Joe Biden
EXPLAINER: Iran atomic sites targeted by diplomacy, sabotage
Middle East
April 12, 2021
EXPLAINER: Iran atomic sites targeted by diplomacy, sabotage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s nuclear program has been targeted by diplomatic efforts and sabotage attacks over the…
Gun control: Biden attempts to tackle US gun violence
World
April 9, 2021
Gun control: Biden attempts to tackle US gun violence
US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced six executive actions that his administration will take in an effort to fight the…
Inside secret Syria talks aimed at freeing American hostages
Middle East
April 8, 2021
Inside secret Syria talks aimed at freeing American hostages
Last summer, two US officials ventured into hostile territory for a secret high-stakes meeting with American adversaries. The Syrian government…
No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks
Middle East
April 8, 2021
No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks
BAGHDAD (AP) — The mission of US forces in Iraq has shifted to training and advisory roles, allowing for redeployment…
United States to restore funding to Palestinians
Middle East
April 8, 2021
United States to restore funding to Palestinians
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday restored aid to the Palestinians, promising $235 million (€198 million) in assistance to the…
Analysis: White House, US companies could agree on 25% tax rate, officials, business groups say
World
April 8, 2021
Analysis: White House, US companies could agree on 25% tax rate, officials, business groups say
Reuters) – President Joe Biden has championed raising the US corporate tax rate to 28 percent from 21 percent as…
Battle for Yemen desert city now a key to Iran, US tension
Middle East
April 7, 2021
Battle for Yemen desert city now a key to Iran, US tension
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The battle for an ancient desert city in war-torn Yemen has become a key…
Biden makes all adults eligible for a vaccine on April 19
World
April 7, 2021
Biden makes all adults eligible for a vaccine on April 19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said he’s bumping up his deadline by two weeks for states to make all…
Biden boosted by Senate rules as GOP bucks infrastructure
World
April 6, 2021
Biden boosted by Senate rules as GOP bucks infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — With an appeal to think big, President Joe Biden is promoting his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan directly…
Half of Republicans believe false accounts of deadly US Capitol riot: Reuters/Ipsos poll
World
April 5, 2021
Half of Republicans believe false accounts of deadly US Capitol riot: Reuters/Ipsos poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Since the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the US Capitol, former President Donald Trump and his Republican…