control of airport highway in violence-scorched New Caledonia

French security forces are working to retake control of the highway to the international airport in violence-scorched New Caledonia, shuttered because of deadly unrest wracking the French Pacific archipelago where indigenous people have long sought independence from France

French security forces work to regain control of airport highway in violence-scorched New Caledonia
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Slovak prime minister's condition remains serious but prognosis positive after assassination bid

Slovakia’s defense minister says the country's populist prime minister, Robert Fico, remains in serious condition but now has a positive prognosis, four days after he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt that sent shockwaves across the deeply polarized European Union nation

Slovak prime minister's condition remains serious but prognosis positive after assassination bid
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Mexico peso to navigate between firm economy and political doubts: Reuters poll

Mexico's peso is set to navigate between a relatively firm economy on one side and some political doubts on the other, with a small depreciation expected in

Mexico peso to navigate between firm economy and political doubts: Reuters poll
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Congolese army says it has foiled a coup attempt. Self-exiled opposition figure threatens president

Congo’s army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners

Congolese army says it has foiled a coup attempt. Self-exiled opposition figure threatens president
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US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia's crown prince meet to discuss 'semi-final' security deal

President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan has met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss what the kingdom describes as the “semi-final” version of a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries

US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia's crown prince meet to discuss 'semi-final' security deal
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6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building

Authorities say a half-dozen University of Pennsylvania students were among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an attempt to occupy a building on campus

6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building
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Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make the first debate stage under stringent Biden-Trump rules

To make the first debate stage, Robert F

Here's how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could make the first debate stage under stringent Biden-Trump rules
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Witness at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial says meat-export monopoly made costs soar

A witness at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial says the cost of certifying that meat sent to Egypt follows Islamic dietary requirements skyrocketed after a single U.S. company was given a monopoly in a cozy deal prosecutors say Menendez arranged

Witness at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial says meat-export monopoly made costs soar
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Georgia's prime minister joins tens of thousands in a march to promote 'family purity'

Georgia's prime minister has joined tens of thousands of people on march through the country's capital to mark the Day of Family Purity

Georgia's prime minister joins tens of thousands in a march to promote 'family purity'
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Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister follows country’s slide into political polarization

The shooting of Robert Fico was ‘politically motivated,’ authorities say.

Attempted assassination of Slovak prime minister follows country’s slide into political polarization
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NATO says Russian hybrid attack intensify on members' territories

NATO members are 'deeply concerned' about recent attacks they attribute to Russia that namely affected the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the

NATO says Russian hybrid attack intensify on members' territories
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Turkey's Erdogan criticises U.S. crackdown on college protests

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waded into the debate over U.S. college campus protests on Thursday, saying authorities were displaying "cruelty" in clamping down on pro-

Turkey's Erdogan criticises U.S. crackdown on college protests
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SNP veteran John Swinney is frontrunner to be Scotland's next leader

Scottish National Party (SNP) veteran John Swinney became the clear frontrunner to become Scotland's next leader on Thursday after a potential opponent ruled herself out

SNP veteran John Swinney is frontrunner to be Scotland's next leader
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Ukraine war not likely to end anytime soon, says top US spy

Russian President Vladimir Putin sees domestic and international developments trending in his favor and likely will press on with aggressive

Ukraine war not likely to end anytime soon, says top US spy
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Polish president submits law to step up defence preparation

Polish President Andrzej Duda has submitted to parliament a draft bill aimed at increasing defence readiness, citing new forms of threat from Russia, the National Security Bureau (

Polish president submits law to step up defence preparation
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Putin says Russia wants a buffer zone in Ukraine's Kharkiv but has no plans to capture the city

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow’s offensive on Ukraine’s Kharkiv aims to create a buffer zone but that there are no plans to capture the city

Putin says Russia wants a buffer zone in Ukraine's Kharkiv but has no plans to capture the city
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Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive

A federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to a local school board in Pennsylvania's coal region is unfairly shutting Latino voters out of power

Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive
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Putin concludes a trip to China by emphasizing its strategic and personal ties to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is concluding a two-day visit to China by emphasizing the countries' strategic ties as well as his own personal relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they seek to present an alternative to U.S. global influence

Putin concludes a trip to China by emphasizing its strategic and personal ties to Russia
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70 years after Brown v. Board, America is both more diverse — and more segregated

Seventy years after the Supreme Court's Brown v

70 years after Brown v. Board, America is both more diverse — and more segregated
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Justice Alito's home flew a US flag upside down after Trump's 'Stop the Steal' claims, a report says

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin says Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito should recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election and the 2021 Capitol insurrection after a report about an upside-down American flag outside his home

Justice Alito's home flew a US flag upside down after Trump's 'Stop the Steal' claims, a report says
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Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office

Peruvian lawmakers have begun yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office as authorities continue various investigations against her and her inner circle

Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office
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A silent Trump with eyes closed and a convicted liar on the stand − 2 experienced observers of Trump’s criminal trial discuss what stands out

Lying liars and closed eyes − both played roles in the most recent chapter of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York City.

A silent Trump with eyes closed and a convicted liar on the stand − 2 experienced observers of Trump’s criminal trial discuss what stands out
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Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has pardoned a white ex-Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed demonstrator in 2020 during nationwide protests against racial injustice

Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester
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Shaken by the Fico assassination attempt, the EU wonders if June elections can be free of violence

In an increasingly vitriolic political climate, the last thing needed in the runup to the June European Union elections was an assassination attempt on one of the bloc’s most controversial figures

Shaken by the Fico assassination attempt, the EU wonders if June elections can be free of violence
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Afro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba

The 1959 revolution led by Fidel Castro installed an atheist, Communist government that sought to replace the Catholic Church as the guiding force in the lives of Cubans

Afro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba
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Supreme Court sides with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, spurning a conservative attack

President Joe Biden says the Supreme Court's rejection of a conservative-led attack that could've undermined the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is “an unmistakable win" for consumers

Supreme Court sides with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, spurning a conservative attack
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US lawmaker probes FTC work with Europe to block Amazon iRobot merger

The chair of the House Oversight Committee said on Wednesday he is investigating the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) work with the European Commission in

US lawmaker probes FTC work with Europe to block Amazon iRobot merger
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GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio

Two House committees have moved ahead with contempt charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to turn over audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel

GOP advances Garland contempt charges after White House exerts executive privilege over Biden audio
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Preying on white fears worked for Georgia’s Lester Maddox in the ’60s − and is working there for Donald Trump today

Ardent segregationist Lester Maddox became governor of Georgia after earning the admiration of white voters by refusing to integrate his chicken restaurant.

Preying on white fears worked for Georgia’s Lester Maddox in the ’60s − and is working there for Donald Trump today
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Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing

Military officials in Ukraine say their units locked in street battles with the Kremlin’s forces in a northeastern Ukrainian town have halted the Russian advance

Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing
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The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders

Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders and three other party leaders have agreed on a coalition deal that veers the Netherlands toward the hard right

The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders
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The Commission on Presidential Debates faces an uncertain future after Biden and Trump bypassed it

Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s whirlwind agreement to meet for two presidential debates has upended the way the forums have been organized for nearly four decades

The Commission on Presidential Debates faces an uncertain future after Biden and Trump bypassed it
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Biden's upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture

President Joe Biden will have his most direct engagement with college students since the start of the Israel-Hamas war when he speaks at Morehouse College's commencement

Biden's upcoming graduation speech roils Morehouse College, a center of Black politics and culture
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Clashes erupt on UCLA campus between pro-Palestinian supporters and counter-protesters

Violent clashes erupted on Wednesday on the campus of the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) between pro-Palestinian protesters and a group of counter-demonstrators,

Clashes erupt on UCLA campus between pro-Palestinian supporters and counter-protesters
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French foreign minister says work still ongoing to secure Gaza truce

The French foreign minister said on Wednesday diplomats were still working to secure a truce in the war between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages held in Gaza

French foreign minister says work still ongoing to secure Gaza truce
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Scottish government survives no confidence vote after leader's resignation

The Scottish government survived a vote of no confidence on Wednesday, giving the Scottish National Party (SNP) a chance to pick a new leader to replace outgoing First Minister

Scottish government survives no confidence vote after leader's resignation
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What to know about Vladimir Putin's visit to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China underlines an increasingly close partnership between the two allies

What to know about Vladimir Putin's visit to China
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Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary

A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest

Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
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State Department removes Cuba from short list of countries deemed uncooperative on counterterrorism

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has removed Cuba from the State Department's short list of countries deemed as not cooperating as much as they could in counterterrorism efforts

State Department removes Cuba from short list of countries deemed uncooperative on counterterrorism
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In first AI dialogue, US cites 'misuse' of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington's restrictions

The National Security Council says high-level U.S. government envoys raised concerns about “the misuse of AI” by China and others in closed-door talks with Chinese officials in Geneva

In first AI dialogue, US cites 'misuse' of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington's restrictions
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Who is Robert Fico, the populist Slovak prime minister wounded in a shooting?

Prime Minister Robert Fico returned to power in Slovakia last year

Who is Robert Fico, the populist Slovak prime minister wounded in a shooting?
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World Court rejects emergency measures over German arms exports to Israel

Judges at the International Court of Justice on Tuesday ruled against issuing emergency orders to stop German arms exports to Israel, while expressing

World Court rejects emergency measures over German arms exports to Israel
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Trump does not rule out building detention camps for mass deportations

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump does not rule out building detention camps on U.S. soil for migrants in the country illegally if he wins

Trump does not rule out building detention camps for mass deportations
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Slovakia’s prime minister is expected to survive assassination attempt, deputy says

Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times and gravely wounded after a political event in an attempted assassination that shocked the small country and reverberated across Europe

Slovakia’s prime minister is expected to survive assassination attempt, deputy says
Opinion|Political|US

Term limits aren’t the answer

Very few Americans believe Congress is doing a good job. Some of them have a simple solution: Throw the bums out and institute term limits. But that creates more problems than it solves.

Term limits aren’t the answer
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China and Russia reaffirm their close ties as Moscow presses its offensive in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed their “no-limits” partnership that has deepened as both countries face rising tensions with the West

China and Russia reaffirm their close ties as Moscow presses its offensive in Ukraine
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Ukraine’s trust in NATO allies dented by arms delivery failures, Stoltenberg says

Ukraine's trust in its NATO allies has "taken a dent" because of delays and failures in the delivery of arms for the war against Russia’s invasion, NATO boss

Ukraine’s trust in NATO allies dented by arms delivery failures, Stoltenberg says
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UN Palestinian agency chief seeks probe into treatment of Gaza staff by Israel

The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) called on Tuesday for countries to back an independent investigation into alleged killings and detentions

UN Palestinian agency chief seeks probe into treatment of Gaza staff by Israel
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China vows reforms at long delayed party conclave amid challenging economy

The Chinese Communist Party's central committee will gather in July for a key meeting known as a plenum, the third since the body of elite decision makers was elected in 2022,

China vows reforms at long delayed party conclave amid challenging economy
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UN right chief troubled by treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters at U.S. universities

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday he was "troubled" by heavy-handed actions taken by U.S. security forces during attempts to break up pro-Palestinian protests on college

UN right chief troubled by treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters at U.S. universities
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Netanyahu fends off criticism at home and abroad over his lack of a postwar plan for Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fending off criticism that he is not planning for a postwar reality in the Gaza Strip, saying it's impossible to prepare for any scenario in the embattled Palestinian enclave until Hamas is defeated

Netanyahu fends off criticism at home and abroad over his lack of a postwar plan for Gaza
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A Dutch anti-Islam party says it's brokered a provisional coalition deal for a hard-right government

Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders and three other Dutch party leaders say they have brokered a provisional government deal

A Dutch anti-Islam party says it's brokered a provisional coalition deal for a hard-right government
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India's parliament has fewer Muslims as strength of Modi's party grows

The political power of Muslims is declining in the world's largest democracy

India's parliament has fewer Muslims as strength of Modi's party grows
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India protests over Sikh separatist slogans at Toronto event

India summoned the Canadian Deputy High Commissioner on Monday and expressed "deep concern and strong protest" after separatist slogans in support of a Sikh homeland were

India protests over Sikh separatist slogans at Toronto event
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From Hogan to a Trumpier Senate: Takeways from Tuesday's primaries

Voters in several states have chosen nominees in critical races that could decide the balance of power on Capitol Hill next year

From Hogan to a Trumpier Senate: Takeways from Tuesday's primaries
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Why AP called Maryland's Senate primaries for Alsobrooks and Hogan: Race calls explained

The Associated Press has declared Democrat Angela Alsobrooks and Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan the winners in their primaries for the U.S. Senate in Maryland

Why AP called Maryland's Senate primaries for Alsobrooks and Hogan: Race calls explained
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Biden administration is moving ahead on new $1 billion arms sale to Israel, congressional aides say

The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it plans to move ahead on more than $1 billion in arms sales to Israel

Biden administration is moving ahead on new $1 billion arms sale to Israel, congressional aides say
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US implicates 5 Israeli units in rights violations before Gaza war, no restrictions on assistance

The United States found five units of Israel's security forces responsible for gross violations of human rights, the first time Washington

US implicates 5 Israeli units in rights violations before Gaza war, no restrictions on assistance
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Judge rejects Hunter Biden's bid to delay his June trial on federal gun charges

A judge in Delaware has denied a request by Hunter Biden's lawyers to delay his federal gun trial set for next month

Judge rejects Hunter Biden's bid to delay his June trial on federal gun charges
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Paris police clear Gaza protesters at Sorbonne university

Police moved in to clear dozens of protesters who had set up tents in a courtyard at the Sorbonne University in Paris on Monday to protest against the war in Gaza,

Paris police clear Gaza protesters at Sorbonne university
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Russia's war in Ukraine boosts EU case for further expansion, chairman says

Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine has given a fresh impetus to the European Union's drive to admit more countries, the bloc's chairman said on Monday, adding

Russia's war in Ukraine boosts EU case for further expansion, chairman says
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Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'

Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union

Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'
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Who is Putin ally Alexei Dyumin, new member of Russia's Security Council?

Alexei Dyumin, who was appointed to Russia's Security Council on Monday, is one of President Vladimir Putin closest allies. * Born on Aug. 28, 1972, in Kursk.

Who is Putin ally Alexei Dyumin, new member of Russia's Security Council?
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The Latest | UN says over half a million people flee fighting in Gaza; Israel marks Independence Day

The United Nations says more than half a million Palestinians have been displaced in recent days by escalating Israeli military operations in both southern and northern Gaza

The Latest | UN says over half a million people flee fighting in Gaza; Israel marks Independence Day
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Russia threatens West with severe response if its assets are touched

Russian officials threatened the West on Sunday with a "severe" response in the event that frozen Russian assets are confiscated, promising "endless" legal challenges and tit-for-

Russia threatens West with severe response if its assets are touched
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Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White House

Israel has agreed to listen to U.S. concerns and thoughts before it launches an invasion of the border city of Rafah in Gaza, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on

Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah move, says White House
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US senator questions whether State Dept properly assessing Israel conduct

A Democratic senator on Sunday questioned whether the Biden administration was properly assessing whether Israel was complying with international law, following

US senator questions whether State Dept properly assessing Israel conduct
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Supporters of Spain's prime minister rally in Madrid to urge him not to quit

On the eve of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's dramatic announcement about his future, thousands of Socialist Party supporters rallied in Madrid on Sunday to ask him to stay

Supporters of Spain's prime minister rally in Madrid to urge him not to quit
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China's Xi to visit France, Serbia and Hungary, aims to boost EU ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5-10, his first Europe trip in five years aimed at boosting EU ties as tensions mount with the world's

China's Xi to visit France, Serbia and Hungary, aims to boost EU ties
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Rocked by spy scandal, Germany's far-right reprises old themes at campaign launch

Buffeted by sliding poll ratings and reeling from allegations that it had harboured a Chinese spy in its ranks, Germany's far-right Alternative

Rocked by spy scandal, Germany's far-right reprises old themes at campaign launch
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What to know about Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen's pivotal testimony in the hush money trial

The prosecution’s case in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is entering its final stretch with his former attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen, on the witness stand

What to know about Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen's pivotal testimony in the hush money trial
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Greek and Turkish leaders seek to stress thawing relations but tensions remain under the surface

The leaders of Greece and Turkey have met for talks that were supposed to underline their efforts to put aside decades-old disputes but also revealed deep divisions between them

Greek and Turkish leaders seek to stress thawing relations but tensions remain under the surface
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Socialists deal blow to separatists in Catalan elections but face uphill task to form government

Spain’s ruling Socialist party scored a crucial victory in regional elections in the powerful northeastern region of Catalonia, garnering the most seats and dealing a blow to the region’s two main separatist parties that have governed for decades

Socialists deal blow to separatists in Catalan elections but face uphill task to form government
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Trump hush money trial: A timeline of key events in the case

The events at the center of former President Donald Trump’s hush money case date back almost two decades, with new dates coming to light as the trial plays out in a Manhattan courtroom

Trump hush money trial: A timeline of key events in the case
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for air defense systems as allies meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday called for additional air defense systems to be sent to Kyiv to help protect against Russian

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for air defense systems as allies meet
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The Latest | Michael Cohen takes the stand as testimony in Trump hush money case enters 4th week

The fourth week of witness testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial could be a doozy

The Latest | Michael Cohen takes the stand as testimony in Trump hush money case enters 4th week
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A new Democratic ad campaign targets one of Trump's most loyal blocs: Rural voters

A Democratic group is rolling out a new $140 million ad campaign that aims to chip away at Donald Trump’s support among rural voters, one of his most loyal voting blocs

A new Democratic ad campaign targets one of Trump's most loyal blocs: Rural voters
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India's mammoth election is more than halfway done as millions begin voting in fourth round

Millions of Indians across 96 constituencies are casting their ballots as the country’s gigantic, six-week-long election edges past its halfway mark

India's mammoth election is more than halfway done as millions begin voting in fourth round
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Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial begins, his second in the last decade

The corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez has begun in Manhattan federal court as dozens of prospective jurors who claimed jury service would be a hardship were questioned one by one over a six-hour stretch

Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption trial begins, his second in the last decade
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Pro-Palestinian protests dwindle on campuses as US college graduations are marked by defiant acts

Despite pro-Palestinian protests roiling some U.S. college campuses this spring, graduation ceremonies are going off largely peacefully so far

Pro-Palestinian protests dwindle on campuses as US college graduations are marked by defiant acts
Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price

U.S. and European politicians have raised alarms that their domestic auto industries could be destroyed by a wave of cheap Chinese electric vehicles.

Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price
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Two men accused of being Chinese spies appear in London court

Two men accused of spying for China, including a former researcher for a prominent British lawmaker in the governing Conservative Party, appeared in a London court on Friday.

Two men accused of being Chinese spies appear in London court
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UK foreign secretary says halting arms sales to Israel would only strengthen Hamas

Britain's foreign secretary has said that halting arms exports to Israel is “not a wise path” and would only strengthen Hamas

UK foreign secretary says halting arms sales to Israel would only strengthen Hamas
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Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term

Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office

Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term
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Michael Cohen: A challenging star witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial

Michael Cohen is the most central witness for prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial

Michael Cohen: A challenging star witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial
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For a second time, Sen. Bob Menendez faces a corruption trial. This time, it involves gold bars

For the second time in a decade, Sen. Bob Menendez is finding his political career and freedom on the line in a federal criminal case that already has forced him out of one of the Senate's most powerful posts

For a second time, Sen. Bob Menendez faces a corruption trial. This time, it involves gold bars
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Greece rules out air defence systems to Ukraine, prime minister says

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece can not offer air defence systems like 'Patriots' or S-300 to Ukraine responding to pressure from EU and NATO allies to send more

Greece rules out air defence systems to Ukraine, prime minister says
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Connecticut Democrats unanimously nominate U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term

Connecticut Democrats have unanimously endorsed U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term

Connecticut Democrats unanimously nominate U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term
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Joe Biden wants to remind 2024 voters of a record and an agenda. Often it's Donald Trump's

President Joe Biden is running for reelection on a record and an agenda, and it's often Donald Trump’s that he's citing

Joe Biden wants to remind 2024 voters of a record and an agenda. Often it's Donald Trump's
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Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has told attendees at a judicial conference that he and his wife have faced “nastiness and lies” over the last several years

Thomas says critics are pushing 'nastiness' and calls Washington a 'hideous place'
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US to announce $6 billion in weapons purchases for Ukraine, US official says

The United States could announce as soon as Friday new weapons purchases for Ukraine worth $6 billion, a U.S. official said on Thursday.

US to announce $6 billion in weapons purchases for Ukraine, US official says
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US states sue over agency rule on protections for workers who get abortions

A group of Republican-led U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block a federal rule that gives workers who had abortions the same legal protections as

US states sue over agency rule on protections for workers who get abortions
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Justice Kavanaugh says unpopular rulings can later become 'fabric of American constitutional law'

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh says U_S_ history shows court decisions unpopular in their time later can become part of the “fabric of American constitutional law.”

Justice Kavanaugh says unpopular rulings can later become 'fabric of American constitutional law'
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US says Israel’s use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete

The Biden administration says Israel’s use of U

US says Israel’s use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
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Scotland's leader faces knife-edge no-confidence vote after collapsing coalition

Scotland's leader faced a fight for his political future on Thursday as opponents said they would try to oust him after his once dominant pro-

Scotland's leader faces knife-edge no-confidence vote after collapsing coalition
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China must stop aiding Russia if it seeks good relations with West, NATO says

China must stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine if it wants to enjoy good relations with the West, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, warning Beijing in

China must stop aiding Russia if it seeks good relations with West, NATO says
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In reversal, Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools

A Virginia school board has voted to restore the names of Confederate military leaders to a high school and an elementary school four years after the names were removed

In reversal, Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
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The Latest | Prosecutors likely to call just 2 more witnesses in Trump's hush money case

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money case say they expect to call just two more witnesses, laying the ground to possibly rest their case next week

The Latest | Prosecutors likely to call just 2 more witnesses in Trump's hush money case
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Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region

Ukraine has rushed reinforcements to its northeastern Kharkiv region to hold off a Russian attempt to breach local defenses

Ukraine says Russia is trying to break through its defenses in the northeastern Kharkiv region
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The Latest | UN General Assembly votes to give Palestine more rights by a wide margin

The U_N_ General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a resolution to give Palestine more “rights and privileges.”

The Latest | UN General Assembly votes to give Palestine more rights by a wide margin
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Russia says Polish discussion on hosting US nuclear weapons is dangerous

Russia said on Thursday that Poland was playing a "very dangerous game" by considering the possibility of hosting U.S. nuclear weapons.

Russia says Polish discussion on hosting US nuclear weapons is dangerous
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Spain prosecutor asks court to throw out corruption case against PM Sanchez's wife

Prosecutors in Spain asked a court on Thursday to throw out a corruption case against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife that has prompted him to announce he is

Spain prosecutor asks court to throw out corruption case against PM Sanchez's wife
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Biden names new special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday appointed Lise Grande as the new special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues, the State Department said in a statement.

Biden names new special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues
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How far has Spain moved past Catalonia's secession crisis? Voters will decide in regional election

About 6 million Catalans are called to cast ballots in regional elections on Sunday that will surely have reverberations in Spain's national politics

How far has Spain moved past Catalonia's secession crisis? Voters will decide in regional election
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Judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Trump ahead of his hush money trial testimony

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money trial has warned prosecutors to get their star witness, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, to stop his taunting posts and jabs at Trump

Judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Trump ahead of his hush money trial testimony
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Pro-Palestinian protesters demand endowment transparency. But it's proving not to be simple

Some universities are vowing to provide information about how much university endowment money is invested in companies profiting from the Israel-Hamas war amid calls from pro-Palestinian protesters

Pro-Palestinian protesters demand endowment transparency. But it's proving not to be simple
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UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid

The U.N. General Assembly has voted by a wide margin to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and has called on the Security Council to reconsider Palestine's request to become the 194th member of the United Nations

UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid
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Kremlin says U.S. long-range missiles sent to Ukraine will not change war's outcome

The Kremlin said on Thursday that deliveries of U.S. long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine would not change the outcome of the war but would create more

Kremlin says U.S. long-range missiles sent to Ukraine will not change war's outcome
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A sex scandal that’s boring the public − and a judge forced to keep Trump focused

A former judge and an expert on political communication dissect the most recent week of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.

A sex scandal that’s boring the public − and a judge forced to keep Trump focused
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Court rejects Hunter Biden's appeal in gun case, setting stage for trial to begin next month

A federal appeals court has ruled that Hunter Biden’s case on firearms charges should move forward

Court rejects Hunter Biden's appeal in gun case, setting stage for trial to begin next month
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US says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid

The U.S. is warning that Israel will be dealing a strategic victory to Hamas if it carries through with plans for an all-out assault on Rafah

US says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid
Europe|News|Political|World

Spain's Sanchez suspends public duties to 'reflect' on future

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday he would step back from public duties "for a few days" to decide whether he wants to continue

Spain's Sanchez suspends public duties to 'reflect' on future
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Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach

A research group that's trying to lay the groundwork for a second Trump administration if the former president wins in November is out with a new policy book that aims to articulate an “America First” national security agenda

Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach
Election|Europe|News|Political

North Macedonian opposition candidate leads presidential poll but runoff looms

North Macedonian presidential candidate Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova held a big lead over incumbent Stevo Pendarovski with votes counted from almost 70% of polling stations on

North Macedonian opposition candidate leads presidential poll but runoff looms
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Section 702 foreign surveillance law lives on, but privacy fight continues

Privacy advocates lost out when Congress reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without major reforms. But the renewal fight returns in 2 years.

Section 702 foreign surveillance law lives on, but privacy fight continues
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The Taliban warn journalists and experts against cooperating with Afghanistan International TV

The Taliban are warning journalists and experts against working with Afghanistan International TV

The Taliban warn journalists and experts against cooperating with Afghanistan International TV
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Netanyahu on US threat to withhold arms: Israel will fight with its 'fingernails' if needed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a U.S. threat to withhold some arms would not prevent Israel from continuing its offensive in Gaza, indicating it might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of its closest ally

Netanyahu on US threat to withhold arms: Israel will fight with its 'fingernails' if needed
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Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says

Legalizing settler outposts in the Israeli-occupied West Bank would be "dangerous and reckless," the U.S.

Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
MidEast|News|Political|World

Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians

Germany said on Wednesday it would resume cooperation with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), signalling a resumption of funding that was frozen after Israel accused

Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians
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Spanish PM Sanchez shocks country again putting his continuity on the line

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is no stranger to high octane political battles and has successfully fought for his career in public life

Spanish PM Sanchez shocks country again putting his continuity on the line
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The Latest | Judge denies defense's 2nd request for mistrial in Trump's hush money case

The judge in Donald Trump's hush money case has denied a second request from defense attorneys to declare a mistrial over Stormy Daniels' testimony

The Latest | Judge denies defense's 2nd request for mistrial in Trump's hush money case
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As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrest

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is calling for an end to “antisemitic abuse” at U.K. universities as protests against the war in Gaza expand and the government tries to prevent the type of unrest seen on American campuses in recent weeks

As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrest
Europe|Political

EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse

The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted the first EU-wide rules on combating domestic abuse and violence against women.

EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia celebrates victory in World War II as Putin accuses the West of fueling global conflicts

Russia wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, as President Vladimir Putin celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II by hailing his forces in Ukraine and blasting the West for fueling conflicts around the world

Russia celebrates victory in World War II as Putin accuses the West of fueling global conflicts
Business|Economy|Political|US

Union push pits the United Farm Workers against a major California agricultural business

A battle is underway in California between a unit of the Wonderful Co. and United Farm Workers over how a group of workers organized under a recently-enacted labor law

Union push pits the United Farm Workers against a major California agricultural business
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Portugal celebrates democracy anniversary amid far-right surge

Veteran military officer Captain Joaquim Correia Bernardo, 84, remembers the revolution that toppled Portugal's fascist

Portugal celebrates democracy anniversary amid far-right surge
Election|News|Political

Illinois Democrats' law changing the choosing of legislative candidates faces GOP opposition

Illinois Democrats have changed the way candidates for the General Assembly get on the ballot

Illinois Democrats' law changing the choosing of legislative candidates faces GOP opposition
Health|News|Political|US

How a Texas man is testing out-of-state abortions by asking a court to subpoena his ex-partner

A Texas man is petitioning a court for information over his former partner's alleged out-of-state abortion, setting up a first-of-its-kind legal test to the limits of statewide abortion bans

How a Texas man is testing out-of-state abortions by asking a court to subpoena his ex-partner
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea leader Kim's sister: we will build overwhelming military power

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the country will continue to build overwhelming and the strongest military power to protect its sovereignty

North Korea leader Kim's sister: we will build overwhelming military power
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Lawyers' coalition provides new messengers for Black voter engagement

Voting rights advocates have created a new initiative to increase Black voter turnout ahead of this fall's general election

Lawyers' coalition provides new messengers for Black voter engagement
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Britain to expel Russian attaché in response to 'reckless and dangerous activities' by Moscow

Britain says it is expelling Russia’s defense attaché after accusing him of being a spy

Britain to expel Russian attaché in response to 'reckless and dangerous activities' by Moscow
Election|Europe|Political

Catalan separatist leader campaigns over border in France to avoid arrest in Spain

A Catalan separatist leader, running to regain the presidency of the restive Spanish region, is bussing supporters to his election rallies over the border in France

Catalan separatist leader campaigns over border in France to avoid arrest in Spain
Opinion|Political|US

Justice Sotomayor’s health isn’t the real problem for Democrats − winning elections is

When it comes to the Supreme Court, progressives are now in the position where conservatives found themselves for many years. They’re on the outside looking in.

Justice Sotomayor’s health isn’t the real problem for Democrats − winning elections is
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UK Prime Minister Sunak suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of leading a “chaotic” government as another one of his Conservative lawmakers defected to the main opposition Labour Party ahead of a looming general election

UK Prime Minister Sunak suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour
Europe|News|Political

Britain's increased defence spending commitment: how will it work?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday he would increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP to reach 87 billion pounds ($108 billion) a year by 2030.

Britain's increased defence spending commitment: how will it work?
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Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled

Republicans are welcoming a police crackdown that cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University and led to the arrests of 33 protesters

Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor's hearing is canceled
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Chinese warships have been docked in Cambodia for 5 months, but government says it's not permanent

Cambodia’s Defense Ministry is insisting that the months-long presence of two Chinese warships at a strategically important naval base that is being expanded with funding from Beijing does not constitute a permanent deployment of the Chinese military in the country

Chinese warships have been docked in Cambodia for 5 months, but government says it's not permanent
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Protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling

An appeals court has granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the city

Protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong' now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling
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Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict

The Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind verdict on whether Israel's conduct of its war in Gaza complies with international and U.S. laws

Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
Economy|Political|US|World

China-US relations stable despite US 'interference', Chinese official says

Relations between Beijing and Washington are stabilising despite U.S. actions that harm Chinese interests, a Chinese foreign ministry official has said ahead of a visit by U.S.

China-US relations stable despite US 'interference', Chinese official says
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Factbox-David Pecker, ex-publisher of National Enquirer, is first witness in Trump trial

David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, is expected on Tuesday to resume testifying as the first witness in the criminal trial of former U.S.

Factbox-David Pecker, ex-publisher of National Enquirer, is first witness in Trump trial
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India's Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim as election campaign changes tack

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, saying they favour minority Muslims, in

India's Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim as election campaign changes tack
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Judge in Trump's classified documents case cancels May trial date; no new date set

The federal judge in Florida presiding over the classified documents prosecution of former President Donald Trump has canceled the May 20 trial date, postponing it indefinitely

Judge in Trump's classified documents case cancels May trial date; no new date set
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Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans? A national security expert looks at Israel’s attack on Rafah

The US put a pause on an arms shipment to Israel as it launched a Rafah offensive. This is not the first time the US and Israel have publicly disagreed, despite their strong diplomatic relationship.

Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans? A national security expert looks at Israel’s attack on Rafah
Africa|News|Political

Malian group asks Supreme Court to annul junta's ban on political activities

The Malian Supreme Court should annul the ruling junta's order to suspend political activities, a group of Malian political parties and civil society organisations said in an appeal

Malian group asks Supreme Court to annul junta's ban on political activities
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Who are the 12 jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York?

Donald Trump will be judged in his historic New York criminal trial by 12 jurors selected last week after a painstaking search for people who could be fair and impartial to

Who are the 12 jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York?
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Voting in unconstitutional districts: US Supreme Court upended decades of precedent in 2022 by allowing voters to vote with gerrymandered maps instead of fixing the congressional districts first

Historically, federal courts prioritized voting rights and legal congressional districts for upcoming elections above all other concerns. But the Supreme Court changed that in 2022.

Voting in unconstitutional districts: US Supreme Court upended decades of precedent in 2022 by allowing voters to vote with gerrymandered maps instead of fixing the congressional districts first
Crime|News|Political|US

Factbox-Stormy Daniels and other key witnesses at the Trump hush money trial

Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial in New York is set to feature a colorful cast of witnesses.

Factbox-Stormy Daniels and other key witnesses at the Trump hush money trial
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Iraq, Turkey to elevate security, economic ties after Erdogan visit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said relations with Iraq were entering a new phase after the neighbours agreed to cooperate against

Iraq, Turkey to elevate security, economic ties after Erdogan visit
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Russia has up to 25,000 troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar area, Kyiv says

Russia has a force of 20,000-25,000 troops trying to storm the eastern Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar and surrounding villages, Ukraine's military said on Monday, describing the

Russia has up to 25,000 troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar area, Kyiv says
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Russia says seizing its frozen assets would set dangerous precedent

Any move by the United States to seize frozen Russian assets would be illegal, set a dangerous precedent and be challenged in court, the Kremlin said on Monday, promising that it

Russia says seizing its frozen assets would set dangerous precedent
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India votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric against Muslims

Millions of Indians across 93 constituencies are voting as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mounted an increasingly shrill election campaign, ramping up polarizing rhetoric against Muslims

India votes in third phase of national elections as Modi escalates his rhetoric against Muslims
Election|News|Political|US

Spartz fends off Republican rivals to win contentious Indiana congressional primary

Two-term U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz has won a contentious Republican primary in her bid for another two years

Spartz fends off Republican rivals to win contentious Indiana congressional primary
Election|News|Political|US

Attacked by Trump, New York judge to weigh ex-president's fraud case

Last week, Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner in the 2024 race for the White House, called a once obscure New York judge "DERANGED" and a "Highly

Attacked by Trump, New York judge to weigh ex-president's fraud case
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Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar carjacked in Washington D.C. - Politico

Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar was carjacked in Washington D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood on Monday evening, Politico reported, citing three people familiar with the situation.

Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar carjacked in Washington D.C. - Politico
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Donald Trump to face anonymous jury in writer E. Jean Carroll's second trial

A federal judge said Donald Trump will face an anonymous jury as it decides how much he should pay E.

Donald Trump to face anonymous jury in writer E. Jean Carroll's second trial
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TikTok to prohibit videos promoting bin Laden's 'Letter to America'

TikTok will prohibit content that promotes Osama bin Laden's 2002 letter detailing the former al Qaeda leader's justifications for attacks against

TikTok to prohibit videos promoting bin Laden's 'Letter to America'
Health|News|Political|US

Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to stop woman from emergency abortion

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday asked the Texas Supreme Court to halt a lower court ruling that would allow a Texas woman to get an emergency abortion.

Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to stop woman from emergency abortion
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Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli PM Netanyahu no different from Hitler

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was no different from Adolf Hitler and likened Israel's attacks on Gaza to the

Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli PM Netanyahu no different from Hitler
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Analysis-Ron DeSantis bet the farm on Iowa. He just lost it

Ron DeSantis' path to victory in the Republican primary race is now in deep trouble and he risks funding problems going forward after failing to

Analysis-Ron DeSantis bet the farm on Iowa. He just lost it
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US Defense Secretary Austin taken to hospital for 'symptoms suggesting emergent bladder issue' - Pentagon

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was taken to a Washington, D.C. hospital on Sunday for treatment of "symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue", a Pentagon spokesman said.

US Defense Secretary Austin taken to hospital for 'symptoms suggesting emergent bladder issue' - Pentagon
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North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says

North Korea has shipped about 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions to Russia since July to support its war against Ukraine, in a sign of ongoing arms

North Korea has sent 6,700 containers of munitions to Russia, South Korea says
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Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct conflict between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would mean the planet

Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3
Crime|News|Political|US

Biden's son Hunter to ask judge to dismiss tax charges as politically motivated

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter will ask a U.S. judge on Wednesday to dismiss the criminal case accusing him of evading $1.4 million in

Biden's son Hunter to ask judge to dismiss tax charges as politically motivated
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Biden says uncle shot down over area populated by cannibals in World War Two

President Joe Biden on Wednesday raised the possibility that an uncle who served in the Pacific campaign during World War Two might have fallen victim to cannibals after his

Biden says uncle shot down over area populated by cannibals in World War Two
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Person engulfed in flames outside NY courthouse where Trump trial underway, says CNN

A person was covered in flames outside the New York courthouse where former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is underway, CNN reported on Friday.

Person engulfed in flames outside NY courthouse where Trump trial underway, says CNN
Economy|Europe|News|Political

Next Russia sanctions must target shadow oil fleet, Sweden says

The European Union's next package of sanctions should include steps against a shadow fleet of tankers moving Russian oil to circumvent sanctions, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias

Next Russia sanctions must target shadow oil fleet, Sweden says
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House Republicans are ready to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over Biden audio

House Republicans are moving forward with holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress

House Republicans are ready to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over Biden audio
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Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights

Minnesota lawmakers have launched their debate on far-reaching legislation that would amend the state's constitution to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights

Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights
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Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked by police from accessing an encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology broke through fencing to retake the area, as Columbia University canceled its university-wide commencement ceremony following weeks of demonstrations

Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment
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What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared that the military will hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
Americas|Economy|News|Political

Ecuador president declares state of emergency over energy crisis

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a second state of emergency on Friday over an energy crisis that has already led to rationing in the South American country.

Ecuador president declares state of emergency over energy crisis
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Russia warns Britain and plans nuclear drills over the West's possible deepening role in Ukraine

Russia is threatening to strike British military facilities and says it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons

Russia warns Britain and plans nuclear drills over the West's possible deepening role in Ukraine
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Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators,

Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation
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Netanyahu uses Holocaust ceremony to brush off international pressure against Gaza offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected international pressure to halt the war in Gaza in a fiery speech marking the country’s annual Holocaust memorial day

Netanyahu uses Holocaust ceremony to brush off international pressure against Gaza offensive
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump says Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration. It's his latest reference to Nazi Germany

Donald Trump told Republican donors at his Florida resort this weekend that President Joe Biden is running what Trump says is a “Gestapo administration.”

Trump says Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration. It's his latest reference to Nazi Germany
Election|News|Political|US

Denial and uncertainty are looming over a Biden-Trump rematch 6 months out from Election Day

It's six months before Election Day, and Joe Biden and Donald Trump are locked in a presidential rematch

Denial and uncertainty are looming over a Biden-Trump rematch 6 months out from Election Day
Crime|News|Political|US

Hush money, catch and kill and more: A guide to unique terms used at Trump’s New York criminal trial

Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial is full of terms you don’t typically hear in a courtroom

Hush money, catch and kill and more: A guide to unique terms used at Trump’s New York criminal trial
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'Get your hat and leave,' Hungary's Orban tells EU top officials

The European Union's top officials must be replaced as they do not deserve another chance after the impending European Parliament elections,

'Get your hat and leave,' Hungary's Orban tells EU top officials
Health|News|Political|US

Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?

Since Florida enacted a six-week abortion ban, clinics in several other Southern and mid-Atlantic states have sprung into action

Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?
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As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia

Just a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin starts another six-year term as president holding extraordinary power

As Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in Russia
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What we learned from local votes ahead of looming UK general election

Millions of voters in England have voted in local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general election

What we learned from local votes ahead of looming UK general election
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Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries

Japan and India have decried remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden describing them as “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants while he was speaking during a campaign fundraising event earlier in the week

Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries
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Russia puts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list

Russian state media say Moscow has put Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on its wanted list, citing the interior ministry's database

Russia puts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list
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Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in US. His allies have a plan

Donald Trump's pledge to fight what he calls "anti-white feeling" in the U.S. will likely embolden allies who seek to dismantle government and

Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in US. His allies have a plan
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Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between two presidents

It hasn't happened in almost anyone's lifetime: two presidents squaring off in one election

Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between two presidents
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Ecuador set to vote to approve raft of security measures in Sunday referendum

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa looks set to win a referendum on Sunday that asks voters to support new security measures to fight rising violence, although

Ecuador set to vote to approve raft of security measures in Sunday referendum
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G7 identified "specific steps" to help Ukraine, Kuleba says

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have identified "specific steps" needed to help Ukraine fight Russia, Kyiv's foreign minister said on Friday,

G7 identified "specific steps" to help Ukraine, Kuleba says
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Putin to hold talks with Azerbaijan's Aliyev as Russian troops quit Karabakh

President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev on April 22, the Kremlin said on Friday.

Putin to hold talks with Azerbaijan's Aliyev as Russian troops quit Karabakh
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Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city

Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation
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Canadian police make 3 arrests in Sikh separatist's slaying that sparked a spat with India

Canadian police say they arrested three suspects in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader last June that became the center of a diplomatic spat with India, and are investigating possible ties between the detainees and the Indian government

Canadian police make 3 arrests in Sikh separatist's slaying that sparked a spat with India
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Justice Department warns it plans to sue Iowa over new state immigration law

The U.S. Department of Justice says it plans to sue Iowa over the state's new immigration law

Justice Department warns it plans to sue Iowa over new state immigration law
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Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests

Some Jewish students have taken part in strident pro-Palestinian protests dominating U.S. colleges in recent weeks, but few have led rallies in support of Israel or against perceived displays of antisemitism

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests
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Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan

Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan

Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan
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Judge in Trump's hush money case clarifies gag order doesn't prevent ex-president from testifying

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial has clarified the gag order pertaining to the ex-president doesn’t prohibit him from testifying on his own behalf

Judge in Trump's hush money case clarifies gag order doesn't prevent ex-president from testifying
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Slow growth, high debt - troubled UK economy awaits election winners

Britain's national election, expected later this year, will take place against a backdrop of persistently slow economic

Slow growth, high debt - troubled UK economy awaits election winners
Election|News|Political|US

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Indiana's presidential and state primaries

The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana’s presidential and state primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Indiana's presidential and state primaries
Business|Finance|News|Political|US

States sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks

Republican attorneys general from 25 states on Thursday sued the U.S.

States sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks
Crime|News|Political|US

Who is Justice Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Trump's New York criminal trial?

After Donald Trump lost a last-ditch bid to delay the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president, he lashed out at the New York judge overseeing the case:

Who is Justice Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Trump's New York criminal trial?
Europe|News|Political|World

UK's prime minister Sunak to visit Poland soon to discuss security, Polish PM says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will soon host the British prime minister in Poland, Tusk told reporters Thursday evening as European countries eye initiatives to improve their

UK's prime minister Sunak to visit Poland soon to discuss security, Polish PM says
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US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership

The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to

US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO working on more air defences for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says

NATO is working to send more air defence systems to Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, adding that delays in providing such aid

NATO working on more air defences for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new way to ensure sanctions enforcement on North Korea by next month after Russia and China thwarted the

US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month
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The UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections as Labour edges closer to power

Britain’s governing Conservative Party is suffering heavy losses as local election results pour in

The UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections as Labour edges closer to power
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Kremlin critics say Russia is targeting its foes abroad with killings, poisonings and harassment

Since President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, attacks and harassment of Russians abroad have been blamed on Moscow’s intelligence operatives across Europe and elsewhere

Kremlin critics say Russia is targeting its foes abroad with killings, poisonings and harassment
Europe|News|Political

UK's Labour claim big early win over PM Sunak's Conservatives

Britain's opposition Labour Party won a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday and control of several councils, inflicting heavy losses

UK's Labour claim big early win over PM Sunak's Conservatives
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Russian trainers move to a Niger airbase where some US troops remain

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he doesn’t see a significant issue with Russia moving some troops onto an airbase in Niger where a small number of U.S. forces remain

Russian trainers move to a Niger airbase where some US troops remain
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Here's what's on the table for Israel and Hamas in the latest cease-fire plan

Hamas has formally accepted a cease-fire deal that could end the war in Gaza

Here's what's on the table for Israel and Hamas in the latest cease-fire plan
MidEast|News|Political|US

What students protesting Israel’s Gaza siege want − and how their demands on divestment fit into the BDS movement

There’s been a concerted effort in Israel and the US to block this movement’s tactics and goals.

What students protesting Israel’s Gaza siege want − and how their demands on divestment fit into the BDS movement
Health|News|Political|US

Arizona repealed its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump

Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban will soon be gone from the law books, but not from the campaign trail

Arizona repealed its 1864 abortion ban. Democrats are still planning to use it against Trump
Health|News|Political|US

Abortion is still consuming US politics and courts 2 years after a Supreme Court draft was leaked

Abortion is still consuming U.S. state legislatures, courts and political campaigns two years after the draft of a Supreme Court decision that would upend the status quo was leaked

Abortion is still consuming US politics and courts 2 years after a Supreme Court draft was leaked
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Jurors in Trump hush money trial hear recording of pivotal call on plan to buy affair story

Jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump have heard a recording of him discussing with his then-lawyer and personal fixer a plan to purchase the silence of a Playboy model who has said she had an affair with the former president

Jurors in Trump hush money trial hear recording of pivotal call on plan to buy affair story
Americas|Health|Opinion|Political|US

Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time

In Mexico, more states are legalizing abortion at the same time US states like Florida are imposing more restrictions.

Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time
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What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case

Pundits decried the Supreme Court justices for not focusing on Donald Trump’s conduct when they heard oral arguments in Trump’s immunity case. But a legal scholar says they were just doing their job.

What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case
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Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at Moscow exhibition

An exhibition of Western military equipment captured from Kyiv forces during the fighting in Ukraine has opened in the Russian capital

Kremlin parades Western equipment captured from Ukrainian army at Moscow exhibition
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Lawmakers want the Chiefs and Royals to come to Kansas, but a stadium plan fizzled

Some Kansas lawmakers see a chance to lure Kansas City’s two biggest professional sports teams across the Missouri border

Lawmakers want the Chiefs and Royals to come to Kansas, but a stadium plan fizzled
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Georgian lawmakers move closer to passing 'Russian law' targeting the media. Protesters gather again

Georgia’s Parliament has moved a step closer to passing a law that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s European Union membership bid

Georgian lawmakers move closer to passing 'Russian law' targeting the media. Protesters gather again
MidEast|News|Political

Blinken presses Hamas to seal cease-fire with Israel, says 'the time is now' for a deal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Israeli leaders in his push for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas to impress on them that “the time is now" for an agreement that would free hostages and bring a pause in the nearly seven months of war

Blinken presses Hamas to seal cease-fire with Israel, says 'the time is now' for a deal
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The Latest | In Israel, Blinken pushes Hamas to agree on Gaza cease-fire deal

U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to press for a cease-fire deal with Hamas, saying “the time is now.”

The Latest | In Israel, Blinken pushes Hamas to agree on Gaza cease-fire deal
Health|News|Political|US

Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign

The Arizona Legislature has approved a repeal of a long-dormant ban on nearly all abortions

Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign
Health|News|Political|US

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care

Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy has gone into effect, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
Election|Political|US

Biden's historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters

President Joe Biden has made a number of election year moves intended to appeal to younger voters

Biden's historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters
Health|News|Political

Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says

The Mississippi House Democratic leader says a Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by Republican leaders could struggle for bipartisan support

Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says

A federal judge has ruled that some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills are unlawful

Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says
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Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man

The Mexican consul general in Nogales says his foreign ministry is displeased with the decision not to retry an Arizona rancher accused in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property

Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Kansas has new abortion laws while Louisiana may block exceptions to its ban

Kansas is requiring abortion providers to share patient information with the state and increasing funds to anti-abortion centers, while bills to loosen a restrictive ban in Louisiana face an uphill battle

Kansas has new abortion laws while Louisiana may block exceptions to its ban
Education|News|Political

Timeline of the nationwide protest movement that began at Columbia University

Columbia University has announced that it is canceling its main commencement ceremony scheduled for next week because of ongoing pro-Palestinian protests

Timeline of the nationwide protest movement that began at Columbia University
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Canada opposition leader calls Trudeau a 'wacko,' is ejected from chamber

The leader of Canada's main opposition party was ejected from the House of Commons on Tuesday after he called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "a wacko", in the latest clash between two

Canada opposition leader calls Trudeau a 'wacko,' is ejected from chamber
Election|Political|US

Third parties will affect the 2024 campaigns, but election laws written by Democrats and Republicans will prevent them from winning

The Democrats and Republicans try to keep them off the ballot. But third-party campaigns can inject new ideas and force major parties to incorporate a wider array of interests.

Third parties will affect the 2024 campaigns, but election laws written by Democrats and Republicans will prevent them from winning
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US long-term care costs are sky-high, but Washington state’s new way to help pay for them could be nixed

What happens in November 2024 could influence other states weighing their own options.

US long-term care costs are sky-high, but Washington state’s new way to help pay for them could be nixed
Crime|Education|News|Political|US

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall

Police have cleared 30 to 40 people from inside Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the administration building in New York earlier in the day

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall
Celebrity|Crime|News|Political|US

Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K

Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case

Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
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International prosecution of Israeli or Hamas leaders wouldn’t bring quick justice − and even bringing them to court will be difficult

Prosecuting leaders indicted for war crimes is difficult. But the trial of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic in the early 2000s offers a potential playbook.

International prosecution of Israeli or Hamas leaders wouldn’t bring quick justice − and even bringing them to court will be difficult
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NATO's chief chides alliance countries for not being quicker to help Ukraine against Russia

NATO's chief says the alliance's member countries have failed to deliver in good time what they promised to Ukraine

NATO's chief chides alliance countries for not being quicker to help Ukraine against Russia
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This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland

U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz is the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress

This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland
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Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is beginning his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago

Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him
Entertainment|News|Opinion|Political|US

Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail

President Joe Biden is out to win some votes by scoring some laughs at the expense of Donald Trump

Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail
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These are the states where abortion rights will be on the ballot in November

These are the states where abortion rights will be on the ballot in November

These are the states where abortion rights will be on the ballot in November
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|Uncategorized|World

Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

Human rights groups and diplomat have criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people

Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash
Election|Europe|News|Political

As EU election campaigns kick off in Germany, the Ukraine war, rise of far right are dominant themes

Several German parties have kicked off their campaigns for the election of the European Parliament in June with a focus on issues such as the war in Ukraine and many European voters’ support for far-right nationalist parties across the continent

As EU election campaigns kick off in Germany, the Ukraine war, rise of far right are dominant themes
Crime|News|Political|US

From New York to Arizona: Inside the head-spinning week of Trump's legal drama

Donald Trump’s criminal trial began in earnest with opening statements and testimony

From New York to Arizona: Inside the head-spinning week of Trump's legal drama
Americas|Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Migration roils US elections. Mexico sees mass migration too, but its politicians rarely mention it

The coincidence of presidential elections in the U.S. and Mexico every 12 years provides a valuable way to compare the two countries

Migration roils US elections. Mexico sees mass migration too, but its politicians rarely mention it
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Pro-Palestinian students have peacefully evacuated prestigious Paris university campus building

Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States have peacefully evacuated a campus building at a prestigious French university after days of tensions

Pro-Palestinian students have peacefully evacuated prestigious Paris university campus building
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Utah GOP nominates Lyman for governor's race, but incumbent Cox still seen as primary favorite

State Rep. Phil Lyman has been selected as the Utah Republican Party’s gubernatorial nominee

Utah GOP nominates Lyman for governor's race, but incumbent Cox still seen as primary favorite
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Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them

Donald Trump has promised big plans for recruiting voters in Black, Latino and Asian communities

Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
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President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump during interview with Howard Stern

President Joe Biden says he is willing to debate Donald Trump later this fall

President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump during interview with Howard Stern
Education|Political

College administrators are falling into a tried and true trap laid by the right

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, conservative activists led a counterattack against campus antiwar and civil rights demonstrators by demanding action from college presidents, the courts and the police.

College administrators are falling into a tried and true trap laid by the right
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Exclusive-Russia tightens officials' travel rules due to fears over secrets, sources say

Russia is making overseas travel harder for some officials due to fears that foreign powers may try to gain access to state secrets during the worst crisis in relations with the

Exclusive-Russia tightens officials' travel rules due to fears over secrets, sources say
MidEast|News|Political|World

German foreign minister: Middle East cannot slide into unpredictable situation

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said she made clear during talks in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others that the Middle East must not be allowed to

German foreign minister: Middle East cannot slide into unpredictable situation
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EU warns Georgia that 'foreign agent' law will impact membership path

The European Union warned Georgia on Wednesday that the adoption of its 'foreign agent' law would negatively impact progress on the path to membership of the bloc.

EU warns Georgia that 'foreign agent' law will impact membership path
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Turkey's Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership are solely responsible for the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Turkish President Tayyip

Turkey's Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions
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German foreign minister to head to Israel to urge de-escalation

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will travel to Israel on Tuesday for discussions on how to prevent an escalation of tensions in the region following Iran's attack over the

German foreign minister to head to Israel to urge de-escalation
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Turkey tells U.S. it is worried about escalation of Middle East crisis, Turkish source says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in a call on Sunday that Ankara was worried about the potential spread and escalation of the crisis in

Turkey tells U.S. it is worried about escalation of Middle East crisis, Turkish source says
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Love him or loathe him - can jurors be fair to Donald Trump?

When prospective New York City jurors gather for Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial on Monday, it may be tough to find ones who don't have an opinion about the

Love him or loathe him - can jurors be fair to Donald Trump?
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Justice Clarence Thomas absent from US Supreme Court session

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not on the bench on Monday as the other eight justices heard arguments, with no reason given for his absence.

Justice Clarence Thomas absent from US Supreme Court session
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Egypt's FM expresses need for restraint in calls to foreign ministers of Iran, Israel

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed the need for restraint in phone calls with the foreign ministers of Iran and Israel on Sunday, Egypt said.

Egypt's FM expresses need for restraint in calls to foreign ministers of Iran, Israel
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Biden tells Netanyahu US would not take part in offensive response against Iran, media reports say

President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran, according to reports on

Biden tells Netanyahu US would not take part in offensive response against Iran, media reports say
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Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel

President Joe Biden reinforced solidarity with Israel on Saturday after meeting with his national security team to discuss Iran's drone and

Biden returns to Washington as Iran launches attack on Israel
Business|Political|US

US lawmakers angry after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip

Republican U.S. lawmakers on Friday criticized the Biden administration after sanctioned Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei unveiled a laptop this week powered by an Intel

US lawmakers angry after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Trump's hush money trial will not be delayed because of publicity, judge rules

The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money criminal case rejected the former U.S. president's bid to delay Monday's scheduled trial on the ground

Trump's hush money trial will not be delayed because of publicity, judge rules
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Russia tells Japanese envoy it views deeper US-Japanese military ties as a threat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko warned the Japanese ambassador on Friday that "dangerous trends" in Tokyo's military cooperation with the United States were posing a

Russia tells Japanese envoy it views deeper US-Japanese military ties as a threat
Africa|News|Political

Malian parties reject junta's suspension of political activities

Malian political parties and civil society groups jointly rejected on Thursday the ruling junta's order to suspend political activities and vowed to mount a legal challenge to what

Malian parties reject junta's suspension of political activities
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Wisconsin primary tests 'uncommitted' vote on Biden's Israel stance

Opposition to President Joe Biden's strong support of Israel's war against Hamas faces a fresh test on Tuesday in Wisconsin where pop-up groups on a shoestring

Wisconsin primary tests 'uncommitted' vote on Biden's Israel stance
Crime|News|Political|US

US judge receptive to Trump documents claims in warning sign for prosecutors

A federal judge overseeing the criminal case that accuses Donald Trump of mishandling classified documents has signaled an openness to the former U.S.

US judge receptive to Trump documents claims in warning sign for prosecutors
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US, Israeli officials to meet virtually on Rafah, US official says

Senior U.S. and Israeli officials planned to hold a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss the Biden administration's alternative proposals to an Israeli military invasion of

US, Israeli officials to meet virtually on Rafah, US official says
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Texas federal court will not adopt policy against 'judge shopping'

A federal court in Texas that has become a favored destination for conservatives suing to block President Joe Biden's agenda has decided not to follow a policy adopted by

Texas federal court will not adopt policy against 'judge shopping'
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Russian court extends pre-trial detention of RFE/RL journalist

A Russian court extended the pre-trial detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June 5, a Reuters witness reported from the courtroom.

Russian court extends pre-trial detention of RFE/RL journalist
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Israel has not received everything it has asked for, top US general says

The United States' top general said on Thursday that Israel had not received every weapon that it has asked for, in part because President Joe Biden's administration was not

Israel has not received everything it has asked for, top US general says
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At a glance: April 2 US presidential primary states and delegate counts

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are both expected to easily win primaries in four states on Tuesday, including battleground Wisconsin, after clearing

At a glance: April 2 US presidential primary states and delegate counts
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After veto, Russia says big powers need to stop 'strangling' North Korea

Russia said on Friday that major powers needed a new approach to North Korea, accusing the United States and its allies of ratchetting up military tensions in

After veto, Russia says big powers need to stop 'strangling' North Korea
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US Republican Chris Christie says no to No Labels presidential run

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, has decided against running as the No Labels candidate for president, delivering the latest blow to the centrist

US Republican Chris Christie says no to No Labels presidential run
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Netanyahu says Hamas should understand international pressure on Israel will not work

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his cancellation of a planned visit to Washington by top aides this week was meant to show Hamas that Israel would not

Netanyahu says Hamas should understand international pressure on Israel will not work
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Kremlin says Russia is working with partners after report on payment delays for oil

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Russia was working with partners amid unprecedented pressure from the United States and European Union after Reuters reported

Kremlin says Russia is working with partners after report on payment delays for oil
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India strongly objects to US remarks on opposition leader Kejriwal's arrest

India has strongly objected to remarks made by the United States on the arrest of key opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the foreign ministry said on

India strongly objects to US remarks on opposition leader Kejriwal's arrest
Asia|Political

Disgraced ex-justice minister seeks to shake up South Korea election

A minor South Korean opposition party launched by disgraced former justice minister Cho Kuk has emerged as potentially the strongest spoiler to the chances of either

Disgraced ex-justice minister seeks to shake up South Korea election
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US national security adviser Sullivan met Israel's Gallant again, White House says

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan held a second day of talks on Tuesday with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as the U.S

US national security adviser Sullivan met Israel's Gallant again, White House says
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr to name vice presidential pick Tuesday for 2024 US election bid

Independent candidate Robert F.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr to name vice presidential pick Tuesday for 2024 US election bid
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US 'very disappointed' after Netanyahu cancels Israeli visit to Washington

The White House said on Monday it was very disappointed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had canceled a high-level Israeli delegation's planned visit to Washington after

US 'very disappointed' after Netanyahu cancels Israeli visit to Washington
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'Strong possibility' Russia will veto resolution on North Korea sanctions -UN diplomat

There is "a strong possibility" Russia will veto a UN resolution on Friday calling for continuation of the current sanctions regime on North Korea, a UN diplomat told Reuters.

'Strong possibility' Russia will veto resolution on North Korea sanctions -UN diplomat
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Elite Russian hackers are targeting German political parties, Google warns

Elite hackers tied to Russian intelligence last month targeted several German political parties with an eye toward burrowing into their networks and stealing data, according to an alert

Elite Russian hackers are targeting German political parties, Google warns
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Biden administration urges US Supreme Court to reject Musk appeal in SEC dispute

President Joe Biden's administration on Friday urged the U.S.

Biden administration urges US Supreme Court to reject Musk appeal in SEC dispute
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US Republicans have taken sharp populist turn in the Trump era, Reuters/Ipsos data shows

The Republican Party's transformation is apparent at any Donald Trump rally: The crowd is filled with working-class voters, many without

US Republicans have taken sharp populist turn in the Trump era, Reuters/Ipsos data shows
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Trump is making 'wild' claims about late hush money documents, prosecutors say

Prosecutors on Thursday accused Donald Trump of making "wild and untrue" accusations against them about the timing of the disclosure of thousands of pages of possible

Trump is making 'wild' claims about late hush money documents, prosecutors say
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Exclusive-Pressure mounts on Ukraine to scrap 'sponsors of war' blacklist

Ukraine could dismantle within days its "sponsors of war" blacklist, central to Kyiv's campaign to expose companies doing business with

Exclusive-Pressure mounts on Ukraine to scrap 'sponsors of war' blacklist
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US aid package 'will get to Ukraine,' White House's Sullivan says on trip to Kyiv

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told Ukraine during a trip to Kyiv on Wednesday a major U.S. assistance package that has been blocked by Republicans for months

US aid package 'will get to Ukraine,' White House's Sullivan says on trip to Kyiv
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Russia says strategic talks with U.S. possible only as part of broader debate

Russia said on Wednesday that it would only discuss nuclear arms control with the United States as part of a broader debate, saying that Washington would not get away with trying to

Russia says strategic talks with U.S. possible only as part of broader debate
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Trump again conditions US help to NATO allies on their paying 'fair share'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reiterated that the United States would only help protect NATO members from a future attack by Russia if its

Trump again conditions US help to NATO allies on their paying 'fair share'
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Olympics-Russia's 'Friendship Games' are politically motivated and violate Olympic Charter-IOC

Russia's plan to hold the 'Friendship Games' is a political action that violates the Olympic Charter, and countries should not take part in them, the International Olympic Committee

Olympics-Russia's 'Friendship Games' are politically motivated and violate Olympic Charter-IOC
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What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday, cementing his grip on power, though thousands of opponents staged a noon protest at

What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today
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US judiciary says courts have discretion to adopt 'judge shopping' policy

The U.S. federal judiciary on Friday made clear that trial courts had discretion to decide how to implement a policy it adopted earlier in the week to curtail the practice

US judiciary says courts have discretion to adopt 'judge shopping' policy
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Venezuela opposition candidate pressured by allies to choose a substitute, sources say

Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is facing increasing pressure from her allies to choose a substitute to potentially run in her

Venezuela opposition candidate pressured by allies to choose a substitute, sources say
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Trump special prosecutor Nathan Wade quits after judge's ruling - CNN

Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor in former U.S.

Trump special prosecutor Nathan Wade quits after judge's ruling - CNN
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Trump says hush money prosecutors sought to block access to Michael Cohen evidence

Donald Trump on Friday accused the New York prosecutors who charged him with crimes stemming from hush money paid to a porn star of trying to obstruct his access to

Trump says hush money prosecutors sought to block access to Michael Cohen evidence
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Scholz, Macron and Tusk seek to bridge European divisions on Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host his French and Polish counterparts in Berlin on Friday in a bid to project European unity on

Scholz, Macron and Tusk seek to bridge European divisions on Ukraine
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Kremlin says U.S. is conducting a covert influence campaign against Russia

The Kremlin on Friday said that the United States has been trying to conduct a covert influence campaign against the Russian authorities, but that Moscow's security services had

Kremlin says U.S. is conducting a covert influence campaign against Russia
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India dismisses U.S. concern about its citizenship law as 'misplaced'

Comments by the United States expressing concern about India's implementation of a contentious citizenship law based on religion are "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted",

India dismisses U.S. concern about its citizenship law as 'misplaced'
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G7 warns Iran not to give Russia ballistic missiles for Ukraine war

The Group of Seven (G7) industrialised powers told Iran on Friday not to transfer ballistic missiles to Russia to use in its conflict with Ukraine, warning that they

G7 warns Iran not to give Russia ballistic missiles for Ukraine war
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US has not adjusted nuclear posture in response to Putin remarks

The United States has not adjusted its nuclear posture as a result of Russian President Vladimir Putin's new nuclear saber-rattling, a U.S. official said on Wednesday.

US has not adjusted nuclear posture in response to Putin remarks
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Choppy times in U.S.-Israeli relations

A rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza red lines has set up a potential showdown between the two leaders, raising questions about

Choppy times in U.S.-Israeli relations
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Turkey's Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO, exacerbating war

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO must be avoided, adding he would host

Turkey's Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO, exacerbating war
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Talks to end US-led coalition in Iraq may take till after US elections - source

Talks between the United States and Iraq on ending the U.S.-led military coalition in the country may not be concluded until after U.S. presidential elections in

Talks to end US-led coalition in Iraq may take till after US elections - source
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Saying 'China is watching,' US spy chiefs plead for Ukraine aid

Leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies urgently pressed members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday to approve additional military

Saying 'China is watching,' US spy chiefs plead for Ukraine aid
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TikTok a US security threat, says Trump, similar to Facebook -CNBC

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday told CNBC on Monday that TikTok was a national security threat but likened it to threats posed

TikTok a US security threat, says Trump, similar to Facebook -CNBC
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Polish president says NATO members should spend 3% of GDP on defence

Poland's president will propose during a visit to the United States that NATO members spend 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, he said on Monday.

Polish president says NATO members should spend 3% of GDP on defence
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Explainer-Who is on and off the ballot in Russia's presidential election?

Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development.

Explainer-Who is on and off the ballot in Russia's presidential election?
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US judge rejects state challenge to Biden migrant sponsorship program

A U.S. judge in Texas on Friday rejected a challenge by Republican-led states to a Biden administration program that allows hundreds of thousands of

US judge rejects state challenge to Biden migrant sponsorship program
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Trump prosecutor calls immunity bid in documents case a delay tactic

U.S. prosecutors on Thursday accused Donald Trump of bringing a “frivolous” claim of presidential immunity in the criminal case accusing him of mishandling

Trump prosecutor calls immunity bid in documents case a delay tactic
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Biden predicts "come to Jesus" meeting with Netanyahu over Gaza aid

President Joe Biden said he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the two of them were headed for a "come to Jesus" meeting over the issue of

Biden predicts "come to Jesus" meeting with Netanyahu over Gaza aid
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Republican-led states say they will sue US securities regulator over climate risk disclosure rules

A group of nine Republican-led states will file a lawsuit challenging new U.S.

Republican-led states say they will sue US securities regulator over climate risk disclosure rules
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From dutiful to defiant: The evolution of Nikki Haley's failed presidential campaign

For much of her 2024 presidential campaign, Nikki Haley spoke fondly of serving under former President Donald Trump for two years as U.S.

From dutiful to defiant: The evolution of Nikki Haley's failed presidential campaign
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Biden's post-Super Tuesday message: It's Trump or me, folks

Now that Donald Trump has all but sealed the Republican nomination to run for the White House, President Joe Biden will

Biden's post-Super Tuesday message: It's Trump or me, folks
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ACLU says US House bill that could ban TikTok is unconstitutional

The American Civil Liberties Union said a bill in the U.S.

ACLU says US House bill that could ban TikTok is unconstitutional
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Some 32% of North Carolina Republicans would spurn Trump if he were convicted - exit poll

Some 32% of voters in North Carolina's Republican presidential primary contest think Donald Trump would not be fit for the presidency if he were convicted of a crime,

Some 32% of North Carolina Republicans would spurn Trump if he were convicted - exit poll
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Explainer-Haiti's prime minister called for international security support. Who answered?

As increasingly powerful alliances of heavily armed gangs expand their influence over Haiti's capital, its government formally requested a multinational force be deployed

Explainer-Haiti's prime minister called for international security support. Who answered?
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Putin ally says Ukraine is 'definitely Russia', rules out talks with Zelenskiy

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and an ally of President Vladimir Putin, said on Monday that Ukraine was part of Russia and ruled out peace talks with

Putin ally says Ukraine is 'definitely Russia', rules out talks with Zelenskiy
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Biden to announce US air drop of aid into Gaza, US officials say

President Joe Biden is expected to announce on Friday his intention to order a military air drop of humanitarian aid into Gaza, four U.S. officials told Reuters, speaking on

Biden to announce US air drop of aid into Gaza, US officials say
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Israel appropriates 650 acres of West Bank land near big settlement

Israel appropriated on Thursday several tracts of land near a major Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, but a source briefed on the decision told Reuters that there was

Israel appropriates 650 acres of West Bank land near big settlement
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McConnell to step down as Senate Republican leader in November -AP

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell plans to step down as Senate Republican leader in November, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday, citing a copy of his prepared remarks.

McConnell to step down as Senate Republican leader in November -AP
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Factbox-Who is Mitch McConnell, retiring Senate Republican leader?

Top U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell on Wednesday said he would not seek another term as the party's leader, marking an end to a record-setting career.

Factbox-Who is Mitch McConnell, retiring Senate Republican leader?
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Zelenskiy says Black Sea grain corridor in doubt without US aid

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that without new U.S. military aid his country would be unable to defend a Black Sea shipping corridor

Zelenskiy says Black Sea grain corridor in doubt without US aid
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Inside the Democratic rebellion against Biden over the Gaza war

By Andrea Shalal, Nandita Bose and Kat Stafford DEARBORN, Michigan - The depth of Democratic Party anger over President Joe Biden’s handling of the Gaza war has caught his campaign off guard and could

Inside the Democratic rebellion against Biden over the Gaza war
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Biden to meet with congressional leaders as government shutdown looms

President Joe Biden will meet with the top Democrats and Republicans in Congress on Tuesday in a bid to head off a partial government shutdown beginning in just four

Biden to meet with congressional leaders as government shutdown looms
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Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan; polls show Trump beating Haley

President Joe Biden's support for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza will be put to a test on Tuesday in Michigan, home to a large Arab American

Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan; polls show Trump beating Haley
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Prosecutors seek gag order on Trump in NY criminal case

New York prosecutors have asked a judge for a gag order to restrict Donald Trump from attacking witnesses or exposing jurors' identities in the former president's Manhattan criminal case,

Prosecutors seek gag order on Trump in NY criminal case
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Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap, says ally

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap at the time of his death, Maria Pevchikh, a Navalny ally, said on Monday, repeating her

Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap, says ally
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France's Macron says sending troops to Ukraine cannot be ruled out

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday there was no consensus on sending troops to Ukraine, but the subject could not be ruled out.

France's Macron says sending troops to Ukraine cannot be ruled out
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Biden to meet congressional leaders with shutdown clock ticking

President Joe Biden plans to meet with congressional leaders Tuesday to discuss funding the government as a partial shutdown deadline looms on Friday, the White House announced

Biden to meet congressional leaders with shutdown clock ticking
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Donald Trump calls on Alabama legislature to find 'immediate solution' to preserve IVF

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he supports the availability of in vitro fertilization treatment following an Alabama Supreme Court decision regarding IVF.

Donald Trump calls on Alabama legislature to find 'immediate solution' to preserve IVF
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Congress needs to restore reproductive healthcare protections after IVF ruling, White House says

Congress needs to restore reproductive healthcare protections following the Alabama Supreme Court decision regarding in vitro fertilization, White House spokesperson Karine Jean

Congress needs to restore reproductive healthcare protections after IVF ruling, White House says
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Blinken says Israel's new settlements in West Bank "inconsistent" with international law

Israel's expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank were inconsistent with international law, U.S.

Blinken says Israel's new settlements in West Bank "inconsistent" with international law
Political|World

US warns Iran against providing ballistic missiles to Russia

The Biden administration on Thursday warned Iran of a "swift and severe" response from the international community if Tehran provided ballistic missiles to

US warns Iran against providing ballistic missiles to Russia
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US to hit Russia with 'hundreds and hundreds' of new sanctions, senior US diplomat says

A senior U.S. diplomat said on Thursday the United States will impose "hundreds and hundreds and hundreds" of sanctions against Russia

US to hit Russia with 'hundreds and hundreds' of new sanctions, senior US diplomat says
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Putin on Biden's 'crazy SOB' remark: shows why he is preferable as U.S president

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Joe Biden's "crazy SOB" remark showed why the Kremlin felt that for Russia, Biden would be a preferable future U.S. president

Putin on Biden's 'crazy SOB' remark: shows why he is preferable as U.S president
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German lawmakers reject Taurus missiles for Ukraine after nearly 2 years of war

German lawmakers backed providing further military support for Ukraine on Thursday, almost two years after Russia's invasion, but rejected a call by the opposition to deliver long-

German lawmakers reject Taurus missiles for Ukraine after nearly 2 years of war
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France’s Macron to host Ukraine summit in Paris on Monday

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a number of European leaders and government representatives for a meeting on Ukraine in Paris on Monday, his office said.

