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Indian interference claims by Canada politically motivated, says envoy
OTTAWA - India has said a report by Canadian legislators alleging interference by New Delhi is politically motivated and influenced by...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
U.S. embassy in Russia says no evidence behind charges against Gershkovich
MOSCOW - The United States embassy in Russia said on Wednesday that Moscow had failed to provide any evidence to support espionage...
Jun 27, 20241 min read
Biden administration awards $85 million to ease affordable housing development
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the award of $85 million in housing funds to 21 state and local governments...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
China rejects U.S. envoy's comment that it hinders people-to-people exchanges
BEIJING - China's foreign ministry described as "far-fetched" on Wednesday remarks by U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns, saying they...
Jun 27, 20241 min read
UN warns of overdose deaths after Afghan opium production plummets
VIENNA - The Taliban-ordered crash in opium production in Afghanistan, long the world's dominant supplier, could drive up overdose deaths...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Russia starts secret trial for U.S. reporter Gershkovich on spy charges
YEKATERINBURG, Russia -U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich went on trial behind closed doors on Wednesday in the Russian city of...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Haiti PM vows to retake country as first Kenyan police arrive
PORT-AU-PRINCE -The first contingent of Kenyan police arrived in the Haitian capital on Tuesday to launch a long-awaited peacekeeping...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
US swim great Phelps tells Congress that Olympic anti-doping efforts fall short
WASHINGTON - U.S. swimming great Michael Phelps told a congressional panel on Tuesday that anti-doping measures "have fallen short" in a...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
WikiLeaks founder Assange welcomed home in Australia a free man after US deal
CANBERRA -WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed to an ecstatic welcome in Australia on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Blinken emphasized to Israel's Gallant the need for post-war Gaza plan
WASHINGTON -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday pressed Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on the need for Israel to...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Factbox-Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific island of Saipan?
SYDNEY -Better known for its sandy beaches and Second World War wrecks, the tropical Pacific island of Saipan will soon host the final...
Jun 26, 20242 min read
Julian Assange: Timeline of Wikileaks founder’s legal battles
WASHINGTON - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has reached a deal to plead guilty to one count of violating the U.S. espionage law,...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
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