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Sen. Menendez is accused of being an unregistered agent of Egypt's government in updated indictment

Federal prosecutors in New York City have rewritten their indictment against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife to charge them with conspiring to have him act as an agent of Egypt and Egyptian officials

Sen. Menendez is accused of being an unregistered agent of Egypt's government in updated indictment
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A 'Zionist in my heart': Biden's devotion to Israel faces a new test

President Joe Biden has spent decades as a stalwart supporter of Israel, a connection rooted in long-ago dinner table conversations with his father about the Holocaust

A 'Zionist in my heart': Biden's devotion to Israel faces a new test
World

Blinken to travel to Qatar, discuss Israel-Hamas conflict developments with PM

U.S.

Blinken to travel to Qatar, discuss Israel-Hamas conflict developments with PM
News

US to help Americans evacuate Israel as confirmed deaths rise - White House

The number of U.S. citizens confirmed dead in the Hamas attack in Israel over the weekend has risen to 27, with 14 more still unaccounted for, White House national security

US to help Americans evacuate Israel as confirmed deaths rise - White House
World

Blinken says Israeli government shared images of Hamas atrocities

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Blinken says Israeli government shared images of Hamas atrocities
World

US has not closed any option related to hostages held by Hamas, White House says

The United States has not ruled out any option related to securing the release of hostages being held by the militant group Hamas, White House national security spokesman John

US has not closed any option related to hostages held by Hamas, White House says
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Biden to release his supplemental funding plan next week, White House says

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Biden to release his supplemental funding plan next week, White House says
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New York governor backs suspension of 'right to shelter' as migrant influx strains city

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is supporting the city’s effort to suspend a unique legal agreement that requires it to provide emergency housing to homeless people, as a large influx of migrants overwhelms the city’s shelter system

New York governor backs suspension of 'right to shelter' as migrant influx strains city
World

US signals Iran won't access its $6 billion in Qatar any time soon

The United States signaled on Thursday that it would not grant Iran access to $6 billion in Iranian funds parked in a Qatar bank

US signals Iran won't access its $6 billion in Qatar any time soon
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Donald Trump returning to civil trial next week with fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen set to testify

Donald Trump will be back in court next week for his New York civil fraud trial

Donald Trump returning to civil trial next week with fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen set to testify
World

US slams Colombia president's remarks on Gaza

The United States on Thursday criticised remarks made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro in which he compared Israeli government comments to those made by Nazis, and called on him

US slams Colombia president's remarks on Gaza
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Arkansas lawmakers OK plan to audit purchase of $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Arkansas lawmakers are delving into the unusual controversy over the purchase a $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Arkansas lawmakers OK plan to audit purchase of $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
World

North Korea denounces US carrier's arrival in South

North Korea denounced on Friday a U.S. aircraft carrier's visit to South Korea, calling it a provocation that could bring "irrevocable, catastrophic circumstances".

North Korea denounces US carrier's arrival in South
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Steve Scalise says drops out of race for U.S. House speaker

Steve Scalise, who had secured the Republican Party's nomination to be the next speaker of the U.S.

Steve Scalise says drops out of race for U.S. House speaker
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After years of erasure, Black queer leaders rise to prominence in Congress and activism

On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, speakers called attention to a nationwide backlash against LGBTQ+ rights

After years of erasure, Black queer leaders rise to prominence in Congress and activism
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Final arguments are being made before Australia's vote Saturday to create Indigenous Voice

Opposing campaigners have made their final pitches over changing the Australia’s constitution to acknowledge a place for Indigenous Australians on the eve of the nation’s first referendum in a generation

Final arguments are being made before Australia's vote Saturday to create Indigenous Voice
Political

Analysis-Trump puts courts in bind with criticism of judges, legal system

Donald Trump's attacks on the U.S. justice system face a fresh test next week when the federal prosecutor trying the former U.S. president on charges

Analysis-Trump puts courts in bind with criticism of judges, legal system
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US Supreme Court may make it harder to prove racial gerrymandering

The U.S.

US Supreme Court may make it harder to prove racial gerrymandering
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EU warns China that European public could turn more protectionist if trade deficit isn't reduced

The European Union’s top foreign policy official has warned that public sentiment in Europe could turn more protectionist if the bloc's trade deficit with China is not reduced

EU warns China that European public could turn more protectionist if trade deficit isn't reduced
World

White House: Israel's call to move Gaza civilians is "a tall order"

Israel's call for more than 1 million civilians in northern Gaza to move within 24 hours is going to be a "tall order," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said

White House: Israel's call to move Gaza civilians is "a tall order"
World

Israel's Gallant: Gaza war is existential, Hamas part of Iranian 'axis'

Israel is waging all-out war on Hamas militants to effect permanent change and safeguard its future as a prosperous democracy, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Friday,

Israel's Gallant: Gaza war is existential, Hamas part of Iranian 'axis'
World

US Senate majority leader Schumer to visit Israel -spokesperson

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers will travel to Israel this weekend to meet with its new unity government and discuss U.S.

US Senate majority leader Schumer to visit Israel -spokesperson
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Swing-county Kentucky voters weigh their choices for governor in a closely watched off-year election

There's an election for governor next month in Kentucky, and voters are trying to decide between Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Daniel Cameron, the state attorney general

Swing-county Kentucky voters weigh their choices for governor in a closely watched off-year election
World

Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid war, engages with Iran, sources say

Saudi Arabia is putting U.S.-backed plans to normalise ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh's thinking said, signalling a

Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid war, engages with Iran, sources say
World

Mexico president: Colombia's Petro to join migrants summit as numbers surge

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador confirmed his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro's attendance at a regional summit later this month where participants will

Mexico president: Colombia's Petro to join migrants summit as numbers surge

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