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The treaty between Russia and North Korea signals a new era on 2 continents

5:37am November 15, 2024

The recently signed mutual defense treaty could be used to justify thewidening of the war in Ukraine, as the U.S. says North Korean and Russian troops are already battling Ukrainian forces.

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Former Canadian Olympian is accused of being a fugitive drug lord

5:21am October 18, 2024

Ryan Wedding was once an Olympic snowboarder. But now he faces federal charges of operating a sprawling cocaine trafficking ring — and ordering several murders.

Labor dispute stops Canadian rail freight and could cause economic disruption in U.S.

4:52am August 22, 2024

Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that may bring economic disruption in Canada and the U.S.

'No stone unturned': Vietnam's new party boss extends his anti-corruption campaign

4:06am August 20, 2024

The new Vietnamese leader's pragmatic approach to ideology and diplomacy may see Vietnam become more confident in pursuing its national interests. But preserving the anti-corruption campaign is paramount.

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U.S. recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election

10:07pm August 01, 2024

by Carrie Kahn

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the opposition candidate Edmundo González “won the most votes” in the Venezuelan election.

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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it's a hazard after the U.S. bans its software

5:40am June 21, 2024

by The Associated Press

The Moscow-based company said in a statement that the U.S. Commerce Department’s decision would not affect its ability to sell and promote its cyber security products and training in the U.S.

Nuclear powers are deepening their reliance on their nukes, a watchdog group says

4:36am June 17, 2024

by The Associated Press

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report says it hasn't seen nuclear weapons playing such a prominent role in international relations since the Cold War.

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Australia's prime minister condemns vandalism of U.S. Consulate over war in Gaza

5:09am June 10, 2024

by The Associated Press

CCTV footage showed a person wearing a hoodie using a sledgehammer to smash holes in the reinforced glass windows of the building, police said.

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U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs hold first official meeting in Singapore

8:32am May 31, 2024

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart met for the first time in Singapore on Friday, as Washington and Beijing seek to head off potential conflict in the region.

Ukrainian soldiers from The 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Mariupol Brigade prepare to fire a multiple launch rocket system based on a pickup truck towards Russian positions at the front line, near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, March 5, 2024.

Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons

1:21am March 13, 2024

by The Associated Press

The Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, even though the military remains deeply overdrawn.