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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, left, greets U.S. Senators Ron Johnson Chris, second left, Chris Murphy and John Barrasso during their visit in Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 14, 2020.
Europe
Ukraine's President Vows to End War, Invites Trump to Kyiv
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskiy said he hopes to end the conflict by the end of his presidential term in 2024
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By Associated Press
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 10:26
An Airbus A350 takes off at the aircraft builder's headquarters in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, Sept. 27, 2019.
Europe
Airbus 'Deeply Regrets' US Decision to Raise Tariffs on EU Aircraft
The US Trade Representative's Office said Friday tariffs on aircraft imported from the European Union would rise from 10% to 15%
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By VOA News
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 06:56
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses the audience on the podium during the 56th Munich Security Conference (MSC) in…
Europe
‘The West is Winning,’ Pompeo Tells China, Russia
The US secretary of state responded to criticism of US policies 
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By Reuters
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 06:14
Cesar Gonzalez reacts to getting an influenza vaccine shot at Eastfield College in Mesquite, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020…
Science & Health
US Prepares for Second Wave of Flu as Coronavirus Fears Rise
The flu’s first wave killed 14,000 Americans; health officials are to begin testing some patients with flu symptoms for coronavirus
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By VOA News
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 02:05
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, center, shakes hands with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, right, as US Secretary of Defense…
South & Central Asia
Success of Brief Afghan Truce Could End America’s Longest War
Should insurgents make good on their commitments, the official said, the deal would pave the way for a broader peace agreement that US and Taliban envoys have negotiated over the past year
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By Ayaz Gul
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 17:30
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, center, shakes hands with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, right, as US Secretary of Defense…
South & Central Asia
US, Taliban Reach Violence Reduction Agreement, US Official Says
Official tells reporters at a security conference in Munich that the seven-day period of a reduction of violence has yet to begin
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By Reuters
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 15:33
President Donald Trump's budget request for fiscal year 2021 arrives at the House Budget Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 10, 2020.
USA
Trump Wants $1.5B Over 10 Years to Revive US Uranium Mining
The Trump administration wants to spend $1.5 billion over 10 years to create US uranium reserve, claiming that reliance on cheaper uranium imports threatens the country's energy security
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By Associated Press
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 15:09
Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for his rape trial in New York, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
USA
New York Prosecutor Says Former Movie Producer Weinstein Abused His Power
Harvey Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping Jessica Mann, a onetime aspiring actress, in 2013
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By Reuters
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 13:36
FILE - FBI acting director Andrew McCabe listens during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 7, 2017.
USA
Justice Department Declines to Charge Ex-FBI Deputy Director McCabe
Prosecutors say 'based on the totality of the circumstances and all of the information known to the government at this time, we consider the matter closed'
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By Associated Press
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:41
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife Susan arrive at Munich International Airport, Germany Feb. 13, 2020.
Africa
Pompeo to Discuss Trade, Security on Senegal Visit
Secretary of State will visit country this weekend to highlight US investment in West Africa’s security and economy sectors
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By Annika Hammerschlag
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:01
FILE - Attendees hold up their candles at a candlelight vigil for the victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Florida, Feb. 15, 2018.
USA
Florida 'Red Flag' Gun Law Used 3,500 Times Since Parkland
Advocates of Florida’s red flag measure say before it existed, it was often difficult to remove firearms from those making threats or suffering severe mental breakdowns
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By Associated Press
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 11:52
U.S. Secretary of Defence Mark Esper speaks at a news conference following a NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance…
USA
Esper Defends Shifting Defense Funds for Trump's Border Wall
Esper spoke on the sidelines of an international security conference in Munich
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By Associated Press
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:03
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno in the Oval Office
USA
Trump Ignores AG Barr's Request to Stop Tweeting About DOJ
President's Friday morning tweet came just hours after Attorney General William Barr said in a striking interview with ABC News that the president's tweets were making it 'impossible' to do his job
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By Associated Press
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 11:08
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks about "News Tab" at the Paley Center, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 in New York.
USA
Zuckerberg Accepts That Facebook May Have to Pay More Taxes
The billionaire social network founder is due to meet members of the European Union's executive Commission in Brussels and speak at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.
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By Associated Press
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:21
File - In this Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, file photo, a sign to the Turtle Mountain Reservation of Native Americans in North…
USA
North Dakota, Tribes Reach Settlement Over Voter ID Lawsuit
The Spirit Lake and Standing Rock tribal councils still must approve settlement agreement, which would halt federal trial scheduled for May
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By Associated Press
Fri, 02/14/2020 - 10:28