France’s Macron to host Ukraine summit in Paris on Monday
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As war with Russia enters third year, US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance

Top Biden administration officials spent last weekend in Europe trying to soothe jitters over the prospect of U.S. military aid to Ukraine

As war with Russia enters third year, US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance
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Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' during San Francisco fundraiser

President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB" during a fundraiser in San Francisco

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' during San Francisco fundraiser
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US, Russia to speak on Israeli occupation at top U.N. court

The United States and Russia will present arguments on Wednesday in proceedings at the U.N.'s highest court examining the legality of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian

US, Russia to speak on Israeli occupation at top U.N. court
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US casts third veto of UN action since start of Israel-Hamas war

The United States on Tuesday again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate

US casts third veto of UN action since start of Israel-Hamas war
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Russia says G20 Ukraine discussion is 'destructive'

The inclusion of the topic of Ukraine at the Group of 20 meetings is destructive and the politicisation of the Group is unacceptable, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday ahead of

Russia says G20 Ukraine discussion is 'destructive'
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G20 ministers discuss conflicts, global governance in Brazil

Foreign ministers from the G20 group of nations gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to discuss world tensions and ways to

G20 ministers discuss conflicts, global governance in Brazil
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EU summons Russian envoy, demands independent investigation into Navalny's death

The European Union summoned Russia's representative to the EU and called for an independent international investigation into the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the

EU summons Russian envoy, demands independent investigation into Navalny's death
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China disappointed over US veto on Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote, Xinhua reports

China expressed "strong disappointment" over the United States blocking a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war calling for an immediate humanitarian

China disappointed over US veto on Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote, Xinhua reports
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Black California lawmakers introducing package of reparations bills

Members of California's Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday will detail a package of 14 reparations bills they are introducing to right historic wrongs carried out against

Black California lawmakers introducing package of reparations bills
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WikiLeaks' Assange in last-ditch battle to stop U.S. extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange begins what could be his last chance to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States on Tuesday after more

WikiLeaks' Assange in last-ditch battle to stop U.S. extradition
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Ukrainian foreign minister discusses peace prospects with Chinese counterpart

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Saturday he had discussed the prospects for peace in Kyiv's nearly two-year-old war against Russia with his Chinese counterpart, part of a

Ukrainian foreign minister discusses peace prospects with Chinese counterpart
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia exploits aid delays

Russia is exploiting delays in aid to Ukraine, and the situation in areas where Moscow's troops are concentrated is "extremely difficult", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia exploits aid delays
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Analysis-Europe seeks to sway Trump camp on NATO, Ukraine aid

Even as they insist they are not dancing to Donald Trump's tune on NATO, European leaders are singing from a song sheet designed to appeal to the former U.S.

Analysis-Europe seeks to sway Trump camp on NATO, Ukraine aid
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US plans to send weapons to Israel even as Biden pushes for ceasefire, WSJ reports

The Biden administration is preparing to send bombs and other weapons to Israel that would add to its military arsenal even as the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza, the Wall Street

US plans to send weapons to Israel even as Biden pushes for ceasefire, WSJ reports
Election|Political|US

Trump privately favors 16-week national abortion ban, New York Times reports

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has privately expressed support for a 16-week national abortion ban, with exceptions in cases of rape, incest or risk to a mother's life,

Trump privately favors 16-week national abortion ban, New York Times reports
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Trump comments show Europe must spend more on defence, Latvia says

Donald Trump's stark comments on NATO show that Europeans should take more responsibility for their security, but they will still need the transatlantic military

Trump comments show Europe must spend more on defence, Latvia says
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Talk of European nuclear deterrent 'not helpful', says NATO's Stoltenberg

Talk of a potential European nuclear deterrent that would not involve the United States is "not helpful", NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Saturday.

Talk of European nuclear deterrent 'not helpful', says NATO's Stoltenberg
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Nikki Haley blasts Trump for relationship with Putin after Navalny's death

Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley slammed Donald Trump on Friday for maintaining an amiable relationship with Vladimir Putin, after the Russian

Nikki Haley blasts Trump for relationship with Putin after Navalny's death
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Kremlin: No contact from US about Moscow's nuclear capability in space -TASS

The United States has not contacted Russia since rumours about Russia's new nuclear capabilities in space surfaced, but Moscow is ready to work with Washington on developing anti-

Kremlin: No contact from US about Moscow's nuclear capability in space -TASS
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France's Macron opens door to recognising Palestinian state

The recognition of a Palestinian state is no longer a taboo for France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, suggesting Paris could make the decision if efforts for a two-state

France's Macron opens door to recognising Palestinian state
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Biden to speak at noon on Navalny's death, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at the White House at 12 p.m.

Biden to speak at noon on Navalny's death, White House says
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Houthis vow to continue attacks in solidarity with Palestinians

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis will press on with attacks on Red Sea shipping in solidarity with the Palestinians as long as Israel continues to commit "crimes" against them, their

Houthis vow to continue attacks in solidarity with Palestinians
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Ukraine defence minister, new armed forces chief inform Western generals of Kyiv's plans

Ukraine Defence Minister Rustem Umerov and newly appointed armed forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed Kyiv's military plans for 2024 with the supreme commander of the NATO Armed

Ukraine defence minister, new armed forces chief inform Western generals of Kyiv's plans
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Sweden says it expects Hungary to soon give NATO membership approval

Sweden's foreign minister said on Wednesday that he expects that Hungary will soon approve the Swedish NATO membership application.

Sweden says it expects Hungary to soon give NATO membership approval
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Putin says he prefers 'more predictable' Biden over Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview broadcast on Wednesday that he preferred Joe Biden to Donald Trump but was willing to work with any U.S. president.

Putin says he prefers 'more predictable' Biden over Trump
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NATO's Stoltenberg urges US House to pass Ukraine aid, says China watching

NATO boss Jens Stoltenberg urged the U.S.

NATO's Stoltenberg urges US House to pass Ukraine aid, says China watching
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NATO chief says 18 countries meet 2% military spending target

Eighteen out of 31 NATO countries will hit the target of 2% in defence spending of their gross domestic product in 2024, NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on

NATO chief says 18 countries meet 2% military spending target
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Kremlin denies Reuters report that Putin offered a ceasefire in Ukraine

The Kremlin on Wednesday denied a Reuters report that Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a ceasefire in Ukraine to the United States via intermediaries.

Kremlin denies Reuters report that Putin offered a ceasefire in Ukraine
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Exclusive-Trump adviser proposes new tiered system for NATO members who don't pay up

A leading national security adviser to Donald Trump told Reuters on Tuesday that he would push for changes to NATO if the former president returns to power that

Exclusive-Trump adviser proposes new tiered system for NATO members who don't pay up
Election|Political|US

Democrats bungle Biden age concerns, some critics say

Joe Biden's advisers knew in 2020 that his age was an issue for Americans but they successfully painted him as a competent leader who would

Democrats bungle Biden age concerns, some critics say
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Half of Americans think Biden got special treatment in document probe: Reuters/Ipsos poll

About half of Americans think President Joe Biden got special treatment when federal prosecutors decided last week they would not prosecute him for allegedly

Half of Americans think Biden got special treatment in document probe: Reuters/Ipsos poll
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Democratic senator raises concerns about Biden campaign decision to join TikTok

The chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee said on Monday he is concerned about the decision by the campaign of President

Democratic senator raises concerns about Biden campaign decision to join TikTok
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Trump comments on Russia and NATO 'appalling and unhinged,' White House spokesperson

The White House on Saturday rejected comments made by former U.S.

Trump comments on Russia and NATO 'appalling and unhinged,' White House spokesperson
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Netanyahu says he has not spoken to Biden since 'over the top' remarks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he has not spoken to U.S.

Netanyahu says he has not spoken to Biden since 'over the top' remarks
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EU's Borrell: NATO cannot be an 'a la carte' military alliance

NATO cannot be an 'a la carte' military alliance dependent on the whims of the U.S. president, the European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday, as he

EU's Borrell: NATO cannot be an 'a la carte' military alliance
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Putin says a swap deal to free WSJ reporter Gershkovich might be possible

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview aired on Thursday that it might be possible to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is awaiting

Putin says a swap deal to free WSJ reporter Gershkovich might be possible
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Prague, Budapest hold up EU move to sanction violent Israeli settlers

An EU effort to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians in the West Bank has stalled due to objections from Hungary and the

Prague, Budapest hold up EU move to sanction violent Israeli settlers
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Who is Robert Hur, special counsel on Biden classified document probe?

Robert Hur, the special counsel appointed to investigate whether President Joe Biden improperly handled sensitive government documents, is a former high-

Who is Robert Hur, special counsel on Biden classified document probe?
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Polish PM says U.S. Republicans should be ashamed for not backing Ukraine aid

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday that Republican senators in the United States should be ashamed for blocking a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, saying former

Polish PM says U.S. Republicans should be ashamed for not backing Ukraine aid
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Israeli lawmakers approve amended war budget for 2024 in initial vote

Israel's parliament gave its initial approval to an amended 2024 state budget that adds tens of billions of shekels to fund Israel's war against Hamas, with higher defence

Israeli lawmakers approve amended war budget for 2024 in initial vote
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US faces heightened risk from Russia, North Korea, Treasury financing report finds

The United States faces heightened risk from Russia, which is trying to acquire goods with military applications, the U.S.

US faces heightened risk from Russia, North Korea, Treasury financing report finds
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Trump's New York criminal case, likely first for trial, faces crucial test

The first of four criminal cases against Donald Trump expected to go to trial faces a major test next week, when a New York judge is set to rule on the Republican

Trump's New York criminal case, likely first for trial, faces crucial test
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Florida top court weighs letting voters decide abortion rights amendment

Florida's attorney general on Wednesday urged the state's highest court to block voters from deciding whether to amend the state constitution to protect abortion,

Florida top court weighs letting voters decide abortion rights amendment
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Factbox-Hamas ceasefire proposal details

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has submitted a ceasefire proposal to end the four-month conflict in Gaza. Israel said it was studying the proposal.

Factbox-Hamas ceasefire proposal details
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UN envoy in Iraq to step down at end of May, says country 'on a knife edge'

The head of the United Nations political mission in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, told the Security Council on Tuesday she expected to step down at

UN envoy in Iraq to step down at end of May, says country 'on a knife edge'
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Kremlin warns West against using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine

The Kremlin on Monday warned the West that any attempt to use frozen Russian assets as collateral to raise funds for Ukraine would be illegal and lead to years of litigation because

Kremlin warns West against using frozen Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine
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Hungary's Fidesz wants Swedish PM to visit before NATO bid is ratified

Sweden's NATO bid could be ratified when Hungary's parliament reconvenes for a normal session, the ruling Fidesz party's parliamentary group said on Monday,

Hungary's Fidesz wants Swedish PM to visit before NATO bid is ratified
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US House panel recommends $17.6 billion in military aid for Israel

Legislation providing $17.6 billion in new military assistance to Israel as it wages war against Hamas was unveiled in the U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday.

US House panel recommends $17.6 billion in military aid for Israel
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Trump Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis responds to misconduct claims

The Georgia prosecutor trying Donald Trump for attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat responded to an effort by the former U.S. president to have her removed from the

Trump Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis responds to misconduct claims
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Trump civil fraud verdict now expected by mid-February

A ruling in the New York state attorney general's $370 million civil fraud case against former U.S. president Donald Trump will not come until early to-mid February,

Trump civil fraud verdict now expected by mid-February
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Saudi Arabia pushes for U.S. defence pact ahead of presidential election

Saudi Arabia would be willing to accept a political commitment from Israel to create a Palestinian state, rather than anything more

Saudi Arabia pushes for U.S. defence pact ahead of presidential election
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Armenia can no longer rely on Russia for military and defence needs - PM Pashinyan says

Armenia can no longer rely on Russia as its main defence and military partner because Moscow has repeatedly let it down so Yerevan must think about forging closer ties with the

Armenia can no longer rely on Russia for military and defence needs - PM Pashinyan says
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Judge blocks California from requiring background checks to buy ammunition

A federal judge has blocked California from enforcing state laws requiring people to undergo background checks when they buy ammunition, calling them unconstitutional.

Judge blocks California from requiring background checks to buy ammunition
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Factbox-Who are Trump's top presidential campaign aides?

A tight, disciplined inner of circle of fiercely loyal aides have helped propel former President Donald Trump to the forefront of the Republican Party's White House contest, putting him on

Factbox-Who are Trump's top presidential campaign aides?
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Biden's job approval drops to 38% as border worries rise - Reuters/Ipsos

President Joe Biden's approval rating declined in January as Americans worried about the economy and immigration while the Democrat ramps up his reelection

Biden's job approval drops to 38% as border worries rise - Reuters/Ipsos
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Scholz evokes Nazi era as he urges Germans to reject far right

Chancellor Olaf Scholz reminded Germans of their Nazi past on Wednesday as he called on citizens to reject the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) which is second in most

Scholz evokes Nazi era as he urges Germans to reject far right
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Explainer-What would UK Labour's finance sector plan mean for London's City?

Britain's opposition Labour Party, tipped in the polls to win an election expected this year, set out its blueprint on Tuesday to "unashamedly champion" a financial

Explainer-What would UK Labour's finance sector plan mean for London's City?
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CIA chief: Kyiv faces tough battle this year, US aid flows vital

Ukraine will likely face a tough year fighting Russia in 2024, CIA Director Bill Burns said on Tuesday, arguing that to cut off U.S. aid

CIA chief: Kyiv faces tough battle this year, US aid flows vital
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Bolton excoriates Trump in fresh introduction to his memoir

John Bolton excoriated former President Donald Trump as an utterly self-interested man who would punish personal enemies and appease

Bolton excoriates Trump in fresh introduction to his memoir
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US Supreme Court is asked to stop West Point from considering race in admissions

A group opposed to affirmative action on Friday asked the Supreme Court to block the U.S.

US Supreme Court is asked to stop West Point from considering race in admissions
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China says Wang, U.S. Sullivan held 'candid, fruitful' talks on handling issues

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had "candid, substantive and fruitful strategic communication" with U.S.

China says Wang, U.S. Sullivan held 'candid, fruitful' talks on handling issues
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Two prominent Haley donors to pull funding after Trump New Hampshire win

A prominent donor to Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will stop funding her campaign, declaring that former President Donald Trump has

Two prominent Haley donors to pull funding after Trump New Hampshire win
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Nearly all US Senate Democrats back two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians

An overwhelming majority of President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats in the Senate on Wednesday backed a statement reiterating U.S. support of a two-state

Nearly all US Senate Democrats back two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians
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US conducted three strikes against Houthi targets on Friday -White House

The United States conducted three "successful self defense strikes" against Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, the White House said.

US conducted three strikes against Houthi targets on Friday -White House
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Iran's desire for 'a seat at the table' felt in Davos

At a dinner in the Swiss ski resort of Davos this week, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani hosted business and political

Iran's desire for 'a seat at the table' felt in Davos
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Biden administration taking heat from all sides over Louisiana LNG project

The Biden administration faces mounting pressure over whether to approve a massive new Louisiana LNG export project, with

Biden administration taking heat from all sides over Louisiana LNG project
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US warns of Russian effort to tilt 2024 elections in Europe against Ukraine

The United States believes Russia will conduct "information operations" aimed at turning opinion in Europe against Ukraine as countries across the continent go to

US warns of Russian effort to tilt 2024 elections in Europe against Ukraine
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Russia says it won't discuss nuclear arms control with US while it backs Ukraine

Russia said on Thursday it was impossible to discuss nuclear arms control with the United States without taking into account the situation in Ukraine, accusing Washington of seeking

Russia says it won't discuss nuclear arms control with US while it backs Ukraine
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Russian prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for pro-war nationalist Putin critic - RIA

Russian state prosecutors asked a Moscow court on Thursday to sentence prominent nationalist Igor Girkin to five years in prison for inciting extremism, the RIA news agency reported

Russian prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for pro-war nationalist Putin critic - RIA
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Biden, through an aide, apologizes to Republican over DNC criticism

President Joe Biden had a top aide call former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson to apologize on Wednesday for criticism from the Democratic National Committee of Hutchinson's

Biden, through an aide, apologizes to Republican over DNC criticism
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Trump's labeling of Jan. 6 suspects as hostages is offensive -White House

The White House denounced Republican Donald Trump's description of suspects in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.

Trump's labeling of Jan. 6 suspects as hostages is offensive -White House
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NATO needs 'warfighting transformation', top military official says

A top NATO military official called on public and private actors in the West on Wednesday to prepare for an era in which anything could happen at any time, including fighting a

NATO needs 'warfighting transformation', top military official says
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to join global peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants China to take part in a global peace conference to resolve the conflict with Russia, he told a press conference on Monday.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants China to join global peace summit
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Putin says past U.S. elections were rigged

Russian President Vladimir Putin, running for a new six-year term in an election that his opponents say is a parody of democracy, said on Tuesday that past U.S. elections had been rigged

Putin says past U.S. elections were rigged
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Iran: US can't call for restraint while backing Israel's war in Gaza

The United States cannot call for restraint while supporting Israel's war in Gaza, Iran's foreign minister said on Monday, while calling for a diplomatic solution to the war in the

Iran: US can't call for restraint while backing Israel's war in Gaza
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Turkey providing documents for genocide hearings against Israel -Erdogan

Turkey is providing documents for a case brought by South Africa against Israel at the U.N.'s top court on a charge of committing genocide against Palestinian civilians, President

Turkey providing documents for genocide hearings against Israel -Erdogan
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Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te could face a tough four years in office with no parliamentary majority, an opposition which wanted to

Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority
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Russia's Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war

A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow would regard any move by Britain to deploy a military contingent to Ukraine as a declaration of war against

Russia's Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war
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Exclusive-Ukraine needs more attack aircraft for war effort - ground forces commander

Ukraine's ground forces commander said on Friday that Kyiv needed more military aircraft for its war effort, such as U.S.

Exclusive-Ukraine needs more attack aircraft for war effort - ground forces commander
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Erdogan accuses U.S., Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into 'sea of blood'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday slammed the U.S. and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as a disproportionate use of force and accused the two countries of trying

Erdogan accuses U.S., Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into 'sea of blood'
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Analysis-Did the US just get lured into war with the Houthis?

U.S. President Joe Biden's blistering strikes on Yemen followed weeks of warnings to the Houthis to stop attacking Red Sea shipping - or else.

Analysis-Did the US just get lured into war with the Houthis?
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US Senate leader Schumer starts moving stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown

Democratic U.S.

US Senate leader Schumer starts moving stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown
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Some US aid to Ukraine poorly tracked -Pentagon inspector general

The Pentagon's inspector general released a report on Thursday that said the United States military had not properly tracked about $1 billion in weapons sent to Ukraine.

Some US aid to Ukraine poorly tracked -Pentagon inspector general
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Russia's Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites

A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that any Ukrainian attacks on missile launch sites inside Russia with arms supplied by the United States and its allies

Russia's Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites
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Russia condemns US and UK for 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen

Russia condemned the United States and Britain on Friday for their military strikes on Yemen, which Moscow said amounted to an irresponsible

Russia condemns US and UK for 'irresponsible' strikes on Yemen
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court

Israel prepared to defend itself on Thursday at the top U.N. court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime

Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court
Asia|News|Political|World

Ex-South Korea PM to launch new party ahead of April election

A former South Korean prime minister announced on Thursday his plan to launch a new political party in a move that aims to challenge the domination of the two leading

Ex-South Korea PM to launch new party ahead of April election
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DeSantis, Haley face off in debate showdown to emerge as Trump alternative

Republican presidential rivals Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley will square off on Wednesday in their first head-to-head debate as they fight to emerge as the

DeSantis, Haley face off in debate showdown to emerge as Trump alternative
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Biden met with sister of Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia, White House says

President Joe Biden met on Wednesday with the sister of Paul Whelan, the former U.S. Marine detained in Russia, the White House said.

Biden met with sister of Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia, White House says
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Israel's Herzog: Gaza genocide claim at ICJ 'atrocious and preposterous'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Tuesday that "there is nothing more atrocious and preposterous" than a lawsuit filed in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing

Israel's Herzog: Gaza genocide claim at ICJ 'atrocious and preposterous'
Business|Political|US

White House huddles with industry on tech innovation for Ukraine

White House officials met on Monday with about a dozen leaders from venture capital firms and the technology and defense industries in an effort to reinforce the

White House huddles with industry on tech innovation for Ukraine
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US defense official to visit Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela

A top U.S. defense official will visit Guyana on Monday and Tuesday, the U.S. embassy in the South American country said, as tensions between Guyana and neighboring Venezuela simmer in a

US defense official to visit Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela
Europe|News|Political|World

Scholz berates EU allies over "insufficient" military support for Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday the majority of countries in the European Union were not delivering sufficient weapons to Ukraine to help it battle a Russian invasion,

Scholz berates EU allies over "insufficient" military support for Ukraine
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Vice President Harris to mark Jan 6 attacks in South Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday will mark the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S.

Vice President Harris to mark Jan 6 attacks in South Carolina
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White House: North Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missiles, launchers

North Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missiles and launchers for use in Moscow's war against Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday, citing newly declassified

White House: North Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missiles, launchers
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Joe unplugged: Biden fundraisers clash with US script, please donors

As president, Joe Biden has relied heavily on Teleprompters and pre-written scripts for his public speeches, a mostly

Joe unplugged: Biden fundraisers clash with US script, please donors
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Hong Kong tycoon Lai pleads not guilty in landmark security trial

Hong Kong tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in his landmark trial, where he is accused of endangering

Hong Kong tycoon Lai pleads not guilty in landmark security trial
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France, Germany, UK, US, condemn Iran's increase in uranium enrichment

France, Germany, Britain and the United States condemned Iran's increase in production of highly enriched uranium following the IAEA report from earlier this week.

France, Germany, UK, US, condemn Iran's increase in uranium enrichment
Election|Political|US

Factbox-Trump foes turn to Constitution's 'insurrection' ban to keep him off 2024 ballot

Maine on Thursday became the second U.S. state to bar Donald Trump from a Republican presidential primary ballot, part of a flurry of legal challenges to his

Factbox-Trump foes turn to Constitution's 'insurrection' ban to keep him off 2024 ballot
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Russia warns Japan over providing Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine

A move by Japan to provide Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine will have "grave consequences" for Russia-Japan ties, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on

Russia warns Japan over providing Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia says some in the West are hinting at looking for peace in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that some in the West were suggesting that Moscow should discuss peace in Ukraine because the United

Russia says some in the West are hinting at looking for peace in Ukraine
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Qatari emir receives phone call from Biden on Gaza -report

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from U.S.

Qatari emir receives phone call from Biden on Gaza -report
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Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to remove Trump from 2024 ballot -CNN

The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot based on the U.S.

Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to remove Trump from 2024 ballot -CNN
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Iran's supreme leader leads prayers during funeral of senior Guards adviser -TV

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei led prayers on Thursday at the funeral of Sayyed Razi Mousavi, a senior Revolutionary Guards adviser who was killed in what Iran said was an Israeli air

Iran's supreme leader leads prayers during funeral of senior Guards adviser -TV
Economy|Europe|News|Political|US|World

Factbox-What and where are Russia's $300 billion in reserves frozen in the West?

After President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, the United States and its allies prohibited transactions with Russia's

Factbox-What and where are Russia's $300 billion in reserves frozen in the West?
Crime|News|Political|US

Ex-Nebraska congressman's conviction for lying to authorities is overturned

A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned the conviction of former Nebraska congressman Jeff Fortenberry for lying to authorities investigating illegal

Ex-Nebraska congressman's conviction for lying to authorities is overturned
MidEast|News|Political|US

Dozens arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at two major U.S. airports

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked morning traffic on Wednesday around Los Angeles International Airport and New York's John F.

Dozens arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at two major U.S. airports
Election|News|Political|US

As election looms, Biden struggles to match Trump's judicial appointments

The White House is gearing up for what could be President Joe Biden's last chance to put his stamp on the judiciary, as progressive advocates fret that he may fall short of

As election looms, Biden struggles to match Trump's judicial appointments
Europe|News|Political|World

Turkish parliamentary commission to discuss Sweden's NATO bid on Tuesday

Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission will convene on Dec. 26, Tuesday to resume talks on Sweden's NATO membership bid, the parliament website showed on Friday.

Turkish parliamentary commission to discuss Sweden's NATO bid on Tuesday
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Trump win in 2024 could harm fight against climate change -Canada PM

If Republican frontrunner Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. election it could harm the global effort to fight climate change, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an

Trump win in 2024 could harm fight against climate change -Canada PM
MidEast|News|Political|World

Factbox-Shipping firms avoid Red Sea as Houthi attacks increase

Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea to show their support for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas fighting Israel in Gaza.

Factbox-Shipping firms avoid Red Sea as Houthi attacks increase
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Widow of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi granted political asylum in US -Wash Post

The widow of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been granted political asylum in the U.S., the Washington Post newspaper reported on Thursday.

Widow of murdered Saudi journalist Khashoggi granted political asylum in US -Wash Post
Education|Political|US

West Point should end affirmative action in admissions, group tells US judge

The group behind the successful U.S. Supreme Court challenge to race-conscious college admissions policies urged a federal judge on Thursday to block the U.S.

West Point should end affirmative action in admissions, group tells US judge
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US, S.Korea, Japan condemn N.Korea's ballistic missile launches; urge dialogue

The top diplomats of the United States, South Korea and Japan on Wednesday condemned North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches and urged Pyongyang to

US, S.Korea, Japan condemn N.Korea's ballistic missile launches; urge dialogue
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US says it does not see any tonal change from China on Taiwan

Washington does not see any change in China's tone on Taiwan, U.S.

US says it does not see any tonal change from China on Taiwan
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UAE foreign minister meets with Palestinian official in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) foreign minister has met a senior Palestinian Authority (PA) official in Abu Dhabi where they discussed international efforts to achieve a ceasefire in

UAE foreign minister meets with Palestinian official in Abu Dhabi
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Russia calls prisoner swap talks delicate, accuses U.S. of leaks

A top Russian diplomat said Moscow and Washington were still engaged in sensitive negotiations over a prisoner exchange, but accused the U.S. side of leaking details to the media.

Russia calls prisoner swap talks delicate, accuses U.S. of leaks
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In China's eyes we're all separatists, Taiwan presidential frontrunner says

In China's eyes all three Taiwan presidential candidates are separatists, the frontrunner to be the island's next leader said on Wednesday in a

In China's eyes we're all separatists, Taiwan presidential frontrunner says
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says Russia is ready to talk on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia would be prepared to talk to Ukraine, the United States and Europe about the future of Ukraine if they

Putin says Russia is ready to talk on Ukraine
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New US refugee program lets Americans choose who to sponsor

The Biden administration launched a new refugee program on Tuesday that will let U.S. sponsors nominate specific people they want to bring to

New US refugee program lets Americans choose who to sponsor
Americas|News|Political|US|World

Mexico to challenge Texas' new 'inhumane' migration law, president says

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday said Mexico was preparing to challenge a new Texas law allowing state law enforcement to arrest suspected migrants,

Mexico to challenge Texas' new 'inhumane' migration law, president says
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Julian Assange's 'final' appeal against U.S. extradition to be held in February

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange's possible final legal challenge to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States where he is wanted on criminal charges will be held at

Julian Assange's 'final' appeal against U.S. extradition to be held in February
Economy|News|Political|US

US House Democrats press Justice Thomas to recuse from Trump cases

House Democrats are calling on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the U.S.

US House Democrats press Justice Thomas to recuse from Trump cases
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Turkey calls on U.S. to use influence to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza -Turkish source

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan asked his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in a call on Sunday for Washington to use its influence over Israel to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza

Turkey calls on U.S. to use influence to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza -Turkish source
Election|News|Political|US

Trump repeats 'poisoning the blood' anti-immigrant remark

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential frontrunner, said on Saturday that undocumented immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country,"

Trump repeats 'poisoning the blood' anti-immigrant remark
Election|News|Political|World

Putin to run for president as an independent candidate - RIA cites senior politicians

Vladimir Putin will run for president again as an independent candidate with a wide support base but not on a party ticket, the state-backed RIA news agency cited two senior pro-

Putin to run for president as an independent candidate - RIA cites senior politicians
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Top Biden adviser to meet Palestinian President Abbas on Friday

U.S. President Joe Biden's national security adviser will visit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Friday, according to a U.S. official.

Top Biden adviser to meet Palestinian President Abbas on Friday
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Biden, Turkey's Erdogan discuss Sweden's NATO bid

U.S. President Joe Biden and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke about Sweden's application to join the NATO alliance, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.

Biden, Turkey's Erdogan discuss Sweden's NATO bid
Election|News|Political|US

US judge pauses Trump 2020 election case while he appeals immunity ruling

A U.S. judge on Wednesday paused the federal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to illegally overturn the results of the 2020 election while the former U.S. president

US judge pauses Trump 2020 election case while he appeals immunity ruling
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Biden's challenge lies in reaching voters who have tuned out -Reuters/Ipsos poll

A majority of Americans agree with President Joe Biden on issues including abortion rights, capping insulin prices and hiking taxes on

Biden's challenge lies in reaching voters who have tuned out -Reuters/Ipsos poll
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump increases polling lead in Iowa ahead of first Republican contest

Donald Trump has a huge and expanded lead over his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination in a new poll in Iowa, the state that kicks off the party's nominating

Trump increases polling lead in Iowa ahead of first Republican contest
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Giuliani repeats false claims against Georgia poll workers, drawing judge's ire

A U.S. judge on Tuesday scolded Rudy Giuliani for repeating false accusations of voter fraud against two Georgia election workers in the middle of a

Giuliani repeats false claims against Georgia poll workers, drawing judge's ire
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France to host meeting on tackling Hamas financing, online activities

Officials from more than 20 countries including Israel but no Arab states will convene in Paris on Wednesday to define a strategy on how to curb financing of Hamas and

France to host meeting on tackling Hamas financing, online activities
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Turkey's Erdogan: The UN Security Council needs to be reformed

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for the United Nations Security Council to be reformed, decrying the fact that the United States could veto a ceasefire

Turkey's Erdogan: The UN Security Council needs to be reformed
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump should be barred from appealing reinstated fraud case gag order, NY AG says

New York's attorney general and a judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial have urged a mid-level appeals court to deny the former U.S.

Trump should be barred from appealing reinstated fraud case gag order, NY AG says
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Palestinian Authority president says US veto makes it complicit in Israeli 'war crimes'

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said the United States' veto of a U.N.

Palestinian Authority president says US veto makes it complicit in Israeli 'war crimes'
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Israel: pressure to end war inconsistent with support for eliminating Hamas

Isralei Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuffed on Sunday international calls to end the Gaza war, describing them as inconsistent with supporting the war-aim of eliminating

Israel: pressure to end war inconsistent with support for eliminating Hamas
Europe|News|Political|World

Germany shifts to slightly more critical stance on ally Israel

Germany expects Israel to adapt its military strategy to better prevent suffering among Palestinian civilians, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday,

Germany shifts to slightly more critical stance on ally Israel
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Hamas condemns Israel over images showing semi-naked Palestinian prisoners

A senior Hamas official accused Israeli forces on Friday of carrying out a "heinous crime against innocent civilians" after images of Palestinian men stripped to

Hamas condemns Israel over images showing semi-naked Palestinian prisoners
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Political|US

EU considers restarting WTO case against US over steel tariffs - Bloomberg News

The European Union is considering reopening a case at the World Trade Organization against the United States over a steel and aluminum dispute that saw the allies hit each other with

EU considers restarting WTO case against US over steel tariffs - Bloomberg News
Europe|Political|US|World

Cameron, Blinken say they discussed 'vital' US air base at Diego Garcia

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and U.S.

Cameron, Blinken say they discussed 'vital' US air base at Diego Garcia
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US House votes to censure Democrat Jamaal Bowman over fire alarm incident

The U.S.

US House votes to censure Democrat Jamaal Bowman over fire alarm incident
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Ukraine defense minister visits Pentagon amid questions about future of aid

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with U.S.

Ukraine defense minister visits Pentagon amid questions about future of aid
Crime|Health|News|Political|US

Texas AG threatens to prosecute doctors in emergency abortion

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday threatened to prosecute any doctors involved in providing an emergency abortion to a woman, hours after she won a court

Texas AG threatens to prosecute doctors in emergency abortion
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US would object to 'buffer zone' inside Gaza strip -State Dept

The U.S. would object to any proposed buffer zone inside the Gaza Strip as it would violate Washington's position that the size of the Palestinian enclave must not be reduced

US would object to 'buffer zone' inside Gaza strip -State Dept
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Fourth US Republican debate pits Haley vs. DeSantis for No. 2 spot in White House race

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.

Fourth US Republican debate pits Haley vs. DeSantis for No. 2 spot in White House race
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Ex-US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he will leave Congress

Republican Kevin McCarthy, who won and lost the role of Speaker of the U.S.

Ex-US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he will leave Congress
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

EU pledges to step up fight against hate crimes

The European Commission on Wednesday pledged to step up its fight against hate crimes throughout Europe, as ongoing military conflicts have been fuelling antisemitic and anti-

EU pledges to step up fight against hate crimes
Election|Political|US

Biden 'not sure' he would seek re-election if Trump was not

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he is not sure he would be seeking re-election if he were not facing Republican Donald Trump.

Biden 'not sure' he would seek re-election if Trump was not
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US says Russia rejected a proposal in recent weeks for release of Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich

Russia in recent weeks rejected a new proposal for the release of Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich, two Americans considered by Washington to be "wrongfully detained" by Russia,

US says Russia rejected a proposal in recent weeks for release of Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel expects difficult new stage in Gaza, sticks to war aims - spokesperson

Israel expects difficult fighting in the new phase of its war in Gaza but is open to "constructive feedback" on reducing harm to civilians as long as the advice is consistent

Israel expects difficult new stage in Gaza, sticks to war aims - spokesperson
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FBI chief to urge Senate panel to renew US global surveillance power

FBI Director Christopher Wray will press a Senate committee on Tuesday to renew the authority of the U.S. government to conduct warrantless surveillance

FBI chief to urge Senate panel to renew US global surveillance power
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Support among Israelis for resumption of Gaza campaign

Israelis interviewed on Tel Aviv's streets backed their army's resumption of fighting in the Gaza Strip on Friday, acknowledging the dangers but blaming Hamas

Support among Israelis for resumption of Gaza campaign
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Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in federal 2020 election case

A U.S. judge on Friday said Donald Trump does not have immunity from criminal charges for actions he took as president, rejecting a bid by the Republican to toss out the case

Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in federal 2020 election case
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Biden praised Kissinger in life, offers measured reaction on his death

As Senate Foreign Relations Chair, Joe Biden offered effusive praise of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger when the veteran diplomat spoke to Congress

Biden praised Kissinger in life, offers measured reaction on his death
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US Secretary of State Blinken meets Palestinian President Abbas in West Bank

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank on Thursday.

US Secretary of State Blinken meets Palestinian President Abbas in West Bank
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Russia's Putin praises Henry Kissinger as wise and pragmatic statesman

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed his condolences over the death of former U.S.

Russia's Putin praises Henry Kissinger as wise and pragmatic statesman
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Republican DeSantis faces risks in debate against Democrat Newsom amid struggling US presidential bid

U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will use a televised debate against California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday night to try to prove

Republican DeSantis faces risks in debate against Democrat Newsom amid struggling US presidential bid
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Reaction to the death of US diplomat Henry Kissinger

Here are reactions to the death of Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner who left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy: WINSTON LORD, FORMER U.S.

Reaction to the death of US diplomat Henry Kissinger
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New Zealand seeks to strengthen engagement with US -foreign minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Thursday his country would seek to strengthen engagement with the United States on strategic and security

New Zealand seeks to strengthen engagement with US -foreign minister
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US Congress vows to pass massive defense bill, culture wars loom

U.S. congressional armed services committee leaders vowed on Wednesday that a must-pass $886 billion defense policy bill will be enacted this year, despite

US Congress vows to pass massive defense bill, culture wars loom
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Turkey expects to ratify Sweden accession to NATO 'within weeks', Swedish minister says

Turkey has said it expects to ratify Sweden's long-delayed accession to NATO within weeks, Sweden's foreign minister told journalists on Wednesday.

Turkey expects to ratify Sweden accession to NATO 'within weeks', Swedish minister says
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Top US Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer warns against surge of antisemitism

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned on Wednesday against blaming Jewish Americans for the actions of Israel's government, as antisemitism swelled in the

Top US Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer warns against surge of antisemitism
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Russia's Ryabkov warns US against entering new arms race

If the United States expects to win the next arms race then Washington is mistaken, a senior Russian diplomat said in remarks published on Wednesday, adding that a military conflict

Russia's Ryabkov warns US against entering new arms race
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Russia says it has got lots of requests for meetings with Lavrov at OSCE meeting

Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had received a lot of requests for one-on-one meetings with Sergei Lavrov, Moscow's top diplomat, on the sidelines of an OSCE meeting

Russia says it has got lots of requests for meetings with Lavrov at OSCE meeting
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Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza

A Hamas senior official invited U.S. billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday to visit the Palestinian Gaza strip to see the extent of destruction caused by the Israeli bombardment.

Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza
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Factbox-US Supreme Court case on SEC could have wide impact on agency enforcement

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments on whether the U.S.

Factbox-US Supreme Court case on SEC could have wide impact on agency enforcement
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Chechen leader's 16-year-old son named to post in rifle battalion

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's teenage son, who was shown beating a prisoner in custody this year, has been named as an observer in a new battalion that is part of Russia's defence

Chechen leader's 16-year-old son named to post in rifle battalion
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Trump refuses to rule out new migrant family separations, but allies are wary

Donald Trump has vowed to intensify his crackdown on immigration if he returns to the White House and has left the door open to resuming his most

Trump refuses to rule out new migrant family separations, but allies are wary
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Jimmy Carter expected to attend late wife Rosalynn's memorial service -CNN

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, 99, is expected to attend the memorial service for his late wife Rosalynn on Tuesday, CNN reported on Monday, citing a statement from his grandson.

