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What a Democratic Congress Can and Cannot Do on Foreign Policy
Democrats will take control of Congress in January, giving them greater influence over military spending and oversight, but not an automatic veto over war.
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Trump Cancels Planned Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan’s Execution
Trump has cancelled the Pentagon's plan to livestream the December 3 firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan after a bipartisan backlash.
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In Athens, Washington Tells the West to Remember Itself
Standing in Athens, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the nations of the West to learn again from the men of ancient Greece: that…
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Another Night of Strikes on Ukraine, and the Arithmetic of Air Defence
The death toll from Russia’s overnight attacks on Ukraine rose to 15 on Friday, with dozens injured, as rescue workers finished pulling through the…
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France’s School Revolt, Explained: Chalk, Heat and a Missing 10 Billion
For three weeks, France’s high-school students have been running the country’s most effective opposition movement, and on Friday they were largely back in class…
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New All Party Peace Caucus to Meet Before Year End in Ottawa
A new all party peace caucus for members of Parliament will be created and will start meeting before the end of the year, Green leader Elizabeth May announced on 29 October.
Politics
Certification on Trial: The Alaska Fight Over Whether Results Will Stand
Beyond the same name candidacy, Alaska faces a certification fight, as federal motions seek to block the state from certifying a close Senate loss for the Republican incumbent.
Business
Bitcoin ETFs’ $176M Buying Day Shows Crypto Demand Is Far From Dead
After a brutal week for crypto funds, US Bitcoin ETFs drew in roughly $176 million on October 13 — the month's second-biggest buying day, led by Fidelity.
Technology
OpenAI Engineer Arrested by FBI Over Hidden Recorder in Executive Conference Room
The FBI arrested OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, for allegedly planting a hidden recorder in an executive conference room, concealed in toilet paper.
Sports
Cam Little’s 57-Yard Walk-Off Field Goal Stuns the Eagles in London
Cam Little's 57-yard field goal as time expired lifted the Jacksonville Jaguars past the Philadelphia Eagles 19-17 in the NFL's London showcase.
Entertainment
Kannada Cinema’s Streaming-First Window Arrives on Schedule
The Kannada film “Life Today”, directed by Kaantha Kannalli and written by its lead Kiran Aditya, began streaming on Sun NXT on October 9…
Health
Nigeria Probes Ebola Risk as Congo Outbreak Reaches Eighth Province
Nigeria has opened a formal investigation into the risk of Ebola spreading across its borders as the Democratic Republic of Congo's outbreak reaches an
Science
After Landfall, the Rivers: Why Arnab Inland Flooding Outlasted the Wind
Cyclone Arnab coastal winds eased after October 28 landfall, but inland rivers, heavy rain and floodwaters in Odisha districts kept the danger going, with a landslide search still under way.
