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US shuts Kyiv embassy during threat of ‘potential significant air attack’

The United States shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday due to "specific information of a potential significant air attack" and told its citizens in Ukraine to be ready to…

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Who are Trump’s cabinet picks so far and who is in the running?

President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for…

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Biden approves anti-personnel mines for Ukraine

President Joe Biden has approved provision of anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine, a U.S. official told Reuters, a step that could help slow Russian advances in its east, especially when…

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Rising Stars in the Democratic Party Begin Quiet Preparations for 2028 Presidential Run

As Democrats begin to grapple with the aftermath of a hard-fought but ultimately unsuccessful presidential campaign, ambitious leaders within the party are already positioning themselves for a potential 2028 run.…

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Iran’s president says Tehran has to deal with Washington

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will not be able to ignore its arch-foe the United States and needs to "handle its enemies with forbearance", state media reported on Tuesday,…

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Decision Desk HQ projects Republicans will retain US House majority

Data provider Decision Desk HQ projected that President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party had won a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would signal that Republicans would hold a…

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Americans see immigration as top issue for Trump to tackle, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans see immigration as the most pressing issue for President-elect Donald Trump to address, and a large majority believe he will order mass deportations of people living in the U.S.…

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Trump’s erratic foreign policy to meet ‘a world on fire’

While campaigning to regain the U.S. presidency, Donald Trump said that he would be able to end Russia's war in Ukraine in 24 hours, warned that Israel would be "eradicated"…

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Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. election, praised him for showing courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him, and said Moscow was ready for…

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Trump win to test limit of presidential power; Harris concedes but vows to ‘fight’

Donald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday as tens of millions of Americans looked past his criminal charges and divisive rhetoric to embrace a leader…

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Barriers broken and history made in several congressional races

With their victories, several candidates are set to be firsts. New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim, a Democrat, won his race to become the first Korean American elected to the Senate.…

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In a first, US independent turnout tops Democrats, ties Republicans, Edison Research says

Self-identified independents accounted for a larger share of voters in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election than Democrats and were tied with Republicans, Edison Research exit polling data showed. It was the…

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Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if declared Trump victory will help end Ukraine war

The Kremlin reacted cautiously on Wednesday after Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, saying the U.S. was still a hostile state and that time would tell if…

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Early takeaways from the US presidential election

The fight between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump remained tight as results rolled in Tuesday night, with a victor in the U.S. presidential election unlikely to emerge until…

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UPDATED: Republicans take Senate

Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday, ensuring that Donald Trump's party will control at least one chamber of Congress next…

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UPDATED:Donald Trump elected the 47th president of the United States

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a…

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UPDATED: The US election at a glance

The U.S. presidential election takes place Nov. 5 and will be closely watched around the world. They will also be voting for members of Congress, who play a key part…

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US presidential election: What are the key dates?

Republican former President Donald Trump is set to face Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid. Election day…

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America on edge: How voters are dealing with election stress

Danielle Trenney, a 39-year-old project manager from western Pennsylvania, is so anxious about the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday that she decided to put up a Christmas tree early this…

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Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

By Alauna Safarpour, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Gettysburg College The USA is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election night. That’s because of a…

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US elections: here’s what’s at stake for Europe, in three key areas

By Waya Quiviger, Professor of Practice of Gobal Governance and Development, IE University Many pundits are claiming that the 2024 contest will be the most important US election since 1860.…

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Why we may not know the winner of the US presidential election on Nov. 5

The U.S. presidential election will take place on Nov. 5, but the winner of the razor-thin race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump may not be known for…

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No new limits on Ukraine’s use of US weapons if N.Korea enters fight, Pentagon says

The U.S. will not impose new limits on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea joins Russia's war, the Pentagon said , as NATO said North Korean military units…

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Trump likely to challenge any election loss. His options have narrowed

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says that if he does not win the Nov. 5 election, he will cry fraud and not accept the results - just as he did…

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With polls tight, US election campaigns target overseas voters

Bob Vallier, a Paris resident who has mostly lived outside the United States for the past 30 years, has already voted in his home state of Michigan for the Nov.…

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Trump leads Harris 47% to 45%, WSJ poll finds

Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, leads his Democratic rival Kamala Harris 47% to 45%, a Wall Street Journal poll found. The poll surveyed 1,500 registered voters from…

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Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon

Israel gave the United States a document last week with its conditions for a diplomatic solution to end the war in Lebanon, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials and two…

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US investigates leak on intelligence about Israel’s Iran attack plans

The United States is investigating the leak of a pair of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson said. The…

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Harris grilled on Fox News on immigration, Biden’s fitness for office

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris defended the Biden administration's handling of illegal immigration in a combative television interview on Wednesday, blaming Republicans for failing to pass a border security bill.…

