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Air Force official says US to maintain presence in Mideast
Middle East
November 13, 2021
Air Force official says US to maintain presence in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top US Air Force general in the Mideast said Saturday that American airmen…
Japan foreign minister says Blinken gave US commitment to defend Japan
World
November 13, 2021
Japan foreign minister says Blinken gave US commitment to defend Japan
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s new foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said on Saturday US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Blinken says Qatar to act as U.S. diplomatic representative in Afghanistan
Middle East
November 13, 2021
Blinken says Qatar to act as U.S. diplomatic representative in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) – The United States and Qatar signed an accord on Friday for Qatar to represent U.S.…
China looms large as S.Korea presidential hopefuls meet US diplomat
World
November 10, 2021
China looms large as S.Korea presidential hopefuls meet US diplomat
SEOUL, Nov 10 (Reuters) – A senior US diplomat will meet newly selected presidential candidates in South Korea this week,…
US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices
World
November 10, 2021
US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — U.S. food banks already dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face…
US, Egypt tackle myriad irritants in strategic talks
Middle East
November 9, 2021
US, Egypt tackle myriad irritants in strategic talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Egypt put a brave face on strains in their relationship on Monday amid…
Russia comes in from cold on climate, launches forest plan
World
November 9, 2021
Russia comes in from cold on climate, launches forest plan
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian island north of Japan has become a testing ground for Moscow’s efforts to reconcile its…
African Union, U.S. see small window of opportunity to end Ethiopia fighting
World
November 9, 2021
African Union, U.S. see small window of opportunity to end Ethiopia fighting
UNITED NATIONS/ADDIS ABABA, Nov 8 (Reuters) – The African Union and the United States see a small window of opportunity…
Obama appeals to young activists to stay in climate fight
World
November 9, 2021
Obama appeals to young activists to stay in climate fight
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — At 19, Glasgow college student Ross Hamilton doesn’t think highly of world leaders — “they chat…
Biden faces fresh challenges after infrastructure victory
World
November 8, 2021
Biden faces fresh challenges after infrastructure victory
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — He has been here before. President Joe Biden doesn’t need to look any further back…