Today: September 24, 2024
Today: September 24, 2024

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US condemns reported violence in Kenya

The White House condemned on Wednesday the reported violence in Kenya, where medics said 23 people had died this week after violent clashes between police and protesters.

US condemns reported violence in Kenya
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Indian interference claims by Canada politically motivated, says envoy

India has said a report by Canadian legislators alleging interference by New Delhi is politically motivated and influenced by Sikh separatist campaigners.

Indian interference claims by Canada politically motivated, says envoy
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Key party figures to know in the French election campaign

France is the closest it has been to having a far-right government since World War Two, with the anti-immigrant National Rally (RN) winning the first round of snap parliamentary

Key party figures to know in the French election campaign
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In French Alps, Macron's party struggles to hold conservative heartland

Paul Guigue, an entrepreneur from the French Alps, twice voted for Emmanuel Macron's party but now plans to cast his ballot

In French Alps, Macron's party struggles to hold conservative heartland
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Brazil's Lula wants apology from Argentina's Milei

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he believes his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei owes him and Brazilians an apology for having said "a lot of

Brazil's Lula wants apology from Argentina's Milei
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The mismatch in US economy perception versus reality: McGeever

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in the first of the 2024 presidential debates, the gulf between Americans'

The mismatch in US economy perception versus reality: McGeever
Economy|Health

California floats an idea to fight shoplifting that may even affect who controls Congress

Millions of American shoppers are contending with common drugstore items like toothpaste being locked behind Plexiglass these days

California floats an idea to fight shoplifting that may even affect who controls Congress
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Pakistan defence minister criticises US House call for probe into election

Pakistan's defence minister on Wednesday criticised a U.S.

Pakistan defence minister criticises US House call for probe into election
Economy

Brazil's government spending rises, driving higher-than-expected May deficit

Brazil's central government posted a larger-than-expected primary budget deficit in May, pressured by increased pension benefits, the Treasury said on Wednesday.

Brazil's government spending rises, driving higher-than-expected May deficit
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US Supreme Court narrows reach of federal corruption law

The U.S.

US Supreme Court narrows reach of federal corruption law
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Sunak and Starmer clash in testy final UK TV debate

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Wednesday in their last debate before an election next week

Sunak and Starmer clash in testy final UK TV debate
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US religious freedom report notes violence against Indian minorities

The U.S.

US religious freedom report notes violence against Indian minorities
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Boebert will likely fill the House seat vacated by congressman who criticized the GOP's extremes

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck resigned from Congress frustrated by a flank of the GOP’s unwavering devotion to former President Donald Trump

Boebert will likely fill the House seat vacated by congressman who criticized the GOP's extremes
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President Luis Arce's career has mirrored Bolivia's economic trajectory from boom to bust

The president of Bolivia is a 60-year-old leftist whom many see as an opponent of Washington-backed free-market and neoliberal policies

President Luis Arce's career has mirrored Bolivia's economic trajectory from boom to bust
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EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief

European Union leaders agreed to nominate Ursula von der Leyen of Germany for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, the

EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief
Economy|News|Political|World

Sri Lanka reaches deal on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors including China and France

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced a debt restructuring deal with countries including India, France, Japan and China in a televised address to the nation

Sri Lanka reaches deal on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors including China and France
Political

North Carolina party recognition for groups seeking RFK Jr., West on ballot stopped for now

A divided North Carolina election board has blocked for now the official party recognition of political groups that collected signatures and want Robert F

North Carolina party recognition for groups seeking RFK Jr., West on ballot stopped for now
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Who is Bolivia's President Luis Arce? Former economist survives coup attempt

Bolivian President Luis Arce, a mild-mannered and bespectacled former economy minister, faced down a coup attempt on Wednesday, as the armed forces withdrew after

Who is Bolivia's President Luis Arce? Former economist survives coup attempt
News|Opinion|Political

7 in 10 Americans think Supreme Court justices put ideology over impartiality: AP-NORC poll

As the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on a major case involving former President Donald Trump, 7 in 10 Americans think its justices are more likely to shape the law to fit their own ideology, rather than serving as neutral arbiters of government authority

7 in 10 Americans think Supreme Court justices put ideology over impartiality: AP-NORC poll
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Britain's Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led throughout his relatively brief political career but there’s always been a nagging question over the keenness of his politcal antenna

Britain's Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections
Economy|Political

South African rand drops on reported discord over cabinet posts

The South African rand fell sharply on Thursday after media reports of a major disagreement between the pro-business Democratic Alliance (DA) party and

South African rand drops on reported discord over cabinet posts
Business|Economy|World

Turkey's Simsek to speak at FATF watchdog meeting in Singapore, state media says

Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek will speak at the Financial Action Task Force meeting in Singapore, Turkish state media said on Thursday, ahead of a decision by the

Turkey's Simsek to speak at FATF watchdog meeting in Singapore, state media says
Economy|News|Political

European Union leaders agree on top officials who will be the face of world's largest trading bloc

European Union leaders have agreed on the officials who will be the face of the world’s biggest trading bloc in coming years for issues ranging from anti-trust investigations to foreign policy

European Union leaders agree on top officials who will be the face of world's largest trading bloc
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Police clash with protesters in Kenya as the military patrols the streets

Police in Kenya’s capital have hurled tear gas to break up anti-tax protesters who have continued to gather despite President William Ruto’s repudiation of unpopular tax legislation that prompted deadly unrest earlier in the week

Police clash with protesters in Kenya as the military patrols the streets
Economy|News|Political

US TV faceoff eyed, ailing yen steadies

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan With a frenetic week of politicking ahead in the United States, France and Britain, world stock markets held the line on Thursday,

US TV faceoff eyed, ailing yen steadies

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