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US and China should be ‘partners,’ Xi tells Blinken
US top diplomat Antony Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a positive note on progress in relations, adding that…
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United States Hypocrisy – Again
On April 18, a proposal was submitted to the United Nations Security Council to admit Palestine as a full member,…
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With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
The Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness on Monday as it considered whether cities…
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Let immigrants save the heartland
Most counties are shrinking The Washington Post Prime-age (25-54) population growth by county since 2010 The population of Providence, R.I.,…
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US assurance for Assange a fantasy
The United States Government’s assurance that Julian Assange would have all the protections of a US citizen in a US…
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Julian Assange extradition edges closer after US promises not to seek death penalty
In short: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange remains at risk of being extradited to the United States, where he faces 18 criminal…
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Seeking the Best from a Skewed Poll: Hard Choices for Venezuela
While Maduro should face consequences, the U.S. should take a calibrated approach to the reimposition of sanctions. Phil Gunson ICG…
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The Man Whispering the Middle East’s Future into Washington’s Ear
Washington, DC has no shortage of foreign policy strategists. Carlos Roa The National Interest Think tanks from K Street to…
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Details of defence deal with Israel kept under wraps to protect Australia’s ‘reputation’
In short: Australia’s Defence department has refused to publicly release a copy of the deal struck with Israel on defence industry cooperation because it…
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Thanks to termite tents, California is top U.S. emitter of a planet-warming pesticide
Despite its aggressive reputation for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, California releases more of a climate-warming pesticide than all other states…
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Google to purge billions of personal data files
Google has agreed to purge billions of records containing personal information collected from more than 136 million people in the…
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US, Japan, Philippines plan joint South China Sea naval patrols
The collective show of maritime force against China will be a centerpiece of next month’s trilateral summit in Washington. Politico…
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Of Life and Lithium: Why the “White Gold” Rush Won’t Save The Planet
With his perfect tan and slicked-back hair, California Governor Gavin Newsom stood at a podium at Sacramento’s Cal Expo in…
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Ex-Obama officials rue missed chances on climate action
In oral histories, senior Democrats recounted how climate legislation took a back seat to President Barack Obama’s signature health care…
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US, Argentina to cooperate, combat illegal Chinese fishing
Argentina, Chile and Peru have criticized Chinese-operated craft for large-scale invasive fishing in their territorial waters without regulation, which the…
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Barack Obama Makes Big Change For Joe Biden As Election Nears: Reports
Former President Barack Obama is becoming more involved in President Joe Biden’s campaign over serious concerns that Republican challenger Donald Trump could win in November, The…
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