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Family of Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank demand accountability

The family of a 19-year-old Palestinian-American man who they say was shot dead by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank have called for accountability over his killing. Nasrallah Abu Siyam was shot near the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, becoming at least the sixth»»»

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Naharnet 20.02. 16:24

Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with US

Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents and an arms control group suggest, raising proliferation concerns as an atomic standoff between Iran and America continues. U.S. Presidents Donald»»»

UPI 20.02. 09:51

U.S. blacklists 3 leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Elfateh Abdullah Idris Adam is one of three leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces sanctioned by the United States on Thursday. Photo courtesy U.S. Treasury/Release Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The United States is sanctioning three leaders of Sudan's warring Rapid Support Forces on accusations of co»»»

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France24 19.02. 22:32

Mass killings of non-Arab civilians in Sudan's El-Fasher point to 'genocide', UN report says

Mass killings of non-Arab civilians in El-Fasher after its capture by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) show signs consistent with genocide, according to a new report by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. A "campaign of destruction" in October by Sudanese»»»

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RT 19.02. 19:38

CIA knew about Kiev plot to blow up Nord Stream – Der Spiegel

The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) discussed a plan to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea with Ukrainian saboteurs, German outlet Der Spiegel has reported, citing sources in Kiev. Berlin apparently believes the September 2022 blasts that crippled the key connectors that deliv»»»

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BBC 18.02. 18:24

Air Force One being given an exterior makeover, including new colours

The US presidential jet is getting a new paint design that will include one of President Donald Trump's preferred colour choices for the White House and his hotels, gold. Air Force One and other planes used by high level US officials, such as First Lady Melania Trump are being repainted gold, deep »»»

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BNE 18.02. 17:29

MOSCOW BLOG: Imperialism is back

The Geneva peace talks on ending the war in Ukraine broke up yesterday with no concrete results. There were no announcements nor any readout of what was discussed. However, US envoy Steve Witkoff released an upbeat post on social media saying the talks were “positive”. A report by the Russian news »»»

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RT 18.02. 15:38

What was Soros up to in Munich?

Alex Soros, heir to his father’s empire, met with some of US President Donald Trump’s leading opponents at the Munich Security Conference. Looking behind the hugs and handshakes, it’s clear that the eye of Soros is fixed on the 2028 election. Soros’ weekend in Munich was a whirlwind of photo opport»»»

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Sputnik 18.02. 15:05

Zelensky's Corruption is Just Tip of the Iceberg Involving Western Establishment

An international probe into Volodymyr Zelensky could reveal he’s just one link in a sprawling corruption chain, according to Volodymyr Oleynyk, a Ukrainian politician and former MP of the Verkhovna Rada. "Most Western leaders are entangled in Ukrainian corruption schemes," Volodymyr Oleynyk, a Ukra»»»

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Gulf News 17.02. 13:37

Jill Biden’s first husband set for plea in wife’s death

Wilmington: The first husband of former first lady Jill Biden is set to appear in court Tuesday in Delaware on charges he killed his current wife. William Stevenson, 77, is expected to enter a plea in the first-degree murder case. He was married to Jill Biden from 1970 to 1975. A state grand jury t»»»

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BBC 17.02. 11:07

Jesse Jackson: Veteran civil rights leader who helped reshape America

Jesse Jackson, a key figure during the US civil rights movement of the 1960s, was known for being the first African-American to make the jump from activism to major-party presidential politics. A protege of Martin Luther King Jr, Jackson built a career around working to politically organise and imp»»»

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Sputnik 16.02. 06:14

DOJ Releases 'All' Epstein Files, Names Over 300 Public Figures — Reports

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that “all” Epstein-related files have been released in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Fox News reported. In a letter to congressional leaders obtained by Fox News Digital, the Justice Department said it released all “records, documents, comm»»»

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France24 16.02. 05:47

'Clown show': Obama speaks out on Trump's racist monkey clip and 'rogue' Minneapolis crackdown

Former US president Barack Obama on Saturday addressed a racist video posted on President Donald Trump's social media account, telling a podcast that the "decorum" that once guided public officials has been lost. Obama also lamented the "rogue behaviour" of federal agents involved in a deadly immig»»»

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BBC 15.02. 13:32

'Trump will be gone in three years': Top Democrats try to reassure Europe

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the centre of attention at the Munich Security Summit, as European leaders wondered apprehensively what tone he would strike in his remarks on Saturday. While his speech did not fully allay their concerns, it has been viewed as a reassurance to allies that whil»»»

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Al Awsat 15.02. 09:00

Obama Deplores Lack of Shame after Trump Racist Monkey Clip

Former US president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. In a wide-ranging podcast interview with left-w»»»

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Al Awsat 15.02. 08:48

Obama Deplores 'Shamelessness' after Trump Racist Monkey Clip

Former US president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. In a wide-ranging podcast interview with left-w»»»

