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Pentagon chief seeks to reassure concerned Middle East allies
Middle East
November 20, 2021
Pentagon chief seeks to reassure concerned Middle East allies
MANAMA, Nov 20 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sought on Saturday to reassure allies in the Middle East…
As Biden’s big bill advances, so does Pelosi’s big legacy
World
November 20, 2021
As Biden’s big bill advances, so does Pelosi’s big legacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deep into the grueling negotiations over President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy package, when it seemed that bickering…
In hours-long rant, GOP’s ‘angry’ McCarthy stalls Biden bill
World
November 19, 2021
In hours-long rant, GOP’s ‘angry’ McCarthy stalls Biden bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Part political performance, part stall tactic, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy unleashed a long, rambling and vitriolic speech,…
Biden, Xi discuss how to ‘align’ stances on Iran nuclear issue
Middle East
November 17, 2021
Biden, Xi discuss how to ‘align’ stances on Iran nuclear issue
WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked about how they might harmonize…
Analysis: With infrastructure vote, Congress gives Biden long-needed jolt of good news
World
November 6, 2021
Analysis: With infrastructure vote, Congress gives Biden long-needed jolt of good news
WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) – With this week’s election results in New Jersey and Virginia suggesting that voters are souring…
Biden tells storm-ravaged Louisiana: ‘I know you’re hurting’
World
September 4, 2021
Biden tells storm-ravaged Louisiana: ‘I know you’re hurting’
LAPLACE, La. (AP) — Giant trees knocked sideways. Homes boarded up with plywood. Off-kilter street signs. Less than a week…
Coronavirus forces Biden to forgo pomp for US-Canada meeting
World
February 23, 2021
Coronavirus forces Biden to forgo pomp for US-Canada meeting
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing President Joe Biden to alter another first for his administration: the typically formal White House…
US formally exits global climate pact amid election uncertainty
World
November 4, 2020
US formally exits global climate pact amid election uncertainty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States formally exited the Paris Agreement on Wednesday, fulfilling a years-long promise by President Donald…
Israeli minister says normalisation deals need US president tough on Iran
Middle East
November 3, 2020
Israeli minister says normalisation deals need US president tough on Iran
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and Qatar are among countries slated to establish relations with Israel under a regional rapprochement…
Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win
Middle East
October 23, 2020
Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win
RIYADH/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince enjoyed a near free pass under his personal relationship with US President Donald…