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U.S. forces target underground Houthi weapons storage sites in Yemen

The United States conducted precision strikes on Wednesday against five underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement. "U.S. forces…

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Georgia’s Historic Voter Turnout Ahead of Presidential Election

Voters in Georgia turned out in record numbers as the battleground state opened early voting for the Nov. 5 presidential election between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, state…

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US warns Iran to stop plotting against Trump

The United States has warned the Iranian government to stop all plotting against Republican Donald Trump and said that Washington would view any attempt on his life as an act…

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Man arrested near Trump rally in California faces gun charges

A man arrested at a security checkpoint near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's California rally on Saturday faces gun charges after he was found in possession of loaded firearms, multiple…

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US to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel

The United States said it will send U.S. troops to Israel along with an advanced U.S. anti-missile system, in a highly unusual deployment meant to bolster the country's air defenses…

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TikTok sued by 13 states and DC, accused of harming younger users

TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia , accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people. The…

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People in Florida warned ‘you are going to die’ if they don’t evacuate as Hurricane Milton nears

Floridians on Wednesday had one final day to evacuate or hunker down ahead of the Category 5 Hurricane Milton, potentially one of the most destructive ever to hit the Gulf…

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Harris’ lead over Trump narrows to 46% vs 43%, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris led Republican Donald Trump by a marginal three percentage points - 46% to 43% - as the two remain locked in a close race to…

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Yazidi woman freed from Gaza in US-led operation after decade in captivity

A 21-year-old woman kidnapped by Islamic State militants in Iraq a decade ago was freed from Gaza this week in a secret operation months in the making that involved Israel,…

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US port strike ends, but clearing long ship queues will take time

U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports began reopening after dockworkers and port operators reached a wage deal to settle the industry's biggest work stoppage in nearly half a century,…

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Biden says US would not support Israeli strike on Iran nuclear sites

U.S. President Joe Biden said he would not support any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites in response to its ballistic missile attack and urged Israel to act "proportionally" against…

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What to Expect from Tim Walz and JD Vance in the VP Debate

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off next week in the only scheduled U.S. vice presidential debate, a chance for each man to reinforce his running mate's…

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US boosts air support and hikes troop readiness to deploy for Middle East

The U.S. military said it was increasing its air support capabilities in the Middle East and putting troops on a heightened readiness to deploy to the region as it warned…

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New York Mayor Eric Adams to appear in court on corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to appear in court on Friday on federal charges of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish nationals, as the Democrat…

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Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden announced more than $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday to help Kyiv "win this war" against Russian invaders, using a visit by President…

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Shippers scramble for workarounds ahead of threatened US port strike

U.S. companies that rely on East and Gulf Coast seaports have been importing early, shifting goods to the West Coast, and even putting cargo on pricey flights to hedge against…

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Polls show Harris and Trump tied nationally, tight race in Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain deadlocked less than seven weeks before the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, according to new polls released that also show…

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California passes law to ban or restrict smartphones in school

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the…

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Russian Bombers Conduct Flight Over Bering Sea Near Alaska

Two Russian TU-95MS nuclear-capable strategic bombers have carried out a flight over the Bering Sea's neutral waters near the western coast of Alaska, Russian state news agency TASS reported on…

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US sends additional forces to Middle East as tensions soar, Pentagon says

The United States is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East given escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, the Pentagon said on Monday, declining to…

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Donald Trump says Jews will be partly to blame if he loses election

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said that Jewish-American voters would be partly to blame if he loses the Nov. 5 election to Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate. During…

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South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years

South Carolina is set to execute its first inmate in 13 years after an unintended pause because the state could not obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections. Freddie Eugene…

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US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise

The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a…

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Americans will be able to renew their passports online starting on Wednesday

Americans looking to renew their passports will be able to do so online starting on Wednesday as the beta phase of the program that has been running for two months…

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Trump sticks to schedule and heated rhetoric after apparent assassination attempt

A day after what appeared to be the second attempt on his life in two months, Donald Trump's campaign and allies said he would hit the trail this week as…

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US election certification to take place with tighter security after 2021 attack

The U.S. government will increase security for Congress' certification of the Nov. 5 election result, which is due on Jan. 6, to avoid a repeat of the 2021 attack on…

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Will Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement influence the U.S. election?

Global pop star Taylor Swift's support for Kamala Harris may have boosted the Democratic vice president's hopes of attracting young voters, but the question remains: Will the celebrity endorsement make…

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Trump says he will not debate Harris again

Republican nominee Donald Trump said he would not participate in another presidential debate against Kamala Harris ahead of the Nov. 5 election, after several polls showed his Democratic rival won…

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