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US Draws Down Ukraine Embassy Presence as War Fears Mount
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine
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What Is the Mysterious Havana Syndrome?
On Tuesday, Vice President Harris’ visit to Vietnam was delayed by a possible case of Havana syndrome, cases of unusual and unexplained health problems afflicting U.S. government workers since 2016.
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National Security Advisor Says Biden ‘Stands by' US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
President Joe Biden and other top U.S. officials have been stunned by the Taliban’s nearly complete takeover of Afghanistan as the planned withdrawal of American forces urgently became a mission to ensure a safe evacuation.
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Kremlin-Imposed Cuts at US Embassy Leave Thousands Adrift
Under Kremlin orders, the U.S. Embassy has stopped employing Russians, forcing the embassy to cut its consular staff by 75% and limit many of its usual services
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Americans in Japan to Trade One Quarantine for Another
A passenger aboard a cruise ship quarantined in Japan because of the coronavirus, has accused the U.S. government of “holding me hostage” ahead of a planned evacuation on Sunday.
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40 Iraqi Protesters Slain in 24 Hours as Violence Spirals
Security forces shot dead 40 anti-government protesters in over 24 hours amid spiraling violence in the capital and Iraq’s south, security and medical officials said, one day after an Iranian consulate was torched. Iran condemned the burning of its consulate in the holy city of Najaf as violence continued into the night across southern Iraq, where security forces had killed...
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WATCH: David Holmes Describes Call Between Trump, Sondland
David Holmes, a political counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, described a phone conversation he overheard between Ambassador Gordon Sondland and President Donald Trump in which the two men discussed Ukraine and the Bidens.
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WATCH: David Holmes Describes Call Between Trump, Sondland
David Holmes, a political counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, described a phone conversation he overheard between Ambassador Gordon Sondland and President Donald Trump in which the two men discussed Ukraine and the Bidens.
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Key Moments From House Testimony of Hill and Holmes
Former White House adviser Fiona Hill and David Holmes, a political counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, testified during Thursday’s impeachment hearing. Watch the key moments from their testimony.
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David Holmes: Congressional Inaction Would Set ‘Very Bad Precedent'
David Holmes, a political counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, testified that congressional inaction on President Donald Trump’s request for Ukraine to investigate the Bidens would set a precedent for future political leaders to request foreign assistance in investigating political opponents.
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David Holmes: Congressional Inaction Would Set ‘Very Bad Precedent'
David Holmes, a political counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, testified that congressional inaction on President Donald Trump’s request for Ukraine to investigate the Bidens would set a precedent for future political leaders to request foreign assistance in investigating political opponents.
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WATCH: David Holmes' Opening Statement From Impeachment Hearing
David Holmes, a political counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, offers up her opening statement during morning impeachment hearings on Nov. 21, 2019.
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WATCH: David Holmes' Opening Statement From Impeachment Hearing
David Holmes, a political counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, offers up her opening statement during morning impeachment hearings on Nov. 21, 2019.
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Iran Says It's Working on Advanced Centrifuges That Violate Nuclear Deal
Iran announced on Monday its latest violations of the nuclear deal with world powers, saying that it now operates twice as many advanced centrifuges banned by the 2015 accord and is working on a prototype that’s 50 times faster than those allowed by the deal. The announcement came as the country marks the 40th anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy...
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‘Never Forget': New York, Nation Mark 18 Years Since the 9/11 Terror Attacks With Somber Ceremonies
People who were too young on 9/11 to even remember their lost loved ones, and others for whom the grief is still raw, paid tribute with wreath-layings and the solemn roll call of the dead Wednesday as America marked the 18th anniversary of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil.
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Dominican Republic Resort Where Delaware Woman Says She Was Brutally Beaten Temporarily Closes
The Dominican Republic resort where a Delaware woman says she was brutally beaten has closed temporarily.
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Ethiopia Says Military Chief Killed, Regional Coup Failed
Ethiopia’s military chief was shot to death by his bodyguard amid a failed coup attempt against a regional government north of the capital, Addis Ababa, the prime minister said Sunday. The abortive coup Saturday in the Amhara region was led by a high-ranking military officer and others in the armed forces, said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who addressed the nation...
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Welcome to ‘Gay Hell'
The small Michigan town of Hell will be renamed “Gay Hell” — but just for three days. Comedian Elijah Daniel bought three days of naming rights to Hell for Pride Month after President Trump nixed the flying of Pride flags on U.S. embassies.
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Activists Push Sunday Protest Despite Hong Kong Bill Delay
Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong are planning a mass protest Sunday even after the territory’s embattled leader Carrie Lam sought to quell public anger by shelving an unpopular extradition bill that has highlighted apprehension about relations with mainland China. Activists said Lam’s announcement on Saturday is not enough. Over the past week, hundreds of thousands marched to demand Lam drop...
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Dominican Republic Tourism Hasn't Seen a Hit Over Safety Fears, Travel Industry Experts Say
The recent deaths of several tourists in the Dominican Republic and the shooting of former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz have raised safety concerns among those planning to visit the island. But fallout to the country’s heavy tourism sector so far hasn’t led to a slew of canceled trips, according to some industry experts. And a snapshot of the overall...