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Today: September 21, 2024

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US plans to send an unofficial delegation to Taiwan to meet its new leader amid tensions with China

The Biden administration says it will send an unofficial delegation comprised of former senior officials to Taiwan shortly after the self-governed island holds an election for a new president this weekend

US plans to send an unofficial delegation to Taiwan to meet its new leader amid tensions with China
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Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island's defense and restart talks with China

One of Taiwan’s leading opposition party candidates in Saturday’s presidential election has promised to boost the island’s defense capabilities while restarting dialogue with Beijing

Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island's defense and restart talks with China
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Amid firestorm created by Austin's cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educate

The secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations due to prostate cancer surgery set off a political firestorm, launched multiple reviews and triggered calls for his ouster

Amid firestorm created by Austin's cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educate
World

Blinken meets Egypt's Sisi as Middle East diplomacy tour wraps up

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Blinken meets Egypt's Sisi as Middle East diplomacy tour wraps up
World

Russia's Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites

A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that any Ukrainian attacks on missile launch sites inside Russia with arms supplied by the United States and its allies

Russia's Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites
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President Joe Biden's record age, 81, is an 'asset,' first lady Jill Biden says

First lady Jill Biden says her husband’s age is an “asset,” as President Joe Biden faces persistent questions from voters about his decision to seek another term at age 81

President Joe Biden's record age, 81, is an 'asset,' first lady Jill Biden says
Economy

IMF says additional financing for Egypt 'critical' for success of loan program

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it was holding discussions with Egypt on policies that would make the country's $3 billion IMF program

IMF says additional financing for Egypt 'critical' for success of loan program
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US homeland secretary Mayorkas willing to testify in House impeachment inquiry

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US homeland secretary Mayorkas willing to testify in House impeachment inquiry
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Iowa deep freeze to test Republican candidates and coats on caucus day

When Iowa voters gather on Monday to kick off the Republican presidential nominating race, forecasters predict it could be the coldest Iowa caucus night ever - as

Iowa deep freeze to test Republican candidates and coats on caucus day
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Philly's elected prosecutor sues to stop law designed to limit authority on transit system crimes

Philadelphia’s two-term elected progressive district attorney is suing to halt the appointment of a new special prosecutor for crimes that occur on the city’s trains

Philly's elected prosecutor sues to stop law designed to limit authority on transit system crimes
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France's new government announced with only one major change at the foreign ministry

The new government of French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been announced with only one major change at the foreign ministry, while most high-profile Cabinet members remained unchanged

France's new government announced with only one major change at the foreign ministry
World

Some US aid to Ukraine poorly tracked -Pentagon inspector general

The Pentagon's inspector general released a report on Thursday that said the United States military had not properly tracked about $1 billion in weapons sent to Ukraine.

Some US aid to Ukraine poorly tracked -Pentagon inspector general
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Serbia says it is disappointed with possible US sale of anti-tank missiles to Kosovo

The U.S. ambassador to Serbia says the United States has received Kosovo’s request for the purchase of Javelin anti-tank missiles

Serbia says it is disappointed with possible US sale of anti-tank missiles to Kosovo
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DeSantis interrupted by three protesters at campaign stop days before Iowa caucuses

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was interrupted three times by as many protesters during a campaign stop in Ames, Iowa, Thursday, including two who were forcibly removed by security

DeSantis interrupted by three protesters at campaign stop days before Iowa caucuses
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US political ad spending to grow 30% in 2024 amid digital boom

Spending on political advertising in the U.S. is expected to jump 30% this year from the last presidential election in 2020, partly driven by higher spending on digital

US political ad spending to grow 30% in 2024 amid digital boom
World

Taiwan says it spotted more Chinese balloons over strait, a day ahead of vote

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday it detected five Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait over the past 24 hours, one of which crossed the island, the latest in a

Taiwan says it spotted more Chinese balloons over strait, a day ahead of vote
World

Taiwan's third party, looking for poll breakthrough, says it is happy to work with others

The presidential candidate for the small Taiwan People's Party (TPP) said on Friday he is willing to set politics aside and work with other parties if he wins Saturday's election,

Taiwan's third party, looking for poll breakthrough, says it is happy to work with others
World

Iran says US-Britain attack on Houthis will fuel instability in region

Iran said on Friday it condemns the U.S.-Britain attack on Houthis in Yemen warning that it will fuel "insecurity and instability" in the region, Iranian state media reported.

Iran says US-Britain attack on Houthis will fuel instability in region
Economy

Analysis-US elections toss twist at markets fixated on Fed, economy

A U.S. presidential race that is about to heat up could add a fresh wrinkle to markets in 2024, as investors gauge the potential for post-election changes in

Analysis-US elections toss twist at markets fixated on Fed, economy
World

Taiwanese pack election rallies, China vows to 'smash independence plots'

Hundreds of thousands of people attended final pre-election rallies in Taiwan on Friday ahead of critical presidential and parliamentary

Taiwanese pack election rallies, China vows to 'smash independence plots'
World

Russia's Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war

A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow would regard any move by Britain to deploy a military contingent to Ukraine as a declaration of war against

Russia's Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war
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IRS says it collected $360 million more from rich tax cheats as its funding is threatened yet again

The IRS says it has collected an additional $360 million in overdue taxes from delinquent millionaires

IRS says it collected $360 million more from rich tax cheats as its funding is threatened yet again
World

Erdogan accuses U.S., Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into 'sea of blood'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday slammed the U.S. and British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as a disproportionate use of force and accused the two countries of trying

Erdogan accuses U.S., Britain of trying to turn Red Sea into 'sea of blood'
World

Mexico delegation to visit Washington to continue migration talks, president says

A Mexican delegation will visit Washington later this month to continue migration talks, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday in a regular press

Mexico delegation to visit Washington to continue migration talks, president says
Political

Top US House Republican Johnson stands by bipartisan spending deal

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Top US House Republican Johnson stands by bipartisan spending deal

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