US trade office initiates investigation into Nicaragua human rights abuses
A federal office in the United States charged with shaping foreign trade policies has announced it would launch an investigation ...
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US sanctions China cyber firm for potentially deadly ransomware attack
Some firewalls targeted in the US were protecting critical infrastructure companies, the US Treasury Department says.A Chinese cybersecurity company and ...
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Some supermarkets are taking a major step to protect the climate. Is yours? » Yale Climate Connections
Supermarket fridges and freezers are a significant source of global warming pollution. And according to the Climate Friendly Supermarket Scorecard, ...
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Jay-Z accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old in 2000 along with ‘Diddy’
The billionaire musician, who is married to superstar Beyonce, denies ‘heinous’ allegations, calling it a ‘blackmail attempt’.American rapper and music ...
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US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis
Washington, DC – A lightning-quick offensive has seen Syria’s opposition take control of major cities and large swaths of territory, ...
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White House on guard against Islamic State resurgence in Syria
LOS ANGELES — The White House said Saturday that U.S. priorities in Syria now are to ensure the country's conflict ...
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US House to vote to provide $3 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipment
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote next week on an annual defense bill that includes ...
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Pearl Harbor survivors, ages 104 and 102, return to Hawaii for attack anniversary
PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII — Ira "Ike" Schab, a 104-year-old Pearl Harbor attack survivor, was so determined to stand and salute ...
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Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine
In the waning days of his presidency, Biden seeks to bolster Ukraine’s defences amid its years-long fight against Russia’s invasion.Secretary ...
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Trump says US shouldn’t intervene in Syria amid rebels advance
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria amid an rebel offensive that ...
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