Former pastor and Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee has pressed, along with other evangelicals, a bond with Israel rooted in biblical prophesy Read full story Author: Michelle Boorstein
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During his visit to the U.S., Taiwan’s president appeared to respond to some of the criticisms Trump has directed at the country. Read full story (WSJ subscription required) Author:
China Tensions Prompt U.S. Navy Race to Reload Missiles at Sea
A U.S. destroyer can fire dozens of cruise missiles within minutes, but reloading back in port can take two months. In a war against China, that could be a fatal weakness. Read …
Russian and Syrian Regime Forces Strike Rebel-Held Territory as Assad Faces Biggest Threat in Years
Airstrikes aim to weaken supply lines feeding a resurgent Islamist rebel movement. Read full story (WSJ subscription required) Author:
Huckabee pick as Israeli ambassador reflects long evangelical alliance
Former pastor and Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee has pressed, along with other evangelicals, a bond with Israel rooted in biblical prophesy Read full story Author: Michelle Boorstein
Live briefing: Rebels advance in Syria; UNRWA pauses Gaza aid at key crossing
The rebel offensive in Syria started after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire in Lebanon, where conflict has weakened key backers of Syria’s government. Go to Source Author: Susannah …
Biden surges arms to Ukraine, fearing Trump will halt U.S. aid
Biden’s Ukraine directive has stirred debate, as some officials worry it will cut too deeply into American stockpiles and jeopardize military needs elsewhere. Go to Source Author: Michael Birnbaum, Missy …
Live briefing: Syrian rebels wrest control of most of Aleppo; U.S. and allies ‘urge de-escalation’ in joint statement
The offensive, led by rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, shifts the front lines of Syria’s civil war. Government forces appeared to withdraw from some areas. Go to Source Author: Niha …
Biden Issues a ‘Full and Unconditional Pardon’ of His Son Hunter Biden
The pardon comes weeks before President Biden leaves office and transfers power to President-elect Donald J. Trump, who spent years attacking Hunter Biden over his legal and personal issues. Go …
Analysis: In Pardoning Hunter, Biden Sounds a Lot Like Trump
President Biden complained about selective prosecution and political pressure in a system he has spent his public life defending. Go to Source Author: Peter Baker https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Read Joe Biden’s Statement About Pardoning Hunter
President Biden issued the statement after signing a pardon for Hunter Biden Sunday night. Go to Source Author: https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Rebels are roaming the streets of Aleppo, residents say
Go to Source Author: Mohamad El Chamaa, Meg Kelly, Praveena Somasundaram
Long a ‘Crown Jewel’ of Government, N.I.H. Is Now a Target
The agency long benefited from broad bipartisan support. But Republican criticism has intensified, and new choices for top health posts hope to upend the organization. Go to Source Author: Teddy …
Gregg Wallace says accusers are ‘handful of middle-class women of a certain age’
BBC News revealed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and behaviour against the MasterChef presenter, with the complainants a range of ages. Read full story Author:
‘People want nothing to do with him’: How Ireland turned away from Conor McGregor
The verdict in Nikita Hand’s civil rape case saw already dwindling support for the UFC star fall further. Read full story Author:
Woman searching for birth parents found dad was a friend on Facebook
Tamuna Museridze has reunited hundreds of families torn apart by a baby trafficking scandal – now she has found her own birth parents. Read full story Author:
A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate’s Independence
President-elect Donald J. Trump is threatening to challenge the institution’s historic role, and the Constitution, with his prospective nominees and threats to push the boundaries of executive authority. Read full …
In the town Erin Brockovich made famous, residents still fear dirty water
An ongoing struggle in Hinkley, California, to remove dangerous chemicals from drinking water demonstrates how difficult contamination can be to clean up. Read full story Author: Silvia Foster-Frau
She hadn’t seen her brother in 25 years. Then she saw him in the news.
A man who went missing 25 years ago was identified after his sister saw his photo in a news article, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office said. Read full story Author: …
On Delicate Trip to U.S., Taiwan President Sends Signal to both China and Trump
In Hawaii, Lai Ching-te indicated Taipei isn’t seeking war with China, even as it counts on U.S. support to deter Beijing. Read full story (WSJ subscription required) Author: