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Singapore: 'Premature' for any Asean talks with Myanmar

WASHINGTON: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Friday that conditions were not yet right for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to open high-level talks with Myanmar on the country's political situation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2023

Luis Arraez breaks out of slump with five-hit game in Marlins’ 6-5 win over Nationals

WASHINGTON — Luis Arraez was looking to break out of his mini slump, a three-game stretch in which the Miami Marlins’ hit-collecting second baseman was held without a hit.

Miami Herald · Jun 17, 2023

Illinois man charged with involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

CHICAGO — An Illinois man was arrested Thursday and charged with participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and will be transported to Washington, D.C., to face the charges.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2023

Cost of importing food set to reach new high of nearly $2 trillion

BUSINESS DAILY - Friday, 16.06.2023: The cost of importing food is expected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, with inflation increasing hunger and starvation in poorer nations. Also, prior to next week's Paris Air Show, French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing investments in greener ways to fly. Plus, we…

France 24 · Jun 16, 2023

Next Gen Stats has Terry McLaurin among NFL’s most reliable wide receivers

McLaurin is one of the NFL's best wide receivers by any metric.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023

‘More extreme, more violent’: experts’ warning over khaki-clad Patriot Front

Their button-up shirts and chinos have prompted mockery but experts say the far-right group is becoming increasingly violent

The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2023

Why is US Secretary of State Antony Blinken going to China?

Expectations are modest for Beijing and Washington in attempt to improve relations after a particularly bumpy year.

Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2023

How Biden and Taylor Swift beat Ticketmaster

WASHINGTON — Ticketmaster, the country’s largest ticket seller, will begin disclosing fees up front after angry Taylor Swift fans demanded change and the Federal Trade Commission proposed new regulations.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2023

Biden’s hope to kill debt limit evaporates after recent deal

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s deal with congressional Republicans staved off a federal default crisis for another two years — but also evaporated hopes for now of ending debt ceiling battles once and for all, legal experts and White House allies say.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023

Owning the libs: GOP routs Dems at Congressional Baseball Game

WASHINGTON — The annual Congressional Baseball Game provides a chance for the grown men and women who lead the nation to dress up and play make believe like they’re real-life major leaguers.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023