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Al Awsat 15.02. 08:12

At Least 6,000 Killed Over 3 Days During RSF Attack on Sudan’s El-Fasher, UN Says

More than 6,000 people were killed in over three days when a Sudanese paramilitary group unleashed “a wave of intense violence ... shocking in its scale and brutality” in Sudan's Darfur region in late October, according to the United Nations. The Rapid Support Forces' offensive to capture the city »»»

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RT 13.02. 22:02

Ex-Obama counsel quits Goldman Sachs over ‘Uncle Jeffrey’

Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel under Barack Obama, has announced her resignation from the bank, after newly unsealed files revealed her close personal relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following the revelations of her affinity for ‘Uncle»»»

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BBC 13.02. 18:22

Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change

US President Donald Trump has announced the reversal of the so-called endangerment finding, a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins much of US environmental legislation. As a result of this, experts are predicting various environmental and economic impacts, though the decision by the US En»»»

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France24 13.02. 05:05

Trump revokes Obama-era climate finding on greenhouse gas risks

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a long-standing scientific finding underpinning US efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, marking its most sweeping rollback of climate policy. The Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which determined carbon »»»

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BBC 13.02. 00:18

Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet

US President Donald Trump framed his sweeping rollback of federal climate change policy on Thursday as a political win over the Democratic Party's "radical" environmental agenda, reprising a message Republicans have used in past elections and could turn to once again ahead of November's crucial mid»»»

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BBC 13.02. 00:06

US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials

A top US official responsible for suing companies over mergers is stepping down, sparking alarm among critics who say it is a sign the White House is backing away from anti-monopoly enforcement. Gail Slater, who was appointed last year by US President Donald Trump to lead the antitrust division at »»»

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UPI 12.02. 23:34

Senate panel questions ICE's methods in Minneapolis - UPI.com

1 of 5 | The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during an oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Thursday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Li»»»

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UPI 12.02. 19:34

Judge temporarily blocks DOJ plans to move ex-death row prisoners to supermax - UPI.com

The federal judge said the Justice Department's plans to relocate former death row prisoners to a supermax prison in Florence, Colo., violates their due process rights. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily blocked the T»»»

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France24 12.02. 11:41

US Attorney General Bondi deflects questions, clashes with democrats over Epstein files

US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday forcefully defended her department's handling of the files related to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, an issue that has dogged her tenure. With victims of Epstein seated behind her, Bondi tried to deflect from relentless criticism by m»»»

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BNE 12.02. 09:58

Georgian security service head conducts Washington visit amid strained bilateral ties

State Security Service of Georgia chief Mamuka Mdinaradze is in the US from February 7-10 following an invitation from his American counterparts, the agency disclosed on February 11, Civil Georgia reported. The journey was»»»

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UPI 12.02. 09:38

Trump directs Pentagon to purchase coal-fired electricity - UPI.com

1 of 4 | President Donald Trump signs an executive order directing the Defense Department to buy electricity from coal-fired power plants during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Feb. 12 (UPI) -»»»

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BNE 12.02. 00:26

President of Belarus reveals Russian invasion plans in viral video

President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko may have given away Russia’s invasion plan on live TV, with the footage going viral on social media. At a conference with members of the ​​Security Council and top officials of the Council of Ministers on March 1, Lukashenko stood in front of a map of Ukra»»»

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UPI 11.02. 14:21

Father of Hong Kong activist guilty of 'national security' violations - UPI.com

The father of a Hong Kong dissident living in the United States is facing prison after becoming the first family member to be convicted under new "national security" measures aimed at preventing fugitives who have fled overseas from accessing their assets in Hong Kong. File photo by Jerome Favre/EP»»»

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BNE 11.02. 05:05

RAHMAN: The geopolitics of the Bangladesh election

On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»

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BNE 11.02. 05:05

RAHMAN: The geopolitics of the Bangladesh election

On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»

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BNE 11.02. 05:05

RAHMAN: The geopolitics of the Bangladesh election

On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»

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BNE 11.02. 05:05

RAHMAN: The geopolitics of the Bangladesh election

On February 12, 2026, the much anticipated 13th general elections will be held in Bangladesh, amid heightened competition between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), allied with the Twelve-Party Alliance, and the Eleven-Party Alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. »»»

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France24 10.02. 23:36

Trump administration to repeal legal cornerstone of US climate regulations

The Trump administration is set to repeal an Obama-era regulation that serves as the basis for combating greenhouse gas emissions in the US, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump's administration is set to finalise on Thursday its repeal of a f»»»

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Naharnet 10.02. 13:34

Oil has been cash cow for Russia, but revenues are dwindling due to sanctions

Oil and gas exports have sustained Russia's finances throughout its war against Ukraine. But as the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion approaches, those cash flows have suddenly dwindled to lows not seen in years. It's the result of new punitive measures from the U.S. and the European Un»»»

