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Republican Front-Runner: Trump's Historic Victory in Iowa

par This Is Beirut, 16/01 13:52 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Donald Trump secured a historic landslide victory in Iowa's caucuses on Monday, solidifying his position as the presumptive Republican candidate against President Joe Biden in November. However, Trump's second trial is set to start just a day after his win. Donald Trump romped to a landslide victory on Monday in Iowa's caucuses, the first vote ...

US Vows Response to Soldiers' Deaths in Jordan

par This Is Beirut, 29/01 17:16 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The White House promised, on Monday, significant retaliation for the drone assault on a military base in Jordan, which resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers. President Joe Biden attributed responsibility to Iran-supported insurgents, signaling a forthcoming response. The White House on Monday vowed a "very consequential response" to a ...

TikTok Dragged Into US Election as Trump Opposes Ban

11/03 20:32 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Former US president Donald Trump stated on Monday that he opposed banning TikTok, as the future of the widely used video-sharing app becomes entangled in the US election campaign. In a major reversal, former US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was against a ban on TikTok, as the fate of the popular video-sharing app was dragged into ...

Washington Warns Kyiv of Uncertainty in Aid Timing

par This Is Beirut, 20/03 23:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A senior White House official in Kyiv stated on Wednesday that they were unable to foresee when the US Congress would approve a delayed $60-billion military aid package for Ukraine. A top White House official in Kyiv on Wednesday said he could not predict when the US Congress would pass a stalled $60-billion military aid package for Ukraine. The ...

Trump Accused of 'Criminal Conspiracy and Cover-up'

par This Is Beirut, 22/04 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 ...

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

par This Is Beirut, 04/07 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 ...

Biden-Trump: What Are the Differences?

par Rami Rayess, 10/07 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 ...

US Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case

par This Is Beirut, 15/07 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 ...

China Halts Nuclear Talks With US Over Taiwan Arms Sales

par This Is Beirut, 17/07 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 ...

100 Days to Go before US Elections

par This Is Beirut, 28/07 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 ...

Tim Walz Captivates the DNC During Flamboyant Address

par This Is Beirut, 22/08 10:58 - 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 ...

Tensions in Beijing as US and China Diplomats Discuss Taiwan

par This Is Beirut, 29/08 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 ...

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