Joe Biden
Immigrants, activists worry Biden won’t end Trump barriers
World
February 8, 2021
Immigrants, activists worry Biden won’t end Trump barriers
HOUSTON (AP) — For nearly 17 months, the Trump administration tried to deport the mother and daughter from El Salvador.…
Joe Biden says US won’t lift Iran sanctions
Middle East
February 8, 2021
Joe Biden says US won’t lift Iran sanctions
US President Joe Biden confirmed Sunday that he would not lift sanctions against Iran until it complies with the nuclear deal. Biden responded with a clear “No” when the television…
Iran’s top diplomat urges Biden to return to nuclear deal
Middle East
February 7, 2021
Iran’s top diplomat urges Biden to return to nuclear deal
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s foreign minister urged Washington to act fast to return to the 2015 nuclear accord, pointing out…
Biden wants fast COVID aid, but minimum wage hike in doubt
World
February 6, 2021
Biden wants fast COVID aid, but minimum wage hike in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden laid out his case Friday for moving fast to pass $1.9 trillion in coronavirus…
Biden says ‘erratic’ Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings
World
February 6, 2021
Biden says ‘erratic’ Trump shouldn’t get intel briefings
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that Donald Trump’s “erratic behavior” should prevent him from receiving classified intelligence…
In Saddam strongholds that fought America, Iraqis fear a US departure
Middle East
February 5, 2021
In Saddam strongholds that fought America, Iraqis fear a US departure
FALLUJAH, Iraq (Reuters) – Abu Arkan Ibrahim picked up a rifle and joined the Iraqi insurgency against US troops when…
In thrice-demolished village, a Mideast battle of wills
Middle East
February 5, 2021
In thrice-demolished village, a Mideast battle of wills
KHIRBET HUMSU, West Bank (AP) — It looks like the aftermath of a tornado. There are dirt plots where there…
Pariah with benefits: US aiding Saudi defense despite chill
Middle East
February 5, 2021
Pariah with benefits: US aiding Saudi defense despite chill
As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden laid out a tougher line on Saudi Arabia than any US president in decades.…
Activists wary of broader law enforcement after Capitol riot
World
February 3, 2021
Activists wary of broader law enforcement after Capitol riot
CHICAGO (AP) — As federal officials grapple with how to confront the national security threat from domestic extremists after the…
Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on
World
February 3, 2021
Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan as insufficient as…