Naharnet 10.02. 12:46

Honda reports declining profit as Trump's tariffs, EV moves hurt earnings

Honda reported Tuesday a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December, compared to a year earlier, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs hurt the Japanese automaker's earnings. Tokyo-based Honda Motor Co.'s profit over the three quarters totaled 465.4 billion yen ($3 billion), down fr»»»

France24 10.02. 07:41

Rubio to visit Hungary and Slovakia after Trump backs right-wing leader Orban

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Hungary and Slovakia after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a right-wing ally who is trailing in polls ahead of April elections, the State Department said on Monday. US Secretary of State Marco»»»

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Gulf News 10.02. 02:50

Rubio to meet Hungary's Orban, Slovakia's Fico

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Hungary, the State Department said Monday, after President Donald Trump endorsed its right-wing leader Viktor Orban, who is trailing in polls ahead of April elections. Rubio will travel to Hungary and Slovakia, also led by a right-wing ally»»»

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DW 09.02. 11:36

EU seeks self-reliance as US, China dominate defense sector

GlobalizationEuropeEU seeks self-reliance as US, China dominate defense sectorGianna-Carina GrünThe United States exports more weapons than any other country. Data shows which regions buy the most US-made weapons — and experts discuss strategies for escaping dependence. https://p.dw.com/p/57kvxFor »»»

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RT 08.02. 17:46

Trump officials slam Venezuelan Nobel winner as ‘spoiler’ – Politico

White House officials have grown “frustrated” with anti-Maduro Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado over her remarks on the timing of elections in Venezuela, Politico reported on Friday, citing sources. Earlier this week, Machado, an opposition leader who backed the US intervention in Vene»»»

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RT 08.02. 17:34

US DOJ deleted Epstein email to protect Biden – Tara Reade (VIDEO)

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) attempted to shield former President Joe Biden by deleting an email referencing him from the Epstein files, former US Senate staffer and RT contributor Tara Reade has said. Reade worked as a Senate aide for Biden in the early 1990s and has accused him of sexual as»»»

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BNE 08.02. 15:26

Cuban government takes emergency measures in face of “Genocidal Blockade”

The Cuban government has introduced a raft of emergency measures to cope with what it calls the US’ “Genocidal Blockade” that has cut the island off from essentials and is pushing its economy towards collapse. The office o»»»

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DW 08.02. 12:05

Germany news: SPD urges reset in US ties amid Trump era

PoliticsGermanyGermany news: SPD urges reset in US ties amid Trump eraRichard Connor with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters, KNA, SID, epaGermany’s Social Democrats want a rethink on US relations, arguing that Donald Trump's approach raises doubts about the reliability of the transatlantic alliance. Meanwhile,»»»

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BBC 08.02. 02:02

Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze

"He didn't flinch when the request came in." These are the words of a royal source, when asked if Prince William had shown any resistance to the UK government's request for him to visit Saudi Arabia. "He takes his role as Prince of Wales very seriously, so when the government asks, he goes," the so»»»

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RT 07.02. 15:04

Brussels’ dependency dilemma: The EU is a victim of its own energy arrogance

Lacking in resources and sandwiched between two energy superpowers, the EU has to play some basic geopolitical chess to keep the gas flowing and the lights on. But Brussels can’t even play checkers. EU energy ministers agreed last month to completely halt Russian gas imports by late 2027, ending wh»»»

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Al Awsat 07.02. 09:49

Trump Refuses to Apologize for Video Depicting Obama and Wife as Apes

President Donald Trump’s racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who criticized the video as offensive. Trump said later Friday that he won't apolog»»»

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Gulf News 07.02. 05:02

Trump refuses to apologise for deleted Obamas video: 'I didn’t make a mistake'

President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation on Friday after posting a video on Truth Social that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The clip, promoting false claims about the 2020 election, remained online for nearly 12 hours before being»»»

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Gulf News 06.02. 20:49

Trump posts, then deletes, racist clip of Obamas as monkeys

President Donald Trump shared a post with a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, sparking outrage across the US political spectrum Friday before deleting it in a rare backtrack. The White House initially rejected 'fake outrage' over the video shared on Trump's Truth Social a»»»

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BBC 06.02. 17:59

Trump shares video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes

US President Donald Trump has shared a video on social media which included a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The clip - set to the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight - was at the end of a 62-second video containing claims about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Repu»»»

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Naharnet 06.02. 10:40

Trump says tariffs created economic miracle, facts tell a different story

Looking back on the first year of his second term, President Donald Trump boasts that he has resurrected the American economy by imposing big import taxes on foreign products. He made his case in a recent opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal, chiding the paper and critics, including mainstream »»»