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Viktor Bout: Lawyer for convicted Russian arms dealer ‘confident’ of US prisoner swap with Brittney Griner

Notorious ‘Merchant of Death’ serving 25 years in US prison

The Independent UK

What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK

Why Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan puts the White House in delicate straits of diplomacy with China

The trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been strongly opposed by China, while the US has distanced itself from the visit.

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First Thing: Pelosi pledges solidarity with Taiwan amid alarm over China’s reaction

Beijing reacts to House speaker’s visit with outrage as Chinese military begin drills close to Taiwan. Plus, Batgirl gets cancelled

The Guardian - UK

Biden to sign executive order to protect travel for abortion

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order aimed in part at making it easier for women seeking abortions to travel between states to obtain access to the procedure

The Independent UK

Biden signs second executive order to protect US abortion access

The directive equips the Heath and Human Services department to expand coverage for patients seeking out of state care

The Guardian - US

Pelosi's visit to Taiwan raises temperatures, but it's in everyone's interest to cool them down again

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s provocative visit to Taiwan has been ill-timed from the perspective of China’s leader Xi Jinping.

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Editorial: Elimination of al-Qaida leader is a moment to celebrate

Like Osama bin Laden, his predecessor as leader of al-Qaida, Ayman al-Zawahri had the blood of thousands of innocents on his hands. His death, announced by the White House on Monday, should be welcomed not just in the United States but everywhere his terrorist organization has wrought havoc over the…

Tribune News Service

Jonathan Bernstein: Democrats shouldn’t envy Fox News’ influence

Democrats sometimes refer to Fox News and other conservative media with envy, presuming that the influence of right-leaning news outlets gives the GOP a large advantage in electoral politics. Even if Democrats have an easier time making their case in “neutral” media — something both Republican voters and party actors…

Tribune News Service

Pelosi lauds Taiwan, says China's fury cannot stop visits by world leaders

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after touting its democracy and pledging American solidarity during her brief visit, adding that Chinese anger cannot stop world leaders from travelling to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.

Reuters

Russian ceasefire and troop pullout must precede any talks, says Ukraine

Ukraine on Wednesday dismissed comments by former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder that Russia wanted a "negotiated solution" to the war and said any dialogue would be contingent on a Russian ceasefire and withdrawal of its troops.

Reuters

Kansas governor race: Kelly and Schmidt set to collide in November after easy primaries

Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican state Attorney General Derek Schmidt are heading into a knockout fight this fall as Kelly attempts to become the first Kansas governor since 1968 to win reelection while their party controls the White House.

Tribune News Service

Two top House Dems decline to say Biden should run in 2024

Two powerful House Democrats from New York are declining to say whether President Joe Biden should run for the White House again in 2024

The Independent UK

If Beyoncé is tweaking lyrics, Monica Lewinsky would like a word about 'Partition'

Monica Lewinsky would like a word with Beyoncé about her 2014 song "Partition," which references the former White House intern's infamous affair with former President Bill Clinton.

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China could use "economic coercion" against Taiwan

China has positioned itself to take further actions against Taiwan, including possible "economic coercion," White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Health officials seek monkeypox vaccines, urge health emergency declaration

WASHINGTON — Public health officials are pressing the Biden administration to declare a public health emergency for monkeypox and say a lack of resources has forced clinics to ration vaccines and treatments, and even motivated some patients to head to Canada for monkeypox vaccines.

The Independent UK

The downside: US strike shows Afghanistan still terror base

The Biden administration is holding out the CIA operation that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri as a monumental strike against the global terror network responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks of 2001

The Independent UK

Doctor: Biden's COVID symptoms return, in 'good spirits'

President Joe Biden’s “loose cough” has returned as he faces a rebound case of COVID-19, his doctor said Tuesday, though he “continues to feel well.”

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The Guardian - US

Biden echoes Obama as White House releases photo of briefing on strike

Picture bore striking similarities to 1 May 2011 image, when US special forces killed Osama bin Laden

The Independent UK

Former White House spokesman joins Sarah Sanders' campaign

A former White House spokesman whose testimony about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was broadcast before a House committee is joining Sarah Sanders' campaign for Arkansas governor

Roll Call

Senators slated to take up bill to expand security support to Taiwan amid high-stakes Pelosi visit - Roll Call

A Senate panel plans to take up a bill that would expand security aid to Taiwan even as Speaker Pelosi has angered China with her visit there.

The Conversation

Why Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan puts the White House in delicate straits of diplomacy with China

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Aug. 2, 2022 – a highly controversial trip that has been strongly opposed by China.

Evening Standard

Russia accuses United States of being directly involved in Ukraine war

Russia’s defence ministry alleged that Washington coordinates Ukrainian missile strikes

The Guardian - UK

Russia claims US ‘directly involved’ in Ukraine war

Kremlin says White House supplying information used by Kyiv to conduct long-range missile strikes

The Independent UK

Jill Biden opens up about suffering from parenting guilt and how she uses Post-it notes to manage her family

The First Lady is a mother, stepmother and grandmother, as well as a college professor

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