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The passage of the bill, which appeared dead just weeks ago, caps a Democratic effort to deliver on major components of President Biden’s agenda.

Agent says ‘the news is not good’ as author, subject to Iranian death fatwa, remains in hospital; police arrest Hadi Matar, who reportedly has sympathies for Shia extremists

GDP figures offer a fresh indication that the British economy is struggling under the weight of soaring gas bills and rising interest rates, with the Bank of England projecting a lengthy recession.

The November meeting in Southeast Asia would mark the Chinese leader’s first international trip in nearly three years.

The Taliban’s late founder hid out for years in Afghan homes while the U.S. hunted for him in Pakistan. The new Kabul regime is eager to celebrate his mystique and legacy,

The country’s new leader is moving the official office from the secluded ‘Blue House’ into central Seoul to be less remote. Now he’s too close for some citizens’ comfort.

Salman Rushdie is an Indian-born British author whose writing about religion and politics has made him controversial in some parts of the world.

Ohio FBI shooting – live: ‘Violent extremist’ Ricky Shiffer investigated for months after Jan 6  The Independent An armed man tried to enter the FBI’s Cincinnati office and was fatally shot after a standoff with police. Here’s what we know  CNN What

Former US president could have violated laws related to national defense, obstruction of justice and public records by holding White House material at home, expert says

Former US president, under fire for ‘top secret’ documents at his home, repeatedly divulged intelligence while he was in office