This is not the way Republicans wanted to begin the year. Missouri's Roy Blunt on Monday became the fifth Republican senator to announce he will…
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Parler sues Amazon over removal from Web hosting service, alleges political animus
NEW YORK (REUTERS) – Parler, a social networking service favoured by many supporters of US President Donald Trump, sued Amazon on Monday (Jan 11), accusing its…
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Walmart apologizes for 'mistakenly' calling GOP Senator a 'sore loser' on Twitter
Walmart on Wednesday apologized to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) after its official corporate account tweeted that he was a “sore loser” for planning to object…
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Trump to cut troop levels in Afghanistan, but stops short of full withdrawal
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – President Donald Trump will sharply reduce the number of US forces in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500 before he leaves office, the…
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Caught in the middle of a new US-China cold war
In South-east Asia, the Covid-19 pandemic has accentuated the strategic rivalry of China and the United States. Straits Times correspondents look at how this rivalry…
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Arrest made after video shows older man brutally beaten at nursing home in Detroit
WARNING: This story contains content that some readers may find disturbing. Please read at your own discretion. Police say they have arrested a 20-year-old man…
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US postpones summit with Asean leaders amid coronavirus fears: Sources
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – The United States has decided to postpone a meeting with leaders of Southeast Asian countries it had planned to host on March…
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In surprise trip to Afghanistan, Trump says Taliban talks resumed
Donald Trump makes unannounced trip to Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day, his first since becoming the US president. President Donald Trump has said the United States has…
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Whistleblower in impeachment probe willing to take written questions, lawyer says
A lawyer for the whistleblower who raised alarms about U.S. President Donald Trump‘s dealings with Ukraine says his client is willing to answer written questions…
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US Energy Secretary Rick Perry expected to announce resignation next month: Politico
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US Energy Secretary Rick Perry is expected to announce his resignation in November, Politico reported on Thursday (Oct 3), citing three unidentified…
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US ‘pulled Russian spy out of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle after Trump meeting’
The CIA had a spy inside Vladimir Putin's office who confirmed the Russian president personally ordered meddling in the election won by Donald Trump. American…
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Trump says US had positive correspondence with North Korea recently
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US President Donald Trump said on Monday (July 22) his administration had very positive correspondence recently with North Korea, but the two…
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US has 'bigger problems' than plastic straws, says Trump
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Swapping paper for plastic turned out to be the last straw for Donald Trump, who said on Friday (July 19) there are…
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Heading to G20, Trump Once Again Assails America’s Friends
OSAKA, Japan — President Trump opened his latest foreign trip on Thursday much as he did his last one, lashing out at America’s allies, including…
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