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Harris Says US Will Not Stop ‘Pressure’ on Israel for Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 2024-10-06 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States will not ease its "pressure" on Israel and Arab leaders to reach a deal on hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, Vice President Kamala Harris said in an interview released on Sunday. Washington is working with Israel on humanitarian aid and "the need for a deal to be done which would release the hostages and create a ceasefire. And ...

Angélique Kidjo: 40 Years of Music, African Roots and Activism

This Is Beirut, 2024-10-06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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All music “has its roots” in Africa, says Angélique Kidjo. “In this world, you have a place everywhere.” Driven by this family mantra, star singer Angélique Kidjo celebrates 40 years of a career during which she has transcended trends while celebrating African heritage, the "cradle" of all music. Whether revisiting Ravel’s Bolero, ...

Kazakhstan to Build Its First Nuclear Power Station

This is Beirut, 2024-10-06 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Kazakhstan votes on Sunday in a referendum on building the country's first nuclear power station as the world's top uranium producer looks to boost its power generation capacity. The result, due to be announced on Monday, is expected to be in favor, despite lingering resentment over massive radiation exposure as a result of Soviet-era nuclear ...

US VP Candidates Face Off in Civil Debate

This Is Beirut, 2024-10-02 12:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a surprisingly civil debate on Tuesday, despite tense moments on the hot topics of migration, abortion and the threat of war in the Middle East. Republican Vance and Democrat Walz dug into policy and avoided the bitter personal attacks that presidential candidates Donald Trump ...

US Vice Presidential Contenders to Face Off in a Tense Debate

This Is Beirut, 2024-10-01 10:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in what could be an unusually important undercard debate Tuesday as they compete for the decisive votes of the American heartland. The debate between Democrat Walz, the Minnesota governor chosen by Kamala Harris, and Republican Vance, the Ohio senator who is Donald Trump's running ...

Death Toll From Storm Helene in US Rises to 93

This Is Beirut, 2024-09-30 12:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The death toll from powerful storm Helene jumped to at least 93 on Sunday, with one county in North Carolina alone reporting 30 deaths, authorities said, as rescuers battled to reach people in need across the southeastern United States. The storm response took on a political tinge after President Joe Biden and the two candidates vying to replace ...

US Vice Presidential Candidates to Face-Off in Debate

This Is Beirut, 2024-09-30 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US vice presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz will face off Tuesday in a debate that promises to be a feisty battle to win over voters in middle America, who could decide the cliffhanger 2024 election. The combative Vance, 40, shares former president Donald Trump's gift for courting controversy, whether by smearing Democrats as ...

International Community Reacts to Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

This Is Beirut, 2024-09-23 21:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Several countries issued statements on Monday over Israel's recent airstrikes on various areas in Lebanon. Israel has been engaging in a series of heavy attacks on Lebanon since the past week, notably detonating communication devices of Hezbollah operatives and elimating the group's military commanders. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia ...

Ambivalence and the Impending Wars

2024-09-23 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The United States mediation seems ineffective, and the war is bogging down. Radicalization is continuing on both sides, and the chances of working arrangements are receding by the day. Hamas is not interested in the projected trade-off, and the Israelis, despite their fractured political landscape, are unwilling to consider any political and ...

UAE Leader Seeks to Deepen 'Strategic' Ties in US Visit

This Is Beirut, 2024-09-22 11:17 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is due on Monday in Washington for a first official visit at a time of soaring tensions in the Middle East, seeking to highlight economic and technological cooperation. Presidential advisor Anwar Gargash said the Emiratis, who want to reorient their economy away from oil and towards new ...

In-Person Voting Begins as US Braces for Election Day

2024-09-21 18:06 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In-person voting for this year's presidential election began on Friday, marking a significant milestone and the start of a six-week sprint leading up to Election Day, following a summer of political turbulence. Voters lined up to cast their ballots in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Virginia, the first states to offer early in-person voting options. ...

America and the World in 2025 if Trump Is Elected

David Hale, 2024-09-16 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)