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Macron hosts Biden as two leaders try to overcome past trade tensions
Biden hosted Macron in December 2022 at the White House for the first state visit of his presidency a glamorous affair that included business and political figures after the Covid-19 pandemic
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US making biggest push to halt Israel, Hamas fighting. Is it succeeding?
For Israel and Hamas, the US diplomatic press has become a public test of whether either side is ready to stop fighting at least on any terms that fall short of their professed goals
 "US making biggest push to halt Israel, Hamas fighting. Is it succeeding?")
Blinken to push Gaza cease-fire proposal in eighth West Asia trip
In Israel, Blinken will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials
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Biden apologizes to Ukraine's Zelenskyy for months long weapon holdup
That shortfall in weaponry came after US military aid was held up in Congress for six months before Biden in April signed the $61 billion package into law
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Biden to meet Zelenskyy in Paris as Kyiv battles intense Russian offensive
The United States is by far Kyiv's biggest supplier of wartime support, and Ukraine is trying to fend off an intense Russian offensive in eastern areas of the country
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US to sell F-16 parts worth $300 mn to Taiwan amid China threats
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the US Department of State had cleared two possible sales to Taiwan of F-16 parts and supporting equipment, valued at a total of USD 300 million for Taiwan.
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Hunter Biden's exes called as witnesses in gun trial to detail his drug use
Hunter Biden has been charged with three felonies stemming from the purchase of a gun in October 2018
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Results of US elections won't change Moscow, Washington relations: Putin
Putin also said Trump's felony conviction at his hush money trial last week was the result of 'the use of the court system as part of the internal political struggle'
 "Results of US elections won't change Moscow, Washington relations: Putin")
World leaders including Biden, Putin congratulate PM Modi on poll victory
Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Taiwanese President Lai Ching Te, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the Chinese Foreign Ministry also sent congratulatory messages to Modi
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In apparent blow to Biden's plan, Hamas leader demands full end to Gaza war
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said there would be no let-up in Israel's offensive while negotiations over the ceasefire proposal were under way
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Election year reveals deep dissatisfaction among voters in democracies
Freedom House, a Washington, DC-based organisation that promotes democracy, said its Freedom Index measuring democratic health globally has declined for 18 straight years
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US presidential elections: Who are the candidates in race for top job
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face each other in the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5 in what looks set to be a divisive, closely fought contest
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Highlights: Never faced political pressure, says Chief Justice DY Chandrachud at Oxford
Catch all the highlights of the day here
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Biden rolls out asylum restrictions: What are they and how do they work?
US President has implemented new restrictions that will bar most migrants who cross his country's southern border without authorisation from seeking asylum
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Hunter Biden's ex-wife, other family members to take stand in gun trial
He has been charged with three felonies stemming from the purchase of a gun in October 2018, accused of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, among others
Biden, Trump win Democratic, Republican elections in last primary contests
Trump, appearing on the ballot for the first time since his historic conviction for felony crimes, won primaries in New Mexico
Biden wins Democratic primaries in New Jersey, Washington in last contests
Biden's wins came as a handful of states were holding presidential primary contests for both parties
Not ruling out using military force to defend Taiwan, says Prez Biden
Biden said he has made clear to Chinese President Xi Jinping that the United States will not seek independence for Taiwan as Washington had agreed with Beijing
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Prosecutors present Hunter Biden's memoir audio, laptop in gun trial
Hunter Biden's attorney argued that his client did not believe he was in the throes of addiction when he stated in the paperwork that he did not have a drug problem
US commends India's elections, refrains from commenting on results
In the election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured or was leading in 240 seats, emerging as the single largest party in the 543-member Lok Sabha
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