Articles filed under Politics
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Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100Nov 29, 2023 12:00 am - Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself fro...
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Blinken seeks a new extension of the Gaza cease-fire as he heads again to the Middle EastNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - BRUSSELS - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration would like to see a new extension of the cease-fire agreement in Israel's war with Hamas ...
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At least 40 civilians killed by al-Qaida-linked rebels in a Burkina Faso town, UN rights office saysNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - ABUJA, Nigeria - At least 40 civilians were killed last weekend by al-Qaida-linked rebels trying to take control of a besieged town in Burkina Faso's hard-hit northern r...
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Mediators look to extend truce in Gaza on its final day, with one more hostage swap plannedNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - RAFAH, Gaza Strip - International mediators appeared to make progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza, encouraging the territory's Hamas rulers to keep freeing ...
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Rosalynn Carter set for funeral and burial in the town where she and her husband were bornNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - PLAINS, Ga. (AP) - Her frail husband a silent witness, Rosalynn Carter was celebrated by her family and closest friends Wednesday in the same tiny town where she and Jim...
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Pending legislation would allow small modular nuclear reactors in Illinois. What are they?Nov 28, 2023 5:00 am - Legislation awaiting the governor's signature would lift Illinois' nuclear ban beginning in 2026 - but only for reactors that have an output of 300 megawatts or less. T...
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Greek officials angry and puzzled after UK's Sunak scraps leaders' meeting over Parthenon MarblesNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - LONDON - Greek officials said Tuesday that they will continue talks with the British Museum about bringing the Parthenon Marbles back to Athens, despite U.K. Prime Minis...
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Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents - including husband JimmyNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - Rosalynn Carter was memorialized Tuesday as a matriarch who felt most comfortable among the impoverished and vulnerable as she was mourned by a rare gathe...
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Hamas and Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners on fifth day of temporary cease-fireNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip - Hamas released 12 hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday, the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire that has enabled hu...
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The U.S. tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacementNov 28, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Biden administration has told Israel that it must work to avoid "significant further displacement" of Palestinian civilians in southern Gaza if it renew...