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US Supreme Court Keeps Block On Rules Protecting Transgender Students

August 17, 2024 admin

The judges declined to take action while the legal process at the state level is still playing out (file) Washington: The US Supreme Court on Friday denied a request by the Biden administration to lift a block in several Republican states on expanding sex discrimination protection to transgender students. President Joe Biden’s administration moved in…

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Hamas rejects ‘new’ Gaza truce conditions as Biden says deal closer than ever

August 17, 2024 admin

Hamas said on Friday (August 16, 2024) the Palestinian group rejected “new conditions” in a Gaza ceasefire plan the United States presented after two days of talks with Israeli negotiators in Qatar. Also read:Mediators to the Gaza War cease-fire talks say the two-day talks have wrapped up As international pressure mounted for a ceasefire after…

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Far From Over But Joe Biden Has High Hopes For Gaza Ceasefire

August 17, 2024 admin

Joe Biden told reporters that he was optimistic about prospects for a Gaza ceasefire (file). Washington: US President Joe Biden said on Friday that no party in the Middle East should undermine efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that he claimed was now in sight, but he warned that it was…

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Biden, Harris on joint trip after U.S. drug price deal

August 15, 2024 admin

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris finish speaking about their administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs during an event at Prince George’s Community College in Largo on August 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: Stephanie AP Joe Biden shared a key economic victory with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Thursday (August 15,…

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Trump Speaks With Netanyahu Over Gaza Truce And Hostage Deal: Report

August 15, 2024 admin

Benjamin Netanyahu met Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump late last month (file). Washington: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday and discussed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, Axios reported, citing two US sources. One source told Axios that Trump’s call was…

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Joe Biden Says Ukraine Incursion “Real Dilemma For Putin”

August 13, 2024 admin

Biden said that US has been in constant touch with Ukrainians amid rising tensions. Washington: Ukraine’s cross-border incursion into Russia is giving President Vladimir Putin a “real dilemma,” US President Joe Biden said Tuesday in his first comments on Kyiv’s surprise attack. “It’s creating a real dilemma for Putin, and we’ve been in direct contact,…

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Joe Biden Explains Why He Exited 2024 US Presidential Race

August 11, 2024 admin

File photo US President Joe Biden last month announced his exit from the 2024 presidential race amid growing concerns over his health and a disastrous debate performance against rival Donald Trump. After initially insisting he would stay in the race, the 81-year-old on July 21 announced his decision to step aside in a social media…

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Joe Biden Raises Concerns Over Peaceful Transfer Of Power After November Elections

August 7, 2024 admin

Joe Biden expressed his concern over the peaceful transfer of power after November election. Washington: US President Joe Biden said an interview with CBS he is “not confident at all” there will be a peaceful transfer of power to Kamala Harris if Donald Trump loses November’s election, according to an extract broadcast Wednesday. “If Trump…

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Biden, US First Lady Jill Biden Extend Condolences Over Wayanad Landslides

August 2, 2024 admin

Jill and I extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by the deadly landslides, Biden said. Washington: US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden expressed condolences to India over the devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad that took the lives of over 300 people. “Jill and I extend our deepest condolences to all…

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Biden Administration Convinced Iran Will Attack Israel In Few Days: Report

August 2, 2024 admin

Biden said he was “very concerned” about the latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East (File) Washington: The Biden administration is convinced that Iran will attack Israel in the coming days and is preparing to help it repel it , three American sources told Axios, according to which the Iranian attack – in retaliation…

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