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In a defiant move, US President Donald Trump has announced his decision to boycott the second US presidential debate, citing concerns about the virtual format due to his recent coronavirus diagnosis. The move comes amid a tumultuous week for the President, who has faced criticism for downplaying the virus and
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As the world grapples with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming US presidential election, two prominent columnists, E.J. Dionne and David Brooks, share their perspectives on the state of American democracy. In a recent broadcast, they engaged in a thought-provoking discussion, highlighting both the positive
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US economic stimulus talks have collapsed following President Trump's abrupt withdrawal from negotiations on a new economic relief package. Hopes for even a limited fiscal stimulus deal to support the US recovery have dwindled, with the President later offering a meager alternative. The collapse has significant implications for
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As the US presidential debate reached a new low, American democracy is facing a crisis that is eating away at its reputation. China is now seen as a more trustworthy partner in the world, and the US's mishandling of the coronavirus has led to a significant loss of
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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have invited Postmaster-General Louis DeJoy to testify before Congress regarding operational changes to the postal service that they claim jeopardize November's elections. The lawmakers suspect that DeJoy is "an accomplice in the president's campaign
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As Benjamin Netanyahu addressed his nation, he hailed the Israeli-UAE deal as an "incomparably exciting moment". The agreement marks a significant shift in the region's geopolitics, with the UAE and Arab states viewing Iran as their primary enemy, not Israel. The deal affirms the strengthening of
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel have reached a historic peace deal, brokered by the US, that will establish full diplomatic ties between the two nations. This agreement marks a significant development in the Middle East, with the UAE set to become only the third Arab state to have
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Chinese diplomats have dialed down their aggressiveness in recent weeks, signaling a willingness to work with the US despite rounds of US sanctions targeting China's technology companies and officials in Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Beijing's shifting approach reflects an effort to minimize further antagonism during the
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Preliminary trials of an experimental coronavirus vaccine showed promising results, with high levels of antibodies against COVID-19 and no adverse side effects. Meanwhile, the Trump administration's plan to provide fast COVID-19 testing machines to nursing homes has been criticized for its limitations, as the government will only provide
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Facebook and Twitter took unprecedented action against President Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the coronavirus, removing a post from his official account and blocking his campaign account's tweet, respectively. The actions came as the two social media companies signaled a shift in their approach to moderation, prioritizing
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The Trump administration's COVID-19 response has sparked controversy with its plan to provide every nursing home with a fast COVID-19 testing machine, but with a catch: the government will only provide kits to test residents once and staff twice, sparking concerns that the initiative may not be enough
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The Trump administration has set its sights on broadening its offensive beyond the video-sharing app TikTok, with US officials vowing to take action against Chinese software companies perceived as a risk to national security. ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, is racing to save the app's US operations
