Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Northern Ireland has a window to resume power-sharing government -US

A deal to restore political power sharing in Northern Ireland is possible in the coming weeks, thanks in part to the prospect of significant investment in the region,

Northern Ireland has a window to resume power-sharing government -US
Political

Arab American support for Biden, Democrats plummets over Israel - poll

President Joe Biden's support among Arab Americans, who are crucial voters in battleground election states, has plunged from a comfortable majority in 2020 to

Arab American support for Biden, Democrats plummets over Israel - poll
Political

On a US tour, Ukrainian faith leaders plead for continued support against the Russian invasion

A bishop from Ukraine has a succinct message for Americans: “Please, hear our cry.”

On a US tour, Ukrainian faith leaders plead for continued support against the Russian invasion
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Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as US ambassador to Israel

The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas

Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as US ambassador to Israel
World

White House aims for Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco in November

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White House aims for Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco in November
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North Carolina's top elevator official says he'll no longer include his portrait in every lift

More elevator riders in North Carolina soon won't see the eyes of the state labor commissioner staring back at them

North Carolina's top elevator official says he'll no longer include his portrait in every lift
World

US Senate confirms Lew to be ambassador to Israel

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US Senate confirms Lew to be ambassador to Israel
World

US says made progress on work to secure passage for Americans out of Gaza

The United States has made "real progress" in the last few hours in negotiations to secure a safe passage for Americans and other foreigners who

US says made progress on work to secure passage for Americans out of Gaza
News|Political

House Speaker Mike Johnson was once the dean of a Christian law school. It never opened its doors

Mike Johnson does not typically mention one aspect of his work before being elected to Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson was once the dean of a Christian law school. It never opened its doors
News

US House Republicans' Israel-only aid bill faces opposition in Senate

U.S. senators from both parties expressed doubts on Tuesday about House of Representatives Republicans' plan to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel by

US House Republicans' Israel-only aid bill faces opposition in Senate
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Australian prime minister to raise imprisoned democracy blogger during China visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will raise the plight of a detained Australian democracy blogger with Chinese leaders during his visit to China

Australian prime minister to raise imprisoned democracy blogger during China visit
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Belarusians who fled repression face new hurdles as they try to rebuild their lives abroad

Hundreds of thousands of Belarusians who fled repression in their homeland face the prospect of having invalid documents after authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree halting passport renewals abroad

Belarusians who fled repression face new hurdles as they try to rebuild their lives abroad
Health|News|Political

Missouri appeals court rules against ballot summary language that described 'dangerous' abortions

A Missouri appeals court has ruled against a Republican-written description of abortion-rights ballot measures, calling his summaries politically partisan

Missouri appeals court rules against ballot summary language that described 'dangerous' abortions
World

Exclusive-Biden unlikely to attend Dubai COP climate meeting, sources say

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Exclusive-Biden unlikely to attend Dubai COP climate meeting, sources say
World

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to visit S.Korea

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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to visit S.Korea
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China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

Taiwan says China has sent another 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island
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Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI's potentially 'catastrophic' risks

Delegates from 28 nations, including the U.S. and China, have agreed to work together to contain the potential “catastrophic” risks posed by galloping advances in artificial intelligence

Countries at a UK summit pledge to tackle AI's potentially 'catastrophic' risks
World

China's veteran climate envoy Xie to step down in December - govt source

China's veteran climate change envoy, Xie Zhenhua, is set to retire in December at the end of this year's COP28 climate talks in Dubai, a government official

China's veteran climate envoy Xie to step down in December - govt source
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Biden touts investment in rural areas in Minnesota, the home state of his primary challenger

President Joe Biden has visited a family-run farm in Minnesota and held a fundraiser featuring many of the state’s top Democrats

Biden touts investment in rural areas in Minnesota, the home state of his primary challenger
News

New US House Republican speaker faces early test on government funding

Republican Mike Johnson, the untried speaker of the U.S.

New US House Republican speaker faces early test on government funding
News

US Supreme Court skeptical of 'Trump Too Small' trademark

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US Supreme Court skeptical of 'Trump Too Small' trademark
Business

US Senator Schumer urges FTC to probe Exxon, Chevron mega-deals

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer on Wednesday urged the U.S.

US Senator Schumer urges FTC to probe Exxon, Chevron mega-deals
World

Iran warns of 'harsh consequences' if Gaza attacks continue

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian warned on Wednesday of "harsh consequences" if attacks continue on the Gaza Strip, the latest in a series of warnings from the country

Iran warns of 'harsh consequences' if Gaza attacks continue
Arts

Rupert Murdoch's empire was built on a shrewd understanding of how media and power work

As Rupert Murdoch prepares to hand over the keys to his media empire, what will his legacy be?

Rupert Murdoch's empire was built on a shrewd understanding of how media and power work
World

Turkish parliament won't speed up Sweden's NATO bid -committee chair

The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee will discuss ratifying Sweden's NATO membership bid as part of its regular agenda as the issue was not so

Turkish parliament won't speed up Sweden's NATO bid -committee chair

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