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The security council vote is a significant moment – but the US says its Gaza policy is unchanged
Washington’s decision not to use its veto is an acknowledgement of its failure to lead the...
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US fears Russia’s influence in Africa after Niger junta cancels security pact
Washington fears loss of bases in Niger would risk the country following its neighbours and falling...
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US starts to helicopter citizens out of Haiti as fighting erupts in wealthy areas
State department organizes evacuation after nearly 1,600 US citizens ask for help amid reports of continuing...
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Israeli delegation to visit Washington to discuss planned offensive on Rafah
US says attack would be ‘mistake’ as Biden and Netanyahu talk by phone for first time...
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Cuba blames US for stoking protests amid power cuts and food shortages
US embassy says ‘absurd’ to suggest Washington behind protests in Santiago de Cuba led by parents...
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Medical studies find no trace of physical harm in Havana syndrome patients
Two new studies find no significant differences between US government officials suffering from condition and control...
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US says no troops to Haiti as country reels from explosion of gang violence
Washington says no despite ‘frantic’ talks between diplomats, as bodies lie in street and army battles...
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US to begin aid airdrops into Gaza but critics dismiss effort as inadequate
Decision to airdrop supplies suggests Biden has given up on being able to persuade Israel to...
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Blinken calls new Israeli settlements inconsistent with international law
Secretary of state’s characterization of West Bank settlements signals return to longstanding US policy reversed by...
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US to unveil major Russia sanctions in wake of Alexei Navalny death
Joe Biden declines to give details but says sanctions will coincide with second anniversary of Vladimir...
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Ukraine’s war effort already affected by block on $60bn US aid, says Nato chief
Jens Stoltenberg believes Congress will finally vote for package but meanwhile Russian forces are advancing near...
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Biden urged to include politicians in sanctions on violent Israeli settlers
Human rights groups also want to see executive order used to stop US groups from donating...
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Republicans’ standalone Israel aid bill fails in House vote
Assistance package worth $17.6bn, seen as ploy to block broader Senate-backed measure, fails to win two-thirds...
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US launches airstrikes in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for deadly drone attack
President says ‘If you harm an American, we will respond’ as US forces strike in what...
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Joe Biden issues executive order against Israeli settlers in West Bank
Financial sanctions and visa bans imposed on four individuals as US frustration with Israel growsMiddle East...
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US orders reprisal strikes against Iranian-backed militia
Strikes expected to take place in Syria and possibly Iraq, after three US soldiers were killed...
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China hacking threatens US infrastructure, FBI director warns, as Volt Typhoon botnet foiled
Chris Wray tells House committee there has been been far too little public focus on a...
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Pentagon mulls response to Jordan drone strike amid fears for Gaza ceasefire efforts
Lloyd Austin says president ‘will not tolerate attacks on US forces’, but Qatar warns that reprisal...
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China’s human rights record criticised at UN as it faces rare scrutiny of policies
UK, US and others use universal periodic review to speak out over Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong...
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Biden says two-state solution still possible after call with Netanyahu
US president says Israeli PM not opposed to all two-state solutions after pair talk for first...
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Biden signs measure to avert shutdown but Ukraine aid remains frozen
Hard-right Republicans ensure chances of more money and weapons for Kyiv hinge on immigration reform negotiations...
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US and UK prepare to launch strikes against Houthis in Yemen
Experts believe western allies most likely to target coastal sites in attempt to halt spate of...
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US soldier’s family rescued from Gaza in secret operation – report
The mother and uncle of Ragi A Sckak were taken from Gaza in an operation coordinated...
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Bernie Sanders calls on Congress to block funding to Israel
Israel’s response ‘has been grossly disproportionate, immoral and in violation of international law’, senator saysBernie Sanders,...