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Lithuanian defense minister proposes ways for smoother relations between Europe, Trump
PRAGUE — European nations should not repeat the mistake of creating a barrier between them and President-elect Donald Trump but instead cooperate on issues of common interest, Lithuania’s defense minister said Saturday. Assuming that Trump will again apply what Laurynas Kasciunas…
New Mexico helps Indigenous people search for missing family members
The U.S. Department of the Interior says American Indian and Alaska Native people are at a disproportionate risk of going missing, experiencing violence or being murdered. In the Southwest state of New Mexico, some Indigenous families are using a new…
Hochul has ‘very cordial’ call with Trump following combative press conference with AG James
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she called President-elect Trump on Thursday to “reaffirm” the pair can work together in areas like infrastructure where the state relies on federal funding.The call came a day after Hochul and Attorney General Letitia…
Queen Camilla to miss Remembrance events with chest infection, as Kate makes comeback
Kate’s attendance marks a step forward in her recovery after chemotherapy. The Royal Family has suffered a string of illnesses in a year Prince William described as “brutal.”
Sen. Josh Hawley ‘delighted’ to back Sen. John Cornyn for Senate Majority Leader
Republican senators will select a new Senate GOP leader next week, and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has endorsed Sen. John Cornyn, R-Tx., for the role.GOP senators will vote via secret ballot on Wednesday, Nov. 13. “I’m backing John Cornyn for majority…
California spearheads new ‘Trump resistance’
LOS ANGELES, Nov 9 — California is spearheading a new resistance to the incoming Donald Trump administration that will test the power of Democratic states to battle mass…
Week in politics: Democrats reckon with a bruising defeat, Trump in the White House
We look at the resounding Republican victory in Tuesday’s elections and the road ahead for the Democrats, who suffered a bruising defeat in the White House as well as in Congressional races….
Canada on ‘high alert’ bracing for migrants fleeing US
OTTAWA, Nov 9 — Canadian authorities said yesterday they’re on “high alert” with all eyes on the US border as the country braces for a possible influx of migrants from the…
After election, Kenya-born legislator heads to Minnesota capitol
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley made history November 5 by becoming the first Kenyan-born immigrant elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. She describes her victory as a testament to resilience, determination and the realization of the American dream. Standing…
Pakistan: Border forces kill several militants trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan
Islamabad — Pakistan reported Monday that its border security forces killed at least five insurgents who were attempting to cross over from Afghanistan. The predawn encounter occurred after Pakistani troops detected the “movement of a group of khwarij” in the volatile…