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McConnell sees Wednesday U.S. Senate vote on $40 billion Ukraine aid bill
(Reuters) -U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday he expected the Senate to vote on Wednesday to approve...
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Finnish leader says latest Putin talk on NATO ‘calm and cool’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Sunday his latest talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin about his...
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Top Senate Republican meets Zelenskiy, Russia says U.S. involvement dangerous
(Reuters) -Mitch McConnell, the top Republican in the U.S. Senate, paid an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Saturday with other...
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Exclusive-Turkey ‘not closing door’ to Sweden, Finland NATO entry, Erdogan advisor says
By Orhan Coskun, Jonathan Spicer and Can Sezer ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey has not shut the door to Sweden and...
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U.S. hails ‘new era’ with ASEAN as summit commits to raise level of ties
By Jeff Mason, David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday a first summit...
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Malaysia touts trade access as U.S. Indo-Pacific plan only a ‘good beginning’ -trade chief
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Malaysia views U.S. President Joe Biden's proposed Indo-Pacific economic bloc as a welcome initiative...
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Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah discuss reducing Israel, West Bank tensions
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah discussed on Friday "urgent mechanisms" to cut violence and tensions...
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Imported infant formula could help lift U.S. supply in weeks -FDA chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Food and Drug Administration will outline a plan next week to streamline imports of infant formula,...
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Yellen to meet Polish prime minister at start of trip to G7 finance meeting
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on...
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In first since Ukraine invasion, Pentagon chief speaks with Russian counterpart
By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine when he spoke...
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U.S. says working to clarify Turkey’s position on Sweden, Finland NATO bid
By Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is working to clarify Turkey's position on Sweden and...
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Blinken emphasized denuclearization goal in call with South Korea’s foreign min – State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a call with South Korea's new foreign minister, Park Jin,...
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With China in focus, Biden makes $150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden opened a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to...
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China says confidence in UN rights body hit by vote to investigate alleged Russian abuses in Ukraine
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Friday that a decision by the U.N. Human Rights...
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Biden considering Korea DMZ visit when traveling to Asia this month
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden is considering a trip to the Korean Demilitarized Zone when he...
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In Middle East, U.S. general hears concerns about American commitment
By Phil Stewart ABU DHABI (Reuters) - The new U.S. general overseeing American forces in the Middle East said allies...
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Southeast Asian leaders face rights questions, flying shoe on Washington debut
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration hopes a first-ever Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit hosted...
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U.S. permits some foreign investment in northern Syria despite sanctions
By Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday authorized some foreign investment in areas of...
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Malaysian leader urges U.S. to adopt more active ASEAN trade agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday urged the United States to adopt a more active...
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Greek parliament approves defence pact change on eve of PM’s visit to U.S.
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's parliament approved the renewal and amendment of a defence cooperation agreement with the United States on...
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