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Russian Envoy: US Seeks to Inflame Ukraine Crisis with Claims against Moscow

Washington is trying to demonize Moscow and foment the crisis in Ukraine with allegations of Russian crimes against humanity, Russia's ambassador to the United States said on Sunday. The Biden administration formally concluded that Russia has committed "crimes against humanity" during its nearly year-long invasion of Ukraine, Vice President Kamala…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023

'Pump the brakes', US envoy tells Netanyahu on judicial changes

The U.S. envoy to Israel said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should slow progress on a judicial overhaul that could make it harder for Washington to help him promote ties with Saudi Arabia or deal with Iran.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: shelling kills three in southern city of Berislav – as it happened

Russian shelling near southern Ukrainian city of Berislav killed three people on Sunday morning, according to local officials

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2023

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NKorea Says it Fired ICBM as Warning to US, Seoul

North Korea said Sunday it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to Washington and Seoul, saying the successful "surprise" drill demonstrated Pyongyang's "capacity of fatal nuclear counterattack". Leader Kim Jong Un ordered the "sudden launching drill" at 8 am Saturday (2300 GMT) and a Hwasong-15 missile --…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023

Russia: US inflames Ukraine crisis with claims of crimes against humanity

Washington is trying to demonise Moscow and foment the crisis in Ukraine with allegations of Russian crimes against humanity, Russia's ambassador to the United States said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2023

Russian envoy: U.S. seeks to inflame Ukraine crisis with claims of crimes against humanity

Washington is trying to demonize Moscow and foment the crisis in Ukraine with allegations of Russian crimes against humanity, Russia's ambassador to the United States said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2023

Blinken to Turkey: 'the United States is here' with aid

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday announced further aid to Turkey and said Washington would provide longer term help to Ankara as it seeks to rebuild following this month's earthquake.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2023

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John Fetterman wanted a quiet start in the Senate. His health has upended that.

WASHINGTON — John Fetterman just wanted to fit in.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 19, 2023

Blinken meets China’s Wang Yi, warns against helping Russia

US, Chinese top diplomats hold ‘direct, candid’ talks in first meeting since spat over suspected spying balloon.

Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2023

Marianne Williamson teases long-shot 2024 challenge to Biden

WASHINGTON — Marianne Williamson, a best-selling self-help author, is throwing her hat in the U.S. presidential race once again, this time facing slimmer odds than with her first attempt in 2020.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023

Ohio chemical train disaster spotlights vacancy at US regulator

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has yet to nominate someone to lead the federal agency that regulates the transport of hazardous materials, including the toxic chemicals that spilled following the fiery derailment of a Norfolk Southern Corp. train in Ohio this month.

Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2023

Panthers suffer letdown in Nashville with chance to take sole possession of playoff spot

The Florida Panthers didn’t hide their feelings about the Washington Capitals on Thursday: It wasn’t just a typical mid-February victory to the Panthers, who are desperately fighting for their postseason lives with less than two months left in the regular season. It was a game Florida built its road trip…

Miami Herald · Feb 18, 2023

London-based Iranian broadcaster forced to close after Met warns of ‘hostile’ foreign threats

Iran International TV will relocate to Washington DC after the Met Police warned of “serious” safety concerns for staff

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2023

Iran International Moves Shows to Washington after Threats

A Farsi-language satellite news channel based in London long critical of Iran's government said Saturday it had moved its broadcasts to Washington “to protect the safety of its journalists” after being targeted by Tehran. Iran International described making the decision after London’s Metropolitan Police told it “about the existence of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2023

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The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

China's top diplomat renews criticism of US balloon downing

China’s top diplomat has renewed Beijing’s criticism of the United States for shooting down what Washington says was a Chinese spy balloon, arguing that the move doesn’t point to U.S. strength

WEKU · Feb 18, 2023

North Korea fires a missile as the U.S. and South Korea prepare for military exercises

North Korea fired a long-range missile into the sea off Japan a day after it threatened to take strong measures against South Korea and the U.S. over their joint military exercises.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, US says

US vice president says Washington has determined Russia has committed crimes against humanity

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

Chief of staff exerts quiet power at center of White House

The White House chief of staff is at the fulcrum of the federal government as gatekeeper to the most powerful leader on Earth

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The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

US: Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says Washington has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2023

Supreme Court to hear arguments on social media immunity laws

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next week about social media giants Google and Twitter in a pair of cases that could determine whether the justices effectively rewrite one of the central laws underpinning the modern internet before Congress does.

Salon · Feb 18, 2023

Trump gets caught up in the cover-up

A Special Counsel in Washington D.C. is also comparing the testimony of Trump witnesses for conflicts

Bangkok Post · Feb 18, 2023

China blasts 'hysterical' US balloon claims

MUNICH: China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Saturday blasted the United States' reaction to what Washington has called a Chinese spy balloon as "hysterical and absurd", in uncharacteristically strong remarks against the top Western power.

The Guardian - US · Feb 18, 2023

Beware: we could be entering a dangerous new era of US-China relations

Incidents like the Chinese spying balloon could too easily spiral out of control in the future, ending in disaster

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2023

Washington Denies Imposing Sanctions on Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor

The US State Department denied on Saturday that it was considering imposing sanctions on Lebanon’s central bank governor Riad Salameh. “We have seen these rumors, and while we generally are not discussing any possible sanctions, I can confirm that these rumors are not based on facts,” a US State Department…

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

White House to hold talks with Taiwan officials in Washington - FT

The White House will meet senior Taiwan officials next week in Washington for talks meant to be private to avoid an angry reaction from China, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, at a time of heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

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