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Biden expected to avoid charges over handling of classified documents

Last year several classified documents were found at President Joe Biden’s home and former office

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Blinken arrives in Seoul for talks focused on North Korea and its military cooperation with Russia

Heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, suspected North Korean cooperation with Russia in its war on Ukraine and concerns about China’s growing aggressiveness are topping U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s agenda as he visits South Korea

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Impossible balancing act? Blinken's Middle East tour concludes in Turkey

"We obviously don’t agree on everything." That understatement comes courtesy of the US secretary of state. Now that Antony Blinken's weekend shuttling from Jordan and the West Bank to Iraq and Turkey is over, we can ask: what was it all about?

France 24 · Nov 6, 2023

How far will it escalate? Region on edge as Israel ramps up response to Hamas

There is the horror, the reaction to the horror, and the reaction to the reaction to the horror. As more and more tales emerge of the savagery inflicted on civilians last Saturday by Hamas militants, as loved ones wonder if the missing are captured or dead, the grief and rage…

France 24 · Oct 11, 2023

Imphal’s remaining Kuki families allege forcible eviction

A defence source said Kuki-Zo families were provided safe passage from New Lambulane in Imphal East to Motbung in Senapati district on a special request by civil administration since they had become “vulnerable targets”

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Rupee falls 7 paise to 81.95 against U.S. dollar

The rupee depreciated 7 paise to 81.95 against the U..S dollar in early trade on July 26, tracking elevated level of the American currency against major rivals overseas as well as higher crude price.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

KSU agriculture research grants to include $600K for soybean study

Soybean is a key crop in Kentucky and throughout much of the U-S, producing protein-rich food for humans and animals. Now, Dr. Anuj Chiluwal and four colleagues will use a 600-thousand grant from the U.S. Agriculture Department to study how to improve it.

WEKU · Jul 25, 2023

US says soldier fled to North Korea after facing expulsion

North Korea detained a U.S. soldier who intentionally crossed the border from South Korea in an apparent effort to escape being sent home after being charged with assault, according to an American official.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023

Historic milestone with the last rocket destroyed at the Blue Grass Army Depot

President Biden on Friday afternoon sent out a communication saying the U-S had destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile.

WEKU · Jul 8, 2023

Why the U.S. Continues to Pay Russia $1 Billion Annually

Despite the war in the Ukraine, U.S. companies continue to buy Russian Uranium.

Barchart · Jun 22, 2023