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Biden declares emergency for Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Fiona 18 Sep 2022 - 04:05 pm

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday approved an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Fiona headed toward the island at...

Bus crashes in Costa Rica, at least six dead 18 Sep 2022 - 01:10 pm

SAN JOSE: A bus crash caused by heavy rains in Costa Rica left at least six dead people on Saturday night, officials said....

Biden urges Putin not to use tactical nuclear arms in Ukraine 18 Sep 2022 - 08:42 am

U.S. President Joe Biden urged Russian President Vladimirputinto not use tactical nuclear or chemical weapons in the wake of setbacks in Ukraine, in...

Puerto Rico under hurricane warning as TS Fiona approaches 17 Sep 2022 - 06:32 pm

HAVANA: Tropical Storm Fiona was expected to become a hurricane as it neared Puerto Rico on Saturday, threatening to dump up to 20...

Biden expected to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth on Sunday: White House 17 Sep 2022 - 04:35 pm

LONDON: U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to pay his respects to Britain's late Queen Elizabeth on Sunday, the White House said on...

Trudeau to travel to queen's funeral with 4 ex Canadian PMs 15 Sep 2022 - 09:42 pm

TORONTO: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to London with four former Canadian prime ministers as well as indigenous leaders for Queen Elizabeth...

Biden approval rises sharply ahead of midterms: AP-NORC poll 15 Sep 2022 - 05:13 pm

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s popularity improved substantially from his lowest point this summer, but concerns about his handling of the economy persist, according...

Syria may 'return to larger-scale fighting,' UN warns in new report 14 Sep 2022 - 11:26 pm

New York: Syria's simmering 11-year war is at risk of boiling up once again with a return to large-scale combat after several frontlines...

Biden chooses veteran diplomat for new US envoy to Russia 14 Sep 2022 - 11:02 pm

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration has picked a veteran foreign service officer with years of experience in Russian affairs as its nominee to be...

Biden promotes shift to EVs in visit to Detroit auto show 14 Sep 2022 - 10:21 pm

DETROIT: President Joe Biden took a victory lap on Wednesday at the Detroit auto show, highlighting automakers' increasing shift to electric vehicles and...

A less-glitzy Detroit auto show returns after 3-year absence 14 Sep 2022 - 10:03 pm

DETROIT: When it came time to showcase its electric Chevrolet Equinox SUV to the public this year, General Motors decided against doing so...

California sues Amazon, alleging antitrust law violations 14 Sep 2022 - 09:40 pm

NEW YORK: California is suing Amazon, accusing the company of violating the state’s antitrust laws by stifling competition and engaging in practices that...

3 Iranian citizens charged in broad hacking campaign in US 14 Sep 2022 - 08:33 pm

WASHINGTON: The Justice Department said on Wednesday that three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with ransomware attacks that targeted...

Businesses, White House plan for possible rail strike Friday 14 Sep 2022 - 05:00 pm

OMAHA: Business and government officials are bracing for the possibility of a nationwide rail strike at the end of this week while talks...

Biden to announce approval of $900 million in US EV charging funding 14 Sep 2022 - 02:44 pm

DETROIT: President Joe Biden on Wednesday will announce the approval of the first $900 million in U.S. funding to build EV charging stations...

Argentina: Third person arrested in VP assassination attempt 13 Sep 2022 - 10:48 pm

BUENOS AIRES: A third person has been arrested as part of the investigation into the assassination attempt on Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández...