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Jill Biden calls on men to support women fighting for rights: WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Wednesday praised a group of women from around the world ...
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The Associated Press: Happening now: First Lady Jill Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken host the 17th annual International Women of Courage Award ...
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Jill Biden calls on men to support women fighting for rights: WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Wednesday praised a group of women from around the world ...
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The Associated Press: Happening now: First Lady Jill Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken host the 17th annual International Women of Courage Award ...
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Reuters: LIVE: First lady Jill Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken mark International Women's Day
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US: If China won't act, we will - Blinken: Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will act if China does not stop sending parts to Russia.
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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
Wang Yi tells Antony Blinken not to step on China's red lines: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.
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China warns US of rising ‘negative factors’ in bilateral ties: World is watching to see if rivalry will ‘break out into conflict’, foreign minister Wang Yi tells ...
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by classic Chinese rocker Dou Wei during an unexpected detour to a Beijing ...
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US postpones decision on aid to Israeli army battalion accused of abuses against Palestinians
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China Condemns US’s Overcapacity Claim Just Before Blinken Visit: China launched its harshest attack to date on US complaints about industrial overcapacity ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/china-condemns-us-s-overcapacity-claim-just-before-blinken-visit
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Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
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China’s Support of Russian War Machine Will Draw Blinken Warning: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will bring a contradictory mission when he visits China next ...
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Antony Blinken tackles a tough China visit. Will it help?: Blinken's trip is a sign of improved US-China ties, but it's a relationship that still crackles with ...
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U.S. chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says: U.S. export controls on sending advanced computing chips to China are not meant to hold back ...
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'Negative' factors building in U.S.-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
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Blinken meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday for talks ...
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China Warns Blinken ‘Negative Factors’ Building in US Relations: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi warned his American counterpart that problems are mounting between ...
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Blinken to meet businesses in Shanghai as he kicks off a tough China trip: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on ...
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Japan is giving Washington 250 new cherry trees to replace those to be lost in construction work
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Quick Glance: Japan to Gift Washington 250 New Cherry Trees
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will gift the United States 250 new cherry trees to replace the ones being removed.
- In 1912, the first lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda planted the original cherry trees, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
- The cherry tree gift signifies the strong alliance between the U.S. and Japan as they discuss Pacific security matters.
- The Tidal Basin, a reservoir in Washington with a high concentration of cherry blossom trees, is undergoing renovations, prompting Japan to offer new saplings.
Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...
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Quick Glance: Blinken to issue warning to China over weapons-related exports to Russia
- Antony Blinken will warn China of US sanctions if it does not cease exporting weapons-related technology to Russia.
- The US has recently intensified its warnings to China, emphasizing that China is undermining European security by supplying Russia with dual-use technologies.
- Blinken will visit China from April 24 to 26 and address the issue in meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
- The US hopes the threat of sanctions will prompt China to change its policy, while also pushing European countries to take action.
Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit: After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S ...
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Blinken to Return to Israel to Discuss Hostages and Planned Rafah Incursion: The visit next week will come as talks on a cease-fire deal have stalled and ...
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia : The U.S. secretary of state is on his second visit to China in a year, but progress on ...
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Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
- USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.
- Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.
- Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.
- Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
Blinken Meets With Xi as U.S. Pressures China to End Support for Russia: Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to cut back its support for Russia’s ...
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Biden says he’s happy to debate Trump ahead of November’s election: President Biden says he will debate former President Trump ahead of this year’s election ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/biden-trump-debate/
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets
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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Fact check: Biden makes false and misleading claims during Pennsylvania campaign swing
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/fact-check-biden-pennsylvania-campaign-swing/
Blinken meets Xi, and Supreme Court Considers Presidential Immunity: Plus, Haiti gets a new government.
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/podcasts/us-china-weinstein.html
What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, and why could it face U.S. aid cuts?: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to cut military aid to Israel’s ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Melania Trump unlikely to have heavy presence on campaign trail: When Melania Trump cast her ballot last month in the Florida primary alongside her husband ...
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Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
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Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
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Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
China Says Wang Yi Condemned Iran Embassy Attack in Blinken Call: China said its top diplomat used a call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to condemn an ...
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US denies ‘double standards’ on Israel; Columbia, Yale crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli battalion: Some time ago, a battalion of the Israeli armed forces was targeted by the US State ...
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Leaked USAID Document Concludes Israel Impeded Gaza Aid: "Biden is breaking the law and defying his own agencies to fund Israeli war crimes ...
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US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region: China is rapidly becoming more aggressive in its rhetoric and actions across Asia ...
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...
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China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
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Paul Simon to play for Japan's Kishida, Bidens at White House state dinner: Musician Paul Simon will play for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, his wife ...
