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Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

“The driver was detained, and he is our primary suspect for the murders,” the tweet said.

By Associated Press 7 days ago

Man charged with killings of two Muslims in US

WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

WNBA's Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

By Associated Press 12 days ago

What to know about Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri

What to know about Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri

By David Njaaga and Agencies 15 days ago

How Al-Qaeda leader Al Zawahri was killed

How Al-Qaeda leader Al Zawahri was killed

By Mate Tongola 15 days ago

Joe Biden: Killing of al-Qaida leader Al-Zawahri is long-sought 'justice'

Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a US drone strike in Kabul on Monday, August 1.

By Associated Press 15 days ago

Joe Biden: Killing of al-Qaida leader Al-Zawahri is long-sought 'justice'

Watching al-Qaida chief's 'pattern of life' key to his death

They had painstakingly constructed “a pattern of life,” as one official put it. They were confident he was on the balcony when the missiles flew, officials said.

By Associated Press 15 days ago

Watching al-Qaida chief's 'pattern of life' key to his death

Al-Zawahri's path went from Cairo clinic to top of al-Qaida

Al-Zawahri, 71, was killed over the weekend by a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan. President Joe Biden announced the death Monday evening in an address to the nation.

By Associated Press 15 days ago

Al-Zawahri's path went from Cairo clinic to top of al-Qaida

China's Xi warns Biden over Taiwan, calls for cooperation

Economists warn such a change, brought on by Chinese industrial policy and U.S. curbs on technology exports, might hurt the global economy by slowing innovation and increasing costs.

By Associated Press 19 days ago

China's Xi warns Biden over Taiwan, calls for cooperation

What's known about Biden catching COVID-19?

Biden is reporting a runny nose, fatigue and an occasional dry cough, according to a memo from Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the president’s doctor. Biden’s symptoms started Wednesday evening.

By AP News 26 days ago

What's known about Biden catching COVID-19?

Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has 'mild symptoms'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms”.

By Associated Press 27 days ago

Biden tests positive for Covid-19, has 'mild symptoms'

Biden weighs authority to declare abortion-related public health emergency

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday said he has asked his administration to consider whether he has authority to declare an abortion-related public health emergency.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Biden weighs authority to declare abortion-related public health emergency

By Harrison Muriuki 1 month ago

Putin vs Biden

US President Joe Biden says abortion ruling a 'sad day' for Supreme Court and country

"It's a sad day for the court and the country," Biden said in a White House speech.

By Reuters 1 month ago

US President Joe Biden says abortion ruling a 'sad day' for Supreme Court and country

Biden's public approval falls to 36 per cent, lowest of his presidency

Biden's approval rating has been below 50 per cent since August, raising alarms that his Democratic Party is on track to lose control of at least one chamber of Congress in the midterm election.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Biden's public approval falls to 36 per cent, lowest of his presidency

North Korea fires salvo of missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the three missiles were fired in less than an hour from the Sunan area of Pyongyang, where its international airport has become a hub of missile tests.

By Reuters 2 months ago

North Korea fires salvo of missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia

Russia bans over 900 Americans from visiting

According to CNN, Russia has also targeted Hollywood, with actor Morgan Freeman and actor/filmmaker Rob Reiner making the list.

By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 2 months ago

Russia bans over 900 Americans from visiting

Biden Secret Service agents sent home after drunk assault report

One of the agents was arrested in the early hours of Thursday after getting into a fight over a taxi outside the Grand Hyatt hotel, where Biden was to stay.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Biden Secret Service agents sent home after drunk assault report

Biden, South Korea's Yoon to meet amid worries about North Korea

North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un abandoned a freeze on intercontinental ballistic missile testing and appears poised to resume testing of nuclear bombs, perhaps while Biden is in the region.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Biden, South Korea's Yoon to meet amid worries about North Korea

North Korea weapons threat casts shadow on Biden visit

Despite the Biden administration's vow to break a stalemate in denuclearization talks with North Korea with practical approaches, no progress has been made since he came into office in 2021.

By Reuters 2 months ago

North Korea weapons threat casts shadow on Biden visit

In Supreme Court shadow, Biden urges voters to protect abortion rights

The Senate is split 50-50 between Republicans and Biden's Democrats, with Vice President Kamala Harris able to break any tie.

By Reuters 3 months ago

In Supreme Court shadow, Biden urges voters to protect abortion rights

U.S. arrests 210,000 migrants at Mexico border in March, rivalling record highs

Biden pledged to reverse many of the hardline immigration policies of former President Trump but has struggled both operationally and politically with high numbers of attempted crossings.

