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Today: September 21, 2024

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Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties, an AP-NORC poll says

With the Republican primaries around the corner, a new poll finds that party members aren't sure votes in the presidential nominating contest will be counted accurately

Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties, an AP-NORC poll says
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Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif will seek a fourth term in office, his party says

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will seek a fourth term in office, his party says, noting he will be its consensus candidate in the upcoming parliamentary elections and the office of the prime minister

Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif will seek a fourth term in office, his party says
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Wolfgang Schaeuble, German elder statesman and finance minister during euro debt crisis, dies at 81

Wolfgang Schaeuble, who helped negotiate German reunification in 1990 and as finance minister was a central figure in the austerity-heavy effort to drag Europe out of its debt crisis two decades later, has died

Wolfgang Schaeuble, German elder statesman and finance minister during euro debt crisis, dies at 81
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South Korean capital drills to guard against surprise attack by North

More than 1,000 South Korean military, police and emergency personnel joined rare defence drills on Wednesday that simulated an attack by North Korea

South Korean capital drills to guard against surprise attack by North
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Russian presidential hopeful loses appeal against authorities' refusal to register her for the race

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine has lost her appeal against election officials’ refusal to accept her nomination for the country’s presidential race that President Vladimir Putin is all but certain to win

Russian presidential hopeful loses appeal against authorities' refusal to register her for the race
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Kremlin says EU aid to Ukraine will harm Europe's economy, won't change outcome of war

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that any fresh European Union aid to Ukraine would not affect the outcome of the conflict there and that such spending would only hurt Europe's economy

Kremlin says EU aid to Ukraine will harm Europe's economy, won't change outcome of war
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Turkey tells U.S. to keep promises on F-16 sale -source

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in a call on Wednesday that Turkey expected the United States to act in line with their NATO alliance

Turkey tells U.S. to keep promises on F-16 sale -source
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Opposition candidate in Congo alleges police fired bullets as protesters seek re-do of election

A main opposition candidate in Congo accused police of using live bullets to break up a protest in the capital as demonstrators demanded a re-do of last week’s presidential election

Opposition candidate in Congo alleges police fired bullets as protesters seek re-do of election
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Factbox-Vietnam's 'bamboo diplomacy' shifts into higher gear

Communist Party-ruled Vietnam has upgraded ties with the world's top powers, including former foes, China and the United States, as part of its "bamboo diplomacy", which it has pro-

Factbox-Vietnam's 'bamboo diplomacy' shifts into higher gear
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US companies are picky about investing in China. The exceptions? Burgers and lattes

It was a tumultuous 2023 for the Chinese economy

US companies are picky about investing in China. The exceptions? Burgers and lattes
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Iran's supreme leader leads prayers during funeral of senior Guards adviser -TV

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei led prayers on Thursday at the funeral of Sayyed Razi Mousavi, a senior Revolutionary Guards adviser who was killed in what Iran said was an Israeli air

Iran's supreme leader leads prayers during funeral of senior Guards adviser -TV
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US allies reluctant on Red Sea task force

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US allies reluctant on Red Sea task force
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China decries Taiwan for 'hyping up' military threat, sends warplanes

China's defence ministry accused Taiwan's government on Thursday of deliberately "hyping up" a military threat from China for electoral gain

China decries Taiwan for 'hyping up' military threat, sends warplanes
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China reaffirms its military threats against Taiwan weeks before the island's presidential election

Weeks before Taiwan holds elections for its president and legislature, China has renewed its threat to use military force to annex the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory

China reaffirms its military threats against Taiwan weeks before the island's presidential election
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US, Mexico agree to strengthen efforts to curb record migration

Mexican and U.S. officials have agreed to work together more closely to tackle record migration at their shared border, the countries' governments said in a joint statement on

US, Mexico agree to strengthen efforts to curb record migration
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Ukraine government donor letter no grounds for panic, says Ukrinform

A letter from Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal requesting an emergency meeting with international donors and seen by Bloomberg news agency was part of "systemic work" with the

Ukraine government donor letter no grounds for panic, says Ukrinform
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Judge rejects Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay his May bribery trial for two months

A federal judge has rejected U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial by two months

Judge rejects Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay his May bribery trial for two months
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An associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny is sentenced to 9 years in prison

An associate of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to nine years in prison, the latest move in a relentless Kremlin crackdown on dissent

An associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny is sentenced to 9 years in prison
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Abortion debate creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024, with big spending expected

The 2024 elections will be dominated by the presidential contest and the battle for control of Congress

Abortion debate creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024, with big spending expected
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Missile strikes in Ukraine show Putin 'must be stopped,' Biden says

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Missile strikes in Ukraine show Putin 'must be stopped,' Biden says
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Analysis-Sweeping Chinese military purge exposes weakness, could widen

A sweeping purge of Chinese generals has weakened the People's Liberation Army, exposing deep-rooted corruption that could take more time to fix and

Analysis-Sweeping Chinese military purge exposes weakness, could widen
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States set to enact new laws on guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice

Break out those fuzzy dice

States set to enact new laws on guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice
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Activists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024

Activists who engage with voters of color are finding lackluster enthusiasm after disappointments on some issues such as voting rights and student loan forgiveness during President Joe Biden's term

Activists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024
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Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It's Republicans who have the early edge

A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber

Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It's Republicans who have the early edge
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Trump's dominance in GOP frustrates some in Iowa eager for a competitive campaign

The Iowa frenzy is typically in full force by now

Trump's dominance in GOP frustrates some in Iowa eager for a competitive campaign

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