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Trump appeals ruling that Pence has to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is appealing a court decision that would require former Vice President Mike Pence to appear before a federal grand jury investigating efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential election, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023

Cameroon aims to boost export revenues, rejoin AGOA - minister

Cameroon is working to boost export revenues to fend off a potential debt crisis and has relaunched talks with the U.S. to rejoin Washington's flagship trade initiative with Africa, its economy minister said on Monday.

Reuters · Apr 10, 2023

Legal fight over abortion drug could quickly hit Supreme Court - Roll Call

The Justice Department and several states took several steps Monday to preserve access to a commonly used medication abortion drug.

Roll Call · Apr 10, 2023

After 3 years, Seattle's Amy Nelson still fighting Amazon and DOJ

SEATTLE — After three years working to get her business off the ground, Amy Nelson didn't get a chance to say goodbye to the co-working spaces that first made her dream of helping working women a reality.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023

Philippines tells China sites for U.S. military pact not for 'offensive action'

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assured China on Monday that military bases accessible to the United States would not be used in any offensive action, stressing the arrangement with Washington was designed to boost his country's defences.

Reuters · Apr 10, 2023

Meet the chief federal judge overseeing several high-profile Trump grand jury probes

Jeb Boasberg is taking over as chief judge of the federal district court in Washington as grand jury investigations of former President Donald Trump intensify.

WEKU · Apr 10, 2023

Tesla signs deal for 'Megapack' factory in Shanghai

After building an electric vehicle factory in Shanghai in 2019, the US company has signed an agreement to build another plant in the city, this time to make large-scale energy storage units known as "megapacks". With the agreement, Elon Musk's company is doubling down on its China investments, amid increasing…

France 24 · Apr 10, 2023

Ukraine war: What do the alleged classified US documents contain and who leaked them?

WASHINGTON: One of the largest leaks of alleged classified US military documents in a decade has sparked an official investigation by the Department of Defense and could complicate American support for Ukraine shortly before a major offensive by Kyiv.

The Times of India · Apr 10, 2023

Nuclear Chief: Iran Can Enrich Uranium ‘At Any Rate’

Iran can enrich uranium whenever it wants, and at any rate, announced head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami. In an interview with Iranian television, Eslami stated that the US wanted to stop Iran's nuclear technology but failed. Asked about the failed negotiations to revive the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2023

Proud Boys leaders' Jan. 6 sedition trial inches to a close

A jury will soon decide whether the onetime leader of the Proud Boys extremist group is guilty in one of the most serious cases brought in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023