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Hardline Republican Jim Jordan to make second attempt at top US House job

Outspoken conservative Jim Jordan will try again to win the top job in the U.S.

Hardline Republican Jim Jordan to make second attempt at top US House job
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Gaza carnage spreads anger across Mideast, alarming US allies and threatening to widen conflict

Within hours of a blast said to have killed hundreds at a Gaza hospital, protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces in the occupied West Bank and at riot police in neighboring Jordan

Gaza carnage spreads anger across Mideast, alarming US allies and threatening to widen conflict
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Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat

Former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democratic lawmaker

Former Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn will forgo run for governor and seek congressional seat
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Lower house of Russian parliament votes to revoke ratification of global nuclear test ban

The lower house of Russia’s parliament has approved a bill revoking the ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty, a move Moscow described as putting it on par with the United States

Lower house of Russian parliament votes to revoke ratification of global nuclear test ban
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House speaker live updates | Next round of voting set for Thursday after Jordan comes up short again

There will be no further votes for House speaker on Wednesday after Republicans reached an impasse on how to move forward

House speaker live updates | Next round of voting set for Thursday after Jordan comes up short again
World

Israel will not allow Gaza supplies from Israel, but not block from Egypt- PM

Israel will not allow humanitarian supplies into Gaza from the Israeli side of the border but will not block aid coming from Egypt, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office

Israel will not allow Gaza supplies from Israel, but not block from Egypt- PM
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Whether Jim Jordan wins the speakership or not, voters in his Ohio district will stand by their man

Rep. Jim Jordan, so far, has failed to get enough votes to become House Speaker but his fight for the coveted leadership role isn’t done — and the devotion of many constituents back in Ohio is unwavering

Whether Jim Jordan wins the speakership or not, voters in his Ohio district will stand by their man
World

US targets Iran missile, drone programs as UN measures lapse

The United States on Wednesday tried to limit Iran's missile and drone programs by imposing new sanctions, warning companies how to avoid

US targets Iran missile, drone programs as UN measures lapse
World

Turkey's Erdogan: UN Security Council has 'not fulfilled responsibility' in Gaza

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday slammed the United Nations Security Council which was unable to pass a resolution for a humanitarian pause in the conflict between

Turkey's Erdogan: UN Security Council has 'not fulfilled responsibility' in Gaza
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Analysis-Republican 2024 hopefuls use Israeli-Palestinian conflict to push hard line on immigration

Republican presidential hopefuls are using the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to urge tougher security at the U.S.-Mexico border, in what political operatives

Analysis-Republican 2024 hopefuls use Israeli-Palestinian conflict to push hard line on immigration
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US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a group of people and firms based in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Venezuela, tied to the development of Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs

US imposes more Iran drone sanctions as UN rules set to expire
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Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trial

The trial of a Fugees rapper, who was convicted in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies, stretched across the worlds of politics and entertainment

Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trial
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Liberia's presidential election likely headed for a run-off in closest race since end of civil war

Liberia’s presidential election appears headed for a run-off, with the top candidates neck and neck and the votes nearly fully counted

Liberia's presidential election likely headed for a run-off in closest race since end of civil war
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker takes his fight for abortion access national with a new self-funded group

The Illinois governor is taking his abortion-rights advocacy nationwide

Illinois Gov. Pritzker takes his fight for abortion access national with a new self-funded group
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US hydrogen tax credits touch off sparring letters from Senate Democrats

Ten Senate Democrats will ask President Joe Biden's

US hydrogen tax credits touch off sparring letters from Senate Democrats
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North Carolina Republicans pitch Congress maps that could help them pick up 3 or 4 seats next year

North Carolina Republicans have pitched new maps for the state’s congressional districts starting in 2024 that appear to threaten the reelection of at least three current Democratic U.S. House members

North Carolina Republicans pitch Congress maps that could help them pick up 3 or 4 seats next year
World

Biden mulls $60 billion for Ukraine, $10 billion for Israel in funding request - source

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Biden mulls $60 billion for Ukraine, $10 billion for Israel in funding request - source
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US eases oil, gas and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed

The United States has agreed to temporarily suspend some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil, gas and gold sectors

US eases oil, gas and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed
World

US calls on Sudan's paramilitary RSF to stop shelling civilian areas

The U.S. is deeply concerned by reports that the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified shelling in South Darfur and Omdurman, State Department

US calls on Sudan's paramilitary RSF to stop shelling civilian areas
World

Taiwan reports 13 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone

Taiwan's defence ministry said that it had detected 13 Chinese air force planes entering Taiwan's air defence zone on Thursday morning, including fighter jets and drones,

Taiwan reports 13 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone
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Failed referendum on Indigenous rights sets back Australian government plans to become a republic

Australia's failed referendum on the Indigenous Voice has set back the government’s plans to cut the nation's constitutional ties to Britain’s King Charles III

Failed referendum on Indigenous rights sets back Australian government plans to become a republic
World

Russia detains Radio Free Europe journalist with dual U.S. and Russian citizenship

Russia has detained an editor at U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) for failing to register as a foreign agent while visiting for a family

Russia detains Radio Free Europe journalist with dual U.S. and Russian citizenship
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Spain’s leader mulls granting amnesty to thousands of Catalan separatists in order to stay in power

Thousands of ordinary citizens got into legal trouble for their parts in Catalonia’s illegal independence bid that brought Spain to the brink of rupture six years ago

Spain’s leader mulls granting amnesty to thousands of Catalan separatists in order to stay in power
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Most in the US see Mexico as a partner despite border problems, an AP-NORC/Pearson poll shows

Most Americans see southern neighbor Mexico as having at least a friendly relationship with the U.S. A sizable majority also say Mexico and the U.S. should be responsible for stopping drug trafficking

Most in the US see Mexico as a partner despite border problems, an AP-NORC/Pearson poll shows
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GOP's Jordan says he's still running for House gavel, but plan for a temporary speaker falls flat

Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is telling GOP colleagues he is still running for House speaker

GOP's Jordan says he's still running for House gavel, but plan for a temporary speaker falls flat

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