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China slams US history of ‘humanitarian disasters’
World
April 9, 2021
China slams US history of ‘humanitarian disasters’
Beijing has accused the US of causing humanitarian disasters through military intervention and proxy wars around the globe in a report…
Gun control: Biden attempts to tackle US gun violence
World
April 9, 2021
Gun control: Biden attempts to tackle US gun violence
US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced six executive actions that his administration will take in an effort to fight the…
Expert: Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, not drugs
World
April 9, 2021
Expert: Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, not drugs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — George Floyd died of a lack of oxygen from being pinned to the pavement with a knee on his…
Inside secret Syria talks aimed at freeing American hostages
Middle East
April 8, 2021
Inside secret Syria talks aimed at freeing American hostages
Last summer, two US officials ventured into hostile territory for a secret high-stakes meeting with American adversaries. The Syrian government…
No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks
Middle East
April 8, 2021
No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks
BAGHDAD (AP) — The mission of US forces in Iraq has shifted to training and advisory roles, allowing for redeployment…
United States to restore funding to Palestinians
Middle East
April 8, 2021
United States to restore funding to Palestinians
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday restored aid to the Palestinians, promising $235 million (€198 million) in assistance to the…
Analysis: White House, US companies could agree on 25% tax rate, officials, business groups say
World
April 8, 2021
Analysis: White House, US companies could agree on 25% tax rate, officials, business groups say
Reuters) – President Joe Biden has championed raising the US corporate tax rate to 28 percent from 21 percent as…
Battle for Yemen desert city now a key to Iran, US tension
Middle East
April 7, 2021
Battle for Yemen desert city now a key to Iran, US tension
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The battle for an ancient desert city in war-torn Yemen has become a key…
US employers add 916,000 jobs in March as hiring accelerates
World
April 2, 2021
US employers add 916,000 jobs in March as hiring accelerates
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a…
Iran, world powers ready to welcome back US to nuclear deal
Middle East
April 2, 2021
Iran, world powers ready to welcome back US to nuclear deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — Iran and the major powers in the agreement to keep Tehran from developing nuclear weapons said Friday…