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Biden says US would defend Taiwan if China invades
President Joe Biden said “the pandemic is over” in discussing Covid during an interview that aired on Sunday evening on CBS’ “60 Minutes.” “The pandemic…
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UK parliament U-turns on letting Chinese delegation view Queen Elizabeth’s coffin
LONDON — A visiting Chinese delegation has been allowed to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state following a U-turn by U.K. parliamentary authorities. Vice President…
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NATO expansion not to blame for Russian invasion, Bill Clinton says
Former President Bill Clinton rejected the notion that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can be blamed on the expansion of NATO that began during his presidency.…
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Czech EU presidency calls for war-crimes tribunal over Russia’s actions in Izyum
The foreign minister of the Czech Republic, current holder of the presidency of the Council of the EU, called for a “special international tribunal” after…
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Commission proposes funding cut for Hungary but opens compromise path
The European Commission on Sunday proposed suspending 65 percent of funds allocated to Hungary under three EU programs over rule-of-law concerns, but also laid the ground…
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Parliament must press its case for treaty reform
Andrew Duff is a former member of the European Parliament. His latest book, “Constitutional Change in the European Union,” was just published by Palgrave Pivot.…
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Truss-Biden meeting postponed to Wednesday
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss will hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday at the UN General Assembly, her office said…
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Serrano de Haro named new EU envoy to the UK
Pedro Serrano de Haro, chief of staff to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, has been appointed the bloc’s new ambassador to the U.K. Serrano…
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Talks on whether to send US F-16s and Patriots to Ukraine continue — but quietly
Ukraine has stopped publicly asking for high-end U.S. weapons such as Patriot air defense systems, F-16 fighter jets and Gray Eagle drones. But behind the…
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French broadcasters’ merger falls through
PARIS — France’s TV broadcasters TF1 and M6 have decided to give up their controversial merger plans, they announced Friday. “Following the discussions with the [national…
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