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Donald Trump sought to pivot away from the controversy surrounding the alleged co-conspirators of late financier Jeffrey Epstein by reigniting several high-profile battles on the eve of a trip to Scotland. In an attempt to fan the flames of his loyal online MAGA base, Trump went on a campaign to
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Boston University professor Lauren Mattioli delivered a lecture on the power of presidential appointments in shaping the judicial agenda, highlighting the critical role of U.S. attorneys in implementing policy priorities. Her research, part of a book currently in progress, explores how presidents care about the courts and the ways
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A historic conference in Paris has brought together over 40,000 representatives from 200 countries to tackle the pressing issue of climate change. The goal is to create a legally binding agreement that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent average global temperatures from rising 2 degrees Celsius over preindustrial
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A day after President Obama's Oval Office address on combating terrorism, Donald Trump stirred controversy with a proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States. The move has sparked a wave of criticism from top Republicans, including Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz, and Dick Cheney, who called Trump&
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The recent G20 Leaders Summit brought focus to the Daesh (ISIS) threat, with key players shifting their stance on tackling the militant group in Syria. French President Francois Hollande emphasized the need for urgent action, identifying the Syrian conflict as "the greatest factory of terrorism the world has ever
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At the G-20 Summit in Turkey, European Union leaders observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of the attacks in Paris, while the leaders of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations vowed to boost intelligence-sharing, cut off terrorist funding, and strengthen border security in Europe. US
Obama, Barack
The United Nations General Assembly witnessed a tense and confrontational exchange between US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, with both leaders delivering dueling addresses on the Syrian civil war. The relationship between the two leaders has been strained since Russia's intervention in Ukraine
Obama, Barack
The US efforts to address the Syria crisis have come under fire from Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who criticized the Obama administration's approach as lacking a clear strategy. Rubio, a Republican presidential hopeful, argued that the US should prioritize dealing with ISIS and not focus on ousting Syrian
Obama, Barack
In a speech at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Barack Obama criticized African leaders who refuse to leave office after their terms expire. Obama, who is constitutionally barred from running for a third term, joked that he could still win if he ran, but instead chose
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US President Barack Obama is making his first visit to Ethiopia, a crucial US security ally and fast-growing economy, amidst concerns over human rights and the potential for increased business ties between the two nations. Obama is set to meet with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn to discuss security threats,
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President Kenyatta of Kenya and US President Barack Obama engaged in a public disagreement on gay rights during the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi. Kenyatta expressed his country's disapproval of homosexuality, citing the will of Kenyan society, while Obama emphasized the importance of treating all people equally under
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President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya on Tuesday dismissed the International Criminal Court (ICC) charges against him and his Deputy President William Ruto, describing them as "non-issues" ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to the country. Kenyatta and Ruto were both facing charges of crimes against
