The former head of NATO says Europe must help Taiwan prepare for war.
Mr Rasmussen’s comments were made during a visit to the self-ruled territory, which China has threatened to take over by force.
Biden shares his border security plan ahead of trip to Mexico
President Biden laid out his vision on border security ahead of a trip next week to the southern U.S. border and talks with Mexico.
Remembering longtime Seattle business leader George Duff
During his tenure, Duff helped create the plan for the Seattle Convention Center and Freeway Park and supported the addition of Sea-Tac’s third runway.
Army battles cartels for El Chapo’s heir
One of the sons of jailed drug baron El Chapo was arrested in Mexico just in time for a visit from the US president
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Lynn Williams returns to US women’s team after injury
Forward Lynn Williams and defender Emily Sonnett have returned to the U.S. women’s national soccer team for a training camp in New Zealand in preparation for this summer’s World Cup.
I’m a psychology expert in Finland, the No. 1 happiest country in the world—here are 3 things we never do
For five years in a row, Finland has been ranked the No. 1 happiest country in the world. A Finnish philosopher and psychology expert shares the habits that make people in Finland so exceptionally satisfied with their lives.
Joan Sydney, Neighbours and A Country Practice actor, dies aged 83
The English Australian actor, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, died at home in Sydney in DecemberNeighbours and A Country Practice actor Joan Sydney has died at the age of 83.The English Australian actor, who had been diagnosed with Alz…
Canadians in Mexico advised to take shelter as cartel violence breaks out in streets
Violence was unleashed in Mexico Thursday after security forces arrested Ovidio Guzman, a son of jailed Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, in a pre-dawn raid.
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Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will try for a third day to select a leader after six failed votes, emergency crews brace for an ‘atmospheric river’ storm sweeping California, and more. 5⃣ stories you need to know today pic.twitter.com/jw4uJXazBu
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 5, 2023
The US House of Representatives plunged deeper into crisis Thursday as Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy failed again to win the speakership — entrenching a three-day standoff that has paralyzed the lower chamber of Congresshttps://t.co/iDx2ZFQ4kr pic.twitter.com/qKPwnBQVp1
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 5, 2023
The EU has strongly urged member states to impose COVID testing on all passengers from China — Beijing opposes the ‘discriminatory’ move. pic.twitter.com/0wig2MmFAh
— DW News (@dwnews) January 5, 2023
As COVID-19 surges in China, the U.S. is expanding its traveler surveillance program, an early warning system for detecting new variants. https://t.co/UXhiQlf4Sh
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 5, 2023
The US will immediately begin turning away Haitians, Cubans and Nicaraguans who enter the country illegally, says the Biden administration. https://t.co/vbUuUQPSsR
— DW News (@dwnews) January 5, 2023
Violence erupts after reported arrest of Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo’s son https://t.co/lVzVvufMFv
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 5, 2023
Former Pope Benedict was buried in the same spot in the crypts under St. Peter’s Basilica where Pope John Paul II was originally interred in 2005 https://t.co/B7O7JnFniU pic.twitter.com/uTK8rxXZB8
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 5, 2023
Analysis: Why Colombia was forced to backtrack on a promising ceasefire announcement
What began as a hopeful announcement of a six-month ceasefire with the National Liberation Army (ELN) and other armed groups in Colombia, has ended in a political entanglement that casts doubts on the armed groups’ desire for peace — and raises questi…