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The EU Has Failed in Serbia and Kosovo

As violence flares, Washington has shown it has influence, while Brussels’s policies have shown weakness.

Foreign Policy · Oct 18, 2023

'Joe Biden in the tinderbox': US president heads to Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, October 18: Arab and Israeli papers spar over who was responsible for the strike on the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza that left hundreds dead. We also take a look at coverage of US President Joe Biden's last-minute trip to the Middle East, aimed both at…

France 24 · Oct 18, 2023

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kim Beazley on Albanese's US trip, Biden in the Middle East, and the Voice's defeat

The prime minister heads to Washington next week for a state visit. Talks between Anthony Albanese and President Joe Biden will canvass progress on implementing the AUKUS agreement, Ukraine, China and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, and of course the Middle East crisis. Biden will have just returned from…

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023

Biden to visit Israel as Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe

The US president’s trip is a rare and risky choice as Washington tries to avert a broader regional war.

Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023

Medical expert testifies restraint actions of Tacoma police killed Washington man

An expert in forensic pathology has testified in the ongoing trial of three Tacoma, Washington, police officers charged with the death of Manuel Ellis that Ellis likely would have lived if not for the officers' actions

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

US lawmakers introduce resolution urging ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib slams Biden administration for failing to call for de-escalation in Israel’s war in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023

Voters in Maine to decide Question 2 to ban foreign government spending in elections

Maine voters will decide on a ballot initiative next month to ban foreign governments, or entities with at least 5% foreign government ownership or control, from spending money to influence ballot measures or candidate elections. If approved, Maine would join California, Colorado, Maryland, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington…

Ballotpedia · Oct 16, 2023

Decades of inaction on immigration in Washington fuels migrant crisis

The current immigration mess shouldn’t be placed on the shoulders of Texans or Chicagoans or New Yorkers, a suburban letter writer says.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2023

Falcons vs. Commanders: Highlights from Week 6

Falcons vs. Commanders: Top plays from Sunday's game in Atlanta

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 16, 2023

Judge issues partial gag order against Trump in federal Jan 6 case

Mr Trump will be barred from attacking prosecutors, court personnel or witnesses in the case pending against him in a Washington DC federal court

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023