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Israeli construction along buffer zone with Syria violates ceasefire, UN says
BBC The BBC saw construction work on the Israeli side of the ceasefire line in the occupied Golan Heights The…
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Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest
Washington — Senate Republicans are meeting Wednesday to elect a new leader to represent the conference after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell —…
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Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump’s efficiency adviser?
Getty Images Billionaire Elon Musk has been tasked with leading incoming President Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (Doge).…
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Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick
Getty Images US President-elect Donald Trump has named Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, author and military veteran, as his…
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What happens to JD Vance’s Senate seat and others in Congress selected to join the Trump administration
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the White House next year after a decisive victory in the 2024…
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Band Aid Announces 40th Anniversary Ultimate Mix of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Featuring Bono, Harry Styles & More
A new version of Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” has been announced to celebrate the song’s 40th anniversary.…
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Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency
Residential homes in Discovery Bay, California, US, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Mortgage rates in the US increased to the…
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Business leaders weigh the U.S.’ role in climate policy as Trump transitions to White House
Participants walk by the entrance of the U.N. COP29 climate conference at the Baku Olympic Stadium. Sopa Images | Lightrocket…
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China is catching up with the West on tech, Microsoft president says
The West shouldn’t assume that China is lagging behind the U.S. and Europe on tech developments, Microsoft’s president and vice-chairman…
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Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense, the former president announced Tuesday night. …
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