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Biden says democracy prevailed in US, Brazil as Lula visits 11 Feb 2023 - 11:32 am

President Joe Biden, meeting his Brazilian counterpart Biden at the White House, said "democracy prevailed" in both the US and Brazil after severe...

White House says Biden won’t do Super Bowl interview with Fox 11 Feb 2023 - 08:01 am

US President Joe Biden will not be doing a pre-Super Bowl interview with a Fox Corp. network, putting an end to confusion over...

FBI searches home of ex-VP Pence for classified documents: media 10 Feb 2023 - 09:57 pm

Washington: The FBI searched the home of former US vice president Mike Pence on Friday as part of a broader investigation into the...

Brazil's Amazon deforestation down 61% in January 10 Feb 2023 - 06:25 pm

Brasília: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest was down 61 percent in January -- Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first month back...

'It just rang': In crises, US-China hotline goes unanswered 10 Feb 2023 - 03:44 pm

AP:Within hours of an Air Force F-22 downing a giant Chinese balloon that had crossed the United States, Defense Secretary LloydAustinreached out to...

US announces $85 mn aid, sanctions relief for quake-hit Turkey and Syria 10 Feb 2023 - 02:42 pm

Washington: The United States on Thursday announced an initial $85million aid package to help Turkey and Syria recover from the devastating earthquake, while...

Chile fights raging wildfires with curfews and gasoline permits 10 Feb 2023 - 01:56 pm

Chile will impose curfews in parts of the central-south region to maintain order after the worst forest fires in six years scorched about...

Biden, Lula to unite on environment at W.House but split on Ukraine 10 Feb 2023 - 01:54 pm

Washington: President Joe Biden will discuss saving the Amazon rainforest with Brazilian President Luiz InacioLulada Silva on Friday, but despite their alliance on...

Man dies after being shot near New York's Times Square 10 Feb 2023 - 10:18 am

New York: A man was shot dead on Thursday a few blocks from the heart of New York's Times Square tourist hub, which...

US House votes to condemn China over balloon surveillance 09 Feb 2023 - 11:53 pm

Washington: The House voted unanimously on Thursday to condemn China's balloon surveillance program as a "brazen violation” of US sovereignty, a rare and...

Group asks how African American course violates Florida law 09 Feb 2023 - 11:41 pm

Florida: The organization that created a high school African American studies program rejected by Florida said on Thursday it’s still waiting for specifics...

Students walk out after told to limit Black History program 09 Feb 2023 - 11:25 pm

Tuscaloosa: More than 200 students walked out of class at an Alabama high school after they say they were told by school leaders...

GOP asks for records from Biden's family on business deals 09 Feb 2023 - 09:28 pm

Washington: House Republicans made the first official requests on Thursday for documents from Hunter and James Biden regarding their foreign business dealings, further...

Ex-security chief stole $745 million from contracts - Mexico 09 Feb 2023 - 08:54 pm

Mexico City: Mexican authorities said on Thursday that former top security official Genaro Garcia Luna embezzled as much as $745 million from government...

Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after feeling lightheaded 09 Feb 2023 - 06:44 pm

Washington: Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke during his campaign last year, has been hospitalized after feeling lightheaded while attending a...

US says Chinese military behind vast aerial spy program 09 Feb 2023 - 05:52 pm

Washington: China’s military is likely behind a bold aerial spy program that has targeted more than 40 countries on five continents with high-altitude...

More Americans apply for jobless benefits last week 09 Feb 2023 - 05:00 pm

More Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite attempts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy,...