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Democrats to ‘act big’ on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split
World

Democrats to ‘act big’ on $1.9T aid; GOP wants plan split

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress and the White House have rejected a Republican pitch to split President Joe Biden’s $1.9…
Military threats, coup fears overshadow Myanmar parliament opening
World

Military threats, coup fears overshadow Myanmar parliament opening

YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar members of parliament are set to take up their seats on Monday as escalating tension between…
Iraq’s new protester parties plan to change the country
Middle East

Iraq’s new protester parties plan to change the country

Over the past few weeks, Iraq’s anti-government demonstrators have been moving from protest into politics, and analysts say they have…
Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel
World

Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the US enters “what may well be the toughest and deadliest period of the virus,” President Joe…
Silicon Valley: the ultimate goal, or the beginning of the end? (Part two)
Opinion

Silicon Valley: the ultimate goal, or the beginning of the end? (Part two)

There is no doubt that technology has made our lives easier. From communicating with others despite miles of separation, to…
Biden rolls back Trump policies on wall, climate, health, Muslims
World

Biden rolls back Trump policies on wall, climate, health, Muslims

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden signed 15 executive actions shortly after being sworn on Wednesday, undoing policies put…
Italian PM wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin
World

Italian PM wins crucial vote in Senate with very thin margin

ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte squeaked through a crucial Senate confidence vote Tuesday night, allowing him to keep…
Iraq postpones date for early elections by four months
Middle East

Iraq postpones date for early elections by four months

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Cabinet voted Tuesday to postpone early elections for four months based on a recommendation by the…
Abbas decrees first Palestinian elections in over 15 years
Middle East

Abbas decrees first Palestinian elections in over 15 years

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas announced Friday the first Palestinian elections in more than 15 years. The territory would “launch a democratic…
EXPLAINER: Italy faces a political crisis amid a pandemic
World

EXPLAINER: Italy faces a political crisis amid a pandemic

MILAN (AP) — Former Italian Premier Matteo Renzi is testing his already low popularity by provoking a political crisis that…
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