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President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

President Trump signs bill to reopen government, ending longest shutdown in US history

President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed a funding package to reopen the federal government, officially bringing a close to the…
Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

Why is Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion?

London  —  Donald Trump’s assault on the media went global this week, as he threatened to sue the BBC for…
A rare sight in Washington: The House of Representatives is getting down to work

A rare sight in Washington: The House of Representatives is getting down to work

Welcome back, members of the US House of Representatives. The world has changed since you’ve been gone. Since the House…
How Japan’s new prime minister has brought China’s ‘wolf warriors’ back out

How Japan’s new prime minister has brought China’s ‘wolf warriors’ back out

In the end, there was no honeymoon period. Just two weeks ago, Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi was shaking…
Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela says it is launching a “massive mobilization” of military personnel, weapons and equipment in response to the build-up of…
Trump grants Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions

Trump grants Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions

Donald Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions for buying Russian oil and gas, a White House…
At least 12 killed in blast outside court in Islamabad, Pakistan

At least 12 killed in blast outside court in Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad  —  A rare explosion in Pakistan’s capital city of Islamabad on Tuesday has left 12 dead and 20 injured,…
South Africa to probe recruitment of citizens as mercenaries in Russia-Ukraine conflict

South Africa to probe recruitment of citizens as mercenaries in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Reuters  —  South Africa’s government said on Thursday it will investigate how 17 of its citizens joined mercenary forces in…
India on edge after deadly car explosion in capital. Here’s what we know

India on edge after deadly car explosion in capital. Here’s what we know

New Delhi  —  A car explosion tore through a historic part of India’s capital on Monday, killing at least 10…
Behind Rio’s deadly raid: Brazil’s billion-dollar criminal networks

Behind Rio’s deadly raid: Brazil’s billion-dollar criminal networks

Armored vehicles rumbling through narrow alleys. Rifle shots cracking in heavy crossfire. Helicopters and weaponized drones firing from above. Soldiers in military gear engaged in violent…
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