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NY Times: Trump learned extent of Russian meddling before inaugural

A report in Wednesday’s edition of The New York Times reveals the extent of the intelligence U.S. President Donald Trump received about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s direct role in that country’s interference in...

Israeli parliament passes highly controversial nation-state law

Israel’s parliament early Thursday passed a highly controversial law that states only Jews in Israel have the right to self-determination and encourages Jewish settlement. The so-called nation-state law passed 62-55 after nearly...

France’s soccer team builds unity, euphoria at home but will it last?

PARIS — As the French savor their World Cup victory, the nation's soccer (football) team is changing old and negative stereotypes about immigrants and integration. But can this sense of national unity...

China looks to stronger EU trade ties against threat of US tariffs

TAIPEI — China bolstered ties with the European Union this week with more large markets in the pipeline to keep its exports healthy as the United States levies import tariffs, analysts say. At...

White House denies Trump again contradicted intel agencies on Russia

WHITE HOUSE — Another day of did he or didn’t he? There is confusion at the White House about whether President Donald Trump again contradicted conclusions of the U.S. intelligence community. During a Cabinet...

Nurses applying for jobs in Germany need not pay anything: POEA

MANILA -- The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Thursday reiterated that the hiring of 400 Filipino nurses in Germany is a government to government project so applicants are not required to...

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