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Blinken Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire With Visits to Egypt and Qatar
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Citing Gaza Help, Blinken Waives Human Rights Conditions on Aid to Egypt
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Blinken visits Kyiv with U.K. counterpart in show of support
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart traveled to Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv on Wednesday. The visit comes as Ukrainian officials seek permission to strike deep inside ...11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Blinken Visits Kyiv During Precarious Moment in Ukraine War and U.S. Politics
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Blinken and Lammy arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine pushes for long-range strikes on Russia
The United States and Britain have pledged nearly $1.5 billion in additional aid to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv by their top diplomats15 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Biden, Harris mark 9/11 in Shanksville as Trump visits NYC fire station
Vice President Harris and President Biden traveled Wednesday from New York City to Shanksville, Pa., to honor the 9/11 victims of United Flight 93, whose plane was among those hijacked that day. ...18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Blinken lands in Kyiv amid Ukraine push for long-range missile strike permission
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv as Ukrainian leaders pressed for U.S. permission to use American-made long-range weapons against targets inside Russia.19 hours ago - Ukraine -
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German president thanks Egypt for mediating role in Gaza conflict
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