Today: September 23, 2024
Today: September 23, 2024

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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
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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
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As Biden tours the country and visits swing states, Trump is fundraising and playing golf

As President Joe Biden campaigns for reelection at a furious pace, his 2024 rival, Donald Trump, is behind closed doors

As Biden tours the country and visits swing states, Trump is fundraising and playing golf
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Factbox-What's Trump worth? A look at his assets and income

Former U.S.

Factbox-What's Trump worth? A look at his assets and income
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects

The U.S.

Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects
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US Rep Moolenaar, Michigan Republican, to head of US select committee on China

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US Rep Moolenaar, Michigan Republican, to head of US select committee on China
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Trump says Hamas' Oct 7 attack was horrible, but Israel should wrap up war

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would have reacted the same way Israel did after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, but that Israel was losing international support and

Trump says Hamas' Oct 7 attack was horrible, but Israel should wrap up war
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Rafah on agenda when Blinken meets Israel Defense Minister Gallant

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Rafah on agenda when Blinken meets Israel Defense Minister Gallant
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Maduro makes official re-election run while would-be rival struggles to register candidacy

Throng of supporters of President Nicolas Maduro rallied Monday at a giant stage outside the downtown electoral council headquarters where he is expected to make official his candidacy for a third term

Maduro makes official re-election run while would-be rival struggles to register candidacy
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Lebanon PM calls for pressure on Israel to stop attacking south after UN vote

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, said on Monday that countries should pressure Israel to stop attacking Lebanon following a U.N.

Lebanon PM calls for pressure on Israel to stop attacking south after UN vote
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Trump urges Israel to 'finish up' its Gaza offensive and warns about global support fading

Former President Donald Trump says he would have responded the same way as Israel did after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas but urged the country to “finish up” its offensive and “get this over with,” warning about international support fading

Trump urges Israel to 'finish up' its Gaza offensive and warns about global support fading
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South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury

A South Carolina court official under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial has announced her resignation

South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury
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Analysis-Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after Gaza UN vote

Wartime relations between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sank to a new low on Monday with the U.S. allowing passage of a Gaza

Analysis-Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after Gaza UN vote
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Brazilian police launch investigation into Bolsonaro's 2-night sleepover at Hungarian embassy

Brazil’s Federal Police on Monday launched an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro’s two-night stay at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, amid widespread speculation from his opponents that he may have been attempting to evade arrest

Brazilian police launch investigation into Bolsonaro's 2-night sleepover at Hungarian embassy
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In New Jersey, some see old-school politics giving way to 'spring' amid corruption scandal

New Jersey has a well-earned reputation as a home to backroom political dealing, but some advocates see that as changing

In New Jersey, some see old-school politics giving way to 'spring' amid corruption scandal
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Israel-Brazil crisis over Lula holocaust mention blowing over, says Israeli ambassador

The diplomatic crisis that erupted one month ago when Brazil's president likened the Israeli war against Hamas in Gaza to the Nazi genocide during World War Two

Israel-Brazil crisis over Lula holocaust mention blowing over, says Israeli ambassador
World

US encourages 'fair, transparent' process for arrested Indian opposition figure

The U.S. is closely following reports of the arrest of Indian opposition figure Arvind Kejriwal and encourages a fair legal process, a State Department spokesperson said on

US encourages 'fair, transparent' process for arrested Indian opposition figure
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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
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Billionaires sought to help fund Trump bond in civil fraud case, sources say

Some major Republican donors were working together to help U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump fund the original bond amount needed to cover his $454 million civil

Billionaires sought to help fund Trump bond in civil fraud case, sources say
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US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says

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US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says
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In the Kansas House, when lobbyists ask for new laws, their names go on the bills

The Kansas House has taken an unusual step this year to add transparency to its legislating and make it easier for the general public to know who's pushing what

In the Kansas House, when lobbyists ask for new laws, their names go on the bills
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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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Hong Kong seeks Asian arts hub status; critics worry about freedoms

Hong Kong is seeking to revive its arts scene to become a regional cultural hub, but some art critics have said they were concerned that a new

Hong Kong seeks Asian arts hub status; critics worry about freedoms
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Senegal's president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old

Senegal woke up to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political novice

Senegal's president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old
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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

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