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U.S. Officials to Hold High-Level Talks With Taiwan as Tensions With China Worsen
The meeting between top U.S. and Taiwanese officials is sure to provoke a strong reaction from Beijing.
Beirut Blast Puts More Pressure on the Lebanese Government
As the death toll in Beirut continues to rise, the Lebanese government’s role in the accident is inflaming public anger.
What Caused the Blast in Beirut?
The explosion has killed 100 people and left 250,000 homeless. Lebanon's government says it was an accident.
Pompeo Holds Surprise Talks With Taliban
As fighting broke out in eastern Afghanistan, the U.S. Secretary of State held a surprise video conference with a top Taliban official.
Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan Resume Nile Dam Talks
The construction of Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam has spooked its downstream neighbors, who worry that their access to the Blue Nile’s waters could soon dry up.
The U.S. Economy Is in Free Fall as Unemployment Benefits End
Millions of unemployed people are expected to be without benefits, setting the stage for another economic downturn later this year.
Trump to Pull U.S. Troops From Germany
As Pentagon speaks of grand strategy, Trump says troop withdrawal is about getting even with Berlin.
Big Tech Faces Off With Congress
As pressure grows on the four tech companies, many are increasing their spending on lobbying.
Israel Accuses Hezbollah Of ‘Playing With Fire’ in Alleged Incursion
The flare-up comes after an Israeli air strike killed a Hezbollah fighter in Syria last week.
The U.S. Is Out of Chengdu In New Low for U.S.-China Ties
The move comes after the consulate was given a 72-hour deadline to vacate on Friday in retaliation for the closure of the Chinese Consulate in Houston.
U.S. Justice Department to Investigate Federal Agents Involved In Protest Crackdown
The move comes as Trump threatens to deploy more federal forces to Democratic Party-run cities.
The Trump Administration Throws Its Support Behind a Vaccine
The White House has agreed to a $1.95 billion deal for a supply of one of the world’s most promising COVID-19 vaccines. Will it work?
U.S. Death Toll Breaks 1,000 Again as Deaths Rise in Americas
A dramatic rise in new cases has fueled an increase in the U.S. daily death toll, and the rest of the Western Hemisphere isn’t doing much better.
Pompeo Checks In on Britain’s Anti-China Turn
The Secretary of State will meet today with the British Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, but an earlier meeting with China hawks has raised eyebrows.
EU Economic Negotiations Enter Overtime
What was planned as a two-day summit is now in its fourth day as a disagreement drags on over what form recovery funds should take.
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