U.S. President Donald Trump’s attended two fundraisers this week, raking in millions of dollars for the Trump 2020 and House Republican campaigns. The events, both held at Trump’s own properties …
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Chile Cancels Hosting APEC, COP25 Meetings
Chile canceled the hosting of two important international meetings in the capital, Santiago, because of ongoing protests across the South American country. Chile’s President Sebastián Piñera said Wednesday his country …
your ads here!65 People Killed in Pakistan Train Fire
Officials in Pakistan say at least 65 people have been killed and dozens more injured after fire engulfed a passenger train near Pakistan’s Rahimyar Khan city. Local television footage showed …
your ads here!Nationals Top Astros to Win First World Series
The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 Wednesday in the deciding seventh game of the World Series to claim their first Major League Baseball championship in franchise history. Washington …
your ads here!Fundraiser Posts $3 million Bond on Campaign Finance Charges
A prolific fundraiser charged with funneling illegal foreign campaign contributions to American political candidates surrendered to authorities in Los Angeles on Wednesday and was released on $3 million bond. The …
your ads here!Drug Addiction Rises in Myanmar’s Kachin State
In Myanmar’s Kachin State, eight years of conflict and displacement has caused some civilians to turn to drugs as authorities struggle to control and rehabilitate heroin and amphetamine addicts, both …
your ads here!UK’s Brexit Deal Estimated to Cost Almost $100 Billion
A respected British think tank slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal on Wednesday, concluding that the economy would be 3.5% smaller compared with staying in the European Union. The …
your ads here!US Scales Back Attendance at East Asia Summit
President Donald Trump’s new national security advisor will represent the United States at the East Asia Summit, the White House said Tuesday, the lowest-level official to lead the Washington delegation …
your ads here!Indonesia Analysts Lower Expectations for Jokowi’s Second Term
Indonesia is about the closest thing left to a liberal democracy in Southeast Asia, so analysts had high hopes that President Joko Widodo could promote civil rights and transparency, while …
your ads here!UK’s Party Leaders Brace for Brexit Election
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn were set to trade barbs over Brexit and public spending Wednesday when they face off in Parliament for the last …
your ads here!Concert Promoters Turn Away From Facial Recognition Tech
Concert promoters in the U.S. are stepping back from plans to scan festivalgoers with facial recognition technology, after musicians and others gave it some serious side-eye. Although it remains entirely …
your ads here!UN Chief: Drafting New Syria Constitution Is Step to Peace
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says this week’s inaugural meeting of a committee tasked with drafting a new Syrian constitution presents a “unique opportunity” for peace. The U.N. chief said …
your ads here!Immigration Official Says US-Mexico Border Crisis Not Over
A top U.S. Border Patrol official has a warning: The crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border is not over. Even though crossings have been down over the past few months and …
your ads here!Why Black Tuesday Matters
Ninety years ago, on Oct. 29, 1929, the U.S. stock market plummeted nearly 13%. Wall Street investors panicked and unloaded their stock. The unprecedented financial crash became known as Black …
your ads here!Russia says Kurds Complete Withdrawal From Turkish Border
Russia’s defense minister said Tuesday that Syrian Kurdish fighters have completed their withdrawal from areas along the Syrian border, in line with a recent Russia-Turkey deal. Sergei Shoigu said Russian …
your ads here!Assault on Islamic State Leadership Not Over
Senior Islamic State leaders in Syria are coming under fire, part of what appears to be an urgent campaign to gut the terror group’s brain trust. The U.S.-allied Syrian Democratic …
your ads here!Protesters Gather in Streets Despite Overnight Curfew in Baghdad
Student protesters honked car horns and blared loud music in the streets of Baghdad on Monday night, appearing to defy the army and ignore an overnight curfew. Iraqi authorities had …
your ads here!US Top Negotiator Discusses Afghan Peace With Pakistan PM
Pakistan has reassured the United States of its “steadfast” support to the peace and reconciliation process in war-shattered Afghanistan, stressing the importance for all parties to the conflict to take …
your ads here!Full House to Vote on Trump Impeachment Inquiry
The full House of Representatives will vote this week on the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, addressing the White House argument that the probe has been illegitimate. Democratic House …
your ads here!Maryland Newspaper Gunman Pleads Guilty
The gunman who allegedly killed five people in the office of the Capital Gazette newspaper last year has pleaded guilty but not criminally responsible. James Ramos, who prosecutors say had a long-standing …
your ads here!California Hopes Winds Driving Wildfires Subside as Crews Work on Containment
California Governor Gavin Newsom says there are hopes that by later Monday the near historic winds that are driving a huge wildfire in the northern part of the state will …
your ads here!South China Sea, Free Trade Deal to Feature at Asian Leaders Summit
Negotiations on a sweeping 16-nation free trade deal and a code of conduct for the hotly contested South China Sea are expected to take center stage at a summit of …
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