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America
US Senate rejects vote to avert government shutdown
A US government shutdown looked inevitable Thursday after Senate Democrats blocked a key vote to keep departments funded, escalating a standoff with the White House.
By AFP
13h ago
A US federal judge temporarily blocked the administration of President Trump Wednesday from detaining refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent resident status.
By AFP
1d ago
By AFP
2w ago
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X that the countries affected would include Somalia.
By AFP
2w ago
US President Donald Trump warned of unspecified "very strong action" if Iranian authorities go ahead with threatened hangings of some protesters.
By AFP
2w ago
US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" or face unspecified consequences, warning that the flow of Venezuelan oil and money to Havana would now stop.
By AFP
2w ago
Greenland's political parties said they did not want to be under Washington as US President Trump again suggested using force to seize the mineral-rich Danish autonomous territory.
By AFP
2w ago
Venezuela was set to hold talks on Saturday with US envoys in Caracas on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.
By AFP
2w ago
The Trump administration on Wednesday urged Americans to avoid highly processed foods along with added sugars while touting consumption of red meat and full-fat dairy.
By AFP
3w ago
President Donald Trump is withdrawing the US from a foundational climate treaty as part of a sweeping exit from collective global action, the White House announced Wednesday.
By AFP
3w ago
Washington on Tuesday marked five years since a mob overran the US Capitol, with rioters pardoned by Trump retracing their steps even as Democrats revived hearings.
By AFP
3w ago
The asset freeze does not affect any members of the current Venezuelan government.
By AFP
3w ago
President Donald Trump doubled down Sunday on his claim that Greenland should become part of the United States, despite protests from Denmark's PM.
By AFP
3w ago
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