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Report: 2021 heading for worst US gun violence year in decades
Gun violence is spiking across the United States, and new data suggests 2021 is on pace to be one of the deadliest on record.
UN deeply concerned about US deportation of Haitians
The United Nations has expressed deep concern about mass deportation of Haitian migrants from the United States, warning the move could go against international law.
France: US instigating confrontation with China
French Defence Minister Florence Parly accused the United States of attempting to instigate confrontation with China, amid the growing tension over a security deal between Canberra and Washington.
Biden and Johnson agree on approach to Russia and China
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the US President Joe Biden agreed that the approach to Russia and China should be based on the common values shared by both London and Washington, the PM's spokesman said following talks between the two leaders in Washington on Wednesday.
Biden renews offer to return to ‘full’ nuclear deal ‘if Iran does same’
U.S. President Joe Biden told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday that Washington would come back to the Iranian nuclear deal in "full" if Tehran does the same.
Canada’s Trudeau wins third term, no majority
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a third term in the country’s snap election but fell short of regaining the majority he was seeking
US Border Patrol whips at migrants from horseback
US Border Patrol agents whipped at migrants in Texas who were attempting to make their way to an encampment where thousands of Haitian migrants have sought refuge.
UN General Assembly Session Opportunity for Intl. Convergence: Analyst
A political analyst says the United Nations General Assembly meeting is an ideal opportunity for countries to reinforce their alliances and resolve their differences.
EU accuses US of disloyalty to allies
The EU’s top leaders accused U.S. President Joe Biden of disloyalty to the transatlantic alliance, urging him to explain why he misled France and other European partners in forging a new strategic tie-up with the U.K. and Australia in the Indo-Pacific.
Biden goes on vacation amid several national crises
US President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden went for a bike ride at the beach on Sunday amid multiple national crises, while the president refused from answering reporters' questions.
Trump lashes out at Biden’s immigration policies
Former US President Donald Trump said the United States is becoming a “cesspool of humanity” as the administration of Joe Biden scrambles to handle thousands of migrants.
France: US, Australia ‘lying’ over sub deal
France has accused Washington and Canberra of lying over a security pact that saw the Australian government scrap a contract to buy French submarines in favour of US vessels.
Pro-rioters rally draws small crowd outside US Capitol
Several hundred demonstrators gathered outside the Capitol in Washington on Saturday to protest what the organizers say is the unfair treatment of people charged in connection with the deadly January riot at the US congress.
Poll: Less than 30% of Americans say US headed in right direction
An overwhelming majority of Americans believe the US s headed down the wrong direction, according to a new survey.
Biden admin to continue Trump-brokered Abraham Accords
The administration of Joe Biden will build on the “successful efforts” of its Donald Trump-led predecessor to encourage more countries to normalise ties with Israel, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Capitol police chief warns of threats ahead of pro-rioters rally
There have been unspecified “threats” tied to the upcoming rally in support of some jailed rioters”, US Capitol Police chief stated, citing calls for National Guard backup.
US says no plan for Blinken to meet Iran’s FM at UN
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has no plan to meet with his new Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian next week at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Friday.
Poll: Majority of Americans believe democracy is under attack
Most Americans feel democracy in the United States is under attack, according to a poll, as 51% say it is likely that elected officials in the country will successfully overturn the results of a future election because their party did not win.
Australia to host US military aircraft, nuclear-powered subs
Australia’s new defense treaty with the US and UK will feature muscular defenses, courtesy of US deployment of military aircraft in addition to the agreed nuclear-powered submarines, officials stated after a meeting in Washington.
US okays $500m copter maintenance deal with Saudi Arabia
The US Department of State has approved a possible $500 million sale to Saudi Arabia to provide maintenance services to the country's helicopter fleet, according to a statement released Thursday.
France says Biden acted like Trump in submarine deal with Australia
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has accused US President Joe Biden of making an "unpredictable decision" like former US President Donald Trump "used to do" after he scrapped a $40 billion submarine defense deal that the European nation had signed with Australia.
China warns US-UK-Australia military pact undermines regional peace
China has slammed a new US military alliance with Australia and Britain, under which Canberra will acquire nuclear submarine technology, as an "extremely irresponsible" threat to regional stability.
Poll shows Biden’s standing among Americans continues to slide
Half of American adults in a new poll disapprove of US President President Joe Biden, marking the first time his approval has dipped into "negative territory" since taking office.
US says regularly briefs Israel over nuclear talks
Washington has briefed Israel before, during and after different rounds of negotiations in Vienna about Iran's nuclear deal, State Department spokesman Ned Price says.
Russia demands answers from US over ‘election interference’
Moscow is waiting for an answer after presenting the American envoy with a dossier on purported examples of US attempts to interfere in Russia’s upcoming elections, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.