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House Republicans aim to rein in ethics body as investigations into GOP lawmakers loom
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101st Airborne Still Deployed in Romania Near The Ukraine Border Simulating War With Russia
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State Department Opens Emerging-Tech Office
The Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology will facilitate strategic partnerships to develop and regulate innovative technology.
Meta to Appeal €390m GDPR Fine
Social media giant says legal basis for data processing was sound
Japan Lacks the Expertise For Renewed Nuclear Power After Fukushima
Japan’s decision to reignite its nuclear power industry is facing serious setbacks: 11 years of prohibition has led to a shortage of engineers, a lack of students training to fill vacant positions and a dearth of domestic nuclear manufacturing capabili…
Watch Live: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Is Laid to Rest in the Vatican
Pope Francis presides over the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Russia’s Patriarch Kirill calls for Orthodox Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia’s spiritual leader, Patriarch Kirill, on Thursday called for a ceasefire in Ukraine on Orthodox Christmas, celebrated this week by both countries. The 76-year-old Orthodox leader is a staunch supporter of President Vladimir Putin and his offensi…
Death toll in Somalia twin bombings rises to at least 20
A doctor says the death toll in a pair of suicide car bombings in Somalia early Wednesday has risen to at least 20, including nine members of the same family.