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Former US president Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever
WASHINGTON: Bill Clinton, the former United States president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was…
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Suspect in UnitedHealth CEO’s killing pleads not guilty to murder, terrorism charges
A NOTEBOOK ENTRY The federal charges would make him eligible for the death penalty, should the US Attorney’s office in…
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Philippines says to acquire US Typhon missile system
Manila and Washington, longstanding treaty allies, have deepened their defence cooperation since Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos took office in 2022…
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Trump says it could be worth keeping TikTok in US for a little while
President-elect Donald Trump indicated on Sunday (Dec 22) that he favoured allowing TikTok to keep operating in the United States…
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At least 3,100 Native Americans killed in US boarding schools: report
The Post found that in many cases, children who died were buried “in cemeteries at or near the schools they…
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US House approves Bill to avert midnight shutdown, sends it to Senate
The package resembled a bipartisan plan that was abandoned earlier this week after an online fusillade from Trump and his…
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US President Biden authorises US$571 million in military aid to Taiwan
WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Dec 20) approved US$571.3 million in defence assistance for Taiwan, the White House said,…
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‘President Musk’ makes his presence felt in Washington
Musk’s rapid political ascension is unprecedented. While wealthy patrons have exerted influence before, no unelected businessman has ever wielded such…
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US govt shutdown looms as Trump, Musk kill funding deal
UNPAID WORKERS A shutdown would cause the closure of federal agencies and national parks, limiting public services and furloughing potentially…
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Amazon workers go on strike in US ahead of Christmas rush as union seeks contract talks
Amazon.com workers at seven US facilities walked off the job early on Thursday (Dec 19) during the holiday shopping rush,…
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