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Biden, Michigan Governor Whitmer, Utah's Cox to joke at Washington's Gridiron dinner

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Biden, Michigan Governor Whitmer, Utah's Cox to joke at Washington's Gridiron dinner
World

Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Olympics, Macron tells Ukraine interviewer

Russia will be asked to observe a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview from Paris shown on Ukrainian television and

Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Olympics, Macron tells Ukraine interviewer
World

Azeri president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever

Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday his country is "closer than ever" to a peace with Armenia, half a year after Azerbaijan recaptured its Karabakh region from its ethnic Armenian

Azeri president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever
World

South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday called fake news and disinformation based on AI and digital technology threats to democracy, as his country

South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit
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Colombia suspends ceasefire with faction of ex-FARC rebels following attack on Indigenous community

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has suspended a ceasefire with one of the handful of armed groups with which he hoped to negotiate peace accords

Colombia suspends ceasefire with faction of ex-FARC rebels following attack on Indigenous community
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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?
World

Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?

Vladimir Putin has won six more years in the Kremlin with a landslide victory in an election where he faced no serious competition.

Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?
World

Egypt: US should make clear to Israel consequences of Rafah operation

Egypt's foreign minister said on Monday the U.S. should make clear to Israel what the consequences of a military push into the south Gaza city of Rafah on the border with Egypt would

Egypt: US should make clear to Israel consequences of Rafah operation
Political

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan will not run with No Labels as it seeks a 2024 candidate

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has ruled out a 2024 No Labels presidential bid

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan will not run with No Labels as it seeks a 2024 candidate
Business

US officials to brief senators Wednesday on threats posed by TikTok - aide

U.S. national security officials will hold a briefing on Wednesday for senators on the Commerce and Intelligence committees on threats posed by foreign adversaries’ exploitation

US officials to brief senators Wednesday on threats posed by TikTok - aide
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'Access Hollywood' tape won't be played at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial, judge rules

The infamous “Access Hollywood” video in which Donald Trump bragged about grabbing women sexually without asking permission will not be shown to jurors at the former president’s hush-money criminal trial

'Access Hollywood' tape won't be played at Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial, judge rules
World

North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen firing drills by artillery units in the western region involving "newly-equipped super-large" multiple rocket launchers,

North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says
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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
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Hong Kong lawmakers hold special session, nearing vote on law that could further quash dissent

Hong Kong’s lawmakers met in a special session to resume debate on a proposed national security law Tuesday, paving the way to grant the government more power to quash dissent in the southern Chinese city

Hong Kong lawmakers hold special session, nearing vote on law that could further quash dissent
World

Who is Russia's new navy chief?

Russian Admiral Alexander Moiseev was presented at an official ceremony on Tuesday as acting chief of the navy, Russia's state RIA news agency reported.

Who is Russia's new navy chief?
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The Latest | Incoming Palestinian prime minister lays out postwar plans for devastated Gaza

The incoming Palestinian prime minister has laid out wide-ranging plans for a revitalized Palestinian Authority and an independent trust fund to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction in a mission statement acquired Tuesday by The Associated Press

The Latest | Incoming Palestinian prime minister lays out postwar plans for devastated Gaza
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How will a new national security law affect different walks of life in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has passed a new national security law that could redefine the liberties of its citizens, and its role on the world stage

How will a new national security law affect different walks of life in Hong Kong?
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Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability

The Kremlin, commenting on a visit by NATO head Jens Stoltenberg to the South Caucasus region, said on Tuesday that the bloc's efforts to expand its presence in the area were

Kremlin, on NATO chief's South Caucasus visit, says bloc's expansion will not help stability
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Ground incursion needed to destroy Hamas in Rafah, Netanyahu says

Destroying Hamas in Rafah would required a ground incursion by Israeli forces, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday following a call by the White House to rethink

Ground incursion needed to destroy Hamas in Rafah, Netanyahu says
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European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits

The European Union's top diplomat says he's pressing ahead with a plan to use the profits generated from billions of euros of Russian assets frozen in Europe to help provide weapons for Ukraine

European Union pushes ahead with a plan to buy weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian asset profits
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
World

UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Syria to restart talks

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said he visited Damascus on Tuesday to restart talks focused on fostering confidence in the peaceful use of atomic energy by Syria.

UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Syria to restart talks
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US to lift Afghan visa limit under Biden, Congress deal

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US to lift Afghan visa limit under Biden, Congress deal
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Trump says he would take 'appropriate action' over Prince Harry visa question

Former U.S.

Trump says he would take 'appropriate action' over Prince Harry visa question
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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

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