Jimmy Carter expected to attend late wife Rosalynn's memorial service -CNN
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Long-shot Biden challenger Phillips won't run again for House

U.S. Representative Dean Phillips of Minnesota, a long-shot challenger to President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination, on Friday said he would not run for reelection.

Long-shot Biden challenger Phillips won't run again for House
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Kremlin says NATO's desire for a 'military Schengen' zone in Europe ratchets up tensions

The Kremlin said on Friday that NATO's desire to have a military analogue of the Schengen Zone in Europe to allow the alliance's armed forces to move around freely to counter Russia

Kremlin says NATO's desire for a 'military Schengen' zone in Europe ratchets up tensions
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Canada PM Trudeau says his main rival abandoning Ukraine due to Trump influence

Canada's Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said his main political rival on the right was abandoning Ukraine under the influence

Canada PM Trudeau says his main rival abandoning Ukraine due to Trump influence
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Analysis-Netanyahu's two-front war against Hamas and for his own political survival

Inside Israeli defence headquarters, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu monitored the first release of Hamas-held hostages while outside, their families in a Tel

Analysis-Netanyahu's two-front war against Hamas and for his own political survival
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Soros foundation accuses Hungarian government campaign of antisemitism

A political campaign by Hungary's government that vilifies the head of the European Commission and the son of financier George Soros is "propaganda deeply tainted by antisemitism"

Soros foundation accuses Hungarian government campaign of antisemitism
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Putin: we must think how to stop 'the tragedy' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Group of 20 leading economies on Wednesday that it was necessary to think about how to stop "the tragedy" of the war in Ukraine, and said

Putin: we must think how to stop 'the tragedy' in Ukraine
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Netanyahu accuses U.N. of being slow to provide Gaza refugee relief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the United Nations on Thursday of being slow to attend to the spiralling humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying its relief workers

Netanyahu accuses U.N. of being slow to provide Gaza refugee relief
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India PM Modi tells G20 Israel-Hamas conflict must not spread

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged leaders of the world's 20 big economies on Wednesday to do whatever necessary to ensure the Israel-Hamas

India PM Modi tells G20 Israel-Hamas conflict must not spread
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DeSantis super PAC head quits, latest blow to struggling Republican's presidential bid

The head of a political action committee (PAC) supporting Republican Ron DeSantis resigned on Wednesday, dealing a further blow to the Florida governor's

DeSantis super PAC head quits, latest blow to struggling Republican's presidential bid
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Biden administration defends West Point's race-conscious admissions policy

The Biden administration on Wednesday urged a federal judge to reject a legal challenge to the U.S.

Biden administration defends West Point's race-conscious admissions policy
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Analysis-Sunak bids to lead wary investors through British maze

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has chosen Hampton Court, a 16th-century palace renowned for its maze, to host a summit at which he

Analysis-Sunak bids to lead wary investors through British maze
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US president Biden welcomes Israel, Hamas deal for release of Gaza hostages

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday welcomed the deal to secure the release of hostages taken by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas during the attack on Israel.

US president Biden welcomes Israel, Hamas deal for release of Gaza hostages
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Top Iowa evangelical backs DeSantis over Trump in US presidential race

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be endorsed on Tuesday by an influential Iowa evangelical leader, Bob Vander Plaats, a much-needed boost for a

Top Iowa evangelical backs DeSantis over Trump in US presidential race
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Maryland handgun licensure law is unconstitutional, US court rules

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday declared that Maryland's licensing requirements for people seeking to buy handguns were unconstitutional, citing a landmark U.S.

Maryland handgun licensure law is unconstitutional, US court rules
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Biden: "Very close" to securing release of some hostages held by Hamas

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday said a deal is "very close" to free some of the more than 200 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Biden: "Very close" to securing release of some hostages held by Hamas
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US appeals court ruling strikes at core of landmark voting rights law

A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that only the U.S. government, not private parties, can sue under a landmark civil rights law barring racial discrimination in voting,

US appeals court ruling strikes at core of landmark voting rights law
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US lawmakers pressure FDIC chief over misconduct allegations

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Friday renewed public calls for an investigation into the allegations of sexual harassment and other workplace misconduct at the U.S.

US lawmakers pressure FDIC chief over misconduct allegations
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Jailed Russian nationalist nominates himself for president

Igor Girkin, a prominent ultranationalist in custody in Russia awaiting trial on charges of inciting extremism, nominated himself to run for president in 2024 in an announcement read on

Jailed Russian nationalist nominates himself for president
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Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah says attacks aim to 'drain' US, sanctions 'ridiculous'

Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah (KH) militia, a powerful armed faction with close ties to Iran, brushed off U.S. sanctions on the group over attacks against U.S. forces in

Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah says attacks aim to 'drain' US, sanctions 'ridiculous'
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APEC over, Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity

Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity around the island on Sunday, with nine aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait and warships carrying out "

APEC over, Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity
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Trump 'made his own bed,' cannot add witness for writer's trial - judge

A federal judge rejected Donald Trump's bid to add a new expert witness just two months before a trial addressing how much the former U.S. president owes for

Trump 'made his own bed,' cannot add witness for writer's trial - judge
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Florida sued over ban on pro-Palestinian student groups

The American Civil Liberties Union challenged Florida's ban on pro-Palestinian university groups, arguing in a federal lawsuit on Thursday that the state is violating

Florida sued over ban on pro-Palestinian student groups
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Top US Senate Democrat Schumer shows tentative support for Republican short-term funding bill

Top U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Monday expressed tentative support for U.S.

Top US Senate Democrat Schumer shows tentative support for  Republican short-term funding bill
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Donald Trump Jr. to testify second time in father's civil fraud trial

Donald Trump Jr. is set to testify again on Monday in his father's civil fraud trial, this time called by the defense to field questions about the former U.S. president's

Donald Trump Jr. to testify second time in father's civil fraud trial
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Palestinian envoy criticises West for Gaza stance, calls for more support

A Palestinian envoy on Friday criticised Western states for supporting Ukraine by calling out Russia's violations of international law while stopping short of naming

Palestinian envoy criticises West for Gaza stance, calls for more support
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Israel's Arab minority feels closer to country in war, poll finds

The Gaza war has dramatically increased the sense of solidarity with Israel among its 21% Arab minority, who often identify as Palestinian and have long complained of

Israel's Arab minority feels closer to country in war, poll finds
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Biden to meet Xi on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay area, U.S. officials say

President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping face-to-face for the first time in a year on Wednesday, according to senior U.S. officials, high-

Biden to meet Xi on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay area, U.S. officials say
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US needs new way to measure and advance economic fairness, group says

The U.S. must change how it measures the well-being of its people - including gauging how much of a voice they feel they have in political outcomes - as part of a larger

US needs new way to measure and advance economic fairness, group says
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Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to impeach Homeland Security secretary

U.S. Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Thursday filed a motion to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to impeach Homeland Security secretary
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Five statements examined after third Republican debate

Five Republican hopefuls took to the stage in Miami on Wednesday for the party's third 2024 presidential debate, each seeking a breakout moment with voters.

Five statements examined after third Republican debate
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Woman arrested for threatening to kill Texas federal judge in abortion pill case

A woman was arrested in Florida on Wednesday on charges that she threatened to kill a Texas federal judge who earlier this year suspended approval of the abortion drug

Woman arrested for threatening to kill Texas federal judge in abortion pill case
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White House denounces lawmaker Tlaib's use of pro-Palentinian rallying cry in Israel-Hamas conflict

The White House on Wednesday denounced U.S. lawmaker Rashida Tlaib's use of a pro-Palestinian rallying cry "from the river to the sea", which is viewed by many Jews as

White House denounces lawmaker Tlaib's use of pro-Palentinian rallying cry in Israel-Hamas conflict
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Takeaway from the third 2024 Republican presidential debate

Five candidates seeking to halt Donald Trump’s march toward the 2024 Republican presidential nomination gathered in Miami on Wednesday for the

Takeaway from the third 2024 Republican presidential debate
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Factbox-After Ohio win, abortion rights advocates gear up for 2024 ballot fights

After a victory on Tuesday in Ohio, where voters enshrined abortion rights into the state constitution, abortion access advocates are turning their attention to 2024.

Factbox-After Ohio win, abortion rights advocates gear up for 2024 ballot fights
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White House says Biden-Trump polls should be viewed with grain of salt

The White House urged caution on Tuesday at polls showing President Joe Biden lagging behind leading Republican candidate Donald Trump, urging people to view them with a grain

White House says Biden-Trump polls should be viewed with grain of salt
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US opposes Israeli occupation of post-conflict Gaza -White House

The United States would oppose a reoccupation of Gaza by Israel's military in post-conflict Gaza, the White House said on Tuesday.

US opposes Israeli occupation of post-conflict Gaza -White House
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Ukraine says troops repel Russian attacks along front line

Ukraine's military said on Tuesday its troops had repelled Russian assaults in widely separated sectors of the war and braced for a fresh

Ukraine says troops repel Russian attacks along front line
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Trump targets 2024 Hispanic vote as rivals gather for Miami debate

Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, will stage a rally outside Miami on Wednesday to court Hispanic voters seen as

Trump targets 2024 Hispanic vote as rivals gather for Miami debate
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Analysis-Israel targets Hamas tunnels in new phase of Gaza war

Israel's military is starting the next phase of its war against Hamas, targeting the Islamist group's labyrinth of tunnels and command structures in northern

Analysis-Israel targets Hamas tunnels in new phase of Gaza war
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Russia, Ukraine give conflicting Zaporizhzhia frontline accounts

Russia and Ukraine gave clashing accounts over the weekend about what is going on along the frontline in the Zaporizhzhia region, with Moscow saying it has stopped Kyiv's counter-offensive

Russia, Ukraine give conflicting Zaporizhzhia frontline accounts
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Peru foreign minister resigns amid criticism of president's U.S. trip- source

Peru's foreign minister, Ana Cecilia Gervasi, has resigned from office, amid criticism of President Dina Boluarte's trip last week to the United States, according to a source

Peru foreign minister resigns amid criticism of president's U.S. trip- source
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Exclusive-Russia's Putin to stay in power past 2024, sources say

Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March presidential election, a move that will keep him in power until least 2030, as the Kremlin chief feels he must

Exclusive-Russia's Putin to stay in power past 2024, sources say
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Meta bars political advertisers from using generative AI ads tools

Facebook owner Meta is barring political campaigns

Meta bars political advertisers from using generative AI ads tools
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Russia says proposed moratorium on former INF pact missiles will end soon

Russia's top arms control negotiator warned the United States on Friday that Moscow would scrap a proposed moratorium on the deployment of short and medium range missiles if

Russia says proposed moratorium on former INF pact missiles will end soon
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Jordan to tell Blinken Israel must immediately stop war on Gaza -official statement

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi will tell U.S.

Jordan to tell Blinken Israel must immediately stop war on Gaza -official statement
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Putin revokes Russian ratification of global nuclear test ban treaty

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a law withdrawing Russia's ratification of the global treaty banning nuclear weapons tests, a step condemned by the

Putin revokes Russian ratification of global nuclear test ban treaty
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Kremlin says it expects more sanctions, but they will hurt the West too

The Kremlin said on Thursday that it expected the West to impose ever tougher sanctions on it over the war in Ukraine, but that there was a growing sense that such penalties hurt

Kremlin says it expects more sanctions, but they will hurt the West too
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Turkish parliament won't speed up Sweden's NATO bid -committee chair

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee will discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership bid as part of its regular agenda as the issue was not so

Turkish parliament won't speed up Sweden's NATO bid -committee chair
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Nevada man charged with threatening Jewish US senator

A Las Vegas man faces federal criminal charges after threatening to kill Democratic U.S.

Nevada man charged with threatening Jewish US senator
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Iran warns of 'harsh consequences' if Gaza attacks continue

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian warned on Wednesday of "harsh consequences" if attacks continue on the Gaza Strip, the latest in a series of warnings from the country

Iran warns of 'harsh consequences' if Gaza attacks continue
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Biden picks Asia hand Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state

President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated one of his top national security aides, Kurt Campbell, as deputy secretary of state, a move that will put a veteran Asia hand in the

Biden picks Asia hand Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state
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US asking Israel 'hard questions' on Gaza military assault -White House

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday would not acknowledge differences between the U.S. and Israel over the military assault on Gaza, but emphasized

US asking Israel 'hard questions' on Gaza military assault -White House
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U.S. appeals court keeps California assault weapons ban in force

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Saturday that California's assault weapons ban will remain in force while the state attorney general appeals a lower court

U.S. appeals court keeps California assault weapons ban in force
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Saudi defense minister expected to visit White House on Monday -Axios

Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is expected to visit Washington on Monday for meetings with senior Biden administration officials, Axios reported on

Saudi defense minister expected to visit White House on Monday -Axios
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Hamas vows 'full force' after Israel steps up Gaza ground operations

Hamas said on Saturday its militants in Gaza were ready to confront Israeli attacks with "full force" after Israel's military widened its air and ground attacks

Hamas vows 'full force' after Israel steps up Gaza ground operations
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Belarus' Lukashenko says Ukraine-Russia war at stalemate, urges talks

Russia and Ukraine are locked in a stalemate on the frontlines of their war and the two sides need to sit down and negotiate an end to the conflict, Alexander Lukashenko, the authoritarian

Belarus' Lukashenko says Ukraine-Russia war at stalemate, urges talks
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US Rep Bowman charged with pulling fire alarm at Capitol

Democratic U.S.

US Rep Bowman charged with pulling fire alarm at Capitol
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Israeli poll finds 49% support for holding off on Gaza invasion

Almost half of Israelis want to hold off on any invasion of Gaza, according to a poll published on Friday, in what may indicate a dip in support for the planned next stage of the

Israeli poll finds 49% support for holding off on Gaza invasion
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Biden sent message to Iran's Khamenei against targeting US troops -White House

President Joe Biden delivered a direct message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against targeting U.S. personnel in the region, the White House said on Thursday

Biden sent message to Iran's Khamenei against targeting US troops -White House
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At UN, Iran warns US will 'not be spared' if war in Gaza continues

Iran's Foreign Minster Hossein Amirabdollahian warned at the United Nations on Thursday that if Israel's retaliation against Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip

At UN, Iran warns US will 'not be spared' if war in Gaza continues
Election|Political

Venezuela's Machado wins presidential primary, near-final count shows

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado easily won Sunday's presidential primary contest with 93% of the vote, the latest tally showed on Wednesday, though questions

Venezuela's Machado wins presidential primary, near-final count shows
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UN chief says false to accuse him of 'justifying' Hamas attacks

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected accusations that he had justified Hamas attacks on Israel in his statement to the Security Council on

UN chief says false to accuse him of 'justifying' Hamas attacks
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Turkey's Erdogan submits Sweden's NATO bid to parliament for ratification -presidency

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday submitted a bill approving Sweden's NATO membership bid to parliament for ratification, his

Turkey's Erdogan submits Sweden's NATO bid to parliament for ratification -presidency
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Pope, Biden discuss Israel-Hamas conflict, other wars - Vatican

Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict and other wars in a telephone conversation on Sunday, the Vatican said.

Pope, Biden discuss Israel-Hamas conflict, other wars - Vatican
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Kremlin says U.S. can't build 'new world order' that Biden spoke of

The Kremlin said on Monday that it agreed with U.S.

Kremlin says U.S. can't build 'new world order' that Biden spoke of
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Kremlin, asked about damaged Baltic pipeline, says threats to Russia 'unacceptable'

The Kremlin said on Monday that any threats made against Russia were "unacceptable" after Latvia's president said NATO should shut the Baltic Sea to shipping if Moscow were found

Kremlin, asked about damaged Baltic pipeline, says threats to Russia 'unacceptable'
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Factbox-Republican leadership fight means growing backlog of bills in US House

Infighting among Republicans who control the U.S.

Factbox-Republican leadership fight means growing backlog of bills in US House
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U.S. says it is 'concerned' about Hungary's relationship with Russia

The United States is concerned about Hungary's relationship with Russia, and finds Prime Minister Viktor Orban's decision to meet with Russian President

U.S. says it is 'concerned' about Hungary's relationship with Russia
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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
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Kremlin: unacceptable for Biden to compare Putin to Hamas

The Kremlin said on Friday that remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden comparing Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Palestinian militant group Hamas were "unacceptable".

Kremlin: unacceptable for Biden to compare Putin to Hamas
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Judge raises possibility of imprisonment for Trump for violating gag order -NBC News

The judge presiding over Donald Trump's $250 million civil fraud trial in New York raised the possibility on Friday of putting the former president behind bars after Trump failed to comply

Judge raises possibility of imprisonment for Trump for violating gag order -NBC News
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Egypt peace summit may struggle to foster unity on Gaza conflict

Egypt holds a summit on the Gaza crisis on Saturday amid growing fears of a wider Middle East war but the absence of a top official from Israel's main ally the U.S. and some other leaders

Egypt peace summit may struggle to foster unity on Gaza conflict
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China's Xi tells Vietnam not to forget roots of their friendship

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Vietnam's second-highest ranking official on Friday that both countries must not forget the "original intention" of their traditional friendship.

China's Xi tells Vietnam not to forget roots of their friendship
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Biden to seek $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel - source

U.S. President Joe Biden will ask Congress for $60 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel, a source familiar with his plan told Reuters.

Biden to seek $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion for Israel - source
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US decision to send long-range missiles to Kyiv a grave mistake - Russia's envoy

Washington's decision to send long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine was a grave mistake that will have serious consequences, Russia's ambassador to the U.S. said on Wednesday, after Kyiv

US decision to send long-range missiles to Kyiv a grave mistake - Russia's envoy
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Turkey's Erdogan: UN Security Council has 'not fulfilled responsibility' in Gaza

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday slammed the United Nations Security Council which was unable to pass a resolution for a humanitarian pause in the conflict between

Turkey's Erdogan: UN Security Council has 'not fulfilled responsibility' in Gaza
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Russian Duma passes law to revoke ratification of nuclear test ban treaty

Russia's parliament moved swiftly to fulfil the wish of President Vladimir Putin by completing the passage of a bill that shifts Moscow's legal stance

Russian Duma passes law to revoke ratification of nuclear test ban treaty
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Putin responds to Biden: Russia can't be 'put down' and U.S. should learn respect

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday rejected comments by U.S.

Putin responds to Biden: Russia can't be 'put down' and U.S. should learn respect
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Analysis-Republican 2024 hopefuls use Israeli-Palestinian conflict to push hard line on immigration

Republican presidential hopefuls are using the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to urge tougher security at the U.S.-Mexico border, in what political operatives

Analysis-Republican 2024 hopefuls use Israeli-Palestinian conflict to push hard line on immigration
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With eye on U.S., Turkey in no rush to back Sweden's NATO bid -sources

Turkey is willing to hold off ratifying Sweden's bid to join NATO this month as it awaits signs of U.S. support for its own

With eye on U.S., Turkey in no rush to back Sweden's NATO bid -sources
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US judge bars Trump from targeting prosecutors, court staff in 2020 election case

A U.S. judge on Monday imposed some limits on Donald Trump's public statements about people involved in the federal case accusing him of attempting to overturn his 2020

US judge bars Trump from targeting prosecutors, court staff in 2020 election case
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Russian lawmakers approve revoking ratification of nuclear test ban treaty in first reading

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, approved revoking the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in the first of three readings on Tuesday.

Russian lawmakers approve revoking ratification of nuclear test ban treaty in first reading
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Kremlin rejects allegations that N Korea is supplying arms to Russia

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Western allegations that North Korea was supplying weapons to Russia were not based on evidence, the TASS news agency cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry

Kremlin rejects allegations that N Korea is supplying arms to Russia
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Israeli intel agency chief says it failed in stopping Hamas attack

The head of Israel's Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency on Monday took responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas from carrying out its deadly rampage through Israeli towns.

Israeli intel agency chief says it failed in stopping Hamas attack
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Germany's Scholz warns Iran, Hezbollah not to enter Middle East conflict

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday called for preventing an escalation in the Middle East and warned Hezbollah and Iran against intervening in the conflict between Israel and

Germany's Scholz warns Iran, Hezbollah not to enter Middle East conflict
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US House speaker vote to be held Tuesday at noon - Democratic Rep. Clark

The U.S. House of Representatives will vote to choose a new speaker on Tuesday at approximately 12:00 p.m. (1600 GMT), No. 2 House Democrat Katherine Clark said on Sunday.

US House speaker vote to be held Tuesday at noon - Democratic Rep. Clark
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Russia asks UN Security Council to vote Monday on Israel, Gaza

Russia has asked the United Nations Security Council to vote Monday on a draft resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict that calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and condemns

Russia asks UN Security Council to vote Monday on Israel, Gaza
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Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Xi Jinping in China this week in a bid to deepen a partnership forged between the United

Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi
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Putin says Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal achievable with goodwill

President Vladimir Putin on Friday said he believed a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan was achievable if both sides showed goodwill, playing down the difficulty of reaching

Putin says Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal achievable with goodwill
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Palestine supporters march in London against Israel action in Gaza

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in central London on Saturday, calling for an end to Israel's military action in the Gaza Strip which was triggered by last

Palestine supporters march in London against Israel action in Gaza
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Jordan says Palestinian displacement pushes region to 'abyss' of wider conflict

Jordan on Saturday said any move by Israel to impose a new displacement of Palestinians would push the region to the "abyss" of a wider regional conflict.

Jordan says Palestinian displacement pushes region to 'abyss' of wider conflict
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Biden to push Israel, Ukraine aid package over $2 billion this week

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that a new weapons package for Israel and Ukraine will be significantly higher than $2 billion.

Biden to push Israel, Ukraine aid package over $2 billion this week
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US to help Americans evacuate Israel as confirmed deaths rise - White House

The number of U.S. citizens confirmed dead in the Hamas attack in Israel over the weekend has risen to 27, with 14 more still unaccounted for, White House national security

US to help Americans evacuate Israel as confirmed deaths rise - White House
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US law enforcement on alert, thousands rally for Palestinian cause in New York City

U.S. law enforcement agencies stepped up security measures on Friday to safeguard Jewish and Muslim communities amid global protests over Israeli-Arab

US law enforcement on alert, thousands rally for Palestinian cause in New York City
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US has not closed any option related to hostages held by Hamas, White House says

The United States has not ruled out any option related to securing the release of hostages being held by the militant group Hamas, White House national security spokesman John

US has not closed any option related to hostages held by Hamas, White House says
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Steve Scalise says drops out of race for U.S. House speaker

Steve Scalise, who had secured the Republican Party's nomination to be the next speaker of the U.S.

Steve Scalise says drops out of race for U.S. House speaker
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No U.S. conditions on security assistance to Israel, Austin says

The U.S. military is placing no conditions on its security assistance to Israel, U.S.

No U.S. conditions on security assistance to Israel, Austin says
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Iran's foreign minister meets Hezbollah leader in Lebanon on Israel-Hamas war

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday discussed Israel's war against Hamas with the head of the powerful Tehran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which has

Iran's foreign minister meets Hezbollah leader in Lebanon on Israel-Hamas war
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Germany bans pro-Palestinian group Samidoun

Germany will ban the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday, adding that its members were celebrating Islamist Hamas "terror" in Israel on German

Germany bans pro-Palestinian group Samidoun
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North Korea's Kim shares letters with Russia's Putin, wishes victory over 'imperialists'

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un exchanged letters with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, vowing to advance their ties and wishing him victory over what he

North Korea's Kim shares letters with Russia's Putin, wishes victory over 'imperialists'
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Idaho abortion ban again partly halted amid appeal

A federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily limited Idaho's ability to enforce its near-total abortion ban in medical emergencies while it weighs in on a legal

Idaho abortion ban again partly halted amid appeal
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Netanyahu coalition partners green-light possible emergency government

All partners in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition approved on Tuesday a proposed expansion of the government to include politicians now in the opposition, a

Netanyahu coalition partners green-light possible emergency government
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In u-turn, Mexico president to meet Biden at November APEC summit

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday that he has decided after all to meet with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden between Nov. 14-15 on the sidelines of

In u-turn, Mexico president to meet Biden at November APEC summit
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Factbox-What is the UN Human Rights Council and what does it do?

Russia missed out on a bid to return to the United Nations' top human rights body on Tuesday, losing a vote to Albania and Bulgaria at the General Assembly in New York.

Factbox-What is the UN Human Rights Council and what does it do?
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Factbox-Democratic candidates running for US president in 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden, who took office in early 2021, faces little opposition in his bid for the Democratic Party nomination in the 2024 presidential election.

Factbox-Democratic candidates running for US president in 2024
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China has said it will 'look into' appointing senior official on fentanyl - Schumer

China has said it would "look into" appointing a senior official responsible for the fentanyl issue that has become a major sticking point in U.S.-China

China has said it will 'look into' appointing senior official on fentanyl - Schumer
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Blinken discussed US support with Israeli Foreign Minister

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed U.S. support for Israel in a call with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, the State Department said in a statement early Tuesday.

Blinken discussed US support with Israeli Foreign Minister
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Biden interviewed by special counsel in classified documents case

President Joe Biden was interviewed as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents by Special Counsel Robert Hur, the White House

Biden interviewed by special counsel in classified documents case
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Hamas will 'bear the results' of its attack, Israel tells UN Security Council

Israel told the United Nations Security Council on Saturday that Palestinian Islamist group Hamas "holds the sole responsibility and will bear the results" of its attack on the country.

Hamas will 'bear the results' of its attack, Israel tells UN Security Council
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Biden spoke with Israel PM Netanyahu on Sunday - CNN

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, CNN reported. U.S.

Biden spoke with Israel PM Netanyahu on Sunday - CNN
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Arab League chief heads to Moscow for talks after Hamas attack on Israel

Arab League Chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit headed to Moscow on Sunday for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the situation in Gaza after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas

Arab League chief heads to Moscow for talks after Hamas attack on Israel
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US readies new Ukraine arms package despite tumult in Congress

The Biden administration is expected to announce a new weapons package for Ukraine next week as the Pentagon continues to use up funds discovered due to a multi-

US readies new Ukraine arms package despite tumult in Congress
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US expels two Russian embassy officials -State Dept

The United States has expelled two Russian embassy officials after Russia earlier expelled two U.S. diplomats from the American embassy in Moscow, the U.S.

US expels two Russian embassy officials -State Dept
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US charges ex-soldier for allegedly trying to give China defense information

U.S. authorities have arrested a former U.S. army sergeant and charged him for attempting to pass national defense information to China, the Justice Department said on Friday.

US charges ex-soldier for allegedly trying to give China defense information
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Putin repeats assertion that Russia did not start war in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated his position that Russia did not start the war in Ukraine but launched what it calls a "special military operation" to try to stop it.

Putin repeats assertion that Russia did not start war in Ukraine
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German president to meet CIA chief during surprise trip to Washington

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will meet Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns on Friday during his surprise trip to Washington to hold talks with U.S.

German president to meet CIA chief during surprise trip to Washington
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Factbox-Nuclear testing: Why did it stop, and when?

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday held out the possibility that Russia could resume nuclear testing for the first time in over three decades, withdrawing its ratification of a

Factbox-Nuclear testing: Why did it stop, and when?
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Emotional Zelenskiy asks Europe for more help against Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told more than 40 European leaders gathered in Spain he was confident of America's continued support, and asked for their continued assistance

Emotional Zelenskiy asks Europe for more help against Russia
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US public support declines for arming Ukraine -Reuters/Ipsos

Support is falling among Americans of both major political parties for supplying Ukraine with weapons, a warning sign for Kyiv, which relies

US public support declines for arming Ukraine -Reuters/Ipsos
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Biden fears congressional chaos will disrupt US aid to Ukraine

President Joe Biden expressed fears on Wednesday that U.S. aid to Ukraine could be hurt by congressional chaos and said he will give a major speech soon to make

Biden fears congressional chaos will disrupt US aid to Ukraine
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Zelenskiy says cooperation with EU vital for victory, Kyiv needs defence support

A Ukrainian victory in the war with Russia depends on cooperation with the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told EU foreign ministers gathered in Kyiv on Monday.

Zelenskiy says cooperation with EU vital for victory, Kyiv needs defence support
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US Supreme Court ruling may help Hunter Biden fight gun charge

Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, may get a legal boost from an unlikely source - the conservative-majority U.S.

US Supreme Court ruling may help Hunter Biden fight gun charge
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Donald Trump to appear in New York court for civil fraud trial

Donald Trump said he will appear in a New York court on Monday at the beginning of a civil fraud trial in which the former president will face what he said was a "sham" accusation that he

Donald Trump to appear in New York court for civil fraud trial
Europe|Political|US|World

Britain believes U.S., Poland will maintain strong Ukraine support

British defence minister Grant Shapps said he believed that the United States and Poland would maintain their strong support for Ukraine despite domestic pressures

Britain believes U.S., Poland will maintain strong Ukraine support
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US condemns China's reported life sentence for Uyghur activist Rahile Dewat

The United States on Friday condemned a reported life sentence handed down in China to a high-profile Uyghur academic Rahile Dawut.

US condemns China's reported life sentence for Uyghur activist Rahile Dewat
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Putin met top Wagner commander Troshev - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Andrei Troshev, formerly a top Wagner mercenary commander, to discuss how voluntary fighting units are used in the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said

Putin met top Wagner commander Troshev - Kremlin
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Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside

Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the kingdom in return for

Exclusive-US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside
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Biden raises money at Tom Steyer home in San Francisco

President Joe Biden raised money for his re-election campaign on Wednesday at the San Francisco home of billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer as part of an

Biden raises money at Tom Steyer home in San Francisco
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Biden administration to take new actions against antisemitism

The Biden administration will take a new step on Thursday aimed at countering discrimination based on shared ancestry, with plans by eight federal agencies to use the landmark

Biden administration to take new actions against antisemitism
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Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors

A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers, hormones

Appeals court upholds Tennessee, Kentucky bans on transgender care for minors
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Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally by comparing it to campus protests over Gaza war

Donald Trump on Thursday claimed a 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia was “nothing” compared to the college campus protests that have sparked around the country over the Israel-Hamas war

Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally by comparing it to campus protests over Gaza war
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Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren't convinced

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel — at least, a temporary one

Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren't convinced
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Key moments from landmark Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claims

There was talk of drone strikes and presidential bribes, of a potential ruling “for the ages” and of the Founding Fathers, too

Key moments from landmark Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claims
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Prosecutors want a reversal after a Texas woman's voter fraud conviction was overturned

Prosecutors in Texas asked the state’s highest criminal appeals court on Thursday to reverse a ruling that overturned a Fort Worth woman’s voter fraud conviction and five-year prison term for casting an illegal provisional ballot

Prosecutors want a reversal after a Texas woman's voter fraud conviction was overturned
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Minneapolis smokers to pay some of the highest cigarette prices in US with a $15 per-pack minimum

Smokers in Minneapolis will pay some of the highest cigarette prices in the country after the City Council voted unanimously to impose a minimum retail price of $15 per pack to promote public health

Minneapolis smokers to pay some of the highest cigarette prices in US with a $15 per-pack minimum
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Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

Special anti-terrorism measures being put in place to safeguard the unprecedented opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the River Seine will also apply to all buildings along the route

Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents
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Planned Parenthood announces $10 million voter campaign in North Carolina for 2024 election

Planned Parenthood affiliated groups have announced a $10 million voter engagement campaign in North Carolina for the 2024 election

Planned Parenthood announces $10 million voter campaign in North Carolina for 2024 election
Education|News|Political|World

Carefully planned and heavily improvised: inside a Columbia protest that spurred a national movement

Israel-Hamas war demonstrations that began at Columbia University last week have spawned a nationwide movement

Carefully planned and heavily improvised: inside a Columbia protest that spurred a national movement
Europe|News|Political

Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wife

Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has left Spain in suspense after announcing he may step down because of what he called an “unprecedented” smear campaign against his wife

Here's why Spain's leader is mulling his future while denouncing a 'smear campaign' against his wife
Health|News|Political|US

US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam

US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case
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No one is above the law. Supreme Court will decide if that includes Trump while he was president

On the left and right, Supreme Court justices seem to agree on a basic truth about the American system of government: No one is above the law, not even the president

No one is above the law. Supreme Court will decide if that includes Trump while he was president
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Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy

Military vehicles and red carnations return to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon on Thursday as Portugal reenacts dramatic moments from the army coup that brought democracy 50 years ago

Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy
Economy|News|Political|US

Tennessee House kills bill that would have banned local officials from studying, funding reparations

Tennessee’s Republican-dominant House has spiked legislation that would have banned local governments from paying to study or dispense money for reparations for slavery

Tennessee House kills bill that would have banned local officials from studying, funding reparations
Health|News|Political|US

Key moments in the U.S. Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care

It’s unclear exactly where the Supreme Court will land after hearing arguments about Idaho's abortion ban

Key moments in the U.S. Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care
Business|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers

The North America’s Building Trades Unions has endorsed President Joe Biden

Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
Health|News|Political|US

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
Crime|News|Political|US

Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit

The family of a Chicago man killed when plainclothes police officers fired their guns nearly 100 times during a traffic stop has filed a wrongful death lawsuit

Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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When the Supreme Court said it’s important to move quickly in key presidential cases like Trump’s immunity claim

In 1974, the Supreme Court accepted, heard and decided a case within two months because the justices understood its importance to the public.

When the Supreme Court said it’s important to move quickly in key presidential cases like Trump’s immunity claim
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The long battle for more US aid for Ukraine is ending but damage to Kyiv will be hard to reverse

President Joe Biden has reached the end of a long, painful battle with Republicans to secure urgently needed replenishment of aid for Ukraine

The long battle for more US aid for Ukraine is ending but damage to Kyiv will be hard to reverse
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The Latest | Germany will resume working with UN agency for Palestinians, following review

Germany said that it plans to follow several other countries in resuming cooperation with the U.N. relief agency for Palestinians in Gaza after the publication of an independent review of its neutrality

The Latest | Germany will resume working with UN agency for Palestinians, following review
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

Arrests follow barricades and encampments as college students nationwide protest Gaza war

Dozens of protestors have barricaded themselves inside two buildings on a Northern California campus in protest of Israel’s war with Hamas

Arrests follow barricades and encampments as college students nationwide protest Gaza war
Health|News|Political|US

Arizona Democrats attempt to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban

For a third straight week, Democrats at the Arizona Legislature are attempting to repeal the state’s near-total ban on abortions after a court concluded the state can enforce the long-dormant law that permits the procedure only to save a patient’s life

Arizona Democrats attempt to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban
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Biden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses

Student protests over the war in Gaza have created a new and unpredictable challenge for President Joe Biden as he resists calls to cut off U.S. support for Israel while trying to hold together a coalition of supporters he’ll need for reelection

Biden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses
Economy|Health|News|Political|US

Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

The Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession, rule of law

Presidential elections are being held in North Macedonia

Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession, rule of law
Crime|News|Political|World

World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says

Amnesty International says the world is seeing a near breakdown of international law amid flagrant rule-breaking in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts, the rise of authoritarianism and huge rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar

World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says
MidEast|Political|World

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel

The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
Health|News|Political|US

Supreme Court to weigh whether doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

Nearly two years after overturning the constitutional right to abortion, the Supreme Court will consider how far state abortion bans can extend to women in medical emergencies

Supreme Court to weigh whether doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans
Health|News|Political|US

What's EMTALA, the patient protection law at the center of Supreme Court abortion arguments?

