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Trump acknowledged defeat in the Nov. 3 election for the first time, after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill.
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US Congress certifies Biden win hours after harrowing Capitol Hill assault

US Congress certifies Biden win hours after harrowing Capitol Hill assault

Immediately after the certification, the White House released a statement from Trump in which he pledged an "orderly transition" on Jan. 20.
Thu Jan 07 2021
Facebook changing 'race-blind' hate speech policy

Facebook changing 'race-blind' hate speech policy

Facebook said it has also become more precise about the hate speech that its software seeks out.
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China and U.S. economies diverge over coronavirus response

China and U.S. economies diverge over coronavirus response

The real difference between the United States and China is Washington has been arguing over stimulus issues on Capitol Hill.
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Some toast Comey testimony, others shrug at U.S. bar 'watch parties'

Some toast Comey testimony, others shrug at U.S. bar 'watch parties'

From Capitol Hill to San Francisco's Castro district, television "watch parties" beckoned politics buffs to taverns, restaurants and living rooms to view an event some likened to the "Super Bowl."
Fri Jun 09 2017
'I was all set to terminate': Inside Trump's sudden shift on NAFTA

'I was all set to terminate': Inside Trump's sudden shift on NAFTA

President Donald Trump was set to announce Saturday, on the 100th day of his presidency, that he was withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Chasing after Pokemon: Our new national obsession

Chasing after Pokemon: Our new national obsession

Pokemon Go, an augmented reality game that uses your smartphone's GPS to send you all over your city on a scavenger hunt for mythical Japanese creatures, Pokmon, is hotter than hula hoops in 1958.
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Ryan rejects running for majority leader

Ryan rejects running for majority leader

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has quietly and firmly shut the door on any prospect of being part of the GOP's elected House leadership team.
Tue Jun 17 2014
Asian shares slip as US lawmakers dig in over shutdown

Asian shares slip as US lawmakers dig in over shutdown

The dollar slipped further against the yen and euro as the budget stand-off on Capitol Hill approaches a seventh day with no end in sight.
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Chinese dissident receives human rights award

Chinese dissident receives human rights award

Blind dissident Chen Guangcheng received an award from a human rights group in a ceremony attended by several US lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Tue Jan 29 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

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Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
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Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024