By Reuters 4 months ago

U.S. arrests 210,000 migrants at Mexico border in March, rivalling record highs

Biden says Russia committing genocide in Ukraine

Russia has repeatedly denied targeting civilians and has said Ukrainian and Western allegations of war crimes are concocted.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Biden says Russia committing genocide in Ukraine

Senate confirms Jackson as first Black woman on U.S. Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Senate confirms Jackson as first Black woman on U.S. Supreme Court

Ukraine calls for more arms, accuses Russia of destroying fuel and food depots

Zelenskiy has urged the West to give Ukraine tanks, planes and missiles to fend off Russian forces as his government said Moscow's forces were targeti

By Reuters 4 months ago

Ukraine calls for more arms, accuses Russia of destroying fuel and food depots

Joe Biden: Putin could use chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine

Nearly four weeks into their invasion, Russian troops have failed to capture any major Ukrainian city and have been halted on nearly all fronts.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Joe Biden: Putin could use chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine

Explainer: How could Russia's Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?

Ukraine and its Western allies accuse Russian forces of targeting civilians indiscriminately.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Explainer: How could Russia's Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?

Biden says India 'somewhat shaky' on Russia over Ukraine

India has urged an end to the violence in Ukraine but has abstained from voting against its old Cold War ally Russia.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Biden says India 'somewhat shaky' on Russia over Ukraine

Russian sanctions over Ukraine grow, Biden to talk to Xi

Western sources, Ukrainian officials say Russia's assault has faltered since its troops' invasion, further dashing its expectations of a swift victory

By Reuters 4 months ago

Russian sanctions over Ukraine grow, Biden to talk to Xi

Biden calls Putin a war criminal as global outrage over Russian invasion grows

U.S. and Ukrainian officials said civilians waiting in line for bread and sheltering in a theatre had been killed by Russian forces.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Biden calls Putin a war criminal as global outrage over Russian invasion grows

Peace talks more 'realistic', says Ukraine president; Biden to visit NATO

Moscow has not captured any of Ukraine's 10 biggest cities following its incursion, the largest assault on a European state since 1945.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Peace talks more 'realistic', says Ukraine president; Biden to visit NATO

Russia bars entry to Biden and Canada's Trudeau

The ban was in response to sanctions imposed by Washington on Russian officials.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Russia bars entry to Biden and Canada's Trudeau

Four takeaways from Biden's first State of the Union speech

U.S. President Joe Biden faced a formidable challenge in his first State of the Union speech.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Four takeaways from Biden's first State of the Union speech

Putin 'has no idea what's coming', Biden warns as Russia bombards Ukrainian cities

Russia has failed to capture a Ukrainian single major city and Western analysts say Moscow appears to have fallen back on tactics.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Putin 'has no idea what's coming', Biden warns as Russia bombards Ukrainian cities

Russia's isolation deepens as Ukraine resists invasion

The U.S. said Putin was escalating the war with "dangerous rhetoric" about Russia's nuclear posture.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Russia's isolation deepens as Ukraine resists invasion

Biden to announce Jackson as historic US Supreme Court pick- sources

The announcement of Jackson, expected to take place at the White House, will tee up a confirmation battle in the closely divided Senate.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Biden to announce Jackson as historic US Supreme Court pick- sources

Klitschko brothers to take up arms and fight for Ukraine

Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko enlisted in Ukraine's reserve army earlier this month.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Klitschko brothers to take up arms and fight for Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia resumed missile strikes at 4 am but its troops had been stopped from advancing in most directions.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Putin to oversee nuclear drills as Ukraine crisis mounts

Putin will oversee exercises by Russia's nuclear forces on Saturday involving the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles, the defence ministry said.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Putin to oversee nuclear drills as Ukraine crisis mounts

Biden sure Putin will invade Ukraine in days as civilians bussed out

Separatists backed by Moscow told civilians to leave breakaway regions on buses, a move the West fears is part of a pretext for an attack.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Biden sure Putin will invade Ukraine in days as civilians bussed out

Ukraine shelling renews invasion fears as Russia expels U.S. diplomat

While Russia accuses the West of hysteria, many Western countries are adamant that the military build-up is continuing ahead of a possible assault.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Ukraine shelling renews invasion fears as Russia expels U.S. diplomat

China says U.S. is exaggerating Russian threat to Ukraine

Russia denies it has any plans to invade Ukraine as China accused the United States of "playing up the threat of warfare and creating tension".

By Reuters 6 months ago

China says U.S. is exaggerating Russian threat to Ukraine

Russia says video shows tanks, military equipment leaving Crimea

Russia's defence ministry published a video on Wednesday that it said showed a column of tanks and military vehicles leaving annexed Crimea.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Russia says video shows tanks, military equipment leaving Crimea

Biden to Putin: Step back from the brink of war with Ukraine

Biden said if Russia invades Ukraine, the U.S and its allies are prepared to respond with penalties aimed at exacting economic pain, global isolation.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Biden to Putin: Step back from the brink of war with Ukraine

Biden and Putin to speak; U.S orders most embassy staff out of Ukraine

Washington ordered most of its embassy staff to leave Ukraine on Saturday, adding to its call this week for private citizens to leave the country

By Reuters 6 months ago

Biden and Putin to speak; U.S orders most embassy staff out of Ukraine

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