This isn't the first time the U.S. and Israel have disagreed over Gaza
U.S.-Israel relations are now strained over Gaza — and it's not the first time Israel's military operations there have drawn criticism from the White House.
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Health Concerns Mount for Migrant Children at Outdoor Holding Sites
To Dr. Theresa Cheng, the scene was “apocalyptic.”
With 6 seats, CPM courtship of ISF causes strain on relations with its old partners
With less than a month to go for the beginning of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the once mighty CPI(M) finds itself tangled in a web of its own making in West Bengal. It is the largest party in the Left Front, whose other members include the CPI, Forward Bloc, RSP and other smaller parties. The Left Front has a seat-sharing arrangement with the Congress in the state as part of the opposition INDIA coalition. It also has a separate seat-sharing agreement with the Indian Secular Front (ISF) that has continued since the 2021 state Assembly polls, when the ISF was launched.
Biden administration failures drove the fall of Kabul, say top former US generals
The top two US generals who oversaw the evacuation of Afghanistan as it fell to the Taliban in August 2021 blamed the Biden administration for the chaotic departure, telling lawmakers on Tuesday that it inadequately planned for the evacuation and did not order it in time.
Maryland House votes for bill to direct $750M for transportation needs
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House passed a measure on Monday aimed at transferring $750 million over a decade for a transportation fund, part of the push by Democrats who control the House to raise revenue for transportation and education.
Judge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women’s prison after rampant abuse
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A special master will be appointed to oversee a troubled federal women’s prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse against inmates, a judge ordered Friday, marking the first time the federal Bureau of Prisons has been subject to such oversight.
Trudeau rejects Quebec’s ask for total powers on immigration
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to give Quebec total control over immigration, as tensions between the province and Ottawa deepen over an influx of asylum seekers.
Pierre Poilievre to visit N.B. and N.S. this weekend with carbon tax top of mind
Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will make stops in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia this weekend as part of his “Axe the Tax” movement to push back against Canada’s carbon pricing plan.