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine whether doctors can provide abortions to pregnant women with medical emergencies in states that enact abortion bans

What's EMTALA, the patient protection law at the center of Supreme Court abortion arguments?
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate, Biden

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is poised to send a $1 billion package of military aid to Ukraine as the Senate begins debate on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate, Biden
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Russia will strike in unexpected places this summer, Ukraine says

Russian troops will strike in unexpected parts of the front when they conduct their summer offensive in Ukraine and could try to advance on the northeastern city of Kharkiv, the commander

Russia will strike in unexpected places this summer, Ukraine says
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government has scored a victory with the Senate approving a law allowing anti-abortion groups access to women considering ending their pregnancies

Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized
Europe|News|Political

UK's Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy, migrants die in channel

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed that nothing would prevent him from sending asylum seekers to Rwanda after parliament finally approved the divisive policy

UK's Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy, migrants die in channel
Crime|Europe|News|Political

German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China

German prosecutors say a man who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China

German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Asia|News|Political|World

Indian opposition accuses Modi of hate speech after he calls Muslims 'infiltrators'

India’s main opposition party is accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hate speech after he called Muslims “infiltrators” and used some of his most incendiary rhetoric to date about the minority faith

Indian opposition accuses Modi of hate speech after he calls Muslims 'infiltrators'
Election|News|Political|US

Pennsylvania's primary will cement Casey, McCormick as nominees in battleground US Senate race

Pennsylvania's primaries will cement the lineup for a high-stakes U.S. Senate race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick

Pennsylvania's primary will cement Casey, McCormick as nominees in battleground US Senate race
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

In Tampa, Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban as he tries to boost his reelection odds

President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida to assail the state’s forthcoming six-week abortion ban and similar restrictions nationwide

In Tampa, Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban as he tries to boost his reelection odds
Americas|Environment|News|Political|World

Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions

Thousands of Indigenous people are gathering in Brazil's capial for what is expected to become a protest against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's unfulfilled promises to create reserves and expel illegal miners and land-grabbers from their territories

Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
Crime|News|Political|US

Without cameras to go live, the Trump trial is proving the potency of live blogs as news tools

With cameras not allowed at former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, live news blogs are coming into their own as an important news tool

Without cameras to go live, the Trump trial is proving the potency of live blogs as news tools
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Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion

The medical records of women will be shielded from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek an abortion where it is legal

Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion
Crime|News|Political

Jury deliberating in Iraq Abu Ghraib prison abuse civil case; contractor casts blame on Army

A lawyer for a military contractor being sued by three survivors of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq says the plaintiffs are suing the wrong people

Jury deliberating in Iraq Abu Ghraib prison abuse civil case; contractor casts blame on Army
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Review of UN agency helping Palestinian refugees found Israel did not express concern about staff

An independent review of the neutrality of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees has found that Israel never expressed concern about anyone on the staff lists it has received annually since 2011

Review of UN agency helping Palestinian refugees found Israel did not express concern about staff
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The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here's what's next

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week with profound legal and political consequences

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here's what's next
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

The US is expected to block aid to an Israeli military unit. What is Leahy law that it would cite?

Israel expects its top ally, the United States, to announce that it’s blocking military aid to an Israeli army unit over gross human rights abuses in the Israeli-occupied West Bank before the war in Gaza began six months ago

The US is expected to block aid to an Israeli military unit. What is Leahy law that it would cite?
Lifestyle|Opinion|Political

What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law

Ending institutional racism is a long-term goal and requires well-informed and engaged people to remake systems and structures

What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law
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Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden implies an uncle was eaten by cannibals

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has accused Joe Biden of disparaging the South Pacific island nation by implying that an uncle of the U.S. president had been eaten by “cannibals” there during World War II

Papua New Guinea leader takes offense after Biden implies an uncle was eaten by cannibals
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

Pro-China President Muizzu's party sweeps Maldives parliamentary elections, preliminary results say

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party has swept parliamentary elections in a strong endorsement of his pro-China foreign policy

Pro-China President Muizzu's party sweeps Maldives parliamentary elections, preliminary results say
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Kennedy says he loves his family 'either way' after relatives endorse Biden's campaign over his

Independent candidate Robert F

Kennedy says he loves his family 'either way' after relatives endorse Biden's campaign over his
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UK lawmaker won't run again after allegations of late night call for funds to pay off 'bad people'

A British lawmaker who allegedly used campaign funds to pay off people who were holding him hostage says that he won't seek reelection after the governing Conservative Party found his behavior fell below the standard expected of members of Parliament

UK lawmaker won't run again after allegations of late night call for funds to pay off 'bad people'
Crime|MidEast|News|Political

Israel indicts sister of Hamas leader Haniyeh on terrorism incitement

Israel's State Attorney on Sunday indicted the sister of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on charges of incitement and showing solidarity with a terror group, after she allegedly

Israel indicts sister of Hamas leader Haniyeh on terrorism incitement
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Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'

Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed the passing of a desperately needed aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives

Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of 'further ruin'
Election|Europe|News|Political

Polish voters choose mayors in hundreds of cities in runoff election

Polish voters are casting ballots to chose mayors in hundreds of cities and towns where no candidate won outright in the first round of local election voting two weeks ago

Polish voters choose mayors in hundreds of cities in runoff election
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House

The House's $95 billion foreign aid package provides military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenishes U.S. weapons systems and gives humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza

A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House
Election|News|Political|US

Republicans' defense of the 'Biden 16' House districts starts with Pennsylvania's primary election

Mark Houck’s campaign to unseat Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania's GOP primary could offer hints about swing-district party sentiment in a heated presidential election year

Republicans' defense of the 'Biden 16' House districts starts with Pennsylvania's primary election
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Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline

The Senate has voted to reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse

Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump is the only choice for Wyoming Republicans in a preference poll to allot the state's delegates

Republicans in Wyoming are deciding which presidential candidate will get their state’s votes at the GOP national convention

Trump is the only choice for Wyoming Republicans in a preference poll to allot the state's delegates
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?

A major argument for legalizing the adult use of cannabis after 75 years of prohibition was to stop the harm caused by disproportionate enforcement of drug laws in Black, Latino and other minority communities

The drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
Health|News|Political|US

Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care

A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bans

Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
Crime|News|Political|US

Three California police officers charged in 2021 death of man in custody

California prosecutors announced involuntary manslaughter charges against three police officers for the 2021 death of a man in their custody, reversing the outcome of a previous

Three California police officers charged in 2021 death of man in custody
Election|News|Political

Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting

The Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched U_S_ Senate race emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home is in a point to vote.”

Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn't oppose elderly people voting
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is pressing the allies to give more Patriot missile batteries and other equipment to Ukraine

NATO secretary-general says some allies have air defense systems they could give to Ukraine
Crime|News|Political|US

Start of Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial is delayed a week to mid-May

A federal judge has agreed to delay the start of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial by a week after lawyers said extra days would aid trial preparation

Start of Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial is delayed a week to mid-May
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians

The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist Israeli-occupied West Bank settlers who have harassed and attacked Palestinians

US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians
Crime|News|Political|US

How Trump is using courtroom machinations to his political advantage

The number of prospective jurors saying they can’t be fair to Trump because of who he is does not bode well for the defendant, a legal expert observes,

How Trump is using courtroom machinations to his political advantage
Asia|Business|News|Political|Technology|World

Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X

An important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X, saying it violates citizens’ right to speech and expression

Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X
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Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists

Nevada's Supreme Court has handed setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists in two new rulings

Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
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Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation

Argentina has requested to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment

Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
Crime|News|Political|US

Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work

The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has ordered the media not to report where potential jurors have worked

Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work
News|Political|Technology|US

Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes

The Senate has advanced legislation that would reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance tool as lawmakers and the Biden administration rushed to tamp down fresh concerns about the program violating Americans’ civil liberties

Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes
Crime|News|Political|US

Feds push back against judge and say troubled California prison should be shut down without delay

Federal officials are pushing back against a judge’s order that would delay the planned closure of a troubled women’s prison in California where inmates suffered sexual abuse by guards

Feds push back against judge and say troubled California prison should be shut down without delay
Crime|Education|News|Political

Police arrest protesters at Columbia University who had set up pro-Palestinian encampment

New York police have arrested numerous protesters at Columbia University who had set up a pro-Palestinian encampment

Police arrest protesters at Columbia University who had set up pro-Palestinian encampment
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Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution that would allow the state of Palestine to join the United Nations as a full member

Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it
Crime|Europe|News|Political|Uncategorized|World

Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot

Poland's prosecutors say that a Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to assist an alleged plot by Russia's military intelligence to assassinate Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
Election|News|Political|US

5 years after the Mueller report into Russian meddling in the 2016 US election on behalf of Trump: 4 essential reads

What Trump knew about alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election remains an open question despite the nearly two-year investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

5 years after the Mueller report into Russian meddling in the 2016 US election on behalf of Trump: 4 essential reads
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interference

The leaders of Belgium and the Czech Republic are warning their European Union partners to take urgent action to prevent Russian interference in June’s Europe-wide elections

Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interference
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UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker as sleaze allegations swirl over possible misuse of party funds

Britain’s governing Conservative Party suspended a lawmaker who is alleged to have misused campaign funds

UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker as sleaze allegations swirl over possible misuse of party funds
News|Political|World

Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel

Iran’s attack against Israel over the weekend has spurred a flurry of bipartisan legislative action in Congress

Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel
Crime|News|Political|US

Jury selection in Trump hush money trial faces pivotal stretch as former president returns to court

Jury selection in the hush money trial of Donald Trump enters a pivotal and potentially final stretch as lawyers look to round out the panel of New Yorkers that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former president

Jury selection in Trump hush money trial faces pivotal stretch as former president returns to court
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution

The head of the U.N. agency that has helped millions of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank for decades is urging the U.N. Security Council to ensure its survival as Israel again demands its dissolution

UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|Uncategorized|US

Mississippi legislators won't smooth the path this year to restore voting rights after some felonies

Civil rights advocates say Mississippi needs to simplify the process of restoring voting rights to people convicted of some felonies

Mississippi legislators won't smooth the path this year to restore voting rights after some felonies
Americas|Economy|News|Political|US

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades

The Biden administration has reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela in a rebuke to President Nicolas Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC nation

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Political|World

Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender

The Swedish parliament has passed a law lowering the age required for people to legally change their gender from 18 to 16

Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
Opinion|Political|US

Reagan’s great America shining on a hill twisted into Trump’s dark vision of Christian nationalism

Reagan and Trump − two of the most media-savvy Republican presidents − used religion to advance their political visions, but their messages and missions could not be more different.

Reagan’s great America shining on a hill twisted into Trump’s dark vision of Christian nationalism
Opinion|Political

‘The former guy’ versus ‘Sleepy Joe’ – why Biden and Trump are loathe to utter each other’s name

Both politicians are exploiting some tried and true rhetorical and psychological tactics.

‘The former guy’ versus ‘Sleepy Joe’ – why Biden and Trump are loathe to utter each other’s name
News|Opinion|Political|US

Other states, like Arizona, could resurrect laws on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues and more that have been lying dormant for more than 100 years

There are many outdated laws that states keep on the books, even if they aren’t used. If the Supreme Court overturns legal precedents on rights like same-sex and interracial marriage, that can change.

Other states, like Arizona, could resurrect laws on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues and more that have been lying dormant for more than 100 years
News|Opinion|Political|World

British envoy says Israel is 'making a decision to act' as Iran vows to respond to any incursion

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says Israel “is making a decision to act” in response to Iran’s missile and drone attack over the weekend

British envoy says Israel is 'making a decision to act' as Iran vows to respond to any incursion
Election|News|Political|Technology|US

Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims

A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election has settled a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outlet

Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims
News|Political|US

New leader of Jesse Jackson's civil rights organization steps down less than 3 months on the job

A Dallas pastor who took over leadership of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s longtime civil rights organization has resigned after less than three months on the job

New leader of Jesse Jackson's civil rights organization steps down less than 3 months on the job
Health|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions

Idaho families with transgender children are desperately scrambling for solutions as a state law banning gender-affirming care for minors has taken effect

Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel says it will retaliate against Iran, despite the risks

Israel is vowing to retaliate against Iran even though such a mission carries many risks

Israel says it will retaliate against Iran, despite the risks
News|Political|World

Ukrainian president signs controversial law to boost conscription to fend off Russia's aggression

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a controversial law, days after it was passed by parliament, potentially helping Kyiv to boost conscription to replenish depleted forces to fend off Russia’s continued aggression

Ukrainian president signs controversial law to boost conscription to fend off Russia's aggression
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Supreme Court gives some military veterans more generous educational benefits

The Supreme Court has sided with a decorated veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in a protracted fight with the government over 12 months of G

Supreme Court gives some military veterans more generous educational benefits
News|Political|US

Justice Thomas returns to Supreme Court after 1-day absence

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was back on the bench Tuesday, after an unexplained one-day absence

Justice Thomas returns to Supreme Court after 1-day absence
Crime|News|Political|US

The Latest | Trump returns to court as jury selection in his historic hush money case enters 2nd day

Donald Trump has returned to a New York courtroom as the jury selection process in his historic hush money trial enters a second day

The Latest | Trump returns to court as jury selection in his historic hush money case enters 2nd day
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

The Latest | Israel must stop settler attacks on Palestinians, UN human rights office says

The United Nations human rights office says Israeli security forces must immediately put an end to settler attacks on Palestinians

The Latest | Israel must stop settler attacks on Palestinians, UN human rights office says
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US Treasury preparing new Iran sanctions after Israel attack, Axios reports

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is preparing fresh sanctions on Iran in response to Iran's attack on Israel, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a copy of her remarks.

US Treasury preparing new Iran sanctions after Israel attack, Axios reports
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On a China visit, the German chancellor says Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens global security

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has told Chinese leader Xi Jinping who hosted him in Beijing that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine threatens global security, in an apparent call for China to apply greater pressure on its neighbor to end the war

On a China visit, the German chancellor says Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens global security
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Shomari Figures wins Democratic nomination in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the state’s 2nd Congressional District

Shomari Figures wins Democratic nomination in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Election|News|Political|US

Michigan Democrats win special elections to regain full control of state government

Michigan Democrats are back in full legislative control thanks to victories in two state House elections

Michigan Democrats win special elections to regain full control of state government
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New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall short

The Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year, reversing previous shortfalls using a swath of new programs and policy changes

New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall short
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back

Some Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedure

Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
Celebrity|Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Trump will return to court after first day of hush money criminal trial ends with no jurors picked

Donald Trump is set to return to a New York courtroom as a judge works to find a panel of jurors who will decide whether the former president is guilty of criminal charges alleging he falsified business records to cover up a sex scandal during the 2016 campaign

Trump will return to court after first day of hush money criminal trial ends with no jurors picked
Election|News|Political|US|World

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive law

Lawmakers in Georgia’s legislature have scuffled as the parliament started debating a divisive new law dubbed the foreign agent bill

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive law
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Justice Thomas misses Supreme Court session Monday with no explanation

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is absent from the court Monday with no explanation

Justice Thomas misses Supreme Court session Monday with no explanation
Asia|Economy|News|Political|World

Germany's Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for fair competition in trade relations with China while warning about dumping and overproduction as he spoke to students in Shanghai on Monday

Germany's Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visit
Asia|News|Opinion|Political|World

In Modi's India, opponents and journalists feel the squeeze ahead of election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are increasingly wielding strong-arm tactics to subdue political opponents and critics of the ruling Hindu-nationalist party

In Modi's India, opponents and journalists feel the squeeze ahead of election
Election|Europe|News|Political

Croatia holds a parliamentary election Wednesday after dirty campaign involving top officials

Croatia holds an early parliamentary election Wednesday following a campaign that was marked by heated exchanges between the country’s two top officials

Croatia holds a parliamentary election Wednesday after dirty campaign involving top officials
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump's history-making hush money trial starts Monday with jury selection

The hush money trial of former President Donald Trump begins Monday with jury selection

Trump's history-making hush money trial starts Monday with jury selection
News|Political|World

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will try to advance wartime aid for Israel this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
Political|US

How to tackle crime in Indian Country? Empower tribal justice, ex-Justice Department official says

A quarter-century ago, the Justice Department had few meaningful relationships with Native American tribes

How to tackle crime in Indian Country? Empower tribal justice, ex-Justice Department official says
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates during the 2024 campaign

Twelve news organizations have issued a joint statement calling on presumptive presidential nominees Joe Biden and Donald Trump to agree to debates during the White House campaign

News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates during the 2024 campaign
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court

The rural city of Grants Pass in southern Oregon has become the unlikely face of the nation’s homelessness crisis as its case over anti-camping laws goes to the U.S. Supreme Court

Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court
MidEast|News|Political|US

Biden is cutting short a beach weekend to meet with his national security team amid Mideast tensions

President Joe Biden is cutting short a weekend stay at his Delaware beach house and returning to the White House to meet with his national security team and monitor the situation in the Middle East

Biden is cutting short a beach weekend to meet with his national security team amid Mideast tensions
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political

Progressive candidates are increasingly sharing their own abortion stories after Roe's demise

A growing number of progressive candidates are choosing to tell their own abortion stories

Progressive candidates are increasingly sharing their own abortion stories after Roe's demise
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Nearing 50 Supreme Court arguments in, lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning

No woman has appeared more often before the Supreme Court than Lisa Blatt, who'll make her 50th argument this month

Nearing 50 Supreme Court arguments in, lawyer Lisa Blatt keeps winning
Education|News|Political|US

Some fear University of Michigan proposed policy on protests could quell free speech efforts

A University of Michigan proposal aimed at deterring disruptions on its Ann Arbor campus after anti-Israel protesters interrupted an honors convocation is sparking backlash from free speech advocates

Some fear University of Michigan proposed policy on protests could quell free speech efforts
Election|News|Political|US

Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why

Former President Donald Trump is turning to one of his favorite themes, the specter of immigrants improperly voting in federal elections

Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people

Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for the LGBTQ community

Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump pushes Arizona lawmakers to "remedy" Arizona abortion ruling that he says "went too far"

Donald Trump is declaring anew that the Arizona Supreme Court “went too far” with a ruling allowing prosecutors to enforce a near-total abortion ban

Trump pushes Arizona lawmakers to "remedy" Arizona abortion ruling that he says "went too far"
Election|News|Political|US

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alabama's congressional primary runoffs

Voters in a new Alabama congressional district at the center of an ongoing legal and political dispute will return to the polls Tuesday to select the nominees in a U.S. House contest that could help decide control of the narrowly divided chamber this November

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alabama's congressional primary runoffs
Asia|News|Political|World

Thai foreign minister urges Myanmar's military to avoid violent attack on border town its army lost

Thailand’s foreign minister says he has urged Myanmar’s military authorities not to violently respond to its army’s loss of an important border trading town to its opponents

Thai foreign minister urges Myanmar's military to avoid violent attack on border town its army lost
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump's co-defendants in classified documents case are asking judge to dismiss charges against them

Lawyers for two co-defendants of former President Donald Trump in the Florida classified documents case are asking a judge to dismiss charges against them

Trump's co-defendants in classified documents case are asking judge to dismiss charges against them
Europe|Health|News|Political

Polish lawmakers will vote on whether to lift a near-total abortion ban

Polish lawmakers are to vote on whether to lift the country’s near total abortion ban, a divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic country, which has one of the most restrictive laws in Europe

Polish lawmakers will vote on whether to lift a near-total abortion ban
News|Political|US

House will try again on reauthorization of US spy program after Republican upheaval

House Republicans will again try to advance a bill reauthorizing a crucial national security surveillance program

House will try again on reauthorization of US spy program after Republican upheaval
News|Political|US|World

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
Africa|News|Political

Mali's junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country

Mali’s ruling junta has banned the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations in the country

Mali's junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country
News|Political|US

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
News|Political|US

Nebraska lawmakers pass a bill to restore voting rights to newly released felons

Nebraska lawmakers have passed a bill to restore of voting rights of those convicted of felonies upon the completion of their sentences, including prison and parole time

Nebraska lawmakers pass a bill to restore voting rights to newly released felons
Americas|News|Political|Technology|World

What to know about Elon Musk's 'free speech' feud with a Brazilian judge

Elon Musk is clashing with a bald, athletically built Supreme Court justice in Brazil over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation on X

What to know about Elon Musk's 'free speech' feud with a Brazilian judge
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll

A Haitian human rights group has released a new report that details the horrific violence unleashed this year by gangs who kill, rape and maim with impunity amid a political vacuum

A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Muslim leaders are 'out of words'’ as they tire of the White House outreach on the war in Gaza

Some Muslim and Arab American leaders have grown frustrated with the outreach from President Joe Biden's White House as the war in Gaza drags on

Muslim leaders are 'out of words'’ as they tire of the White House outreach on the war in Gaza
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Federal appeals court hearing arguments on nation's first ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments over Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Federal appeals court hearing arguments on nation's first ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Crime|News|Political|US

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says Trump prosecution isn't about politics

As he prepares to bring the first of Donald Trump’s four criminal prosecutions to trial, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg finds himself at the center of a political firestorm

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says Trump prosecution isn't about politics
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leader

A new study has found that voters in 19 countries, including in three of the world’s largest democracies, are widely skeptical about whether their political elections are free and fair

Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leader
News|Political|US

First Muslim American appellate court nominee faces uphill battle to salvage nomination

The nominee who could become the first Muslim American to serve as a federal appellate court judge is fighting back against characterizations of his work by law enforcement groups that are jeopardizing his nomination

First Muslim American appellate court nominee faces uphill battle to salvage nomination
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Political|Technology

Milei, the president of cash-strapped Argentina, starts another US tour and plans to meet Elon Musk

President Javier Milei of Argentina has kicked off a visit to the United States, where he'll meet with tech billionaire Elon Musk, as the libertarian leader seeks an infusion of cash to overhaul Argentina’s embattled economy

Milei, the president of cash-strapped Argentina, starts another US tour and plans to meet Elon Musk
Crime|News|Political|US

Trump's lawyers try for a third day to get NY appeals court to delay hush-money trial

Donald Trump’s lawyers are attempting for a third consecutive day to get a New York appeals court to delay his hush money criminal trial, which is slated to begin next Monday

Trump's lawyers try for a third day to get NY appeals court to delay hush-money trial
Election|Political|US

Trump renews criticism of Jewish voters who back Biden: 'Should have their head examined'

Donald Trump has stirred religious controversy again in his presidential comeback bid, questioning the mental fitness of Jewish voters who back President Joe Biden and framing Election Day as a referendum on Christianity’s strength in American society

Trump renews criticism of Jewish voters who back Biden: 'Should have their head examined'
Election|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

Voters have sided with abortion rights supporters every time the issue has been directly on the ballot since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion in 2022

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
News|Opinion|Political|US

Republican Sen. Rick Scott softens his abortion position after Florida Supreme Court ruling

Sen. Rick Scott of Florida is joining other Republican incumbents scrambling to strike a balance in their abortion rights messaging

Republican Sen. Rick Scott softens his abortion position after Florida Supreme Court ruling
News|Political|US

House struggles with surveillance measure amid deep Republican opposition

The House is considering whether to take up a bill that would reauthorize a crucial national security surveillance program

House struggles with surveillance measure amid deep Republican opposition
Health|News|Political|US

A bill passed by Kansas lawmakers would make it a crime to coerce someone into an abortion

People who make physical or financial threats against others in Kansas to force them to get an abortion could spend a year in prison and be fined up to $10,000 under a bill approved by state lawmakers

A bill passed by Kansas lawmakers would make it a crime to coerce someone into an abortion
News|Political|US|World

U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for Ukraine

The State Department has greenlighted an emergency $138 million in foreign military sales for Ukraine to provide critical support and repairs for Kyiv's Hawk missile systems

U.S. announces $138 million in emergency military sales of Hawk missile systems support for Ukraine
Economy|Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Arizona court ruling makes nearly all abortions illegal in a presidential battleground state

An Arizona Supreme Court decision that will end virtually all abortions in the state puts the issue front and center in a battleground state

Arizona court ruling makes nearly all abortions illegal in a presidential battleground state
Europe|News|Political|US|World

US lawmakers urge release of Russia critic Kara-Murza on the anniversary of his imprisonment

Members of Congress on Tuesday are calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. The renewed calls from lawmakers have come on the second anniversary of his imprisonment, part of the Kremlin’s relentless crackdown on critics of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

US lawmakers urge release of Russia critic Kara-Murza on the anniversary of his imprisonment
News|Political|US

GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing rebuke

Hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is escalating her criticism of House Speaker Mike Johnson and threatening his ouster

GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing rebuke
News|Political|World

China's Xi meets with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in show of support against Western democracies

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a sign of mutual support amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and shared opposition to Western democracies led by the U.S. No details of the meeting were immediately released, although Lavrov held a news conference earlier Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at which they reaffirmed solidarity in international affairs

China's Xi meets with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in show of support against Western democracies
News|Political|US

Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate this week, but may be over before it starts

House Republicans will bring their case against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate this week, two months after impeaching the Homeland Security secretary

Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate this week, but may be over before it starts
News|Political|US|World

Biden to meet Japan's PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set for his much-anticipated visit to Washington

Biden to meet Japan's PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal
MidEast|News|Political|World

The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes. The US says not yet

The U.N. Security Council has revived the Palestinian Authority's hopes of joining the United Nations as a full member

The Security Council revives the Palestinian Authority’s UN hopes. The US says not yet
Opinion|Political|US

Conservative Christians praise Trump's anti-abortion record but say he's stopped short of the goal

For conservative, anti-abortion Christians, former President Donald Trump delivered in four years what no other Republican before him had been able to do

Conservative Christians praise Trump's anti-abortion record but say he's stopped short of the goal
News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump's abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target

Donald Trump still says he’s proud that the Supreme Court justices he nominated overturned Roe v. Wade

Trump's abortion statement angers conservatives and gives the Biden campaign a new target
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Donald Trump asks appeals court to intervene in last-minute bid to delay hush-money criminal case

Donald Trump is asking a New York appeals court to reverse a judge's gag order and move his hush-money criminal trial out of Manhattan in an eleventh-hour bid for a delay just a week before it is scheduled to start

Donald Trump asks appeals court to intervene in last-minute bid to delay hush-money criminal case
Health|Opinion|Political|US

Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient’s wishes for end-of-life care

Laws such as Alabama’s controversial ruling that gives personhood rights to frozen embryos will have ripple effects on how advance directives are interpreted by doctors and the courts.

Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient’s wishes for end-of-life care
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

An espionage scandal rocks Austria, laying bare alleged Russian spying operations across Europe

Austria faces its biggest espionage scandal in decades as the arrest of a former intelligence officer brings to light evidence of extensive Russian infiltration, lax official oversight and behavior worthy of a spy novel

An espionage scandal rocks Austria, laying bare alleged Russian spying operations across Europe
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump says he'll announce his position on abortion Monday, a key moment in the presidential race

Former President Donald Trump says he will finally announce Monday when in pregnancy he believes abortions should be banned

Trump says he'll announce his position on abortion Monday, a key moment in the presidential race
Asia|Political|US|World

US treads carefully in responding to Hong Kong's new national security law

The U.S. has denounced Hong Kong’s new national security law as a tool to potentially silence dissent both at home and abroad, but so far the action from Washington has been notably muted

US treads carefully in responding to Hong Kong's new national security law
MidEast|News|Political|World

Iranian official warns Israel that its embassies are not safe after deadly Damascus strike

A top Iranian military adviser has warned Israel that none of its embassies are safe following a strike in Damascus last week that killed two elite Iranian generals

Iranian official warns Israel that its embassies are not safe after deadly Damascus strike
Election|News|Political|US

He once swore off politics. Now, this Georgia activist is trying to recruit people who seldom vote

Davante Jennings cast his first vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race and then walked away from politics after Republican Donald Trump's election that year

He once swore off politics. Now, this Georgia activist is trying to recruit people who seldom vote
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

International leaders condemn Ecuador after police break into the Mexican Embassy in Quito

International leaders have condemned Ecuador after police in the country's capital broke into the Mexican Embassy on Friday to arrest a former vice president who had been granted political asylum

International leaders condemn Ecuador after police break into the Mexican Embassy in Quito
MidEast|News|Political|World

Iranian commander renews vow to avenge Syria strike attributed to Israel that killed 2 generals

A top military commander has renewed Iran’s promise to retaliate after an airstrike earlier this week widely blamed on Israel

Iranian commander renews vow to avenge Syria strike attributed to Israel that killed 2 generals
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'Red flag' bill debated for hours in Maine months after mass shooting that killed 18

Months after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, state lawmakers held an hourslong hearing to debate a so-called red flag bill that would let family members petition a judge to remove guns from someone experiencing a psychiatric crisis

'Red flag' bill debated for hours in Maine months after mass shooting that killed 18
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questions prosecutions for Jan. 6 attack, says he wants to hear 'every side'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questions prosecutions for Jan. 6 attack, says he wants to hear 'every side'
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Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza

President Joe Biden has written to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to press Hamas for a hostage deal with Israel

Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza
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Russian officials again try to link the Moscow concert attack with Ukraine despite Kyiv's denials

Russian authorities have again tried to link the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall to Ukraine, saying one of the detained suspects had photos on his phone depicting troops in camouflage uniforms with the Ukrainian flag

Russian officials again try to link the Moscow concert attack with Ukraine despite Kyiv's denials
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A senior UK lawmaker fell victim to a sexting scam. His colleagues are being urged to go to police

British lawmakers who may have been targeted in a sexting scam were urged Friday to go to police, after a senior Conservative admitted disclosing the personal phone numbers of some colleagues to an unknown individual who held “compromising” material on him

A senior UK lawmaker fell victim to a sexting scam. His colleagues are being urged to go to police
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Blinken says Israeli offers to increase flow of aid to Gaza are welcome but may not be sufficient

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that measures the Israeli government has announced to expand the flow of aid into Gaza are welcome but may not be enough to meet the Biden administration’s demands for dramatic improvements in humanitarian conditions in the territory

Blinken says Israeli offers to increase flow of aid to Gaza are welcome but may not be sufficient
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces book detailing her rapid rise in Democratic politics

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new book “True Gretch” will detail her five-year tenure as governor and her journey along the way

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces book detailing her rapid rise in Democratic politics
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Kennedy campaign blames vendor for email sympathetic to Jan. 6 insurrectionists

Robert F

Kennedy campaign blames vendor for email sympathetic to Jan. 6 insurrectionists
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Tennessee court to weigh throwing out abortion ban challenge, blocking portions of the law

Attorneys defending Tennessee’s sweeping abortion ban have alleged that doctors challenging the law do not want any oversight when deciding to terminate a pregnancy and instead are improperly withholding care to women facing serious medical emergencies

Tennessee court to weigh throwing out abortion ban challenge, blocking portions of the law
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Judge denies Trump bid to dismiss classified documents prosecution

A federal judge has refused to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump

Judge denies Trump bid to dismiss classified documents prosecution
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Trump says Israel has to get Gaza war over "fast," warns they are "losing the PR war"

Former President Donald Trump offered a tough message to Israel in its war against Hamas on Thursday, urging the country to: “Get it over with.”

Trump says Israel has to get Gaza war over "fast," warns they are "losing the PR war"
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Algerians question president for calling an early election without announcing his own campaign

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's surprise decision to schedule elections earlier than expected in Algeria is prompting suspicion and appears to be awakening discouraged political parties from a deep lethargy

Algerians question president for calling an early election without announcing his own campaign
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President Macron says France and its allies 'could have stopped' the 1994 Rwanda genocide

French President Emmanuel Macron says France and its allies “could have stopped” the 1994 Rwanda genocide and “lacked the will to do so.”

President Macron says France and its allies 'could have stopped' the 1994 Rwanda genocide
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Russian minister casts prospective Ukraine peace talks as Western plot to win hesitant Global South

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that prospective negotiations to end the fighting in Ukraine could be successful only if they take Moscow’s interests in the account

Russian minister casts prospective Ukraine peace talks as Western plot to win hesitant Global South
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Gay rights activists call for more international pressure on Uganda over anti-gay law

Ugandan gay rights activists asked the international community to mount more pressure on the government of Uganda to repeal an anti-gay law which the country’s Constitutional Court refused to nullify on Wednesday

Gay rights activists call for more international pressure on Uganda over anti-gay law
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NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity

NATO is marking its 75th anniversary

NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity
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In swing-state Wisconsin, Democrat hustles to keep key Senate seat against Trump-backed millionaire

The Wisconsin Senate race between Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican Eric Hovde is setting up to be one of the most competitive and expensive Senate races in the country

In swing-state Wisconsin, Democrat hustles to keep key Senate seat against Trump-backed millionaire
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Palestinians want April vote on UN membership despite US saying peace with Israel must come first

The Palestinians want the Security Council to vote later this month on their revived request for full membership in the United Nations, despite the United States reiterating that Israel and the Palestinians must first negotiate a peace agreement

Palestinians want April vote on UN membership despite US saying peace with Israel must come first
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In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine

Russia’s defense minister has warned his French counterpart against deploying troops to Ukraine in a rare phone call and noted that Moscow stands ready to take part in talks to end the fighting

In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine
Celebrity|News|Opinion|Political|US

Bill Clinton reflects on post-White House years in the upcoming memoir 'Citizen'

Former President Bill Clinton has a memoir coming out this fall about his years since leaving public office in 2001

Bill Clinton reflects on post-White House years in the upcoming memoir 'Citizen'
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Judge rejects Donald Trump's request to delay hush-money trial until Supreme Court rules on immunity

A judge has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay his April 15 hush money criminal trial until the Supreme Court rules on the presidential immunity claims he raised in another of his criminal cases

Judge rejects Donald Trump's request to delay hush-money trial until Supreme Court rules on immunity
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

The killing of aid workers adds to pressure on the UK government to halt arms sales to Israel

Britain’s main opposition parties are demanding that the Conservative government publish legal advice it has received on whether Israel has broken international humanitarian law during the war in Gaza

The killing of aid workers adds to pressure on the UK government to halt arms sales to Israel
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Why AP called Wisconsin's statewide ballot measures: Race call explained

The vote in Wisconsin to approve a pair of proposed constitutional amendments that would limit how state elections are run and paid for fell largely along party lines

Why AP called Wisconsin's statewide ballot measures: Race call explained
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North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel intermediate-range missile with hypersonic warhead

North Korea says it tested another new hypersonic intermediate-range missile powered with solid propellants as it continues to expand its nuclear and missile program while tensions deepen with its neighbors and the United States

North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel intermediate-range missile with hypersonic warhead
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Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida competitive

Democrats hope that a ballot measure seeking to preserve abortion rights will put Florida back in play as the nation’s largest presidential swing state

Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida competitive
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Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender high school athletics ban

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have banned high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity

Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender high school athletics ban
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Biden will host Muslim leaders at White House for working meeting on Gaza, scaled-down Iftar dinner

President Joe Biden is hosting a small group of Muslim American community leaders at the White House for a meeting and a scaled-down Iftar dinner

Biden will host Muslim leaders at White House for working meeting on Gaza, scaled-down Iftar dinner
Opinion|Political|US

Anthony M. Kennedy to reflect on his life and his years on the Supreme Court in two-volume memoir

Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony M

Anthony M. Kennedy to reflect on his life and his years on the Supreme Court in two-volume memoir
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The Latest | Aid group says Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 7 of its workers

An aid group says an Israeli airstrike on its workers in Gaza killed at least seven people, including several foreigners

The Latest | Aid group says Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 7 of its workers
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Mississippi Republicans to choose opponent for longtime Democratic congressman

Mississippi Republicans are choosing a candidate to face off against a longtime Democratic congressman

Mississippi Republicans to choose opponent for longtime Democratic congressman
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Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin get their say in presidential primaries

Voters in four states will weigh in on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations

Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin get their say in presidential primaries
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Mike Feinsilber fought the epic AP-UPI rivalry from both camps with wit and grace

A veteran of the epic wire service rivalry between The Associated Press and United Press International has died

Mike Feinsilber fought the epic AP-UPI rivalry from both camps with wit and grace
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Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, paving way for 6-week ban

The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy

Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, paving way for 6-week ban
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Trump’s immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden

In Donald Trump's speeches and online posts, the Republican presidential candidate has ramped up anti-immigrant rhetoric and his messaging often relies on falsehoods about migration

Trump’s immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden
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States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards

A ruling that weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act is spurring lawmakers in several states to enact state-level protections to plug gaps that the courts opened in the landmark federal law

States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards
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Thousands rally in India's capital as opposition bloc and Prime Minister Modi launch their campaigns

Thousands of people have attended a rally by an alliance of India’s opposition parties that criticized the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of stifling opponents and undermining democracy ahead of a national election next month

Thousands rally in India's capital as opposition bloc and Prime Minister Modi launch their campaigns
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President Joe Biden is lapping Donald Trump when it comes to campaign cash — and he'll need it

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is raising gobs of cash

President Joe Biden is lapping Donald Trump when it comes to campaign cash — and he'll need it
Election|Political|US|Videos

Trump posts video with an image of a hog-tied Biden, drawing a rebuke from Democrat's campaign

Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is drawing criticism for posting a video on social media Friday that contains the image of a hog-tied President Joe Biden painted on the tailgate of a passing truck

Trump posts video with an image of a hog-tied Biden, drawing a rebuke from Democrat's campaign
Crime|Election|Political|US

DA suggests Donald Trump violated gag order with post about daughter of hush-money trial judge

Manhattan prosecutors are suggesting that Donald Trump violated a gag order in his hush-money criminal case this week by assailing the judge’s daughter and making a false claim about her on social media

DA suggests Donald Trump violated gag order with post about daughter of hush-money trial judge
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Biden says he's working to secure release of Wall Street Journal reporter held for a year in Russia

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is working every day to secure the release of a Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia

Biden says he's working to secure release of Wall Street Journal reporter held for a year in Russia
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Texas appeals court overturns voter fraud conviction for woman on probation

A Texas appeals court has overturned a woman's voter fraud conviction and five-year sentence for casting an illegal provisional ballot

Texas appeals court overturns voter fraud conviction for woman on probation
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What next for Israel's military exemption for ultra-Orthodox community?

