Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia, says rights are on his agenda
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia saying human rights would be on his …
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NYC Mayor Defends Drag Queen Story Hour – It Doesn’t Go Well
NYC Mayor Defends Drag Queen Story Hour – It Doesn’t Go Well Harold Hutchison on June 17, 2022 New York City Mayor Eric Adams took …
Toshiba director defends board nominees from hedge fund shareholders
By Makiko Yamazaki and Yuki Nitta TOKYO – A Toshiba Corp external director on Tuesday rejected criticism that having two shareholder representatives would skew the …
Volkswagen CEO defends operations in China’s Xinjiang, Handelsblatt reports
BERLIN – Volkswagen plans to continue operations at its plant in China’s Xinjiang region despite reports of human rights violations there, the chief executive said …
Jen Psaki Defends Baby Formula Stockpiling by Border Patrol for Illegal Migrants
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday defended the federal government’s stockpiling of baby formula for illegal migrants along the southern border, saying …
Brazil’s Guedes defends leaner tax reform to reduce corporate taxes
BRASILIA – Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Monday the country could propose a leaner version of a tax reform to increase taxation on …
Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to journalists who have died or been jailed in the line of duty, …
Scholz defends Germany’s caution on sending heavy arms to Ukraine
BERLIN – Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday rejected criticism that Germany was not showing leadership in western efforts to supply Ukraine with heavy weapons to …
Pope struggles with leg pain in Malta, defends migrants
By Philip Pullella VALLETTA -Pope Francis, struggling with leg pain, on Sunday said countries should always help those trying to survive “amidst the waves of …
Britain’s finance ministry flags reforms, defends regulators
By Huw Jones and Carolyn Cohn LONDON – Britain’s finance ministry flagged several reforms on Thursday and defended regulators from criticism they are too slow …
Janet Yellen Defends Sustainable Investing Craze That’s Trying To End US Oil And Gas Drilling
Janet Yellen Defends Sustainable Investing Craze That’s Trying To End US Oil And Gas Drilling Harry Wilmerding on March 25, 2022 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen …
German eastern business lobby defends continued activities in Russia
Berlin – The lobby group representing German businesses with interests in eastern Europe has defended the business activities of member companies in sanctioned Russia. There …
Jackson Mayor Defends Himself after Advocating for the Rights of Jewish School Children and Public Busing Services
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina, who is currently defending himself and the township from multiple religious-based state and federal civil rights …
US biofuel industry defends record as Biden administration mulls policy reform
– Backers of the U.S. biofuel industry told lawmakers on Wednesday that the nation’s renewable fuel mandates are good for farmers, national security and the …
Mexican president defends disclosure of journalist’s purported salary
MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday defended his decision last week to disclose the purported salary of a prominent journalist, …
Olympics – Coach defends skater Valieva, CAS to hold Sunday hearing on case
By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber, Karolos Grohmann and Julien Pretot BEIJING – The Russian coach of the 15-year-old figure skater embroiled in an Olympic doping scandal broke …
White House defends Raskin as Fed nominee
WASHINGTON – White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended Federal Reserve Board nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin on Monday as a qualified nominee amid criticism from …
After criticizing others, Phil Murphy defends his decision to take a vacation during the height of the pandemic
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday defended his decision to take a family vacation to the Central American country of Costa …
Muslim Organization Defends Leader Who Blamed Jews For Islamophobia
Elliot Dordick on December 12, 2021 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) defended one of its leaders Saturday after criticism of a November speech in …
Phil Murphy defends Trenton Vaccine Mandate, says GOP protest is absolute irresponsibility
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today blasted Republican elected officials who are civilly disobeying a Democrat implemented vaccination mandate and vaccine security …
Attorney General James Defends New York State’s Gun Licensing Protection Law at Supreme Court
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in anticipation of oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in …