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August 16, 2023

Asia

North Korea confirms detention of American soldier Travis King

North Korea asserted Wednesday that a U.S. soldier who bolted into the North across the heavily armed Korean border last month did so after being disillusioned with the inequality of American society and racial discrimination in its Army.

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US Army soldier Travis King. © via Reuters - social media

August 14, 2023

Society

Hawaii wildfires: Crews may find 10 to 20 wildfire victims a day - governor

Recovery crews combing through homes and vehicles burned to a cinder in Hawaii are likely to find 10 to 20 more victims per day, the governor has warned.

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GETTY IMAGES / Officials say all residents of Lahaina have likely escaped or perished in the fire, and that victims have been hard to identify due to the extent of the devastation

August 12, 2023

Americas

Stunned residents find nothing but ashes in Hawaiian town

A new fears has emerged as stunned Hawaiian residents return to their homes to find nothing but ashes.

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Anthony La Puente, 44, recovers items from his house in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. (Photo by Paula RAMON / AFP)

August 12, 2023

Americas

Hawaii to probe response to devastating wildfires as death toll continues to rise

Hawaii's chief legal officer said Friday she was opening a probe into the handling of devastating wildfires that killed at least 80 people in the state this week, as criticism grows of the official response.

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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks during a press conference about the destruction of historic Lahaina and the aftermath of wildfires on Aug. 10, 2023." PHOTO CREDITS: PATRICK T. FALLON, AFP Via Getty Images

August 09, 2023

Middle East

Saudis Agree With U.S. on Path to Normalize Kingdom’s Ties With Israel

Officials are negotiating details of agreement they hope to cement within nine-to-12 months, though obstacles remain

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Jeddah last month with the Biden administration in an effort to accelerate talks. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES

August 09, 2023

Asia

China’s Economy Faces Yet Another Threat: Falling Prices

A deepening slowdown in the world’s second-biggest economy has now raised fears of deflation, which could be crippling for heavily indebted China.

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A construction site of a residential property development in Nanchang, China, in May.Credit...Qilai Shen for The New York Times

August 03, 2023

Business

Janet Yellen: Credit downgrade 'puzzling' and 'unwarranted'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has defended the strength of the US economy, after the government was stripped of its top tier credit rating.

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August 01, 2023

Politics

Trump indicted on charges out of Special Counsel probe into Jan. 6

This is the second federal indictment Trump faces out of Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation

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Former President Trump remains the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination. (SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)

July 31, 2023

Africa

Niger's pro-junta protesters attack French Embassy

Coup supporters denounce former colonial power, shout support for Russia

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Protesters gather on Sunday in front of the French Embassy in Niger's capital, Niamey, during a demonstration that followed a march in support of last week's military takeover in the West African country. (AFP/Getty Images)

July 27, 2023

United States

Biden announces new measures to protect Americans from extreme heat

Critics say steps positive but modest as US president stops short of declaring climate emergency

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Joe Biden makes his announcement at the White House on Thursday. Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA

July 25, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Trevor Reed, who was released in U.S.-Russia swap in 2022, injured while fighting in Ukraine

Reed had been arrested in Moscow in 2019 and the State Department considered him wrongfully detained.

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Trevor Reed, who was released in U.S.-Russia swap in 2022, injured while fighting in Ukraine

July 25, 2023

United States

Federal Judge Blocks New Biden Asylum Policy

Immigrant advocacy groups had challenged the administration’s decision to dramatically limit who is allowed to apply for asylum in the U.S.

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Migrants walk along the bank of the Rio Grande as members of the Texas National Guard look on in Eagle Pass, Texas.Credit...Go Nakamura for The New York Times

July 21, 2023

Europe

Putin may still seek revenge on Wagner boss – CIA chief

Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to buy time while he works out how to deal with Yevgeny Prighozin, says the director of the CIA.

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July 19, 2023

Society

Homeowners Don’t Want to Sell, So Home Builders Are Booming

High mortgage rates are dissuading sellers, leaving new construction the only game in town.

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A new master-planned community in Lehi, Utah.

July 18, 2023

Asia

US soldier held by North Korea after crossing border

North Korea is reported to have detained a serving US army soldier who crossed the heavily-fortified border from South Korea without permission.

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AFP / South Korean soldiers stand guard in the village of Panmunjom in the Joint Security Area

July 16, 2023

Sports

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until end of 2025

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has signed for American side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until the end of 2025.

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July 12, 2023

Society

Passport delays are derailing travel. What to know about getting yours.

A surge in applications has led to longer processing times and limited urgent travel appointments

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July 09, 2023

Sports

US football star Megan Rapinoe announces retirement

United States women’s team star Megan Rapinoe announced on social media on Saturday that she would be retiring from football at the end of this season.

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