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Biden presses ahead with transition, names chief of staff

US President-elect Joe Biden pressed ahead with his transition Wednesday despite Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge defeat, naming a seasoned Democratic operative as chief...

US vote fraud claims to be probed

Washington—US Attorney General William Barr gave federal prosecutors blanket authorization Monday to open investigations into voting irregularities, as President Donald Trump repeated unfounded claims...

Pompeo in India to discuss China’s threats

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in New Delhi on Monday, kicking off a four-country Asia tour that he has said will focus...

US defense chief in Kuwait after death of emir

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Sunday visited Kuwait to extend the condolences of the US administration to the country’s leaders after the...

US, Australia open talks focused on China

The United States and Australia on Monday opened top-level talks in which they are expected to seek a common front amid soaring tensions between...

Aussies join naval drill in PH Sea

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US to pull troops from Germany

Washington—Defense Secretary Mark Esper will present President Donald Trump with a series of options Monday to withdraw thousands of US troops from Germany, with...

US Navy officer fired over virus plea tests positive

Washington—The US naval commander whose widely publicized plea for help for his coronavirus-affected crew led to his dismissal has reportedly himself tested positive for...

US retaliates across Iraq for deadly rocket attack

Washington"•The US military launched air strikes against a pro-Iranian group in Iraq following the deaths of two Americans and a Briton in a rocket...

US blasts VFA termination

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the decision of the Philippines to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States “would be a...

Under pressure, Iran favors easing of tensions

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US insists it will not send home its troops in Iraq

Washington"•The United States has no plans to withdraw its troops from Iraq, the White House and Pentagon insisted Tuesday, as Iraq premier Adel Abdel...

Iraq warns US relations at stake after deadly air strikes

Baghdad"•Iraq’s government warned Monday that its relations with the United States were at risk after deadly American air strikes against a pro-Iran group sparked...

US Space Force to rise to China, Russia challenge

Washington—The United States met a mounting 21st-century strategic challenge from Russia and China Friday with the creation of a full-fledged US Space Force within...
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