Sri Lanka's opposition leader says the rich will pay more if he becomes president next week
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Edmundo González, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Says He Was Forced to Sign Letter Recognizing Maduro
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Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week
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Biden, Harris to host Zelensky at White House next week
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UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong
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I’m in control, says Starmer after Sue Gray pay leaks
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Why Fed Chair Powell Is More Important Than Whomever Will Become the Next President
The one in Washington to watch this fall is not Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Mali Attack Killed 50 or More, but Leaders Say Little
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Hezbollah leader says Israel's pager attacks amounted to 'declaration of war'
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Russia-Ukraine war live: US imposes new sanctions on Russia and North Korea
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'Uncommitted' leaders say they won't endorse Harris
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Sri Lanka's presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom
Sri Lankans who usually vote along religious and ethnic lines will be keeping another factor in mind when they vote Saturday on a new president4 hours ago -
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Netflix and TikTok boost overseas sales, says Next
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Venezuela’s opposition ex-candidate says he was forced to sign letter that effectively admits defeat
Venezuela’s former opposition candidate says he was coerced into signing a letter effectively recognizing his defeat in July’s presidential election15 hours ago -
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Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he will ‘probably’ meet Zelenskiy in US next week
Ukrainian leader has said he wants to present a peace plan to President Biden, and presidential candidates Trump and Harris. What we know on day 939 Continue reading...15 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Trump says he will visit Springfield, Ohio, 'in the next two weeks'
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RFK Jr. says he's helping Trump pick leaders of FDA, NIH, CDC
Former independent presidential candidate and antivaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that former President Trump wants him to choose leaders for key public health agencies if he wins the ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Microsoft president says election has become 'Iran vs. Trump,' and 'Russia vs. Harris'
Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Wednesday that there are "real and serious" threats of foreign actors attempting to wield influence on the 2024 election as November quickly ...20 hours ago - Microsoft -
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Teamsters leader says Harris, Trump wouldn't 'commit'
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Venezuela opposition leader says he was forced to sign letter accepting Maduro victory
Edmundo González says he signed election letter under duress as condition for allowing him to flee to Spain. Is it game over for Venezuela’s opposition as Maduro clings on? Venezuela ’s ...22 hours ago -
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As Trump seeks Polish-American votes, he and the Polish president are due to be at the same event
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Which Candidate Are Top Business Leaders Endorsing for President?
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Sri Lanka's plantation workers live on the margins. But politicians still want their votes
Both leading candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election are promising to give land to the country’s hundreds of thousands of plantation workers, but the long-marginalized group has heard ...Yesterday -
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Lib Dem call to tax rich more may be a poor pitch to its base
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Trump says he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Trump says he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week
Modi will partake in the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware and attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Kansas cult leaders convicted of forcing children to work 16-hour days without pay
Six members of a Kansas cult were convicted in a scheme to house children in overcrowded facilities and force them to work up to 16 hours a day without pay.Yesterday -
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Still reeling from crisis, Sri Lanka holds pivotal election
It’s Sri Lanka's first election since it saw mass protests that triggered its worst economic crisis.Yesterday -
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Kansas cult leaders convicted of making children work 16-hour days without pay
Prosecutors say the group beat children as young as eight years old and imposed strict rules on what they did and ate. Six members of a Kansas -based cult have been convicted in a scheme to house ...Yesterday -
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Tennessee is adding a 10% fee on football game tickets next season to pay players
Tennessee has announced a price hike for football tickets starting in 2025 with most of the increase going specifically to help pay players2 days ago -
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Trout says move away from CF possible next year
Angels star Mike Trout, working his way back from two knee surgeries, acknowledged that a move away from center field could be in his future.2 days ago -
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German conservative leader Friedrich Merz says he will run for chancellor
Move sets up duel between CDU chief and SPD incumbent Olaf Scholz in 2025 poll2 days ago - Germany -
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We’ll cut through Labour gloom - Lib Dem leader
Sir Ed Davey urges Labour to be bolder in government and act to prevent an NHS “winter crisis”.2 days ago -
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German opposition Christian Democrats tap leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor
Germany’s opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union has chosen its leader Friedrich Merz to be its candidate for chancellor in next year’s national election2 days ago - Germany -
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Junior doctors will want more money despite backing pay deal, union says
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.2 days ago -
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There’s a danger that the US supreme court, not voters, picks the next president | David Daley
Millions of Americans will vote this fall – but six Republican justices might have the final say, in a Bush v Gore redux. It’s frighteningly easy to imagine. Kamala Harris wins Georgia. The state ...2 days ago