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U.S. court blocks Biden administration's student debt forgiveness for defrauded borrowers

A U.S. court on Monday blocked a Biden administration rule that aimed to make it easier for defrauded borrowers to obtain student loan debt relief.The U.S. Court of App

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Why Aso's Taiwan provocations won't hold up?

Despite stern warnings from China, former Japanese Prime Minister and Vice President of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Taro Aso began his three-day visit to

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China to thrive under Women's World Cup pressure, says captain Wang Shanshan

China captain Wang Shanshan is adamant that the Asian champions will deal well with the extra pressure at a global showpiece as the first Women's World Cup to feature 3

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China urges U.S. to stop unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela

A Chinese representative on Wednesday urged the United States to stop imposing excessive unilateral coercive measures on Venezuela, describing the approach as "typical

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French mayors hold anti-riot rallies as violence eases

Mayors across France held rallies Monday calling for an end to violent clashes that erupted after a teen was shot dead by police last week, as signs emerged that the un

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French Senate adopts Macron's pension reforms despite new protests

workingwillFrench Senate parliaments upper chamber voted 195112 on Saturday night to approve President Emmanuel Macrons deeply unpopular pension reform plan despite a

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Biden: U.S. won't provide Ukraine with F-16s

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that he won't approve sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in response to a question about the possibility of such a decision.Th

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Can Pfizer defend its COVID-19 research from viral undercover videos?

American drugmaker Pfizer said on Friday they have not conducted gain-of-function or directed evolution research during their COVID-19 research, after a viral video pos

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The U.S. reaches it's debt ceiling

The U.S. government has hit its borrowing limit, known as the debt ceiling.The U.S. Treasury is moving money around to keep the government from defaulting, says Treasur

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U.S. domestic politics to damper North American Leaders' Summit

U.S. President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet for a two-day summit in Mexico City from January

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New Japan law aims at Unification Church fundraising abuses

Japan’s parliament on Saturday enacted a law to restrict malicious donation solicitations by religious and other groups, which mainly targets the Unification Church, wh

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Mexico pledges to complete huge elevated train in one year

Mexico’s troubled Maya Train tourist project will now include a 45-mile (72 kilometer) stretch of elevated trackway through the jungle, President Andrés Manuel López Ob

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Afghanistan condemns attack on Pakistani embassy, assures security to diplomatic missions

The Taliban-run caretaker government has strongly condemned the attack on the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul as an act of terror and assured to provide security for the d

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Saudi Arabia sends wishes for 2022 Winter Olympic Games

Saudi Sports Minister and Saudi Olympic Committee Chairman Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki. /CFPSaudi Sports Minister and Saudi Olympic Committee Chairman Prince Abdulaziz b

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World Cup qualifiers: China's home clash with Japan switched to Qatar

Chinese players pose for a team photo before their game with Syria during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers at Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, June 15

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China reiterates mutual respect, equality in ties with U.S.

00:28 China reiterated on Friday that the China-U.S. relations should be based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefits.The U.S. side is in no position to lectur

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No change here: London to retain masks on public transport

Mask-wearing will be required on London's transport network even after the legal obligation to wear them in England is lifted on July 19, the city's mayor said Wednesda