Israel's Supreme Court has ruled the state must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary students to the military, a move that ends a longstanding exemption on their

What next for Israel's military exemption for ultra-Orthodox community?
Election|News|Political|US

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries

Voters in the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin and three Northeastern states will weigh in on their respective parties' presumptive nominees in upcoming presidential primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries
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Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman and VP candidate to be remembered at hometown funeral service

Political dignitaries, friends and family were expected to gather to honor the late, former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman and VP candidate to be remembered at hometown funeral service
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Russia's Lavrov tells newspaper that Ukraine peace plan is pointless

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview published on Friday, said Ukraine's proposed peace plan was pointless as it was based on unacceptable notions like Moscow's

Russia's Lavrov tells newspaper that Ukraine peace plan is pointless
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House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls

House Republicans invited President Joe Biden to testify before Congress as part of their impeachment inquiry into him and his family’s business affairs

House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls
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Sen. Bob Menendez decides not to delay May trial with appeal of judge's ruling

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has decided not to appeal a judge's ruling on Constitutional grounds that would have delayed his May trial

Sen. Bob Menendez decides not to delay May trial with appeal of judge's ruling
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Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine

Several central and Eastern European countries have begun marking the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine
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Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate

Joe Lieberman served as No Labels' chief defender when the critics got the loudest

Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate
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Russia vetoes UN resolution, abolishing monitoring of UN sanctions against North Korea by UN experts

Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution, effectively abolishing the monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea by a panel of U.N. experts

Russia vetoes UN resolution, abolishing monitoring of UN sanctions against North Korea by UN experts
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Palestinian Authority announces new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform

The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform

Palestinian Authority announces new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform
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US journalist marks a year in a Russian prison as courts keep extending his time behind bars

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks a year behind bars on Friday following his arrest by Russian authorities who accuse him of espionage but have offered no supporting evidence

US journalist marks a year in a Russian prison as courts keep extending his time behind bars
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3 presidents. Many stars. 1 New York fundraiser

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are teaming up with President Joe Biden for a glitzy reelection fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall in New York City

3 presidents. Many stars. 1 New York fundraiser
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task

House Speaker Mike Johnson has sat on a funding package that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine for over a month

House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
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Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling

A federal appeals court has refused to lift an order that blocks Texas from arresting and deporting migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border

Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling
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Ukraine's president replaces a top security official

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced one of his top security officials

Ukraine's president replaces a top security official
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Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority

Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill hat would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any gender

Lawmakers in Thailand pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
Asia|Election|News|Political

Indonesia's top court begins hearing election appeals of 2 losing candidates alleging fraud

Indonesia’s top court is hearing appeals against the presidential election results lodged by two losing candidates who are alleging widespread irregularities and fraud at the polls and demanding a revote

Indonesia's top court begins hearing election appeals of 2 losing candidates alleging fraud
Education|Opinion|Political|US

Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice

When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions

Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

50 years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat

Religious and neo-conservative groups have been ramping up pressure to ban abortions in staunchly Catholic Croatia

50 years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

Missouri attorney general is accused of racial bias for pinning a student fight on diversity program

Days after Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey blamed an after-school fight on a school district’s diversity programming, a lawyer for the majority Black district in suburban St. Louis says the state’s chief attorney is showing racial bias

Missouri attorney general is accused of racial bias for pinning a student fight on diversity program
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5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications

5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court
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Biden administration approves the nation's seventh large offshore wind project

The Biden administration greenlit the seventh large offshore wind project in the United States Tuesday

Biden administration approves the nation's seventh large offshore wind project
Celebrity|Election|Opinion|Political|US

Trump is selling 'God Bless the USA' Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal bills

Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House

Trump is selling 'God Bless the USA' Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal bills
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President Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic primary

President Joe Biden has won Missouri's primary

President Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic primary
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Colombia threatens to break ties with Israel if it doesn't comply with a UN cease-fire resolution

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has threatened to break off diplomatic ties with Israel if the country doesn't comply with a U.N. Security Council resolution that calls for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip

Colombia threatens to break ties with Israel if it doesn't comply with a UN cease-fire resolution
MidEast|News|Political|World

With its soldiers mired in Gaza, Israel fights a battle at home over drafting the ultra-Orthodox

As Israel battles a prolonged war in Gaza, exemptions from mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox men have reopened a divide in the country and rattled the government coalition

With its soldiers mired in Gaza, Israel fights a battle at home over drafting the ultra-Orthodox
Asia|News|Political

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of top opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal

Indian police have detained dozens of opposition protesters to stop them from marching to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to demand the release of their leader and top elected official of New Delhi arrested last week in a bribery case

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of top opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal
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Israel and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza

Hamas has rejected the latest proposal put forward by international mediators for a cease-fire and hostage release

Israel and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza
Health|News|Political|US|World

Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in case that could restrict access to abortion medication

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in its first abortion case since conservative justices overturned the constitutional right to an abortion two years ago

Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in case that could restrict access to abortion medication
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas' ban on critical race theory

A high school teacher and two students are suing Arkansas over the state's ban on critical race theory in public schools

High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas' ban on critical race theory
Economy|Europe|Food|News|Political

UK farmers in tractors head to Parliament to protest rules they say threaten livelihoods

Farmers are driving dozens of tractors in a slow-motion convoy towards Britain’s Parliament to protest post-Brexit rules and trade deals that they say are endangering livelihoods and food security

UK farmers in tractors head to Parliament to protest rules they say threaten livelihoods
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication

The Supreme Court is considering a new abortion case affecting women across the U.S. Abortion opponents want the high court in arguments Tuesday to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year

Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication
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Kamala Harris will meet Guatemalan leader Arévalo on immigration and his anti-corruption drive

Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala as the U.S. grapples with an influx of migrants to its southern border, including thousands from that Central American nation

Kamala Harris will meet Guatemalan leader Arévalo on immigration and his anti-corruption drive
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North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion|Political|US

NBC's Chuck Todd lays into his network for hiring former RNC chief Ronna McDaniel as an analyst

Former ‘Meet the Press’ moderator Chuck Todd says that some NBC News journalists are uncomfortable that the network had hired former Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor

NBC's Chuck Todd lays into his network for hiring former RNC chief Ronna McDaniel as an analyst
Americas|News|Political|World

On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history

Argentina’s annual March 24 commemoration of the 1976 military coup that ushered in the country’s violent right-wing dictatorship is acquiring new urgency under the government of President Javier Milei

On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history
Election|Europe|News|Political

Ireland to get its youngest ever premier as Simon Harris elected leader of Fine Gael party

Ireland is poised to get its youngest-ever premier after Simon Harris secured the leadership of the Fine Gael party on Sunday, He replaces Leo Varadkar who announced his surprise resignation last week

Ireland to get its youngest ever premier as Simon Harris elected leader of Fine Gael party
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Slovakia votes for a successor to the nation's first female president. An April 6 runoff is expected

Voters in Slovakia are electing a successor to Zuzana Čaputová

Slovakia votes for a successor to the nation's first female president. An April 6 runoff is expected
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Casey, McCormick to appear alone on Senate ballots in Pennsylvania after courts boot off challengers

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick will be the only names on ballots for the office in Pennsylvania’s April primary after a ruling by the state’s highest court

Casey, McCormick to appear alone on Senate ballots in Pennsylvania after courts boot off challengers
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Mexico's president says he won't fight drug cartels on US orders, calls it a 'Mexico First' policy

Mexico’s president says he won’t fight drug cartels on U.S. orders, in the clearest explanation yet of his refusal to confront the gangs

Mexico's president says he won't fight drug cartels on US orders, calls it a 'Mexico First' policy
Election|News|Political

What's next now that Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a motion to vacate from Marjorie Taylor Greene

Barely six months into the job, House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of the same conservative revolt that took down his predecessor

What's next now that Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a motion to vacate from Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Rep. Mike Gallagher says he's resigning early, leaving House Republicans with thinnest of majorities

Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Wisconsin Republican who has spearheaded House pushback against the Chinese government, says he will resign from the House

Rep. Mike Gallagher says he's resigning early, leaving House Republicans with thinnest of majorities
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Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State

The White House says President Joe Biden plans to host Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani next month

Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State
MidEast|News|Political|US

Israel's Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive. Tensions rise ahead of Washington talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has once again left the Middle East empty-handed

Israel's Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive. Tensions rise ahead of Washington talks
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Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene files motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene files motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

French President Macron regrets the Senate's vote to reject the EU-Canada trade deal

French President Emmanuel Macron says he “regrets” the Senate’s vote to reject legislation to ratify a trade deal between the European Union and Canada

French President Macron regrets the Senate's vote to reject the EU-Canada trade deal
Crime|Europe|News|Political

Police investigate allegedly racist remarks by biggest donor to Britain's Conservative government

Police say they are investigating whether the largest donor to Britain’s Conservative government committed a crime when he reportedly said a Black member of Parliament made him “want to hate all Black women” and that she “should be shot.”

Police investigate allegedly racist remarks by biggest donor to Britain's Conservative government
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Supporters of arrested Indian opposition politician protest in New Delhi

Supporters of an anti-corruption crusader and one of India’s most consequential politicians of the last decade in India are protesting against his arrest

Supporters of arrested Indian opposition politician protest in New Delhi
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Cheating on your spouse is a crime in New York. The 1907 law may finally be repealed

Cheating on your spouse is illegal in New York, but the state might soon change that

Cheating on your spouse is a crime in New York. The 1907 law may finally be repealed
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Law enforcement officials in Texas wonder how they will enforce migrant arrest law

The nine hours that Texas was allowed to arrest and deport migrants who illegally enter the U.S. provided a glimpse at what sort of obstacles law enforcement agencies in the state face

Law enforcement officials in Texas wonder how they will enforce migrant arrest law
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US Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says Texas immigration law is unconstitutional

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says that a Texas law giving state authorities the power to arrest and deport migrants who have entered the country illegally is unconstitutional

US Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says Texas immigration law is unconstitutional
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Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, a show of support from Republicans amid growing Democratic criticism of Netanyahu’s leadership

Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress
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After preordained election, Putin claims vote proves public support for his policies

President Vladimir Putin has thanked Russians for casting ballots in a presidential vote in which he cemented his grip on the country for another six years after the harshest crackdown on dissent since Soviet times

After preordained election, Putin claims vote proves public support for his policies
Europe|News|Political|World

EU leaders gather with Ukraine ammunition production and Gaza aid at the top of their agenda

European Union leaders are gathering to consider new ways to help boost arms and ammunition production for Ukraine

EU leaders gather with Ukraine ammunition production and Gaza aid at the top of their agenda
Election|Europe|News|Political

Portugal’s center-right wins an election but surging populists want a say in the government

A center-right alliance led by the Social Democratic Party has won Portugal’s general election by a slender margin

Portugal’s center-right wins an election but surging populists want a say in the government
MidEast|News|Political|US

The Latest | Gaps are narrowing in Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks, Blinken says during Mideast visit

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the “gaps are narrowing” in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over another cease-fire and hostage release that the U.S., Egypt and Qatar have spent several weeks trying to broker

The Latest | Gaps are narrowing in Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks, Blinken says during Mideast visit
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Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat

An Indonesian search and rescue ship has located a capsized wooden boat that had been carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees, and began pulling survivors who had been standing on its hull to safety

Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in US think abortion should be legal, AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where the pregnant person wants an abortion for any reason

Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in US think abortion should be legal, AP-NORC poll finds
Election|News|Political|US

Biden is using the 'are you better off today' question to contrast himself with Trump

President Joe Biden has opened a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump

Biden is using the 'are you better off today' question to contrast himself with Trump
MidEast|News|Political|World

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah

Israel is determined to launch an offensive against Hamas in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost town, a plan that has raised global alarm because of the potential for harm to the hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering there

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah
News|Political|US

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's presidential primaries

Louisiana politics have been dominated this year by new Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s special legislative sessions to address crime and adopt new congressional maps

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's presidential primaries
Europe|News|Political

Geert Wilders tips 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win

The Dutch parliament has named two new go-betweens to lead negotiations to form the next ruling coalition

Geert Wilders tips 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

Election misinformation is a problem in any language. But some gets more attention than others

Election misinformation will pose a formidable challenge this year as billions of people in dozens of countries head to the polls

Election misinformation is a problem in any language. But some gets more attention than others
News|Political|US

Anticipation and anger on Texas border after Supreme Court lets strict immigration law take effect

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to let Texas state troopers arrest migrants for crossing the border illegally may have explosive impact but its immediate effect was muted

Anticipation and anger on Texas border after Supreme Court lets strict immigration law take effect
News|Opinion|Political|US

Divided Supreme Court lifts stay on a Texas law giving police broad powers to arrest migrants

A divided Supreme Court has lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out

Divided Supreme Court lifts stay on a Texas law giving police broad powers to arrest migrants
Health|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws

A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech in the state Senate that she's planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years

Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws
Africa|Crime|Election|News|Political

South Africa's ruling ANC takes rival party to court in fractious buildup to election

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is taking the independent electoral body and a rival political party fronted by the country’s former leader to court

South Africa's ruling ANC takes rival party to court in fractious buildup to election
News|Political|Sports

IOC urges sports, governments to avoid Russia-organized possible rival to Olympic Games

The IOC is facing a Russia-organized potential rival to the Olympics and has urged sports and political leaders not to take part

IOC urges sports, governments to avoid Russia-organized possible rival to Olympic Games
Election|News|Political|US

High-profile elections in Ohio could give Republicans a chance to expand clout in Washington

Republicans are watching two hot-button federal races in Ohio that could affect their chances for potentially pivotal pickups this fall

High-profile elections in Ohio could give Republicans a chance to expand clout in Washington
Americas|Asia|News|Political|US|World

Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit

President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month

Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit
News|Political|US

House Republicans demand answers on 'gag order' for union of immigration judges

House Republicans are demanding to know what led to a Justice Department order that a union of immigration judges get supervisor approval before speaking about the heavily backlogged courts

House Republicans demand answers on 'gag order' for union of immigration judges
Election|News|Political|US

Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open

Former President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement in a highly sought northwest Ohio congressional district, backing state Rep. Derek Merrin as the best choice to face incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur this fall

Donald Trump endorses Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin just hours before polls open
Election|Europe|News|Political

Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power

To no one’s surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a preordained election landslide that comes amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times

Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis, war

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken in their first interaction in more than a month as the divide has grown between allies over food crisis in Gaza, conduct of war

Biden and Netanyahu hold first call in more than a month as tension grows over food crisis, war
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin says Russia is planning a buffer zone to protect against Ukrainian cross-border attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country won’t relent in its invasion of Ukraine, with one of its goals being to establish a buffer zone along the border to protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids

Putin says Russia is planning a buffer zone to protect against Ukrainian cross-border attacks
Asia|News|Political|World

Pakistani airstrikes target suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, officials say

Officials say Pakistan has targeted multiple suspected hideouts of Pakistani Taliban inside neighboring Afghanistan

Pakistani airstrikes target suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, officials say
Europe|News|Political|World

How Russia's grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West

A decade ago, President Vladimir Putin seized Crimea from Ukraine, a bold land grab that set the stage for Russia to invade its neighbor in 2022

How Russia's grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West
Opinion|Political

In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?

Democracy takes many forms, and some are more direct than others

In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
Election|Political|US

Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?

The lack of excitement many Americans feel about a presidential rematch has heightened interest in alternatives to the major-party candidates — none more so than Robert F

Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?
Election|Political|Technology|US

Supreme Court weighs how far federal officials can go to combat controversial posts on hot topics

The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security

Supreme Court weighs how far federal officials can go to combat controversial posts on hot topics
Americas|News|Political|World

Cubans in eastern city of Santiago protest blackouts and food shortages

Small groups of protesters have taken to the streets in the eastern Cuba city of Santiago decryng power outages lasting up to eight hours across the Caribbean nation

Cubans in eastern city of Santiago protest blackouts and food shortages
Africa|Americas|News|Political|US|World

US military operations across the Sahel are at risk after Niger ends cooperation

The U.S. is scrambling to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel region of Africa after the ruling junta in Niger announced it was ending military cooperation with Washington

US military operations across the Sahel are at risk after Niger ends cooperation
Election|Europe|News|Political

Wales' first Black leader is a testament to Britain's political diversity, but racism persists

Vaughan Gething’s election as the next leader of Wales marks a milestone: For the first time, none of the U.K.’s four main governments is led by a white man

Wales' first Black leader is a testament to Britain's political diversity, but racism persists
Election|News|Political|US

Ohio primary will set up a fall election that could flip partisan control of the state supreme court

Ohio is expected to star in this year's big races for state supreme court seats

Ohio primary will set up a fall election that could flip partisan control of the state supreme court
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine launches far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia's presidential vote

Ukraine has launched a new massive wave of drone attacks as Russians cast ballots on the final day of a presidential vote set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for another six years

Ukraine launches far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia's presidential vote
Celebrity|News|Political|US

Biden says at DC roast that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. 'The other's me'

President Joe Biden attended the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner this weekend, the first time during his presidency

Biden says at DC roast that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. 'The other's me'
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russian officials say Ukrainian shelling kills 2 in a border city and drones target an oil refinery

A Russian regional governor says two people have been killed in Ukrainian shelling of the city of Belgorod, close to the border with Ukraine

Russian officials say Ukrainian shelling kills 2 in a border city and drones target an oil refinery
Election|News|Political|World

Russians cast ballots on Day 2 of an election preordained to extend Putin's rule

Voters across Russia cast ballots Saturday on the second day of an election set to formalize six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin, who faces no serious challengers after crushing political dissent over his nearly 25 years of rule

Russians cast ballots on Day 2 of an election preordained to extend Putin's rule
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump White House official Peter Navarro asks Supreme Court to stave off contempt sentence

Trump White House official Peter Navarro appealed to the Supreme Court Friday to allow him to stay out of prison as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction

Trump White House official Peter Navarro asks Supreme Court to stave off contempt sentence
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Hosting Ireland's prime minister, Biden celebrates his Irish roots (as he likes to do)

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this weekend, President Joe Biden is dwelling on one of his favorite subjects: Ireland

Hosting Ireland's prime minister, Biden celebrates his Irish roots (as he likes to do)
Election|News|Political|US

Fulton County DA Fani Willis must step aside or remove special prosecutor in Trump case, judge says

The judge in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others says that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must step aside from the case or remove the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship before case can proceed

Fulton County DA Fani Willis must step aside or remove special prosecutor in Trump case, judge says
Election|News|Political|US

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Tuesday presidential and state primaries

Voting in the races for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations happens again Tuesday

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Tuesday presidential and state primaries
News|Political|World

UN-backed human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russia

U.N.-backed human rights experts say they have gathered new evidence of “horrific” torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war by their Russian jailers, saying such practices could amount to war crimes

UN-backed human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russia
Crime|News|Political|World

San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings

Seventy-eight protesters have been ordered to do five hours of community service and pay restitution to avoid criminal proceedings for allegedly blocking traffic on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for hours in November to demand a cease-fire in Gaza

San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings
News|Opinion|Political

Republicans push back on new federal court policy aimed at 'judge shopping' in national cases

Senate Republicans are taking aim at a new federal courts policy aimed at curbing “judge shopping,” a practice that gained national attention in a major abortion medication case

Republicans push back on new federal court policy aimed at 'judge shopping' in national cases
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors say they're open to delaying start of Donald Trump's March 25 hush-money trial

Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying the start of Donald Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial to give the former president’s lawyers time to review evidence that was only recently turned over

Prosecutors say they're open to delaying start of Donald Trump's March 25 hush-money trial
MidEast|News|Political|World

Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister

Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform
Economy|News|Opinion|Political

A Wisconsin ruling on Catholic Charities raises the bar for religious tax exemptions

A ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is raising the bar for religions to show that their charity arms deserve tax exemptions

A Wisconsin ruling on Catholic Charities raises the bar for religious tax exemptions
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Geert Wilders says it is 'constitutionally wrong' that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions

Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders says it is unfair and “constitutionally wrong” that he had to sacrifice his leadership aspirations in order to pave the way for a right-wing ruling coalition in the Netherlands after his party won elections in November

Geert Wilders says it is 'constitutionally wrong' that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions
News|Political|US|World

Top US military chief visits munitions plants with lawmakers to press the need to arm Ukraine

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown is visiting U.S. weapon factories in Oklahoma and Arkansas to address concerns over billions of dollars being sent to Ukraine and other allies when there are so many needs at home

Top US military chief visits munitions plants with lawmakers to press the need to arm Ukraine
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Race for Chicago-area prosecutor seat features tough-on-crime judge, lawyer with Democratic backing

An open seat to lead the nation’s second-largest prosecutor’s office has become one of the most spirited races in the Illinois primary

Race for Chicago-area prosecutor seat features tough-on-crime judge, lawyer with Democratic backing
Election|News|Political|US

Biden's fraying coalition and Trump's struggle with moderates: AP data shows nominees' challenges

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have secured their party’s nominations for president, setting up a rematch of the 2020 election

Biden's fraying coalition and Trump's struggle with moderates: AP data shows nominees' challenges
Election|Europe|Political

Geert Wilders says he doesn't have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier

Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders says he doesn’t have the support of his prospective coalition partners to become the next Dutch prime minister

Geert Wilders says he doesn't have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier
Election|News|Political|US

Judge overseeing Georgia election interference case dismisses some charges against Trump

The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case has dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump, but others remain

Judge overseeing Georgia election interference case dismisses some charges against Trump
News|Political|World

US-mandated religious freedom group ends Saudi trip early after rabbi ordered to remove his kippah

A U.S. Congress-mandated group cut short a fact-finding mission to Saudi Arabia after officials in the kingdom ordered a Jewish rabbi to remove his kippah in public

US-mandated religious freedom group ends Saudi trip early after rabbi ordered to remove his kippah
Europe|News|Political|World

How many nuclear weapons does Russia have and who controls them?

President Vladimir Putin has warned the West that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was struck with conventional missiles, and that Moscow would consider

How many nuclear weapons does Russia have and who controls them?
Europe|News|Political|World

Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened, Putin tells state media

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to Russian statehood, sovereignty, or independence

Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened, Putin tells state media
MidEast|News|Political|World

Evangelical Christians are fierce Israel supporters. Now they are visiting as war-time volunteers

Evangelicals have been among Israel’s fiercest foreign supporters for years

Evangelical Christians are fierce Israel supporters. Now they are visiting as war-time volunteers
Health|Political|US

Mississippi will allow quicker Medicaid coverage during pregnancy to try to help women and babies

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a new law that will allow women to receive Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy

Mississippi will allow quicker Medicaid coverage during pregnancy to try to help women and babies
News|Opinion|Political|World

Indigenous people rejoice after city of Berkeley votes to return sacred Native land to Ohlone

Ohlone people and others are rejoicing over the return of sacred Native land dating back thousands of years

Indigenous people rejoice after city of Berkeley votes to return sacred Native land to Ohlone
News|Political|US

House GOP launch new probe of Jan. 6 and try shifting blame for the Capitol attack away from Trump

House Republicans are launching a vast re-investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, seeking to push the blame away from Donald Trump

House GOP launch new probe of Jan. 6 and try shifting blame for the Capitol attack away from Trump
Election|News|Political|US

President Joe Biden has won enough delegates to clinch the 2024 Democratic nomination

President Joe Biden has formally clinched a second straight Democratic nomination

President Joe Biden has won enough delegates to clinch the 2024 Democratic nomination
Europe|News|Political

Close ally of late opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania's capital, team says

Associates of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny reported on Tuesday night that the politician’s close ally and top strategist was attacked near his home in Lithuania

Close ally of late opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania's capital, team says
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Federal courts move to restrict 'judge shopping,' which got attention after abortion medication case

Federal courts are moving to make it harder to file lawsuits in front of judges seen as friendly to a point of view, a practice known as judge shopping that gained national attention in a major abortion-medication case

Federal courts move to restrict 'judge shopping,' which got attention after abortion medication case
News|Political|World

House Democrats launch an effort to force a vote on Ukraine aid, but face long odds

House Democrats are launching a long-shot effort to push $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote

House Democrats launch an effort to force a vote on Ukraine aid, but face long odds
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

UN envoy: Finding that some hostages were victims of sexual violence doesn't justify Israeli attacks

The U_N_ envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict is warning Israel that the finding of “clear and convincing information” that some hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct_ 7 attack in southern Israel were subjected to sexual violence “does not in any way legitimize further hostilities.”

UN envoy: Finding that some hostages were victims of sexual violence doesn't justify Israeli attacks
Election|News|Political|US

Purple Ohio? Parties in the former bellwether state take lessons from 2023 abortion, marijuana votes

Ohio’s political pendulum swung left last year as voters in the one-time bellwether state overwhelmingly supported enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution and voted to legalize recreational marijuana

Purple Ohio? Parties in the former bellwether state take lessons from 2023 abortion, marijuana votes
Election|News|Political|US

Mississippi Republican Sen. Wicker advances to general election. State also holds 4 House primaries

Mississippians have voted in party primaries for four seats in the U.S. House and one in the Senate

Mississippi Republican Sen. Wicker advances to general election. State also holds 4 House primaries
Crime|Political|US

Donald Trump wants New York hush money trial delayed until Supreme Court rules on immunity claims

Donald Trump is seeking to delay his March 25 hush money trial until the Supreme Court rules on the presidential immunity claims he raised in another of his criminal cases

Donald Trump wants New York hush money trial delayed until Supreme Court rules on immunity claims
Europe|News|Political|World

Poland's president calls on NATO allies to raise spending on defense to 3% of GDP

Poland’s president is calling on other other members of the NATO alliance to raise their spending on defense to 3% of their GDP as Russia puts its economy on a war footing and pushes forward with its invasion of Ukraine

Poland's president calls on NATO allies to raise spending on defense to 3% of GDP
Election|News|Political|US

Trump backers submit signatures to force recall election of Wisconsin GOP Assembly leader

Supporters of former President Donald Trump have submitted petitions seeking to force a recall election targeting Wisconsin’s top elected Republican, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos

Trump backers submit signatures to force recall election of Wisconsin GOP Assembly leader
Crime|News|Political|US

Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment

Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife have pleaded not guilty to new obstruction of justice charges in a New York court

Sen. Bob Menendez enters not guilty plea to latest criminal indictment
Asia|News|Political|World

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office

India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Biden: Netanyahu 'hurting Israel' by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza

President Joe Biden says he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel” in how he is approaching its war against Hamas in Gaza

Biden: Netanyahu 'hurting Israel' by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza
Election|News|Political|US

Biden leans into his age and effectiveness in his first post-Super Tuesday ad in battleground states

President Joe Biden is making no excuses for his age in the first campaign ad of a $30 million buy across battleground states after Super Tuesday, casting himself as more effective than his predecessor, Donald Trump

Biden leans into his age and effectiveness in his first post-Super Tuesday ad in battleground states
Business|News|Political|Technology|US

Biden says he'll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes it

President Joe Biden has endorsed legislation that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being banned in the United States, a move that comes amid growing concern in Washington about keeping Americans' private data out of China’s hands

Biden says he'll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes it
Europe|News|Political|World

Trump to meet with Hungary's leader, Viktor Orbán, continuing his embrace of autocrats

Former President Donald Trump is meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a conservative populist whose crackdowns in Hungary have sparked criticism that he's eroding that country's democracy

Trump to meet with Hungary's leader, Viktor Orbán, continuing his embrace of autocrats
Economy|News|Political|US

Government funding bill advances as Senate works to beat midnight shutdown deadline

The Senate is looking to approve a $460 billion package of spending bills in time to meet a midnight deadline for avoiding a shutdown of many key federal agencies

Government funding bill advances as Senate works to beat midnight shutdown deadline
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Behind-the-scenes of AP photographer's experience covering violence against women in Haiti

Ariana Cubillos is an Associated Press photojournalist based in Caracas, Venezuela

Behind-the-scenes of AP photographer's experience covering violence against women in Haiti
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Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis

President Joe Biden is expressing growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis
News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden visiting battleground states and expanding staff as his campaign tries to seize the offensive

Fresh off his defiant State of the Union address, President Joe Biden and his senior aides will barnstorm the country starting Friday to aggressively sell his vision for a second term to voters

Biden visiting battleground states and expanding staff as his campaign tries to seize the offensive
Election|News|Political|US

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi's presidential and state primaries

Former President Donald Trump has his hopes set that Republican voters in Mississippi and three other states will push him over the top Tuesday night in his quest to clinch his party’s presidential nomination for the third election in a row

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi's presidential and state primaries
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Turkey where Erdogan is expected to press for negotiations to end Russia war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Turkey where Erdogan is expected to press for negotiations to end Russia war
MidEast|News|Political|World

UN rights office says Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a 'war crime'

The U.N. human rights office says in a report that the establishment and expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem amount to a war crime

UN rights office says Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a 'war crime'
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

With dissent stifled, some Russians help political prisoners by writing them letters of support

Russians who are too fearful to protest in the streets are finding an outlet for their activism by writing letters to political prisoners

With dissent stifled, some Russians help political prisoners by writing them letters of support
Europe|Health|News|Opinion|Political|World

France to seal the right to abortion in its constitution as world marks International Women's Day

France’s leaders will use a Napoleon-era press to seal the right to abortion into the country's constitution

France to seal the right to abortion in its constitution as world marks International Women's Day
Americas|News|Political|World

With Venezuela's election set for late July, President Nicolás Maduro holds all the cards

Venezuela’s presidential election so far is a one-horse race for incumbent President Nicolás Maduro

With Venezuela's election set for late July, President Nicolás Maduro holds all the cards
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Ireland's constitution says a woman's place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change that

Irish voters will vote in twin referendums on Friday to decide whether to amend the constitution and remove passages the government says are outdated and sexist

Ireland's constitution says a woman's place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change that
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Biden says her name — Laken Riley — at urging of GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republicans had demanded it but never expected President Joe Biden to say it during his State of the Union address

Biden says her name — Laken Riley — at urging of GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no name

The State of the Union was one of President Joe Biden's best chances to make the broadest possible case for his reelection

Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no name
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Katie Britt to call Biden a 'diminished leader' in GOP response to the State of the Union

Sen. Katie Britt will call President Joe Biden a “dithering and diminished leader” in the Republican rebuttal to his State of the Union address Thursday evening

Katie Britt to call Biden a 'diminished leader' in GOP response to the State of the Union
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Democrats walk out of Kentucky hearing on legislation dealing with support for nonviable pregnancies

Democratic lawmakers have walked out of a Kentucky House committee hearing as the GOP-led panel was taking up a bill to expand access to prebirth and newborn services for pregnant women carrying nonviable fetuses that are expected to die before or soon after birth

Democrats walk out of Kentucky hearing on legislation dealing with support for nonviable pregnancies
Crime|News|Political|US

House Republicans push bill to arrest migrants accused of theft after Georgia student killed

The House has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of theft

House Republicans push bill to arrest migrants accused of theft after Georgia student killed
Americas|Crime|News|Political|World

Haiti extends a state of emergency and nighttime curfew to try and curb violent gang attacks

Haiti’s government says it is extending a state of emergency and nighttime curfew to try and curb violent gang attacks that have paralyzed the capital of Port-au-Prince amid a fierce political battle for power

Haiti extends a state of emergency and nighttime curfew to try and curb violent gang attacks
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Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase flow of humanitarian aid

President Joe Biden will announce a plan in his State of the Union address to establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast to boost humanitarian aid for the beleaguered territory

Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase flow of humanitarian aid
MidEast|News|Political|World

The Latest | China calls for Palestine to join UN as international criticism of Gaza war mounts

China reiterated calls to admit Palestine to the U.N. on Thursday, and Norway warned companies against doing business in Israeli settlements, as international criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza mounted

The Latest | China calls for Palestine to join UN as international criticism of Gaza war mounts
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Putin's crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others

It’s not just opposition politicians who are targeted in the crackdown by the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent years

Putin's crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Kansas could soon make doctors ask patients why they want abortions and report the answers

Kansas would require abortion providers to ask patients why they’re terminating their pregnancies and report the answers to the state under a measure moving through the Republican-controlled Legislature

Kansas could soon make doctors ask patients why they want abortions and report the answers
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden is hoping to use his State of the Union address to show a wary electorate he's up to the job

President Joe Biden is set to use his State of the Union address to promote his vision for a second term to a dispirited electorate who questions whether he’s up to the job and to warn that GOP front-runner Donald Trump would be a dangerous alternative

Biden is hoping to use his State of the Union address to show a wary electorate he's up to the job
Asia|News|Political|World

Modi is visiting Kashmir's main city for the first time since revoking region's semi-autonomy in '19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making his first official visit to Kashmir’s main city since India stripped the disputed region’s semi-autonomy in 2019

Modi is visiting Kashmir's main city for the first time since revoking region's semi-autonomy in '19
Asia|News|Political|World

North Korea's Kim calls for stronger war fighting capabilities against the US and South Korea

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has called for greater war fighting capabilities against the United States and South Korea

North Korea's Kim calls for stronger war fighting capabilities against the US and South Korea
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Few Americans want US more involved in current wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC poll finds

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds few Americans want the U.S. to take a more active role in solving the world's problems

Few Americans want US more involved in current wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP-NORC poll finds
Election|News|Political|US

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden

Dean Phillips is ending his long-shot Democratic primary challenge of President Joe Biden after failing to win a primary contest

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden
Election|Opinion|Political

Haley's exit from the GOP race pushes off — again — the day Americans could elect a woman president

When it comes to electing a woman president, the ceiling holds

Haley's exit from the GOP race pushes off — again — the day Americans could elect a woman president
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack
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A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin's Russia

Russian authorities have adopted a slew of laws restricting fundamental human rights, including freedom of speech and assembly, as well as the rights of minorities and religious groups

A timeline of restrictive laws that authorities have used to crack down on dissent in Putin's Russia
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How Putin's crackdown on dissent became the hallmark of the Russian leader’s 24 years in power

Over the last decade, Vladimir Putin’s government has evolved from tolerating dissent to ruthlessly suppressing any activities or people who dared challenge it

How Putin's crackdown on dissent became the hallmark of the Russian leader’s 24 years in power
Business|Economy|News|Political

Britain's governing Conservative Party hopes tax cuts can lift ailing election fortunes

Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt will seek to regain political initiative by announcing tax cuts during his annual budget statement

Britain's governing Conservative Party hopes tax cuts can lift ailing election fortunes
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State of the Union: What to watch as Biden addresses the nation

President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union on Thursday night

State of the Union: What to watch as Biden addresses the nation
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Thousands of voters in Alabama district drawn to boost Black political power got wrong information

About 6,000 voters in a new congressional district formed to boost Black representation received postcards with incorrect voting information ahead of Tuesday’s primary election

Thousands of voters in Alabama district drawn to boost Black political power got wrong information
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Trump lawyers want him back on witness stand in E. Jean Carroll case

Donald Trump's lawyers say the ex-president deserves a new trial and a fresh chance to tell a jury why he berated writer E

Trump lawyers want him back on witness stand in E. Jean Carroll case
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Why AP called Iowa's Democratic contest for Biden: Race call explained

The Associated Press has declared President Joe Biden the winner of Iowa’s first vote-by-mail Democratic presidential preference vote based on near-complete results released by the Iowa Democratic Party

Why AP called Iowa's Democratic contest for Biden: Race call explained
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State funeral for former Canadian Prime Minister Mulroney to be held March 23

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a state funeral for former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will be held on March 23 in Montreal

State funeral for former Canadian Prime Minister Mulroney to be held March 23
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Ex-Honduran president defends himself at New York drug trafficking trial

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández took the witness stand in his defense at his New York trial, denying that he teamed up with drug dealers to protect them in return for millions of dollars in bribes

Ex-Honduran president defends himself at New York drug trafficking trial
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Biden's closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza

More of President Joe Biden’s top Senate allies are demanding that the U.S. act directly to ease Palestinian civilian suffering in Gaza and are joining calls to cut military aid if Israel refuses to change course

Biden's closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza
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Wyoming Sen. Barrasso will run for No. 2 spot in GOP leadership, narrowing race to replace McConnell

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso says he'll run for the No. 2 spot in the Senate Republican conference after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell leaves at the end of the year

Wyoming Sen. Barrasso will run for No. 2 spot in GOP leadership, narrowing race to replace McConnell
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Hungary's president formally signs the approval of Sweden's NATO bid, removing last obstacle

Hungary’s president has formally signed a bill approving Sweden’s NATO bid, removing the last obstacle after 18 months of delays that frustrated the alliance

Hungary's president formally signs the approval of Sweden's NATO bid, removing last obstacle
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What to know about Alabama's fast-tracked legislation to protect in vitro fertilization clinics

Alabama lawmakers are moving quickly with legislation to protect clinics that provide in vitro fertilization from lawsuits in response to a ruling last month from the State's Supreme Court that frozen embryos have the rights of children under the state’s wrongful death law

What to know about Alabama's fast-tracked legislation to protect in vitro fertilization clinics
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Singapore's prime minister says a South China Sea code of conduct will take time

Singapore’s prime minister says Southeast Asian countries’ quest to reach agreement with China on a code of conduct in the contested South China Sea will take time, with difficult issues yet to be resolved despite recent efforts to accelerate the process

Singapore's prime minister says a South China Sea code of conduct will take time
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Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers

Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval of immunity legislation for providers

Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers
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McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It's a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack

Senate leader Mitch McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress who has yet to endorse Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House

McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It's a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack
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South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader

South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November

South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader
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Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent

Thousands of Belarusians have been convicted on politically-driven charges over the last three years as part of the authorities' relentless crackdown on dissent

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent
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As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access

France has become the only country to explicitly guarantee the right to abortion in its constitution and other Europeans wonder whether a rollback of rights like the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision could happen in their countries

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access
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UN envoy says 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7

The U.N. envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel and inhuman treatment of women during its surprise attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7 that left about 1,200 people dead and some 250 others taken hostage

UN envoy says 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7
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Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular

Benny Gantz, who is in Washington this week for meetings with U.S. leaders, is a crucial member of Israel’s War Cabinet

Netanyahu leaned on his top rival to help unify Israel. Now, Benny Gantz is more popular
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Latest attempt to chip away at 'Obamacare' questions preventive health care

A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on whether former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law must fully cover certain types of preventive care, including HIV prevention and some types of cancer screenings

Latest attempt to chip away at 'Obamacare' questions preventive health care
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Russia's top court upholds decision barring anti-Ukraine war hopeful from presidential race

Russia’s Supreme Court has upheld a ruling barring liberal politician Boris Nadezhdin from running in the upcoming presidential election

Russia's top court upholds decision barring anti-Ukraine war hopeful from presidential race
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UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death

The U.N. human rights chief has called for a quick end to the “repression of independent voices” in Russia and expressed concerns about the “persecution” of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last month

UN rights chief urges end to 'repression' of independent voices in Russia after Navalny's death
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Hard-liners dominate Iran parliamentary vote that saw boycott calls and apparently low turnout

Iranian hard-line politicians dominated the country’s vote for parliament, according to results released Monday

Hard-liners dominate Iran parliamentary vote that saw boycott calls and apparently low turnout
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Trump keeps making incendiary statements. His campaign says that won't change.

