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

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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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Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthy

A political action committee that helps Republicans get elected to Congress is doing the unusual — spending more than $450,000 to defeat a GOP incumbent

Republican group takes rare step of targeting GOP incumbent who voted to oust McCarthy
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Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for former President Donald Trump in his home state as well as Texas and possibly other large states in the coming weeks

Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say
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Ukrainian commander, defence minister discussed aid, frontline with US officials

Ukraine's commander in chief and its defence minister discussed military aid and the frontline situation with senior U.S. officials on Monday, Commander Oleksander Syrskyi said.

Ukrainian commander, defence minister discussed aid, frontline with US officials
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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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Memoirs of former German leader Angela Merkel, titled 'Freedom,' will be published in November

The memoirs of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be released in November

Memoirs of former German leader Angela Merkel, titled 'Freedom,' will be published in November
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Xi's visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe's doorstep

Most countries in the European Union are making efforts to “de-risk” their economies from perceived threats posed by China

Xi's visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe's doorstep
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Ex-Ukrainian president says US delay in war aid was 'colossal' waste, let Putin inflict more damage

Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko says the long delay by the U_S_ Congress in approving military aid for his country was “a colossal waste of time.”

Ex-Ukrainian president says US delay in war aid was 'colossal' waste, let Putin inflict more damage
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EU agrees on a new migration pact. Mainstream parties hope it will deprive the far right of votes

European Union nations have officially endorsed a major overhaul of the bloc’s failed asylum system

EU agrees on a new migration pact. Mainstream parties hope it will deprive the far right of votes
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Factbox-Deadline looms for agreement on Dutch coalition

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders and his prospective right-wing government partners gathered on Tuesday for a new round of coalition talks as a deadline set for the end of May

Factbox-Deadline looms for agreement on Dutch coalition
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Confusion over how pregnancy dates are measured is widespread – and makes for uninformed debate over abortion limits

Most Americans surveyed did not know how pregnancies are dated or how long a trimester is – but this is especially true among some groups, like people who say they support six-week abortion bans.

Confusion over how pregnancy dates are measured is widespread – and makes for uninformed debate over abortion limits
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Anti-abortion activist who led a clinic blockade is sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison

An anti-abortion activist who led others on an invasion and blockade of a reproductive health clinic in the nation’s capital has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison

Anti-abortion activist who led a clinic blockade is sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison
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Citadel's Griffin wants to know Trump's running mate before deciding to donate

Billionaire investor Kenneth Griffin has not donated money to President Donald Trump's election campaign but will wait to see who the former U.S. leader picks as his running mate,

Citadel's Griffin wants to know Trump's running mate before deciding to donate
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Belousov says Russia must win in Ukraine while minimising casualties

Russia's main task is to achieve victory on the battlefield in Ukraine with the minimal loss of troops, incoming defence minister Andrei

Belousov says Russia must win in Ukraine while minimising casualties
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US lawmaker seeks information from oil companies on report of Trump's 'quid pro quo' offer

The top Democratic lawmaker on a U.S.

US lawmaker seeks information from oil companies on report of Trump's 'quid pro quo' offer
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Curbs on costly home incentives cause split in Italy's coalition

Italy's ruling coalition was divided on Tuesday over the approval of new curbs on costly incentives for home renovations, with the moderate Forza

Curbs on costly home incentives cause split in Italy's coalition
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India's Modi denies stoking divisions to win election, files nomination

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended himself against criticism that he is stoking divisions between Hindus and Muslims to win national elections as he

India's Modi denies stoking divisions to win election, files nomination
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Germany needs strong military recruitment, Scholz says in conscription debate

Germany must find ways to convince people to sign up for a career in the military, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday, as the country

Germany needs strong military recruitment, Scholz says in conscription debate
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Chicago mayor's bumpy first year tests progressive credentials, puzzling some supporters

Onetime union organizer Brandon Johnson took office as Chicago’s mayor a year ago promising “bold” action as one of the country’s most progressive leaders

Chicago mayor's bumpy first year tests progressive credentials, puzzling some supporters
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Senior US diplomat: Georgia's foreign agent legislation must meet EU norms or our relations are at risk

A senior U.S. diplomat said on Tuesday that if a law approved by Georgia's parliament on "foreign agents" went ahead without complying with European Union norms, Washington's

Senior US diplomat: Georgia's foreign agent legislation must meet EU norms or our relations are at risk
Economy|Environment|Political

Maryland sets course for offshore wind energy expansion with new legislation

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a bill aimed at reevaluating and potentially revising existing offshore wind project plans, setting the stage for the state's goal of achieving 8,500

Maryland sets course for offshore wind energy expansion with new legislation
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White House's Sullivan to travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan plans to travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this weekend, a U.S. official said on Tuesday as Israeli tanks pushed deeper into

White House's Sullivan to travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel
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Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail

Arkansas lawmakers are questioning a sheriff's decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at a county jail

Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail
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North Korean leader oversees tactical missile weapons system, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday oversaw a tactical missile weapons system that will be newly installed at missile units of its army, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday

North Korean leader oversees tactical missile weapons system, KCNA says
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Video of rebel commander Marquez is real-Colombia government

A video released over the weekend of Colombian rebel commander Ivan Marquez, who had reportedly died last year, is real, defense minister Ivan Velasquez said on

Video of rebel commander Marquez is real-Colombia government

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