By Alistair Smout LONDON – Boris Johnson emerged to cheers from loyal lawmakers, his staff and wife but any sign of support from allies arranged around him for his resignation …
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Biden administration proposes requiring states to set tailpipe emissions targets
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON -The U.S. Transportation Department on Thursday announced it is proposing to require that state transportation agencies set new targets for reducing tailpipe emissions on the national …
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New effort to weaken Peru’s Castillo targets his vice president
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Millions tested in Shanghai as China grapples COVID resurgence
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Detained U.S. basketball player Griner arrives in Russian court for hearing on drugs charges
by Reutersby ReutersKHIMKI, Russia -U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner returned to a Russian court on Thursday for the second hearing of her trial on drug charges that could see her sentenced to …
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Factbox-Reaction to Boris Johnson’s resignation
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain’s prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party. Below are some reactions: …
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Angry and isolated, Boris Johnson lost his popular touch
by Reutersby ReutersBy Elizabeth Piper LONDON – As his grip on the reins of power began to ebb away, Boris Johnson became an increasingly angry figure who felt that many in what …
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LONDON -Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain’s prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party. “The process of choosing that …
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Johnson, preparing to resign, appoints new ministers
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, expected to resign in just over an hour, started appointing new ministers to his cabinet on Thursday, including a third education secretary in …
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US, Israel push Arab allies for joint defence pact amid Iran tensions
by Reutersby ReutersBy Aziz El Yaakoubi, Andrew Mills and Matt Spetalnick RIYADH – The United States and Israel are seeking to lay the groundwork for a security alliance with Arab states that …
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Heads of MI5, FBI give joint warning of growing threat from China
by Reutersby ReutersBy Juby Babu (Reuters) – The heads of MI5 and FBI warned of the growing long-term threat posed by China to UK and U.S. interests, in their first joint appearance …
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Amid Brittney Griner trial, Russia says prisoner swaps ‘difficult’
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – Russia said on Thursday that it was difficult to exchange prisoners with the United States and suggested Washington be silent about the fate of Brittney Griner, the U.S. …
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‘Complete Collapse’: Here’s How ESG Destroyed One Nation’s Economy
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SHEFFIELD: Biden Paints Himself As Savior Of Pensions While 401ks Tank And Retirees Feel Heat From Inflation
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Goodbye Shanghai: After 16 years, COVID curbs send American family packing
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Factbox: The many scandals of Boris Johnson’s premiership
by Reutersby ReutersBy Alistair Smout and Kylie MacLellan LONDON – Boris Johnson will announce his resignation as British Prime Minister on Thursday, a government source said, after he was abandoned by ministers …
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U.S. counterintelligence warns of China stepping up influence operations
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON -A U.S. counterintelligence agency on Wednesday warned state and local officials that China is intensifying influence operations aimed at manipulating them into pressing the federal government to pursue more …
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UK PM Johnson expected to resign on Thursday, to make a statement
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to resign on Thursday, with his office saying he will make a statement to the country. “Boris Johnson will resign as …
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Hollywood veteran Chernin forms new studio with acquisition of Red Arrow Studios
by Reutersby ReutersBy Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES/BERLIN -Hollywood veteran Peter Chernin announced Wednesday that he is forming a new studio, betting that the appetite for new content will remain strong despite the …
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Japan’s Kishida hopes to put stamp on premiership in upper house polls
by Reutersby ReutersBy Elaine Lies TOKYO -A strong showing by Japan’s ruling party in upper house elections on Sunday would give Prime Minister Fumio Kishida a firmer grip on the factious party …
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U.S. keen to prevent G20 disruption, avoid legitimising Russia actions – official
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Australia expands fourth COVID dose rollout amid fresh Omicron threat
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Explosion rocks Georgia Guidestones, dubbed ‘America’s Stonehenge’
by Reutersby ReutersBy Steve Gorman (Reuters) -A peculiar granite monument that some have dubbed “America’s Stonehenge” but a conservative politician condemned as “Satanic” was torn down on Wednesday by authorities in rural …
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Elon Musk Slams Twitter For Suspension Of Prominent Conservative
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Woke Employees Shut Down ‘Queer-Owned’ Business For Being Insufficiently Woke
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