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Here’s what some exporters in China say about Trump’s trade war
The trade war between the world’s two largest economies is escalating as China slapped a 125% tariff on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese products.
Senate confirms Trump nominee for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in overnight vote
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired ...
South Carolina prepares for second firing squad execution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Long a method of execution associated with political terror or military justice, a firing squad is set ...
Is Ethiopia at war again? A look at the rebellion in one of its most powerful regions
A loose collection of rebel groups is challenging Ethiopia’s military in one of the country’s most populous and powerful ...
Now that they’ve passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans narrowly got their budget plan over the finish line. Now comes the hard part.
Judge will decide whether to proceed with Menendez brothers resentencing hearing
A judge is set to decide whether to proceed with the resentencing hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez in light of the Los ...
Seattle City Light investigation: Group worked drunk, sexually harassed co-workers
The investigation implicates 40, including crew chiefs and others who drank, sexually harassed co-workers and forced ...
Israel’s army says it will fire air force reservists who condemned the war
Israel’s military said Friday it will fire air force reservists who signed a letter condemning the war in Gaza and accusing it of only serving political interests instead of bringing the hostages home ...
U.S. government moves for release of ex-FBI informant who fabricated bribery story about the Bidens
The U.S. government said in a motion filed Thursday in Los Angeles federal court that it now supports the release of a former ...
Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump’s top tariff target
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting China, the top target of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, a longtime friend of rival North Korea
South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Syria’s new Islamist government months after longtime leader Bashar ...
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who occupied Stanford building are charged with felonies
A dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were arrested at Stanford University last year after they occupied and allegedly ...