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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 ...

Netanyahu and Gallant: A Fragile Alliance Amidst Discord

Ali A. Hamadé, 2024-09-29 17:25 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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On Friday, September 27, Israel launched its most extensive military operation against Hezbollah since the opening of the southern front line on October 8, 2023, decapitating the group. The strike resulted in the death of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and the elimination of several key commanders of the pro-Iranian ...

US in Talks with Allies to Ease Hezbollah-Israel Tensions

This Is Beirut, 2024-09-24 20:21 - Reading : less than a minute

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White House Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer says that United States officials were in talks with allies to help ease the escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, according to a report by the Associated Press. "We’re working on that in real time right here in New York and in capitals around the world," Finer said in an ...

Tensions in Beijing as US and China Diplomats Discuss Taiwan

This Is Beirut, 2024-08-29 10:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A senior Chinese military official warned the United States to stop "collusion" with Taiwan while top White House aide Jake Sullivan stressed the importance of stability in the tense Strait in a rare one-on-one meeting Thursday, both sides said. Sullivan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, the first US national security advisor to visit China since ...

Tim Walz Captivates the DNC During Flamboyant Address

This Is Beirut, 2024-08-22 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Tim Walz accepted the nomination as Kamala Harris's running mate at the Democratic National Convention, endorsing her and criticizing Donald Trump in a high-energy speech during a star-studded event. Tim Walz introduced himself to millions of Americans on a star-studded night at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, as he accepted the ...

Biden Gives Farewell Speech at DNC in Chicago

This Is Beirut, 2024-08-20 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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An emotional Joe Biden won a huge ovation as he gave a farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, after Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance to thank him for being an "incredible" president. "I love you," the tearful 81-year-old president told the crowd to deafening cheers, less than a month after dropping out ...

100 Days to Go before US Elections

This Is Beirut, 2024-07-28 09:07 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Donald Trump labeled Vice President Kamala Harris a "crazy liberal," while she vowed to prevail over his "wild lies" as both laid out presidential campaign attack lines Saturday with just 100 days left until election day. After earlier addressing a bitcoin conference in Tennessee, Trump rallied supporters Saturday evening in Minnesota, seeking to ...

China Halts Nuclear Talks With US Over Taiwan Arms Sales

This Is Beirut, 2024-07-17 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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China said on Wednesday it had suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan. The US and China in November held rare talks on nuclear arms control, part of a bid to ease mistrust ahead of a summit between leader Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. Further ...

US Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case

This Is Beirut, 2024-07-15 22:12 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed Monday the criminal case against him on charges of mishandling top secret documents, a stunning victory for the former president who immediately called for his other pending cases to be dismissed as well. The decision effectively removes a major legal threat for Trump, who faces multiple ...

Biden-Trump: What Are the Differences?

Rami Rayess, 2024-07-10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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  Whether US President Joe Biden continues his presidential race towards the White House or not – due to the political and public pressures following a presidential debate in which he did not perform well – it is clear that unprecedented turning points have emerged in the presidential battle. Although President Biden addressed many ...

Biden "Absolutely Not" Pulling Out of Race, Says White House

This Is Beirut, 2024-07-04 10:23 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Joe Biden is "absolutely not" pulling out of the US presidential race, his spokeswoman said Wednesday, as pressure mounted following his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump. Panic has gripped his Democratic Party in the wake of last week's TV debate, and internal rumblings about finding a replacement candidate before November's ...

Trump Accused of 'Criminal Conspiracy and Cover-up'

This Is Beirut, 2024-04-22 22:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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During the opening arguments on Monday in the historic first criminal trial of a former US president, prosecutors leveled accusations against Donald Trump, alleging involvement in "criminal conspiracy and a cover-up." Prosecutors accused Donald Trump of engaging in "criminal conspiracy and a cover-up" as opening arguments began on Monday in the ...

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