Candidates on the verge of winning their parties’ nominations generally change their messaging as part of a so-called pivot

Trump keeps making incendiary statements. His campaign says that won't change.
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5 key issues at stake in the upcoming 2024 Mexican elections

Mexico is almost certainly about to get its first woman president

5 key issues at stake in the upcoming 2024 Mexican elections
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Haiti orders nightly curfew trying to restore calm after a weekend of violence and prison break

Haiti’s government has declared an emergency and a nighttime curfew in a bid to regain control of the streets after an explosion of violence over the weekend in which armed gang members stormed the country’s two biggest prisons

Haiti orders nightly curfew trying to restore calm after a weekend of violence and prison break
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The Supreme Court could decide Monday whether Trump can be barred from the 2024 ballot

Former President Donald Trump could learn Monday whether the Supreme Court will let him appear on this year’s ballot as he tries to close in on the Republican presidential nomination

The Supreme Court could decide Monday whether Trump can be barred from the 2024 ballot
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As Biden prepares to address the nation, more than 6 in 10 US adults doubt his mental capability

A poll finds that a growing share of U.S. adults doubt that 81-year-old President Joe Biden has the memory and acuity for the job

As Biden prepares to address the nation, more than 6 in 10 US adults doubt his mental capability
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A Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot

A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as Monday in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election

A Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot
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Haley says she no longer feels bound by the GOP pledge requiring her to support the eventual nominee

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she no longer feels bound by a pledge that required all GOP contenders to support the party’s eventual nominee in order to participate in the primary debates

Haley says she no longer feels bound by the GOP pledge requiring her to support the eventual nominee
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German defense minister said leaked audio is part of Russia's 'information war' against West

Germany’s defense minister has described Russia’s leak of a conversation by ranking German military officers as part of Russia’s “information war” against the West

German defense minister said leaked audio is part of Russia's 'information war' against West
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Ukrainian troops are rationing ammo. But House Republicans plan to take weeks to consider aid

Shortages of ammo and supplies are quickly resulting in Ukraine losing ground, U.S. congressional leaders warn

Ukrainian troops are rationing ammo. But House Republicans plan to take weeks to consider aid
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'They wanted to humiliate us.' Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in Israeli custody

Palestinians in Gaza returning from wartime detention in Israeli custody are reporting physical abuse and medical neglect inside Israel's network of prisons

'They wanted to humiliate us.' Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in Israeli custody
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Oregon lawmakers pass bill to recriminalize drug possession

The Oregon Legislature has passed a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs

Oregon lawmakers pass bill to recriminalize drug possession
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Jury convicts first rioter to enter Capitol building during Jan. 6 attack

The first rioter to enter the U.S. Capitol building during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack has been convicted of charges that he interfered with police and obstructed Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory

Jury convicts first rioter to enter Capitol building during Jan. 6 attack
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Jill Biden casts Donald Trump as a threat to women as she opens a tour of battleground states

First lady Jill Biden is warning that returning Donald Trump to the White House would threaten women who already have watched the former president’s Supreme Court picks nix a federal right to abortion services

Jill Biden casts Donald Trump as a threat to women as she opens a tour of battleground states
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Russians embrace hope amid despair as Alexei Navalny says his final goodbye

The final images of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are tinged with deep despair for many of his compatrios

Russians embrace hope amid despair as Alexei Navalny says his final goodbye
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Appeals court ruling that vacates Capitol rioter's sentence could impact dozens of Jan. 6 cases

A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear, in a ruling that could impact dozens of other cases stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack

Appeals court ruling that vacates Capitol rioter's sentence could impact dozens of Jan. 6 cases
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Mexico's presidential candidates promise security or continuity as campaigns officially begin

Mexico’s presidential campaigns have officially begun with underdog opposition coalition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez leveraging the country’s ongoing security problems to differentiate herself from Claudia Sheinbaum, the choice of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Mexico's presidential candidates promise security or continuity as campaigns officially begin
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What to know about the latest court rulings, data and legislation on abortion in the US

A judge in Montana ruled against restrictions in one of several developments this week on how abortion works in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade was overturned

What to know about the latest court rulings, data and legislation on abortion in the US
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Black Americans' significant economic and civil rights progress threatened, report says

Black Americans have endured considerable injustices and barriers to prosperity and equality throughout U.S. history

Black Americans' significant economic and civil rights progress threatened, report says
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Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid

Russian state media and online accounts tied to the Kremlin have begun pushing misleading and incendiary claims about U.S. immigration

Russian disinformation is about immigration. The real aim is to undercut Ukraine aid
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Britain Election Explainer

The United Kingdom is poised to hold its first election in five years in a country battered by the cost-of-living crisis, the fallout from Israel-Hamas conflict and deep divisions over how to deal with migrants and asylum seekers crossing the English Channel from Europe on small inflatable boats

Britain Election Explainer
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French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?

French President Emmanuel Macron appears isolated on the European stage after saying he could not rule out the possibility of Western troops being sent to Ukraine

French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
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Navalny's family is laying the opposition leader to rest after his death in prison

Relatives and supporters of Alexei Navalny are bidding farewell to the opposition leader at a funeral in southeastern Moscow, following a battle with authorities over the release of his body after his still-unexplained death in an Arctic penal colony

Navalny's family is laying the opposition leader to rest after his death in prison
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Senators warily allow F-16 sale to Turkey as part of NATO expansion agreement. 'A deal's a deal'

U.S. senators have declined to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey

Senators warily allow F-16 sale to Turkey as part of NATO expansion agreement. 'A deal's a deal'
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Federal prosecutors seek July trial for Trump in classified files case

Federal prosecutors are requesting a July 8 trial for Donald Trump on charges that he illegally retained and concealed classified documents

Federal prosecutors seek July trial for Trump in classified files case
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Zyn nicotine pouches are all over TikTok, sparking debate among politicians and health experts

A small nicotine pouch called Zyn has sparked a big debate among politicians, pundits and experts

Zyn nicotine pouches are all over TikTok, sparking debate among politicians and health experts
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Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill draws international condemnation after it is passed by parliament

A bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ people in Ghana and their supporters has drawn international condemnation after it was passed by parliament, with the United Nations calling it “profoundly disturbing” and urging for it not to become law

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill draws international condemnation after it is passed by parliament
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Biden administration to investigate national security risks posed by Chinese-made 'smart cars'

The Biden administration will investigate potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them

Biden administration to investigate national security risks posed by Chinese-made 'smart cars'
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Putin pays tribute to Russian national unity as fighting grinds on in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Russian national unity amid the fighting in Ukraine in a state-of-the-nation address ahead of next month’s election he’s all but certain to win

Putin pays tribute to Russian national unity as fighting grinds on in Ukraine
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Defense chief on the defensive: Lawmakers to confront Austin on secret hospital stay

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to face Congress publicly for the first time this week to explain his failure to quickly notify the president and other senior leaders about his hospitalization last month for complications from prostate cancer surgery

Defense chief on the defensive: Lawmakers to confront Austin on secret hospital stay
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Judge orders Trump off Illinois primary ballot but puts ruling on hold

A Cook County judge ruled the Illinois State Board of Elections must take former President Donald Trump’s name off the state’s March 19 primary ballot Wednesday

Judge orders Trump off Illinois primary ballot but puts ruling on hold
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Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue Wednesday even after widespread backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the practice

Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments
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Ghana's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could imprison people for more than a decade

Ghana’s parliament has passed a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could send people to prison for more than a decade

Ghana's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could imprison people for more than a decade
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Everything you need to know about Russia’s 2024 presidential election

Russia’s 2024 presidential election isn’t expected to bring change to the Kremlin

Everything you need to know about Russia’s 2024 presidential election
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Man who attacked police with hockey stick during Capitol riot gets over 3 years in prison

A former military officer who assaulted police officers with a hockey stick and a sharp metal pole during the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than three years in prison

Man who attacked police with hockey stick during Capitol riot gets over 3 years in prison
Election|Political|US

'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponents

The “uncommitted” campaign protesting President Joe Biden in Michigan has enough primary election votes to win two delegates

'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponents
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South Carolina's push to be next-to-last state with hate crimes law stalls again

Supporters who want to make South Carolina the next-to-last U.S. state to pass a hate crimes law increasing penalties for some crimes fueled by race, gender or sexual orientation are running out of time

South Carolina's push to be next-to-last state with hate crimes law stalls again
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Patients urge Alabama lawmakers to restore IVF services in the state

More than 200 in vitro fertilization patients have gathered at the Alabama Statehouse to urge lawmakers to find some way to restore IVF services in the state

Patients urge Alabama lawmakers to restore IVF services in the state
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McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

Mitch McConnell says he'll step down as Senate Republican leader in November

McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job
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Days from a government shutdown Congress is racing to strike a deal. But aid for Ukraine is stalled

Days before a partial government shutdown, negotiators in Congress are working furiously to finish up a federal spending plan

Days from a government shutdown Congress is racing to strike a deal. But aid for Ukraine is stalled
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Moldovan breakaway region appeals to Russia as a spat with the pro-Western government worsens

Officials in Moldova’s Russia-backed breakaway region of Transnistria have appealed to Moscow for protection Wednesday, as tensions escalate with the pro-Western government

Moldovan breakaway region appeals to Russia as a spat with the pro-Western government worsens
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About as many abortions are happening in the US monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds

The number of monthly abortions in the U.S. is similar to what it was before the nation's top court overturned the right to abortion

About as many abortions are happening in the US monthly as before Roe was overturned, report finds
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Laurene Powell Jobs’ philanthropy seeks to strengthen communities with grants for local leaders

Laurene Powell Jobs’ philanthropy Emerson Collective announced Wednesday its fifth cohort of Emerson fellows

Laurene Powell Jobs’ philanthropy seeks to strengthen communities with grants for local leaders
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Burundi detains dozens of soldiers who refused deployment in fight against M23 rebels in Congo

Dozens of Burundian troops have been detained for refusing to be deployed to eastern Congo in the fight against the M23 rebel group

Burundi detains dozens of soldiers who refused deployment in fight against M23 rebels in Congo
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A top EU official calls for a new defense industry strategy with locally made arms at its heart

A top European Union official is calling for a new defense industry strategy to respond to security challenges posed by Russia’s war on Ukraine

A top EU official calls for a new defense industry strategy with locally made arms at its heart
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Why AP called Michigan for Biden: Race call explained

The Associated Press declared President Joe Biden the winner of Michigan’s Democratic primary based on an analysis of initial vote returns as the incumbent continues to roll toward renomination

Why AP called Michigan for Biden: Race call explained
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West Virginia Senate OKs bill requiring schools to show anti-abortion group fetal development video

West Virginia’s Republican-led Senate has greenlit a bill that would make a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group required viewing in public schools

West Virginia Senate OKs bill requiring schools to show anti-abortion group fetal development video
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New York Democrats propose new congressional lines after rejecting bipartisan commission boundaries

Democrats in charge of New York’s Legislature proposed new lines for congressional districts in the key battleground state hours after rejecting boundaries created by a bipartisan redistricting commission

New York Democrats propose new congressional lines after rejecting bipartisan commission boundaries
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Nathan Wade's ex-law partner expected to testify as defense aims to oust Fani Willis from Trump case

A potential key witness for lawyers seeking to derail the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others is expected to return to the witness stand as the judge considers an effort to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her romantic relationship with a top prosecutor

Nathan Wade's ex-law partner expected to testify as defense aims to oust Fani Willis from Trump case
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Deep divisions on Russia's war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries

The prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia says the four Central European countries are deeply divided over Russia's war against Ukraine and how to resolve the conflict

Deep divisions on Russia's war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries
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San Francisco is ready to apologize to Black residents. Reparations advocates want more

San Francisco’s supervisors plan to offer a formal apology to Black residents for decades of racist laws and policies perpetrated by the city

San Francisco is ready to apologize to Black residents. Reparations advocates want more
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What's life like for Russia's political prisoners? Isolation, poor food and arbitrary punishment

For political prisoners, life in Russia’s penal colonies and labor camps is a grim reality of physical and psychological pressure, insufficient food, poor health care, sleep deprivation and arbitrary rules that are impossible to obey

What's life like for Russia's political prisoners? Isolation, poor food and arbitrary punishment
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With trial starting next month, Manhattan DA asks judge for a gag order in Trump's hush-money case

Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s New York hush-money criminal case asked a judge Monday to impose a gag order on the former president, citing his “long history of making public and inflammatory remarks” about people involved in his legal cases

With trial starting next month, Manhattan DA asks judge for a gag order in Trump's hush-money case
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Majority of countries argue Israel violated international law in last historic hearing at UN court

The United Nations top court has wrapped up historic proceedings into the legality of Israel’s occupation of lands sought by Palestinians for a future state

Majority of countries argue Israel violated international law in last historic hearing at UN court
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Here’s what to know about Sweden’s bumpy road toward NATO membership

Sweden’s bid to join NATO — held up for almost two years — cleared its last hurdle when Hungary gave its go-ahead Monday to let the Nordic country into the alliance

Here’s what to know about Sweden’s bumpy road toward NATO membership
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AP VoteCast: Takeaways from the early Republican primary elections

Donald Trump appears close to invincible in the early Republican primaries and caucuses, but his strength among general election voters remains unclear

AP VoteCast: Takeaways from the early Republican primary elections
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UK's Sunak criticizes a Conservative’s attack on London mayor and denies Islamophobia accusations

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says a Conservative lawmaker was wrong to say the mayor of London is controlled by Islamists

UK's Sunak criticizes a Conservative’s attack on London mayor and denies Islamophobia accusations
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Russia seeks to imprison veteran rights advocate for nearly 3 years over Ukraine war criticism

The Russian authorities have sought a prison sentence of nearly three years for a veteran human rights advocate who spoke out against the war in Ukraine

Russia seeks to imprison veteran rights advocate for nearly 3 years over Ukraine war criticism
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Denmark closes probe into Nord Stream blasts saying there's not enough grounds for a criminal case

Denmark has joined Sweden in closing its investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines

Denmark closes probe into Nord Stream blasts saying there's not enough grounds for a criminal case
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At Paris gathering, Western leaders to show unity for Ukraine and signal 'that Russia cannot win'

More than 20 European heads of state and government and other Western officials are gathering in a show of unity for Ukraine, signaling to Russia that their support for Kyiv isn’t wavering as the full-scale invasion grinds into a third year

At Paris gathering, Western leaders to show unity for Ukraine and signal 'that Russia cannot win'
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Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says his government is resigning, in a move that could open the door to U.S.-backed reforms in the Palestinian Authority

Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms
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Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding

President Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as avoiding a government shutdown next month

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding
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Israel vows to target Lebanon's Hezbollah even if temporary pause reached with Hamas in Gaza

Israel’s defense minister vowed to step up attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group even if a cease-fire is reached with Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Israel vows to target Lebanon's Hezbollah even if temporary pause reached with Hamas in Gaza
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Off to Michigan, Haley is staying in the race despite Trump's easy primary win in South Carolina

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says it’s not “the end of our story” despite Donald Trump’s easy primary victory in South Carolina

Off to Michigan, Haley is staying in the race despite Trump's easy primary win in South Carolina
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Serbia protests after Croatia's foreign minister calls Vučić a Russian 'satellite' in the Balkans

Serbia has sent a protest note after the Croatian foreign minister called President Aleksandar Vučić a Russian “satellite” in the Balkans

Serbia protests after Croatia's foreign minister calls Vučić a Russian 'satellite' in the Balkans
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Michigan primary: What to watch as 2024 campaign shifts to the first big swing state

Michigan’s presidential primary on Tuesday will a test President Joe Biden’s ability to navigate dissent within his party over his response to Israel’s war with Hamas

Michigan primary: What to watch as 2024 campaign shifts to the first big swing state
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Fatigue and frustration as final do-over mayoral election looms in Connecticut's largest city

Nearly four months after a judge tossed out the results of a Democratic mayoral primary in Connecticut’s largest city and ordered a new election, the race remains in limbo

Fatigue and frustration as final do-over mayoral election looms in Connecticut's largest city
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Biden and Utah's governor call for less bitterness and more bipartisanship in the nation's politics

President Joe Biden and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox are calling for less bitterness and more bipartisanship in American politics

Biden and Utah's governor call for less bitterness and more bipartisanship in the nation's politics
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Why AP isn't using 'presumptive nominee' to describe Trump, Biden

While President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are the overwhelming favorites to once again win their parties’ nomination for a second term, they’re not the “presumptive nominees” just yet

Why AP isn't using 'presumptive nominee' to describe Trump, Biden
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A majority of South Carolina Republicans oppose continued Ukraine aid, AP VoteCast shows

Many voters in South Carolina’s Republican primary want a United States that is less willing to openly challenge Russia – a sign of how the Cold War-era GOP establishment has given way to former President Donald Trump’s “America First” ethos

A majority of South Carolina Republicans oppose continued Ukraine aid, AP VoteCast shows
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Trump calls himself a 'proud political dissident' in CPAC speech

Former President Donald Trump cast November’s presidential election as “judgment day” and declared himself a “political dissident” during a speech before conservative activists outside of Washington

Trump calls himself a 'proud political dissident' in CPAC speech
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South Africa's ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party's achievements

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the achievements of his ruling African National Congress, which has ruled the country for all of its 30 years of democracy, as it heads into a tight race in May’s election

South Africa's ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party's achievements
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UK Conservatives suspend a lawmaker after he accused London's mayor of being controlled by Islamists

The U.K.’s governing Conservative Party has suspended ties with one if its lawmakers after he accused London Mayor Sadiq Khan of being controlled by Islamists as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war roil British politics

UK Conservatives suspend a lawmaker after he accused London's mayor of being controlled by Islamists
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Chief enforcer of US gun laws fears Americans may become numb to violence with each mass shooting

The head of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says he fears that a drumbeat of mass shootings and other gun violence across the United States could make Americans numb to the bloodshed

Chief enforcer of US gun laws fears Americans may become numb to violence with each mass shooting
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Widow of Navalny accuses Putin of mocking Christianity for refusing to return her husband's body

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused President Vladimir Putin of mocking Christianity by trying to force his mother to agree to a secret funeral after his death in a penal colony

Widow of Navalny accuses Putin of mocking Christianity for refusing to return her husband's body
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Trump says his criminal indictments boosted his appeal to Black voters

Former President Donald Trump claims his multiple criminal indictments have boosted his support among Black Americans because they see him as a victim of discrimination

Trump says his criminal indictments boosted his appeal to Black voters
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

So many sanctions on Russia. How much impact do they really have?

The United States, United Kingdom and European Union are once again hitting Russia with new waves of sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine

So many sanctions on Russia. How much impact do they really have?
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden administration restores Trump-rescinded policy on illegitimacy of Israeli settlements

The Biden administration has restored a U.S. legal finding dating back nearly 50 years that Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are “illegitimate” under international law

Biden administration restores Trump-rescinded policy on illegitimacy of Israeli settlements
Election|News|Political|US

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's presidential primary

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are strong favorites to win the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, but there are complications on both sides

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan's presidential primary
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Rape and sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict may amount to war crimes, a new UN report says

The U.N. human rights office says at least 118 people have been subjected to rape and other forms of sexual violence in more than 10 months of conflict in Sudan, assaults that may amount to war crimes

Rape and sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict may amount to war crimes, a new UN report says
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Live updates | Hamas leader leaves Egypt after cease-fire talks with officials there

Hamas says its top political leader has left Egypt after holding talks with Egyptian officials about a possible cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, and an exchange of hostages held by the militants for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel

Live updates | Hamas leader leaves Egypt after cease-fire talks with officials there
Election|Europe|News|Political|World

Belarus cracks down on clergy who supported protests of its authoritarian leader

Dozens of clergy in Belarus — Orthodox, Catholic or Protestant — have been jailed, silenced or forced into exile for protesting the 2020 election that gave authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko a sixth term

Belarus cracks down on clergy who supported protests of its authoritarian leader
Asia|Election|News|Political|World

The opposition alliance that aimed to oust Modi appears to be cracking just before India's elections

India’s beleaguered opposition parties, which are beset with ideological differences and personality clashes, joined hands last year to unseat popular Prime Minister Narendra Modi and defeat his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral juggernaut

The opposition alliance that aimed to oust Modi appears to be cracking just before India's elections
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A highly unusual ruling to dismiss a case against 2 White nationalists is put on hold by a federal appeals court

A highly unusual ruling to dismiss a case against 2 White nationalists is put on hold by a federal appeals court

A highly unusual ruling to dismiss a case against 2 White nationalists is put on hold by a federal appeals court
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Some Republicans are voicing doubt over Alabama IVF ruling. Democrats see an opportunity.

Democrats and reproductive rights groups are seizing on a ruling this week by the Alabama Supreme Court that plunges the future of access to in vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF, into uncertainty

Some Republicans are voicing doubt over Alabama IVF ruling. Democrats see an opportunity.
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US promises new sanctions on Iran for its support of Russia's war in Ukraine, potential missile sale

The White House is promising to unveil new sanctions on Iran in the coming days in retaliation for its arm sales that have bolstered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and threatening a “swift” and “severe” response if Tehran moves forward with selling ballistic missiles to Moscow

US promises new sanctions on Iran for its support of Russia's war in Ukraine, potential missile sale
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Trump is no Navalny, and prosecution in a democracy is a lot different than persecution in Putin’s Russia

Donald Trump says he’s being politically persecuted, like Russian democracy martyr Alexei Navalny, who died while in a Russian prison on Feb. 16. A scholar says there’s no comparison between the men.

Trump is no Navalny, and prosecution in a democracy is a lot different than persecution in Putin’s Russia
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Putin takes a flight in nuclear-capable bomber in a tough message to the West ahead of election

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has taken a co-pilot's seat in a nuclear-capable strategic bomber, a flight that appeared aimed at bolstering his image ahead of next month’s election he’s all but certain to win

Putin takes a flight in nuclear-capable bomber in a tough message to the West ahead of election
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Russia's forces turn their focus on Ukraine's northeast in what may be an ambitious new push

An official says Russian forces are probing Ukrainian defenses for weak points in the country’s northeast

Russia's forces turn their focus on Ukraine's northeast in what may be an ambitious new push
Election|Political

South Carolina's Republican primary: What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home state

Nikki Haley’s best-case scenario for her home state’s Republican primary might be to do well enough to be competitive on Super Tuesday

South Carolina's Republican primary: What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home state
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A Los Angeles woman was arrested in Russia on charges of treason. Here's what we know

Russia’s main domestic intelligence agency has arrested a woman with dual U.S. and Russian citizenship on charges of treason

A Los Angeles woman was arrested in Russia on charges of treason. Here's what we know
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Jimmy Carter becomes first living ex-president with official White House Christmas ornament

Former President Jimmy Carter has another distinction to his name

Jimmy Carter becomes first living ex-president with official White House Christmas ornament
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The humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 10% funded for 2024, UN envoy says

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The humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 10% funded for 2024, UN envoy says
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Brazil calls for reform of United Nations as it starts its G20 presidency

Brazil’s foreign minister is calling for reforms of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, as his country kicked off its presidency of the Group of 20 nations

Brazil calls for reform of United Nations as it starts its G20 presidency
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EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia days before the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine

European Union countries have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia

EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia days before the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Europe|News|Political

Alexei Navalny's mother files lawsuit with a Russian court demanding release of her son's body

The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has filed a lawsuit at a court in the Arctic city of Salekhard contesting officials’ refusal to release her son’s body

Alexei Navalny's mother files lawsuit with a Russian court demanding release of her son's body
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How the Kremlin weaponized Russian history — and has used it to justify the war in Ukraine

When Tucker Carlson asked Vladimir Putin about his reasons for invading Ukraine two years ago, Putin gave him a lecture on Russian history

How the Kremlin weaponized Russian history — and has used it to justify the war in Ukraine
Crime|Political|US

Donald Trump again compares his criminal indictments to imprisonment and death of Putin's top rival

Donald Trump is doubling down on comparing his criminal indictments to the circumstances of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny

Donald Trump again compares his criminal indictments to imprisonment and death of Putin's top rival
Crime|News|Political|US

Governor says carjackers ‘will spend a long time in jail’ as lawmakers advance harsher punishment

In an effort to subdue violent crimes, lawmakers have returned to the Capitol for a short special legislative session and are advancing a slew of Republican-authored tough-on-crime policies

Governor says carjackers ‘will spend a long time in jail’ as lawmakers advance harsher punishment
Crime|News|Political|US

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens had Russian intelligence contacts, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say a former FBI informant charged with making up a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company had contacts with officials affiliated with Russian intelligence

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens had Russian intelligence contacts, prosecutors say
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Hunter Biden's lawyers say charges against FBI informant reveal flaws in prosecution

Hunter Biden’s lawyers say claims made by a former FBI informant charged with fabricating a bribery scheme involving the presidential family may have tainted the case against the president’s son

Hunter Biden's lawyers say charges against FBI informant reveal flaws in prosecution
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|News|Political|US

New Hampshire considers greatly expanding scope of settlement fund for youth center abuse victims

New Hampshire lawmakers are considering changing the settlement process for those who allege they were abused as children at the state's youth detention center

New Hampshire considers greatly expanding scope of settlement fund for youth center abuse victims
Crime|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Attorneys for Georgia slave descendants urge judge not to throw out their lawsuit over island zoning

A lawsuit by Black descendants of slaves that challenges zoning changes affecting their island homes is before a Georgia judge, who must decide whether to allow lawyers to amend the civil complaint to avoid having it dismissed

Attorneys for Georgia slave descendants urge judge not to throw out their lawsuit over island zoning
Africa|Election|News|Political

South Africa sets May 29 elections that could be the most pivotal since apartheid ended

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the highly anticipated national election will be held on May 29

South Africa sets May 29 elections that could be the most pivotal since apartheid ended
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White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death

The White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in an Arctic penal colony

White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death
Election|News|Political|US

Nikki Haley hasn't yet won a GOP contest. But she's vowing to keep fighting Donald Trump

Nikki Haley's allies are bracing for a big loss in her home state’s primary election in South Carolina on Saturday

Nikki Haley hasn't yet won a GOP contest. But she's vowing to keep fighting Donald Trump
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Separate water fountains for Black people still stand in the South – thinly veiled monuments to the long, strange, dehumanizing history of segregation

Though the Civil Rights Act of 1964 officially ended racial discrimination in public places, relics of the Jim Crow South still haunt modern memory.

Separate water fountains for Black people still stand in the South – thinly veiled monuments to the long, strange, dehumanizing history of segregation
Election|News|Opinion|Political

How Lula’s big-tent pragmatism won over Brazil again – with a little help from a backlash to Bolsonaro

The third-term president has used his experience and personal relationships with lawmakers to build the majorities that now support his agenda.

How Lula’s big-tent pragmatism won over Brazil again – with a little help from a backlash to Bolsonaro
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says delays in weapons deliveries from Western allies are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line
Europe|News|Political|World

Hungary's governing party says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO accession on Monday

A vote in Hungary’s parliament on ratifying Sweden’s bid to join NATO could come as early as Monday

Hungary's governing party says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO accession on Monday
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Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new US aid to come through

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said his country needs long-range missiles and other ammunition to end Russia’s invasion, and said he expects a U.S. aid package that’s stalled in Congress to come through, at a new conference in Tokyo a day after a conference on rebuilding Ukraine

Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new US aid to come through
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WikiLeaks founder Assange starts final UK legal battle to avoid extradition to US on spy charges

Julian Assange’s lawyers will begin their final U.K. legal challenge to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges

WikiLeaks founder Assange starts final UK legal battle to avoid extradition to US on spy charges
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

El Salvador's Bukele wins supermajority in Congress after painstaking vote count

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and his New Ideas party have won the supermajority the leader needs in Congress to govern as he pleases

El Salvador's Bukele wins supermajority in Congress after painstaking vote count
Europe|News|Political|World

Britain's top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has toured battle sites of the Falklands War during a visit meant to underline that the Falkland Islands are a “valued part of the British family.”

Britain's top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Nikki Haley is sharpening contrasts with Donald Trump in the South Carolina primary's closing days

Nikki Haley is using the closing days of the South Carolina GOP primary matchup with Donald Trump to hone her argument that she is the lone remaining candidate who can unite Americans

Nikki Haley is sharpening contrasts with Donald Trump in the South Carolina primary's closing days
Election|News|Political|US

Stalled US aid for Ukraine underscores GOP's shift away from confronting Russia

Republicans have been softening their stance on Russia ever since Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election following Russian hacking of his Democratic opponents

Stalled US aid for Ukraine underscores GOP's shift away from confronting Russia
Crime|Europe|News|Political|World

Russian authorities extend a probe into Navalny's death as allies accuse officials of cover-up

The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been denied access to a morgue where his body is believed to be kept after his death at an Arctic penal colony, and Navalny’s allies accused authorities of trying to hide evidence

Russian authorities extend a probe into Navalny's death as allies accuse officials of cover-up
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The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star. What does it do now?

The Russian opposition lost its brightest star when politician Alexei Navalny died Friday in an Arctic penal colony

The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star. What does it do now?
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

Japan to host Ukraine reconstruction conference to showcase support for war-torn country

Japan is to host a reconstruction conference for Ukraine ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion as Tokyo seeks to showcase its commitment for the support of the war-torn country

Japan to host Ukraine reconstruction conference to showcase support for war-torn country
News|Opinion|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu slams Brazilian president's comparison of Gaza war to the Holocaust

Israel has condemned Brazil’s president for comparing the war in Gaza to the Holocaust, accusing him of being antisemitic and trivializing the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II

Israel's Netanyahu slams Brazilian president's comparison of Gaza war to the Holocaust
Election|News|Political|US

Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn't want to talk about vice president's role in certifying election

Sen. Tim Scott is treading carefully on questions about whether he would have certified the 2020 election had he been vice president at that time

Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn't want to talk about vice president's role in certifying election
News|Opinion|Political|US|World

Republican opponent of US aid to Ukraine brings his case to an international conference

A Republican opponent of new U.S. funding for Ukraine has argued at an international security conference that the package stuck in Congress wouldn’t “fundamentally change the reality” on the ground and that Russia has an incentive to negotiate peace

Republican opponent of US aid to Ukraine brings his case to an international conference
Europe|News|Political|World

US senators to submit resolution condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary

Two U.S. senators will submit a bipartisan resolution to Congress condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary and urging its nationalist government to lift its block on Sweden’s accession into the NATO military alliance

US senators to submit resolution condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary
MidEast|News|Political|World

Top UN court to hold hearings on legality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands

The United Nations’ highest court opens historic hearings Monday into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state

Top UN court to hold hearings on legality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands
MidEast|News|Political|World

What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week

As cease-fire talks have floundered, Israel has vowed to press ahead with its offensive in the southern Gaza Strip despite warnings from the U.S. to work harder to protect civilians

What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of an "artifical deficit" of weapons after withdrawal from Avdiivka

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned allies that an “artificial deficit” of weapons for his country risks giving Russia breathing space after his military chief said he was withdrawing troops from the eastern city of Avdiivka

Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of an "artifical deficit" of weapons after withdrawal from Avdiivka
Asia|News|Political|World

Afghan women fear going out alone due to Taliban decrees on clothing and male guardians, says UN

The U.N. mission in Afghanistan says women are scared to leave the home alone because of Taliban rules on clothing and male guardians

Afghan women fear going out alone due to Taliban decrees on clothing and male guardians, says UN
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Fani Willis' testimony evokes long-standing frustrations for Black women leaders

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ testimony about her relationship with a special prosecutor in Georgia’s election interference case against former President Donald Trump was a familiar scene for many Black women

Fani Willis' testimony evokes long-standing frustrations for Black women leaders
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A Black author takes a new look at Georgia's white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery

A Black author says Georgia's white founding father deserves credit for inspiring the abolitionist movement that ultimately ended slavery

A Black author takes a new look at Georgia's white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery
Election|Political|US

New book on 'whistle-stop' campaign trains describes politics and adventure throughout history

Just in time for the 2024 presidential election, a new book chronicles the storied history of whistle-stop campaign trains, from the earliest days of rail travel through to today

New book on 'whistle-stop' campaign trains describes politics and adventure throughout history
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Abortion rights opponents and supporters seize on report that Trump privately pushes 16-week ban

A major anti-abortion group is praising a published report that Donald Trump has privately told people he supports a national ban on abortion after 16 weeks of pregnancy — though his campaign denied the report and said Trump plans to “negotiate a deal” on abortion if elected to the White House again

Abortion rights opponents and supporters seize on report that Trump privately pushes 16-week ban
Election|News|Political|US

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't run for president in 2024

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has said he is not running for president, according to his spokesman Jon Kott

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't run for president in 2024
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Western officials and Kremlin critics blame Putin and his government for Navalny's death in prison

World leaders and Russian opposition activists wasted no time in blaming the reported death of Alexei Navalny on President Vladimir Putin and his government

Western officials and Kremlin critics blame Putin and his government for Navalny's death in prison
Health|Opinion|Political

Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads

Both men have faced criticism about what can appear to be obvious signs of aging, including questions about their memory and cognitive abilities.

Candidates’ aging brains are factors in the presidential race − 4 essential reads
Asia|Economy|News|Political

Indian farmers strike to demand guaranteed crop prices as others attempt to march to New Delhi

Farmers are blocking highways and holding demonstrations in many rural areas in northern India to protest over a range of grievances that have also led tens and thousands to march toward the capital

Indian farmers strike to demand guaranteed crop prices as others attempt to march to New Delhi
News|Political

UK voters deliver double blow to Rishi Sunak, electing Labour lawmakers in 2 special elections

Voters in two districts in England have delivered new blows to beleaguered Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

UK voters deliver double blow to Rishi Sunak, electing Labour lawmakers in 2 special elections
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Biden and his son, special counsel says

The U.S. special counsel leading a criminal probe into Joe Biden's son said on Thursday that a former FBI informant had been charged with lying about the president and Hunter

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Biden and his son, special counsel says
Crime|News|Political|US

Delay tactics and quick trips: Takeaways from two Trump case hearings in New York and Georgia

Donald Trump’s unprecedented tangle of overlapping cases was on full display Thursday with simultaneous court hearings in New York and Georgia

Delay tactics and quick trips: Takeaways from two Trump case hearings in New York and Georgia
Election|News|Political|US

Steady ascent or sudden splash? North Carolina governor's race features men who took different paths

Front-runners for North Carolina's major-party nominations for governor in next month's primaries have taken dramatically different paths to prominence

Steady ascent or sudden splash? North Carolina governor's race features men who took different paths
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Why the United States needs NATO – 3 things to know

Donald Trump has threatened to not defend some NATO countries if Russia attacks them. But the US also benefits from the power that NATO gives it, as well as the stability it helped create in Europe.