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Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
State Department reviewing plans to sanction IDF unit: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been under extensive pressure from the Israeli government ...
axios.com/2024/04/26/state-department-reviewing-plans-sanction-idf-unit
Biden Revisits His Past in Interview With Howard Stern: The appearance allowed President Biden to tell the stories of love and loss that have defined his public ...
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Blinken Hasn't Ended Aid for Israeli Military Units Tied to Killings, Rapes | Common Dreams
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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings, Rapes Despite Staff Recommendations
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late': The message was reiterated in both French and Hebrew. Tagged on the post were US Secretary of ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/fm-katz-takes-to-x-to-call-on-world-to-stop-iran-798121
Saudi Arabia to Host Gaza Talks Next Week With Top US, UK and Arab Officials: Saudi Arabia plans to host a meeting on Monday to discuss Gaza’s future with ...
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Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
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Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
- According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.
- The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.
- Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.
- Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend: U.S. officials say Blinken is also considering traveling to Israel.
axios.com/2024/04/23/blinken-saudi-arabia-israel-trip
Biden won't sanction Israeli military units accused of human rights violations in West Bank before start of war with Hamas
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Blinken says Gaza protests a hallmark of democracy, decries 'silence' on Hamas
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798798
Blinken tells China it's in their interest to stop helping Russia : NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken following his talks ...
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US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise concerns during China visit
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Elon Musk's Earnings Call Was a Marketing Master Class: On the wild earnings call yesterday. Plus: A new approach to drug discovery.
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Earned almost 620,000 dollars: Joe and Jill Biden publish their tax return: The Biden couple earned a six-figure sum last year - the majority of which was Joe ...
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Bidens release tax return that shows they made almost $620,000 in 2023: President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden earned $619,976 in 2023 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/bidens-2023-tax-returns/
Blinken urges fair treatment of American businesses during trip to China: A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. Secretary of State raised concerns about ...
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UK's Cameron to meet Blinken, Trump while pressing US Congress on Ukraine aid: British Foreign Minister David Cameron will meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken ...
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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...
timesofisrael.com/israel-aghast-as-us-said-poised-to-sanction-notorious-idf-unit-netanyahu-a-moral-low/
Ahead of Blinken Visit, China Condemns U.S. for Placing Missile Launchers in the Philippines
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/ahead_of_blinken_visit_china_condemns_us_for_placing_missile_launchers_in_the_philippines
China is leading supplier for Russian military complex – Blinken: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticised China for supporting Russias defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452020/
Blinken to Jewish leaders: Escalation with Iran is not in U.S. or Israel's interests
axios.com/2024/04/16/iran-israel-escalation-blinken
Xi tells Blinken US, China must be ‘partners, not rivals’: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world’s two ...
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Blinken says he’s made decision on Israeli human rights violations in West Bank: Israeli security units are accused of human rights violations ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/19/israel-blinken-leahy-human-rights/
China wants to respond "resolutely" to major US maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific: The US increases military and economic pressure ahead of Secretary of State ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/china-will-entschlossen-auf-us-grossmanoever-im-indopazifik-reagieren-li.2208922
LIVE: US Vice President Harris and Secretary of State Blinken host a luncheon for Japanese prime minister
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US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...
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Patsy Cline Tribute at Ryman Draws Jill Biden, Wynonna, Pet Benatar: 'Walkin' After Midnight,' a tribute to Patsy Cline filmed for PBS at the ...
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The US relationship with China is entering a dangerous era: China and the US are seeking to improve relations amid fears the powers are on a collision course.
businessinsider.com/us-relationship-china-dangerous-era-xi-jinping-blinken-meeting-2024-4
Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing: The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4611116-blinken-risks-travel-warning-china/
Top Ben Gvir ally, former MK aide among targets of latest US and EU settler sanctions
timesofisrael.com/top-ben-gvir-ally-former-mk-aide-among-targets-of-latest-us-and-eu-settler-sanctions/
Short-term "information": Italy's Foreign Minister indirectly confirms Israeli attack on Iran
spiegel.de/ausland/italien-antonio-tajani-bestaetigt-indirekt-israelischen-angriff-auf-iran-a-72890cce-27be-43fa-be5f-40b46e29c906
ProPublica: Blinken Ignored His Agency’s Recommendation to Disqualify Some Israeli Units from Aid
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/propublica_blinken_ignored_his_agencys_recommendation_to_disqualify_some_israeli_units_from_aid
Bidens report nearly $620K in income, Harris and her husband report over $450K: President Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a combined income of $619 ...
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Threat of retaliation against Israel: US asks China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to exert influence on Iran
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