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Today: September 22, 2024

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Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new US aid to come through

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said his country needs long-range missiles and other ammunition to end Russia’s invasion, and said he expects a U.S. aid package that’s stalled in Congress to come through, at a new conference in Tokyo a day after a conference on rebuilding Ukraine

Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles, but expects new US aid to come through
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Hungary's governing party says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO accession on Monday

A vote in Hungary’s parliament on ratifying Sweden’s bid to join NATO could come as early as Monday

Hungary's governing party says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO accession on Monday
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says delays in weapons deliveries from Western allies are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line
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Nikki Haley insists she can lose South Carolina and still get the nomination – but that would defy history

A presidential candidate’s ‘home state advantage’ should help them win a primary, which then bodes well for how they do in successive contests. But if they lose their home state, they’re in trouble.

Nikki Haley insists she can lose South Carolina and still get the nomination – but that would defy history
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How politicians can draw fairer election districts − the same way parents make kids fairly split a piece of cake

Electoral redistricting is a high-stakes political game, so Democrats and Republicans have a hard time playing fair. When they’re made to work together, a more representative result is possible.

How politicians can draw fairer election districts − the same way parents make kids fairly split a piece of cake
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How Lula’s big-tent pragmatism won over Brazil again – with a little help from a backlash to Bolsonaro

The third-term president has used his experience and personal relationships with lawmakers to build the majorities that now support his agenda.

How Lula’s big-tent pragmatism won over Brazil again – with a little help from a backlash to Bolsonaro
World

Netanyahu says Israel won't 'pay any price' for release of Gaza hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday that Israel would not pay any price for the return of hostages still held in Gaza

Netanyahu says Israel won't 'pay any price' for release of Gaza hostages
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FBI investigates after letter with white powder sent to House Speaker Johnson's Louisiana church

Authorities have launched an investigation after a north Louisiana church attended by House Speaker Mike Johnson received mail containing a white powder

FBI investigates after letter with white powder sent to House Speaker Johnson's Louisiana church
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Unions oppose plan to move NBA, NHL teams to northern Virginia, another blow to Youngkin-backed plan

Influential labor groups now say they are opposing efforts to move two professional sports franchises from the nation’s capital to northern Virginia, partially due to the apparent inability to reach a satisfactory deal for union workers on the construction projects

Unions oppose plan to move NBA, NHL teams to northern Virginia, another blow to Youngkin-backed plan
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Factbox-Biden's lone challenger for the Democratic presidential nomination

U.S. President Joe Biden, who took office in early 2021, faces little opposition in his bid for the Democratic Party nomination in the 2024 presidential election.

Factbox-Biden's lone challenger for the Democratic presidential nomination
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Michigan Republicans plan dueling conventions for presidential nomination as turmoil continues

Michigan Republicans are planning dueling presidential nominating conventions that will take place March 2

Michigan Republicans plan dueling conventions for presidential nomination as turmoil continues
World

US lawmakers hopeful of pause in Gaza war before Ramadan

Two senior U.S lawmakers who held talks with Israeli and Arab leaders said on Tuesday that they were hopeful a deal could be struck allowing a humanitarian

US lawmakers hopeful of pause in Gaza war before Ramadan
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Rivals of Pakistan's ex-premier Khan name Shehbaz Sharif as joint candidate for prime minister

The political rivals of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have announced details of a power-sharing agreement, naming Shehbaz Sharif as their joint candidate for prime minister

Rivals of Pakistan's ex-premier Khan name Shehbaz Sharif as joint candidate for prime minister
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Governor says carjackers ‘will spend a long time in jail’ as lawmakers advance harsher punishment

In an effort to subdue violent crimes, lawmakers have returned to the Capitol for a short special legislative session and are advancing a slew of Republican-authored tough-on-crime policies

Governor says carjackers ‘will spend a long time in jail’ as lawmakers advance harsher punishment
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South Africa sets May 29 elections that could be the most pivotal since apartheid ended

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the highly anticipated national election will be held on May 29

South Africa sets May 29 elections that could be the most pivotal since apartheid ended
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Mexico's army takes over yet another civilian role — filling potholes

Mexico's president acknowledges the armed forces have taken over yet another civilian role: filling potholes on the nation's highways

Mexico's army takes over yet another civilian role — filling potholes
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It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

There have been no declarations that journalists are the “enemy of the people.”

It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press
World

Belarus leader Lukashenko calls for armed street patrols, warns of 'extremist' crime

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko called on law enforcement agencies on Tuesday to organise patrols with small arms on the streets of Belarusian cities to ensure the safety of people.

Belarus leader Lukashenko calls for armed street patrols, warns of 'extremist' crime
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Iran accuses Israel of sabotage attack that saw explosions strike natural gas pipeline

An Israeli sabotage attack on an Iranian natural gas pipeline caused the multiple explosions that struck it a week ago

Iran accuses Israel of sabotage attack that saw explosions strike natural gas pipeline
World

G20 ministers discuss conflicts, global governance in Brazil

Foreign ministers from the G20 group of nations gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday to discuss world tensions and ways to

G20 ministers discuss conflicts, global governance in Brazil
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Young people are lukewarm about Biden – and giving them more information doesn’t move the needle much

While young voters say they would be more likely to vote for Biden after they learn more about the economy and other topics, they did not appear affected by Donald Trump’s norm-defying behavior.

Young people are lukewarm about Biden – and giving them more information doesn’t move the needle much
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Germany says Europe's largest economy is in 'troubled waters' and cuts its growth forecast

The German government says Europe’s largest economy is in “troubled waters.”

Germany says Europe's largest economy is in 'troubled waters' and cuts its growth forecast
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US expands visa restrictions on transportation operators over migration

The United States on Wednesday expanded visa restrictions for transportation operators "facilitating irregular migration", as the Biden administration aims to tackle a record

US expands visa restrictions on transportation operators over migration
World

US senators say it is 'urgent' for Hezbollah-Israel war to de-escalate soon

The Israeli military and Hezbollah have a window to de-escalate tensions along Lebanon's southern border before a possible Israeli military offensive against the

US senators say it is 'urgent' for Hezbollah-Israel war to de-escalate soon
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Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

Thousands have rallied in dozens of cities and towns across Slovakia to mark the sixth anniversary of the slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee amid a wave of anti-government protests

Thousands rally in Slovakia to mark the 2018 slayings of an investigative journalist and his fiancee

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