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Mike Pence: Former US Vice President Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race
Former US Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, saying “this is not my…
Analysis: Canada’s Trudeau, Far Behind in Polls, Remains the Liberals’ Best Chance
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has had a tough year at home and on the global stage, pushing…
The U.S. Is Weaker Now Than When We Downgraded in 2011, Former S&P Ratings Chairman Says
The U.S. is in a weaker position now than when S&P downgraded its sovereign credit rating in 2011,…
A Meat Processer Killed a 16-year-old. Yet US Lawmakers Want More Child Labor
This July the body of 16-year-old Duvan Tomas Perez “became entangled” in meat processing machinery in Mississippi, accordingto a…
Dysfunction in Washington Leaves Middle East Without Key US Diplomats
Political turmoil in Washington has left the US without key diplomats across the Middle East and raised concerns that years…
Air Canada Sued Over $20M Gold and Cash Heist
A US-based security company has sued Air Canada over gold bars and cash worth millions that were stolen…
US on Precipice of Crippling Shutdown: Here’s What to Know
The US finds itself yet again on the verge of a federal government shutdown amid persistent Republican infighting…
U.S. And Qatar Agree to Prevent Disbursal of Recently Unfrozen Iranian Funds
The U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement that the Qataris will not act on any request from…
US Says Iran Must Take Nuclear Steps to Make Room for Diplomacy
Iran must take “de-escalatory” steps on its nuclear program if it wants to make space for diplomacy with…
US to Attend Beijing Defense Forum in Latest Sign of Improving Ties
The U.S. says it has accepted an invitation to attend China’s top annual security forum in late October,…