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Visiting China, Schumer urges fair treatment of US firms

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Visiting China, Schumer urges fair treatment of US firms
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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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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and use of some hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms
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Nevada must hold a GOP presidential primary, despite a party-run caucus occurring 2 days later

The Nevada secretary of state’s office will hold a presidential primary for Republican voters, despite the Nevada GOP saying they’ll only honor the results of their party-run caucus to choose the GOP presidential nominee two days later

Nevada must hold a GOP presidential primary, despite a party-run caucus occurring 2 days later
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German conservative opposition wins 2 state elections, with far-right making gains

Projections show Germany’s center-right opposition winning two state elections at the halfway mark of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s unpopular national government, and a far-right party that has been riding high in national polls making gains

German conservative opposition wins 2 state elections, with far-right making gains
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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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Some GOP candidates want to use force against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won't work

Many of the Republican candidates running for president say they'd use military force against Mexico in response to the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids

Some GOP candidates want to use force against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won't work
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US to send military ships, aircraft closer to Israel

The United States will send multiple military ships and aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said,

US to send military ships, aircraft closer to Israel
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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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The US will send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's ordered the Ford carrier strike group to sail to the Eastern Mediterranean to be ready to assist Israel after the surprise attack by Hamas that has left more than 1,000 dead and thousands wounded on both sides

The US will send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
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California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students

California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
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Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum

Australians appear likely to reject a proposal that would create an advocate for the Indigenous population in a referendum outcome that some see as a victory for racism

Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum
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US senators meet with China's top diplomat Wang Yi - state media

U.S. senators met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday, state media reported.

US senators meet with China's top diplomat Wang Yi - state media
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Some in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and boost Taiwan's. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv's

For some Republicans in Congress, Taiwan and Ukraine are effectively rivals for a limited pool of U.S. military assistance

Some in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and boost Taiwan's. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv's
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How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024

Two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids over the past week

How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
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In Beijing, Schumer urges China to support Israel after Hamas attacks

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In Beijing, Schumer urges China to support Israel after Hamas attacks
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US Senate Majority Leader Schumer meets Xi and welcomes stronger Chinese statement on Hamas attack

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is grateful for a stronger statement from China condemning the deadly Hamas attack on Israel issued during his visit to Beijing that included a lengthy meeting with President Xi Jinping

US Senate Majority Leader Schumer meets Xi and welcomes stronger Chinese statement on Hamas attack
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to announce independent run for president

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expected to announce independent run for president
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Kremlin: Russia must hold 2024 presidential vote on schedule despite Putin ally comment

The Kremlin believes Russia's presidential and parliamentary elections should be held on schedule irrespective of the "special military operation" in Ukraine, presidential spokesman

Kremlin: Russia must hold 2024 presidential vote on schedule despite Putin ally comment
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US begins delivering munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks

The U.S. has already begun delivering critically needed munitions and military equipment to Israel, the White House said Monday, as the Pentagon reviews its inventories to see what else can be sent quickly to boost its ally in the three-day-old war with Hamas

US begins delivering munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks
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US House Republicans plot next moves on leader, McCarthy says he would go back

Less than a week after becoming the first U.S.

US House Republicans plot next moves on leader, McCarthy says he would go back
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Taiwan needs to work hard to 'control own destiny', president to say

Taiwan needs to work hard to "control its own destiny" and is determined to protect itself with its own defence programme, President Tsai Ing-wen will

Taiwan needs to work hard to 'control own destiny', president to say
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British, French, German, U.S. leaders to discuss Middle East situation in call

The leaders of the United States, Britain, France and Germany are expected to discuss the situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories on Monday evening, German Chancellor

British, French, German, U.S. leaders to discuss Middle East situation in call
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US Army chief says Congress must act to ensure arms to both Israel and Ukraine

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US Army chief says Congress must act to ensure arms to both Israel and Ukraine

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