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Biden, Germany's Scholz to meet at White House on Feb. 9

President Joe Biden will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Washington on Feb. 9 in a bid to rally support for additional

Biden, Germany's Scholz to meet at White House on Feb. 9
Political

Republicans see an opportunity with Black voters, prompting mobilization in Biden campaign

Black voters support the reelection of President Joe Biden at a surprisingly low level, according to recent AP polling

Republicans see an opportunity with Black voters, prompting mobilization in Biden campaign
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Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, AP-NORC poll finds

A majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return

Most Americans feel they pay too much in taxes, AP-NORC poll finds
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Biden praises Black churches and says the world would be a different place without their example

President Joe Biden praised the existence of Black churches while speaking at one in South Carolina

Biden praises Black churches and says the world would be a different place without their example
World

Ex-central banker Carney backs Trudeau to lead Liberals in Canada's next election

Former central bank Governor Mark Carney on Sunday said he supported Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leading the Liberal Party into the next federal election, quashing speculation

Ex-central banker Carney backs Trudeau to lead Liberals in Canada's next election
World

Philippines and US intend to hold '2-plus-2' meeting in March, envoy says

The Philippines and the United States intend to hold a "2-plus-2 meeting" of top diplomatic and defence officials in Manila in March, the Philippine ambassador to Washington said on

Philippines and US intend to hold '2-plus-2' meeting in March, envoy says
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Ex-Philippines leader Duterte assails Marcos, accusing him of plotting to expand grip on power

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is throwing allegations at his successor, Fernando Marcos Jr., and even raising the prospect of removing him from office

Ex-Philippines leader Duterte assails Marcos, accusing him of plotting to expand grip on power
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Malaysia charges former minister for not declaring assets, as graft probe targets allies of ex-PM

Malaysia charged a former minister on Monday with failing to declare assets

Malaysia charges former minister for not declaring assets, as graft probe targets allies of ex-PM
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Why are EU leaders struggling to unlock a 50-billion-euro support package for Ukraine?

As Hungary continues to oppose a 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) support package for Ukraine, other EU leaders are losing patience

Why are EU leaders struggling to unlock a 50-billion-euro support package for Ukraine?
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China is protesting interrogations and deportations of its students at US entry points

The Chinese government has protested to the United States over the treatment of Chinese arriving to study in America

China is protesting interrogations and deportations of its students at US entry points
Political

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a dilemma: Free the hostages or continue the war in Gaza?

A scholar of Israeli politics explains why Israelis are increasingly turning against Netanyahu and his promise that Israel can quickly defeat Hamas and bring Israeli hostages home.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a dilemma: Free the hostages or continue the war in Gaza?
World

US, UK taking action against network that targeted Iranian dissidents - US Treasury

The United States and Britain are taking action against a network of people who targeted Iranian dissidents and opposition activists for assassination at Iran's direction, the

US, UK taking action against network that targeted Iranian dissidents - US Treasury
Business

Lawmakers want US to probe four Chinese firms involved in Ford battery plant -- letter

The chairs of two U.S.

Lawmakers want US to probe four Chinese firms involved in Ford battery plant -- letter
World

Venezuela's Machado rejects possibility of substitute opposition candidate

Venezuelan opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado on Monday said she would not move aside in favor of a substitute despite a decision by the country's supreme court last week to

Venezuela's Machado rejects possibility of substitute opposition candidate
Business

US Senate panel urges Treasury Dept to make tech firms comply with sanctions

The U.S.

US Senate panel urges Treasury Dept to make tech firms comply with sanctions
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Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington's problems

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants lawmakers to change Washington this year

Back home in Florida after White House bid ends, DeSantis is still focused on Washington's problems
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Kishida says he's determined to break Japan's ruling party from its practice of money politics

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed he was determined to make a clear break from money politics as he renewed an apology for the latest major corruption scandal in the governing party, which has eclipsed his key policies such as strengthening the military and Japan’s alliance with the United States

Kishida says he's determined to break Japan's ruling party from its practice of money politics
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Illinois election board to consider whether to boot Trump from ballot over insurrection amendment

The Illinois election board is scheduled to consider whether to keep Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot after a recommendation that he be removed over the Constitution’s insurrection provision

Illinois election board to consider whether to boot Trump from ballot over insurrection amendment
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Northern Ireland political party agrees to end 2-year boycott that caused the government to collapse

Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party says it has agreed to end a boycott that left the region’s people without a power-sharing administration for two years

Northern Ireland political party agrees to end 2-year boycott that caused the government to collapse
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US Asians and Pacific Islanders worry over economy, health care costs, AP-NORC/AAPI data poll shows

A majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States call their personal financial situation good

US Asians and Pacific Islanders worry over economy, health care costs, AP-NORC/AAPI data poll shows
World

Israel's Dermer to meet Sullivan at White House on Gaza

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will meet on Wednesday with top Israeli official Ron Dermer on the Gaza conflict, a White House official said on Tuesday.

Israel's Dermer to meet Sullivan at White House on Gaza
News

Investor Griffin gave $5 million to pro-Haley group in January - source

Hedge fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin gave $5 million to an outside group supporting Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley this month, a

Investor Griffin gave $5 million to pro-Haley group in January - source
News

NYC Council overrides mayor's vetoes of solitary confinement ban, policing bill

The New York City Council voted on Tuesday to override Mayor Eric Adams' vetoes of two bills it passed last month, one banning solitary confinement in city jails

NYC Council overrides mayor's vetoes of solitary confinement ban, policing bill
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Republican megadonor Ken Griffin gave $5 million to super PAC backing Nikki Haley

After initially staying out of the 2024 presidential race, billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has thrown his support behind Nikki Haley as she takes on Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination

Republican megadonor Ken Griffin gave $5 million to super PAC backing Nikki Haley
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Wisconsin's Democratic governor vetoes Republican map as another redistricting court fight looms

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a redistricting proposal that the Republican-controlled Legislature passed last week in a last-ditch effort to avert the drawing of legislative boundaries by the state Supreme Court

Wisconsin's Democratic governor vetoes Republican map as another redistricting court fight looms

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