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Biden taps Zients as White House chief of staff
President Joe Biden announced Jeff Zients on Friday as his next White House chief of staff, tapping an experienced technocrat…
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China slams Western media for criticism of zero-COVID, as U.S. cases continue to decline
China has accused “some Western media” of bias and political manipulation in covering China’s abrupt dropping of COVID restrictions, which…
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Why the U.S. debt-ceiling is worrying stock and bond investors
The U.S. Treasury Department began taking “extraordinary measures” on Thursday to keep the federal government current on its bills, while…
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Germany’s defense minister resigns amid Ukraine criticism
BERLIN (AP) — German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has resigned following persistent criticism of her handling of military modernization programs…
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Genesis, Winklevoss twins’ Gemini crypto venture charged by SEC with selling unregistered securities
U.S. securities regulators on Thursday charged Genesis Global Capital and crypto exchange Gemini Trust Co. with offering and selling of…
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China stops issuing visas to Japanese and South Korean visitors as spat over test mandates for Chinese tourists widens
China stopped issuing visas for visitors from Japan and South Korea on Tuesday in apparent retaliation for COVID-testing measures imposed…
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China takes first steps to punish countries that imposed testing mandates for Chinese travelers
China on Tuesday suspended visas for South Koreans to enter the country for tourism or business in apparent retaliation for…
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Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker, narrowly prevailing in 15th round of voting
Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy succeeded early Saturday in his push to become his chamber’s next speaker, claiming the job…
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Putin orders 36-hour weekend cease-fire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered Moscow’s armed forces to hold a 36-hour cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend for…
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House adjourns until Thursday as new rounds of voting keep failing to elect speaker
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday night to adjourn until 12:30 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, with the move…
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