Why the United States needs NATO – 3 things to know
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

'Neutral' Swiss plan to boost defense spending in a world destabilized by Ukraine, Mideast wars

Switzerland’s government plans to boost its defense spending by up to 19% over the next four years

'Neutral' Swiss plan to boost defense spending in a world destabilized by Ukraine, Mideast wars
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Albanese is Australia's first prime minister to get engaged in office

Anthony Albanese has become first Australian prime minister to get engaged in office

Albanese is Australia's first prime minister to get engaged in office
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|US

Judge expresses skepticism at Texas law that lets police arrest migrants for illegal entry

A federal judge has voiced concerns over a Texas law that would give police broad authority to arrest migrants on charges of illegal entry starting in March

Judge expresses skepticism at Texas law that lets police arrest migrants for illegal entry
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Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats plan to “constantly over the next year” remind voters that it was Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee, who torpedoed a bipartisan bill on border enforcement

Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'
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Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash

Former President Donald Trump is defending saying he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to NATO allies that don’t meet defense spending targets days after his comments set off alarm in the U.S. and among its allies

Donald Trump stands by remarks about not defending NATO members after backlash
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Russia and China clash with US and UK over attacks on Yemen rebels for strikes on Red Sea ships

Russia and China accused the United States and Britain of illegally attacking military sites used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to launch missiles at commercial vessels in the Red Sea

Russia and China clash with US and UK over attacks on Yemen rebels for strikes on Red Sea ships
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House Homeland chairman announces retirement a day after leading Mayorkas' impeachment

Tennessee Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green has announced that he won’t run for a fourth term

House Homeland chairman announces retirement a day after leading Mayorkas' impeachment
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Putin says Russia prefers Biden to Trump because he's 'more experienced and predictable'

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia would prefer to see President Joe Biden win a second term, describing him as more experienced than Donald Trump

Putin says Russia prefers Biden to Trump because he's 'more experienced and predictable'
Crime|News|Opinion|Political|World

Human rights groups in Venezuela demand release of prominent detained attorney and activist

Representatives of several human rights organizations have held a press conference demanding the immediate release of a prominent attorney and activist detained last week

Human rights groups in Venezuela demand release of prominent detained attorney and activist
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House Intelligence Committee chair warns of a serious national security threat

The head of the House Intelligence Committee says he has information about a serious national security threat and urges the administration to declassify the information so the U.S. and its allies can openly discuss how to respond

House Intelligence Committee chair warns of a serious national security threat
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Who will be picked for vice president? Let’s discuss who’s qualified for the job

Media coverage of vice presidential candidates tends to focus on who can help win the election rather than who is qualified to help govern once in office.

Who will be picked for vice president? Let’s discuss who’s qualified for the job
Europe|News|Political|World

NATO chief hails record defense spending and warns that Trump's remarks undermine security

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says European allies and Canada have ramped up defense spending to record levels

NATO chief hails record defense spending and warns that Trump's remarks undermine security
Europe|News|Political|World

Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea

Ukraine’s military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea using naval drones, a report that has not been confirmed by Russian forces

Ukrainian military says it sank a Russian landing ship in the Black Sea
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Mayorkas impeached: Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight is legitimate or politicized

With its impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the House exercised its oversight power. How can you tell if it was it a legitimate use of that power?

Mayorkas impeached: Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight is legitimate or politicized
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Trump's pick to lead the RNC is facing skepticism from some Republicans

Michael Whatley, the chairman of North Carolina's Republican Party, has been named by Donald Trump as his pick to lead the Republican National Committee

Trump's pick to lead the RNC is facing skepticism from some Republicans
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Lawmakers honor House clerk who served during chaos of Jan. 6 and McCarthy speaker votes

Lawmakers have honored the official charged with maintaining order in the House during two of the chamber’s most tumultuous moments — the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and last year’s longest race for House speaker since before the Civil War

Lawmakers honor House clerk who served during chaos of Jan. 6 and McCarthy speaker votes
Asia|News|Political|World

Pakistan's former premier Sharif and allies agree to form a coalition

The party of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and its allies have announced they will jointly form a coalition government

Pakistan's former premier Sharif and allies agree to form a coalition
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballots

Abortion rights advocates are trying to get initiatives to protect reproductive health on the ballot in several states this year

Mental health emerges as a dividing line in abortion rights initiatives planned for state ballots
MidEast|News|Political|World

Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say

Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say
Economy|News|Political|World

World enters era of increasing instability, London-based think tank says in latest annual report

The world has entered an era of increasing instability as countries around the globe boost military spending in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Hamas attack on Israel and China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea

World enters era of increasing instability, London-based think tank says in latest annual report
Asia|Election|Political|World

Indonesia's presidential election has high stakes for US and China

When Indonesians cast their votes on Wednesday for a new president in one of the world’s biggest elections, the stakes will also be high for the United States and China

Indonesia's presidential election has high stakes for US and China
Crime|News|Political|US

House GOP will try again to impeach Mayorkas after failing once. But outcome is still uncertain

Having failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the first time, House Republicans are determined to try again

House GOP will try again to impeach Mayorkas after failing once. But outcome is still uncertain
Europe|News|Political|US|World

Russia and West clash over Ukraine at Security Council meeting ahead of war anniversary

Russia is accusing the West of sabotaging agreements that would have prevented the war in Ukraine – but the U.S. and its allies put the blame squarely on Moscow, saying there is no escaping that President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion

Russia and West clash over Ukraine at Security Council meeting ahead of war anniversary
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House speaker casts doubts on Senate Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind through votes

House Speaker Mike Johnson is sharply criticizing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries

House speaker casts doubts on Senate Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind through votes
Europe|News|Political|World

France accuses Russia of a disinformation campaign in a key election year

France condemned “hostile” disinformation maneuvers from Russia

France accuses Russia of a disinformation campaign in a key election year
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How Trump urging Russia to invade 'delinquent' NATO members distorts how the alliance works

Donald Trump says he once warned that he would allow Russia to do whatever it wants to NATO member nations that are “delinquent” in devoting 2% of their gross domestic product to defense

How Trump urging Russia to invade 'delinquent' NATO members distorts how the alliance works
Europe|News|Political

Hungary's Orbán faces a rare political crisis at home after president's resignation

Hungary’s long-serving government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a rare political crisis after the president resigned amid public anger over her pardoning of a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case

Hungary's Orbán faces a rare political crisis at home after president's resignation
Crime|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political

Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself

Stopping someone against their will can be false imprisonment or even kidnapping. There are laws that determine who is acting as a hero and who is acting as a vigilante.

Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself
Asia|News|Opinion|Political

The race to govern Pakistan: Who's in the running, what's the mood, and what happens next?

The final results of Pakistan's parliamentary elections are out

The race to govern Pakistan: Who's in the running, what's the mood, and what happens next?
MidEast|News|Political|World

Dutch appeals court orders Netherlands to stop exports of F-35 parts to Israel, citing war in Gaza

Judges in the Netherlands have ordered the Dutch government to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel, citing a clear risk of violations of international law

Dutch appeals court orders Netherlands to stop exports of F-35 parts to Israel, citing war in Gaza
MidEast|News|Political|World

Biden welcomes King of Jordan as framework for hostage deal is decided in Israel-Hamas conflict

President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington and the two leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages in Gaza and growing concern over a possible Israeli military operation in the port city of Rafah

Biden welcomes King of Jordan as framework for hostage deal is decided in Israel-Hamas conflict
Election|News|Political|US

Republicans work to recruit female, minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs

House Republicans may be critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere, but they see recruiting women and minority candidates, along with veterans, as key to expanding their slim majority in November

Republicans work to recruit female, minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs
Asia|News|Political|World

Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commuted

India’s Foreign Ministry says Qatar has freed eight retired Indian navy officers who had been given death sentences for alleged spying that were commuted last year

Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commuted
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NATO leader says Trump puts allies at risks by saying Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want’

NATO's leader is warning that Donald Trump was putting the safety of U.S. troops and their allies at risk

NATO leader says Trump puts allies at risks by saying Russia can 'do whatever the hell they want’
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Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating

Israel's finance minister has slammed a decision by the financial ratings agency Moody’s to downgrade Israel’s credit rating

Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Madagascar is to castrate child rapists, prompting criticism but also support

Madagascar’s Parliament has passed a law allowing for the chemical and in some cases surgical castration of those found guilty of the rape of a minor

Madagascar is to castrate child rapists, prompting criticism but also support
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Pope canonizes Argentina's first female saint as the country's libertarian president Milei looks on

Argentina’s faith and politics have come together at the Vatican

Pope canonizes Argentina's first female saint as the country's libertarian president Milei looks on
Economy|MidEast|News|Political|World

The economy of this Palestinian village depended on Israel. Then the checkpoint closed

Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza has also wreaked havoc on the Palestinian economy in the West Bank

The economy of this Palestinian village depended on Israel. Then the checkpoint closed
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Delays, deals, nepo babies, trends and vote rigging: Five takeaways from Pakistan’s elections

Pakistan held its parliamentary election with 44 parties fighting for a share of 266 seats in the National Assembly, or lower house of parliament

Delays, deals, nepo babies, trends and vote rigging: Five takeaways from Pakistan’s elections
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How Biden and his allies are pushing back against a special counsel's claims about his memory

Democrats have been reminded of President Joe Biden’s political shortcomings this week

How Biden and his allies are pushing back against a special counsel's claims about his memory
Election|News|Political|US

Congressional age limit proposed in North Dakota in potential test case for nation

North Dakota would be the first state to set an age limit for congressional candidates under a measure that could go before voters in June

Congressional age limit proposed in North Dakota in potential test case for nation
Election|News|Political|US

Georgia Republicans say Fani Willis inquiry isn't a 'witch hunt,' but Democrats doubt good faith

The Republican leading a Georgia state Senate committee to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says he seeks just the facts

Georgia Republicans say Fani Willis inquiry isn't a 'witch hunt,' but Democrats doubt good faith
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Some of what Putin told Tucker Carlson missed the bigger picture. This fills in the gaps

Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down in the Kremlin for an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson

Some of what Putin told Tucker Carlson missed the bigger picture. This fills in the gaps
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

GOP contest shifts to critical South Carolina primary after Trump notches another dominant win

After winning Nevada’s Republican caucuses late Thursday night, Former President Donald Trump is heading to Pennsylvania for a speech before the National Rifle Association

GOP contest shifts to critical South Carolina primary after Trump notches another dominant win
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Ukraine's new army chief says his immediate goals are better troop rotation and high-tech weapons

Ukraine's new army chief says his immediate goals include improving the rotation of troops out of the front lines and harnessing the power of new technology

Ukraine's new army chief says his immediate goals are better troop rotation and high-tech weapons
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

The race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year

How will America’s suburbs vote this year

The race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year
MidEast|News|Political|Uncategorized|World

The families of a few Israeli hostages don't want a deal to bring them home. They want Hamas crushed

A small group of families of Israelis who are hostages of Hamas believes that only continued Israeli military pressure on the militant group, rather than a deal, will free the captives

The families of a few Israeli hostages don't want a deal to bring them home. They want Hamas crushed
Europe|News|Political|World

Biden hosting Germany's Scholz as Europe grows anxious about Ukraine funding impasse in Washington

President Joe Biden is hosting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks as anxiety grows in Europe about an impasse in Congress over new aid for Ukraine

Biden hosting Germany's Scholz as Europe grows anxious about Ukraine funding impasse in Washington
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Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at possible swap of imprisoned WSJ reporter

Russian President Vladimir Putin has used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to urge Washington to recognize Moscow’s interests and persuade Ukraine to sit down for talks

Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at possible swap of imprisoned WSJ reporter
Election|News|Political|US

Supreme Court skeptical that Colorado − or any state − should decide for whole nation whether Trump is eligible for presidency

Partisan differences at the Supreme Court seemed to be set aside as conservative and liberal justices alike asserted concerns about giving states too much power over national elections.

Supreme Court skeptical that Colorado − or any state − should decide for whole nation whether Trump is eligible for presidency
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A Hawaii ruling cites 'The Wire' in rebuking a US Supreme Court decision that expanded gun rights

A ruling by Hawaii’s high court saying that a man can be prosecuted for carrying a gun in public without a permit uses pop culture references in an apparent rebuke of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that expanded gun rights nationwide

A Hawaii ruling cites 'The Wire' in rebuking a US Supreme Court decision that expanded gun rights
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‘Look for a reversal in a fairly short period of time’ − former federal judge expects Supreme Court will keep Trump on Colorado ballot

A retired federal judge examines the oral arguments the Supreme Court heard on a case in which Colorado has blocked former President Donald Trump from the ballot.

‘Look for a reversal in a fairly short period of time’ − former federal judge expects Supreme Court will keep Trump on Colorado ballot
Election|Political|US

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over whether Trump is ineligible to be president again

The prevailing view among legal experts before the Supreme Court heard argument in a case to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot was that the justices wouldn't take that step

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over whether Trump is ineligible to be president again
Crime|News|Political|US

CIA terminates whistleblower who prompted flood of sexual misconduct complaints

The CIA this week terminated a woman whose whistleblower account of being assaulted in a stairwell at the spy agency’s headquarters prompted a flood of colleagues to come forward with their own complaints of sexual misconduct

CIA terminates whistleblower who prompted flood of sexual misconduct complaints
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties

Biden administration officials are meeting with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties
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The Senate is making a last-ditch effort to push toward approving money for Ukraine and Israel

The Senate is making a last-gasp push toward approving wartime funding for Ukraine and other U.S. allies

The Senate is making a last-ditch effort to push toward approving money for Ukraine and Israel
Education|News|Political|US

What’s sociology? A sociologist explains why Florida’s college students should get the chance to learn how social forces affect everyone’s lives

The boards that oversee the education of students enrolled in Florida’s public colleges and universities are trying to restrict enrollment in sociology courses on those campuses.

What’s sociology? A sociologist explains why Florida’s college students should get the chance to learn how social forces affect everyone’s lives
MidEast|News|Political|World

Russia’s fanning of anti-Israeli sentiment takes dark detour into Holocaust denialism

The Gaza war has complicated issues in Ukraine, with Putin looking to exploit events in the Middle East to garner support among the Global South.

Russia’s fanning of anti-Israeli sentiment takes dark detour into Holocaust denialism
Election|News|Political|US

Senior Biden campaign officials kick-start coordination with House Democrats for 2024 race

Senior officials for President Joe Biden’s reelection effort will meet with House Democrats to outline in detail post-Super Tuesday campaign plans

Senior Biden campaign officials kick-start coordination with House Democrats for 2024 race
Election|News|Political|World

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine is rejected as a presidential candidate

Russia’s main election authority has refused to allow a politician opposing Moscow’s military action in Ukraine on the ballot for the upcoming presidential election

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine is rejected as a presidential candidate
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Blinken ends latest Mideast mission after new Israeli snub of proposed Gaza ceasefire plan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has left the Middle East with public divisions between the United States and Israel at perhaps their worst level since Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza began in October

Blinken ends latest Mideast mission after new Israeli snub of proposed Gaza ceasefire plan
Economy|News|Political|US|World

Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign

President Joe Biden was urgently seeking more money from Congress to aid Ukraine and Israel

Biden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign
MidEast|News|Political|World

How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising

A group of progressive lawmakers are fighting back against a multimillion-dollar campaign to push them out of Congress for their vocal opposition to Israel's deadly bombardment of Gaza after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas

How the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising
Election|News|Political|US

Marianne Williamson suspends her presidential campaign, ending long-shot primary challenge to Biden

Self-help author and spiritual guru Marianne Williamson is suspending her long-shot Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden

Marianne Williamson suspends her presidential campaign, ending long-shot primary challenge to Biden
Economy|News|Political|US

Biden takes Manhattan with 3 fundraisers in 4 hours on a February afternoon

President Joe Biden has zipped through a trio of tony fundraisers in Manhattan

Biden takes Manhattan with 3 fundraisers in 4 hours on a February afternoon
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Special counsel investigating Biden's handling of classified documents has completed probe, AG says

Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department special counsel investigating President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents has completed his inquiry and a report is expected to be made public soon

Special counsel investigating Biden's handling of classified documents has completed probe, AG says
Americas|Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|US

First Asian American to lead Los Angeles Police Department is appointed interim chief

An Asian American assistant chief has been named interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department

First Asian American to lead Los Angeles Police Department is appointed interim chief
Americas|Political

Panama ex-President Ricardo Martinelli receives political asylum from Nicaragua

Panama’s former President Ricardo Martinelli has received political asylum from Nicaragua days after the country’s Supreme Court denied his appeal over a money laundering conviction that carried a 10-year sentence

Panama ex-President Ricardo Martinelli receives political asylum from Nicaragua
Election|News|Political|US

Republican Rosendale to enter Montana U.S. Senate race, upending GOP bid to take seat from Democrat

Montana Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale plans to run for U.S. Senate, upending a race in which many national GOP officials already coalesced around a different candidate as they seek to unseat three-term Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon Tester

Republican Rosendale to enter Montana U.S. Senate race, upending GOP bid to take seat from Democrat
Africa|Crime|News|Political|World

Zimbabwe's government backs a move to abolish the death penalty having last hanged someone in 2005

Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has agreed to back a move in Parliament to abolish the death penalty

Zimbabwe's government backs a move to abolish the death penalty having last hanged someone in 2005
Europe|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political

Sunak criticized for a gender remark on the day a murdered teen's mother visited UK Parliament

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing mounting pressure to apologize for a remark he made about transgender people, moments after he was informed that the mother of a murdered transgender teenager was in Parliament

Sunak criticized for a gender remark on the day a murdered teen's mother visited UK Parliament
Opinion|Political|Sports

Could flag football one day leapfrog tackle football in popularity?

The NFL’s embrace of the sport points to a promising future. But gender and political divides could stand in the way.

Could flag football one day leapfrog tackle football in popularity?
Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US

Super Bowl party foods can deliver political bite – choose wisely

Polarization invades parts of Americans’ lives that really aren’t political, dividing society more deeply. That includes decisions about whether or not they like meatloaf or chili.

Super Bowl party foods can deliver political bite – choose wisely
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn't have jurisdiction

Swedish officials say they have decided to close their investigation into the September 2022 explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, because they don’t have jurisdiction

Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn't have jurisdiction
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Why AP called the Nevada Democratic primary for Joe Biden

President Joe Biden has easily won Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary in Nevada, his second lopsided victory in four days over a mostly unknown field of challengers

Why AP called the Nevada Democratic primary for Joe Biden
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Florida attorney general set to ask state Supreme Court to keep abortion protections off the ballot

Florida’s attorney general is expected to ask the state Supreme Court to keep an abortion-rights measure off November’s ballot

Florida attorney general set to ask state Supreme Court to keep abortion protections off the ballot
MidEast|News|Political|World

Aid package for Israel fails in the House, dealing another setback to GOP leaders

A bill to provide Israel with more military aid has gone down in defeat in the House

Aid package for Israel fails in the House, dealing another setback to GOP leaders
News|Opinion|Political|US

Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is 'racist and Islamophobic,' Democrats say

Two Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution condemning an opinion piece that called a Detroit suburb “America's jihad capital.”

Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is 'racist and Islamophobic,' Democrats say
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Trump was not king and can be prosecuted for crimes committed while president: Appeals court places limits on immunity

Donald Trump has claimed he is immune from prosecution for actions he took as part of his job as president. An appeals court unanimously disagreed, allowing the many prosecutions of Trump to proceed.

Trump was not king and can be prosecuted for crimes committed while president: Appeals court places limits on immunity
MidEast|Political|World

Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel

Senate Democrats are pushing to prevent the Biden administration from bypassing Congress when approving weapons sales to Israel as the Jewish state's war against Hamas comes under increasing scrutiny

Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel
Americas|News|Political|World

Colombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as ELN rebels promise to stop kidnappings

Colombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining guerrilla group have reached a last-minute deal to extend a cease-fire that began last year by six months

Colombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as ELN rebels promise to stop kidnappings
MidEast|News|Political|World

There are reasons to believe a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians is closer than ever

While the conflict between Hamas and Israel is unique, the case of South Africa’s border war – and subsequent fall of apartheid – might offer lessons that apply to the Middle East.

There are reasons to believe a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians is closer than ever
Election|News|Political

Bipartisan report seeks ways to counter extreme polarization that has created distrust in elections

A bipartisan report is calling for greater transparency in elections and steps to make voting easier

Bipartisan report seeks ways to counter extreme polarization that has created distrust in elections
Election|News|Political|US

Biden is going small to try to win big in November. That means stops for boba tea, burgers and beer

President Joe Biden is going small to try to win big in November

Biden is going small to try to win big in November. That means stops for boba tea, burgers and beer
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Pakistan is electing a new parliament. Here are the key players ahead of the vote

Pakistan is holding elections for a new parliament on Thursday

Pakistan is electing a new parliament. Here are the key players ahead of the vote
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Senate presses toward vote on border policies and Ukraine amid Republican backlash

The Senate is pressing forward with a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings, even though it faces a likely defeat in Congress

Senate presses toward vote on border policies and Ukraine amid Republican backlash
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Pennsylvania Capitol protest against state investing in Israel bonds ends with arrests

More than 100 people protesting the Pennsylvania state government’s investments in Israel were taken into custody in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg

Pennsylvania Capitol protest against state investing in Israel bonds ends with arrests
Economy|Political|US|World

Opposition to the Senate border bill jeopardizes help for Afghans who aided U.S. troops

The massive $118 billion Senate border bill not only includes once-in-a-decade border security legislation and wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine, but also offers a chance for the U.S. to keep its promise to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. soldiers in America’s longest war

Opposition to the Senate border bill jeopardizes help for Afghans who aided U.S. troops
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US to roll out visa restrictions on people who misuse spyware to target journalists, activists

The Biden administration is rolling out a new policy that will allow it to impose visa restrictions on foreign individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware

US to roll out visa restrictions on people who misuse spyware to target journalists, activists
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|World

1st Russians are fined or jailed over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ 'movement' is outlawed

Russian media and rights groups say the first publicly known cases have emerged of Russian authorities penalizing people under a court ruling that outlawed LGBTQ+ activism as extremism

1st Russians are fined or jailed over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ 'movement' is outlawed
Europe|News|Political|World

Orbán's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATO

Lawmakers from the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have boycotted an emergency session of parliament where a vote was scheduled to place Sweden’s bid to join NATO on the legislative agenda

Orbán's party boycotts a session of Hungary's parliament to further stall Sweden's bid to join NATO
Crime|Political|World

Enemy collaboration in occupied Ukraine evokes painful memories in Europe – and the response risks a rush to vigilante justice

Liberated cities are prone to vigilante justice against those accused of conspiring with the enemy.

Enemy collaboration in occupied Ukraine evokes painful memories in Europe – and the response risks a rush to vigilante justice
News|Opinion|Political|US

Who will run the US House in 2025? Once again, control could tip on California swing districts

Heavily Democratic California might appear an unlikely national battleground

Who will run the US House in 2025? Once again, control could tip on California swing districts
Crime|News|Political|US

Judge rejects a claim that New York's marijuana licensing cheats out-of-state applicants

A judge has rejected a challenge to New York state's licensing program to sell legal marijuana

Judge rejects a claim that New York's marijuana licensing cheats out-of-state applicants
MidEast|Opinion|Political|US|World

Far-right minister's criticism of Biden sparks anger in Israel at a sensitive time for US ties

Criticism of President Joe Biden by a far-right minister in Israel’s government has sparked outrage at a sensitive time for Israel's relations with Washington

Far-right minister's criticism of Biden sparks anger in Israel at a sensitive time for US ties
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

After new US strikes hitting Yemen, Iran issues a warning about suspected spy ships in the Mideast

Iran has issued a warning to the U.S. over potentially targeting two cargo ships in the Mideast long suspected of serving as forwarding operating base for Iranian commandos

After new US strikes hitting Yemen, Iran issues a warning about suspected spy ships in the Mideast
News|Political|US

Wisconsin Democrats inch closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps

Wisconsin Democrats are inching closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps that the GOP have used to grow their majorities and advance their agenda over the past 13 years

Wisconsin Democrats inch closer to overturning Republican-drawn legislative maps
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House Republicans announce bill that provides more military aid to Israel but leaves out Ukraine

House Republicans will move forward with a $17.6 billion package to provide military aid to Israel and replenish U.S. weapons

House Republicans announce bill that provides more military aid to Israel but leaves out Ukraine
News|Political

Viktor Orbán's anti-woke resistance has made him the 'splinter under the fingernail' of the EU

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s role as Europe’s perennial spoiler has frequently brought the European Union to a breaking point as he has blocked crucial decisions to leverage concessions and forced EU leaders to find workarounds

Viktor Orbán's anti-woke resistance has made him the 'splinter under the fingernail' of the EU
Europe|News|Political|World

At least 150,000 gather in Berlin to protest the far right

At least 150,000 people gathered in front of the German national parliament in Berlin Saturday afternoon to protest against the far right, the latest in a string of large weekend demonstrations across Germany

At least 150,000 gather in Berlin to protest the far right
Election|News|Political|US

Can Trump be on the ballot? It's the Supreme Court's biggest election test since Bush v. Gore

A case with the potential to disrupt Donald Trump’s drive to return to the White House is putting the Supreme Court uncomfortably at the center of the 2024 presidential campaign

Can Trump be on the ballot? It's the Supreme Court's biggest election test since Bush v. Gore
Asia|Economy|News|Political|World

Maldives government asks India why its coast guard boarded 3 fishing boats

The Maldives government says it has asked for clarification of why the Indian coast guard boarded three Maldivian fishing vessels within its economic zone earlier this week without consultation

Maldives government asks India why its coast guard boarded 3 fishing boats
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Energizing South Carolina's Black voters is crucial to Biden as campaign looks ahead to swing states

President Joe Biden is getting his first test of the 2024 campaign during the Democrats' first presidential primary

Energizing South Carolina's Black voters is crucial to Biden as campaign looks ahead to swing states
Election|News|Political|US

The RNC chairwoman calls for unity as the party faces a cash crunch and attacks by some Trump allies

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is calling for the party to unite behind the goal of defeating President Joe Biden

The RNC chairwoman calls for unity as the party faces a cash crunch and attacks by some Trump allies
MidEast|News|Opinion|Political|World

Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti, a man some Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela

Hamas’ demand that Israel release Marwan Barghouti brings new attention to a man many Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela

Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti, a man some Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela
Political|Local|WrittenByLAPost

As California's primary nears, here are key dates and must-knows

Every other year, residents of California participate in the statewide primary election. On March 5, 2024, Californians can vote in presidential and local elections, as well as other statewide issues. With mail-in ballots going out next month to all 22 million registered voters, the election also brings some new voting rules and key deadlines that will test the state’s dedication to encouraging participation. To register in California, you must: You can easily register online through the Secretary of State’s website. You can also sign up in person at county offices, the DMV, post offices, or public libraries. The key dates

As California's primary nears, here are key dates and must-knows
Education|News|Opinion|Political|US

Supreme Court allows West Point to continue using race as a factor in admissions, for now

The Supreme Court is allowing West Point to continue taking race into account in admissions, while a lawsuit over its policies continues

Supreme Court allows West Point to continue using race as a factor in admissions, for now
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear governor's lawsuit against GOP-controlled Legislature

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature arguing that it is obstructing basic government functions

Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear governor's lawsuit against GOP-controlled Legislature
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Federal judge in DC postpones Trump's March trial on charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election

A federal judge in Washington has formally postponed Donald Trump’s March trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election as a key legal appeal from the former president continues to work its way through the courts

Federal judge in DC postpones Trump's March trial on charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election
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As impeachment looms, Homeland Security secretary says his agency will not be distracted by politics

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says he is “totally focused on the work” that his agency does and is not distracted by politics

As impeachment looms, Homeland Security secretary says his agency will not be distracted by politics
Election|News|Political|US

Court filing discloses personal relationship between Fani Willis and prosecutor hired in Trump case

A court filing discloses that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is involved in a “personal relationship” with a special prosecutor she hired for the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump

Court filing discloses personal relationship between Fani Willis and prosecutor hired in Trump case
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden is campaigning against the Lost Cause and the ‘poison’ of white supremacy in South Carolina

During a campaign speech in South Carolina, President Biden made it clear that he is not only running against Donald Trump but also against white supremacy.

Biden is campaigning against the Lost Cause and the ‘poison’ of white supremacy in South Carolina
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Hamas says it's studying Gaza cease-fire proposal, but appears to rule out key provisions

Hamas officials say the group is studying a proposed cease-fire deal that would include prolonged pauses in fighting in Gaza and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, but at the same time appeared to rule out some of its key components

Hamas says it's studying Gaza cease-fire proposal, but appears to rule out key provisions
Europe|News|Political|US|World

US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membership

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are urging Hungary to immediately ratify Sweden’s application to join NATO

US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membership
Crime|Europe|News|Political|US|World

The UN's top court is set to decide if it can hear Ukraine's genocide case against Russia

The International Court of Justice is set to rule on whether it has jurisdiction to hear a case filed by Ukraine in the days after Russia’s invasion accusing Moscow of breaching the genocide convention

The UN's top court is set to decide if it can hear Ukraine's genocide case against Russia
News|Opinion|Political|US

Biden left with few choices as immigration takes center stage in American politics

Almost immediately after he walked into the Oval Office on his first day as president, Joe Biden began rolling back his predecessor’s immigration policies, which he had assailed throughout the 2020 campaign as harsh and inhumane

Biden left with few choices as immigration takes center stage in American politics
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In California, Black lawmakers share a reparations plan with few direct payments

Black lawmakers in California are proposing ways to remedy the long-lasting effects of slavery

In California, Black lawmakers share a reparations plan with few direct payments
Crime|News|Political|US

Prosecutors detail possible expert witnesses in federal case against officers in Tyre Nichols death

Court documents show that Memphis Police Department trainers are prepared to testify in the federal civil rights case against four former Memphis police officers in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols that the officers used force inconsistent with their training and failed to prevent their colleagues from hurting him

Prosecutors detail possible expert witnesses in federal case against officers in Tyre Nichols death
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Senate approves Biden pick to lead EPA air office as final rules near on power plants, vehicles

The Senate has approved President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollution office just as the agency is set to finalize rules over climate-changing emissions from power plants and cars and trucks

Senate approves Biden pick to lead EPA air office as final rules near on power plants, vehicles
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Republicans and Democrats consider each other immoral – even when treated fairly and kindly by the opposition

With growing polarization, political attitudes have begun to coincide with moral convictions. Partisans increasingly view each other as immoral. New research reveals the depth of that conviction.

Republicans and Democrats consider each other immoral – even when treated fairly and kindly by the opposition
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Why treason is a key topic in Trump’s 14th Amendment appeal to the Supreme Court

US law has long held that those who support rebels and insurrectionists are just as guilty of treason as those who support foreign enemies.

Why treason is a key topic in Trump’s 14th Amendment appeal to the Supreme Court
Business|Economy|Election|News|Political|US

Biden to celebrate his UAW endorsement in Detroit, where Arab American anger is boiling over Gaza

President Joe Biden is planning to celebrate his recent endorsement by the United Auto Workers union during a visit to Michigan

Biden to celebrate his UAW endorsement in Detroit, where Arab American anger is boiling over Gaza
Election|News|Political|US

Republican lawsuits challenge mail ballot deadlines. Could they upend voting across the country?

Republicans are challenging extended mail ballot deadlines in at least two states in a move that could have severe implications for mail voting nationwide ahead of this year’s presidential election

Republican lawsuits challenge mail ballot deadlines. Could they upend voting across the country?
Americas|Political|World

El Salvador's Bukele has everyone's attention as he seeks reelection in spite of the constitution

To many, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is a national hero who took on the country’s violent gangs with an unrelenting hand

El Salvador's Bukele has everyone's attention as he seeks reelection in spite of the constitution
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Georgia governor signs bill that would define antisemitism in state law

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law defining antisemitism in state law

Georgia governor signs bill that would define antisemitism in state law
MidEast|News|Political

Chicago becomes latest U.S. city to approve cease-fire resolution in Israel-Hamas war

Chicago’s City Council narrowly approved a resolution Wednesday calling for a permanent cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas, with Mayor Brandon Johnson casting the tiebreaking vote

Chicago becomes latest U.S. city to approve cease-fire resolution in Israel-Hamas war
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Political|US

Activists renew push to repeal Kentucky's near-total abortion ban

Abortion-rights supporters are mounting another push to restore abortion access in Kentucky

Activists renew push to repeal Kentucky's near-total abortion ban
Crime|Election|News|Political|US

Georgia district attorney prosecuting Trump has been subpoenaed over claims of improper relationship

A defense attorney who has alleged that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has had an inappropriate romantic relationship with a special prosecutor hired for the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump has called the two to testify at a hearing next month

Georgia district attorney prosecuting Trump has been subpoenaed over claims of improper relationship
Africa|MidEast|News|Political|World

South Africa says Israel is already ignoring UN court ruling ordering it to prevent deaths in Gaza

South Africa’s foreign minister says Israel has ignored the ruling by the U.N.’s top court last week by killing hundreds more civilians in a matter of days in Gaza

South Africa says Israel is already ignoring UN court ruling ordering it to prevent deaths in Gaza
Europe|News|Political

What's in the deal that has broken Northern Ireland's political deadlock?

The U.K. government has published the details of a deal that has broken Northern Ireland’s political deadlock

What's in the deal that has broken Northern Ireland's political deadlock?
Asia|News|Political|World

Myanmar's resistance forces suggest terms for the military's eventual handover of power

Myanmar’s leading resistance group and allied ethnic armed groups battling the military government have released a political road map to ending military rule and enabling a peaceful transition of power

Myanmar's resistance forces suggest terms for the military's eventual handover of power
Opinion|Political|Uncategorized|US

Secret history: Even before the revolution, America was a nation of conspiracy theorists

Since the Salem witch trials, tales of dark plots and secret organizations have emerged time and again across the land that become the United States, and such conspiracies have influenced public opinion and even the outcome of elections

Secret history: Even before the revolution, America was a nation of conspiracy theorists
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US Navy destroyer shoots down a Houthi-claimed missile in the Red Sea

A U.S. Navy destroyer in the Red Sea shot down an anti-ship cruise missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

US Navy destroyer shoots down a Houthi-claimed missile in the Red Sea
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Thai activist gets two-year suspended prison sentence for 2021 remarks about monarchy

A Thai court has convicted a prominent political activist of defaming the country’s monarchy and sentenced her to a two-year suspended jail term under a controversial law that criminalizes any perceived criticism of the royal institution

Thai activist gets two-year suspended prison sentence for 2021 remarks about monarchy
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Argentinian court overturns Milei's labor rules, in a blow to his reform plans

An Argentine court has overturned labor rules proposed by President Javier Milei that would make it easier to fire workers, in a new blow to the leader’s efforts to shake up regulations that he says have hampered the country’s struggling economy

Argentinian court overturns Milei's labor rules, in a blow to his reform plans
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Biden speaks to families of US troops killed in Jordan, will attend dignified transfer of remains

President Joe Biden has spoken with the families of the three American service members killed in a drone attack in Jordan that his administration has pinned on Iran-backed militia groups

Biden speaks to families of US troops killed in Jordan, will attend dignified transfer of remains
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House GOP is moving quickly to impeach Mayorkas as border security becomes top election issue

House Republicans are moving swiftly toward impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

House GOP is moving quickly to impeach Mayorkas as border security becomes top election issue
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Pakistani court sentences former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years for revealing state secrets

A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and one of his party deputies to 10 years in prison each, after finding them guilty of revealing official secrets

Pakistani court sentences former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years for revealing state secrets
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Biden to soak up sunshine and campaign cash in Florida trip

President Joe Biden is heading to Florida to raise money for his reelection campaign

Biden to soak up sunshine and campaign cash in Florida trip
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The RNC will meet privately after Trump allies pull resolution to call him the 'presumptive nominee'

The Republican National Committee is meeting behind closed doors in Las Vegas this week, but top party officials will no longer consider a resolution proposed to declare former President Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee

The RNC will meet privately after Trump allies pull resolution to call him the 'presumptive nominee'
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Ukraine's strikes on targets inside Russia hurt Putin's efforts to show the war isn't hitting home

Ukrainian strikes on a Russian border city, as well as attacks elsewhere on fuel facilities and arms producers, have damaged President Vladimir Putin’s attempts to reassure his countrymen that their lives have been largely untouched by the nearly 2-year-old war

Ukraine's strikes on targets inside Russia hurt Putin's efforts to show the war isn't hitting home
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Retired conservative federal judge urges Supreme Court to disqualify Trump from office

Retired conservative federal judge urges Supreme Court to disqualify Trump from office

Retired conservative federal judge urges Supreme Court to disqualify Trump from office
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Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington's problems

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants lawmakers to change Washington this year

Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington's problems

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