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Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Matt Van Epps won a nationally watched special election in Tennessee for a U.S. House seat Tuesday, maintaining his party’s grip on the conservative district with help from President Donald Trump. But the comparatively slim margin of victory fueled Democratic hopes for next year’s midterms as the party grasps for a path back to power in Washington.A military veteran and former state general services commissioner from Nashville, Van Epps defeated Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn to represent the 7th Congressional District.
With... Read More
Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and European officials accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.The Russian leader “should end the bluster and the bloodshed and be ready to come to the table and to support a just and lasting peace,” said U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Putin to “stop wasting the world’s time.”
The remarks reflect the high tensions and gaping gulf that remain... Read More
Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s rial currency fell Wednesday to a new low of 1.2 million to a U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze Tehran’s ailing economy.Traders offered the new exchange rate as attempts so far to restart negotiations between America and Iran over its nuclear program appear stalled.
The new record low is increasing pressure on food prices and other costs have been making daily life that much more challenging for Iranians. Prices are up on meat, rice and other staples of the Iranian dinner table.
Meanwhile, people worry about a new... Read More
India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphones
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s telecoms ministry on Wednesday rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices.The Ministry of Communications on Monday asked smartphone makers to install the government’s “Sanchar Saathi” app within 90 days and to prevent users from disabling it. It also required manufacturers to push the app onto older models through a software update.
Monday’s directive led to widespread criticism and concerns of violation of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest Th... Read More
Israel says it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through reopened border crossing
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Wednesday said it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through a reopened border crossing, complying with a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal even though it also said that partial remains returned by militants did not match the hostages still in Gaza.The missing remains of the two hostages threaten to stall a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in its first phase. But by promising to open the Rafah crossing, Israel showed it was moving ahead with parts of the plan.
The first phase of the plan is supposed to wind down with the return of the... Read More
Top Stories
- Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys
- Israel says it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through reopened border crossing
- Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. Theyâre a climate warning, scientists say
- Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee
- Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital
- Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St still No. 1
- James Solomon is elected Jersey City mayor, turning away ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreeveyâs comeback bid
- Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data
- Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might
- US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says
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