US to seek stronger labour, environmental standards in Asia US is outlining its goals for a new trade deal with Australia, Japan, South Korea, and 9 other nations meant to signal the country’s commitment to working with the Indo-Pacific region The US is outlining its goals for a new trade deal with Australia, Japan, South Korea, and nine other nations meant to signal the country’s commitment to working with the Indo-Pacific region at a time of growing Chinese clout. The Office of the US Trade Representative on Friday released its…
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America is ‘going to hell’: Donald Trump avers US needs a ‘tough’ leader who can stand toe to toe with China’s President XI Jinping
America is ‘going to hell’:Trump avers US needs a ‘tough’ leader who can stand toe to toe with China’s XI Jinping Donald Trump asserted that US needs “sharpest people” like French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Taking a veiled dig at POTUS Joe Biden, former US President Donald Trump asserted that the US needs a “great leader” who “can stand toe to toe” with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking to Fox News, Trump asserted that US needs “sharpest people” like French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian…
Read MoreArizona judge: State can enforce near-total abortion ban
Arizona judge: State can enforce near-total abortion ban Arizona can enforce a near-total ban on abortions that has been blocked for HBUnearly 50 years, a judge ruled Friday, meaning clinics across the state will have to stop providing the procedures to avoid the filing of criminal charges against doctors and other medical workers. Arizona can enforce a near-total ban on abortions that has been blocked for nearly 50 years, a judge ruled Friday, meaning clinics across the state will have to stop providing the procedures to avoid the filing of…
Read MoreRepairs underway after strong storm hits Alaska
Repairs underway after strong storm hits Alaska Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says a weekend storm on the state’s vast western coast has caused significant damage to roads and homes in some communities. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says a weekend storm on the state’s vast western coast has caused significant damage to roads and homes in some communities. Alaska National Guard troops used a helicopter to fly to the remote village of Newtok on Thursday to assist in reparing storm damage. There were no deaths or injuries reported after the storm,…
Read MoreUS News; Young protesters in New York demand climate action
Young protesters in New York demand climate action Frustrated, anxious but also a tad hopeful, young activists staged a coordinated “global climate strike” Friday to highlight the effects of global warming and demand more aid for poor countries hit by wild weather. Frustrated, anxious but also a tad hopeful, young activists staged a coordinated “global climate strike” Friday to highlight the effects of global warming and demand more aid for poor countries hit by wild weather. In New York, as leaders of developing disaster-struck nations pleaded their cases at the…
Read MoreMother settles lawsuit over Texas arrest captured on video
Mother settles lawsuit over Texas arrest captured on video A Texas city has settled a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a Black mother after she and her daughter were wrestled to the ground and arrested by a white police officer following a dispute with a neighbor. A Texas city has settled a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a Black mother after she and her daughter were wrestled to the ground and arrested by a white police officer following a dispute with a neighbor. Jacqueline Craig and one of…
Read More4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters;U.S. health officials say
4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters;U.S. health officials say U.S. health officials say 4.4 million Americans have rolled up their sleeves for the updated COVID-19 booster shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the count Thursday as public health experts bemoaned President Joe Biden’s recent remark that “the pandemic is over.” U.S. health officials say 4.4 million Americans have rolled up their sleeves for the updated COVID-19 booster shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the count Thursday as public health experts bemoaned President…
Read MoreUS president Biden signs official condolence book for Queen; avers ‘her legacy will loom large’ in UK
Biden signs official condolence book for Queen; avers ‘her legacy will loom large’ in UK United States President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II while visiting her casket lying in state at Westminster Hall United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II while visiting her casket lying in state at Westminster Hall in London on Sunday, September 18. They also signed the book of condolences at Lancaster House. Biden and the first lady were…
Read MoreUS president Biden to host 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves
Biden to host 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves President Joe Biden will host the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves at the White House. President Joe Biden will host the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves at the White House. Biden is getting in the Sept. 26 visit with just about a week before the 2022 regular season wraps up and playoffs begin. The Braves beat the Houston Astros in six games last year. The Braves are in second place in the National League East standings with 91 wins.…
Read MoreSuspect seriously hurt when train hits parked police vehicle in Colorado
Suspect seriously hurt when train hits parked police vehicle in Colorado A 20-year-old road rage suspect was seriously injured when the parked police patrol vehicle she was detained in was struck by a freight train in northern Colorado. A 20-year-old road rage suspect was seriously injured when the parked police patrol vehicle she was detained in was struck by a freight train in northern Colorado. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a report of a road rage incident involving a firearm in Fort Lupton…
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