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239News UpdateBiden announces US will aim to cut carbon emissions by as much as 52% by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden on Thursday kicked off a virtual climate summit attended by 40 other world leaders by announcing an ambitious cut in greenhouse...
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231News UpdateHouse passes bill that would grant DC statehood
The House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a bill that would grant statehood to Washington, DC, a Democratic priority that faces...
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222News UpdateNominees for USPS Board of Governors say they haven’t been pressured about DeJoy
President Joe Biden’s trio of US Postal Service Board of Governors nominees said Thursday they have not made any commitments or been...
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338News UpdateButtigieg says climate summit an opportunity for US to regain moral leadership on crisis
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg argued on Thursday that President Joe Biden’s goal to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions is vital to reasserting US...
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234News UpdateIsrael confirms Syrian missile landed near Dimona nuclear reactor
Military acknowledges that air defences failed to intercept surface-to-air missile fired overnight. Israel has acknowledged that its air defences failed to intercept...
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357News UpdateBorder security a common concern for Pakistan and Iran: Rouhani
Iranian president calls for increased cooperation with neighbouring Pakistan on managing their border. Islamabad, Pakistan – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for...
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188News UpdateUS gives Iran ‘examples’ of sanctions it could lift
A US official said details on which sanctions could be lifted, and which sanctions are being reviewed, have been shared. Police stand...
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179News UpdateIran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results
A first round of direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signal a possible de-escalation following years of animosity that...
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166News UpdateIran sets trial dates for dual nationals before nuclear deal talks in Vienna
Trials coincide with Iran announcing desire for ‘all for all’ simultaneous prisoner exchanges with west The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh,...
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201News UpdateBiden aims to cement US credibility on climate and galvanize world leaders at virtual summit
President Joe Biden’s ability to galvanize global momentum faces its first major test this week when he convenes 40 of his foreign counterparts for...
