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US Senate advances massive defense bill, despite transgender provision
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate on Monday voted overwhelmingly to advance an $895 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon toward...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says
Russia is boosting its ballistic arsenal with new strategic missile systems, plans maximum-range launches and may increase testing in...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Trump muses about drones, wars and TikTok in first news conference as president-elect
PALM BEACH, Florida - In his first news conference since his election victory six weeks ago, President-elect Donald Trump covered the...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Ukraine reports North Korean losses on Russia's Kursk front
Ukraine's HUR military spy agency said on Monday that North Korean units fighting for Russia sustained losses of at least 30 soldiers...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
UN chief welcomes aid commitments by new Syrian authorities
UNITED NATIONS - United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher met with the commander of Syria's new administration, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and newly...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Venezuela has freed 533 election protest detainees, attorney general says
CARACAS - Venezuela's attorney general said in a statement on Monday that 533 people arrested for taking part in protests over a...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Berlin eyes role in Ukraine peace deal but says too early for decisions
BERLIN - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Monday his country would likely play a role in securing a future ceasefire deal...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Russia says Syrians must decide future of their country
Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it was up to Syrians to determine their own future and called for an "inclusive" government...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Explainer-What we know about the US drone sightings causing an online frenzy
PRINCETON, New Jersey - For weeks, residents of New Jersey and other U.S. states have reported seeing thousands of unidentified lighted...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Canada announces new border funding after Trump tariff threat
OTTAWA - Canada's government on Monday proposed C$1.3 billion ($913.05 million) for border security after U.S. President-elect Donald...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Israeli team in Doha talks on potential Gaza deal, official says
DOHA - An Israeli technical team is in Doha for working-level talks with Qatari mediators on "remaining issues" in a Gaza ceasefire and...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Health advocates mount opposition to RFK Jr health job pick
An expanding coalition of health and consumer advocates is campaigning against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to the top U.S. health...
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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