A top House Republican backs Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, while a prominent Democrat disagrees
A top House Republican said Sunday he agreed with the Biden administration's contentious decision to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package, while a prominent progressive Democrat said the US risks "losing our moral leadership" over the move.
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Takeaways from AP's investigation into cities leaving lead pipe in the ground
When cities and utilities excavate water mains to work on them, they often uncover lead water pipe as well
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Royals pitcher Yarbrough starting for KC for 1st time since being struck by line drive in face
Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is returning to the mound to start against Cleveland in his first major league game since the left-hander was hit in the face by a line drive two months ago
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Biden says Ukraine not ‘ready’ for Nato membership ahead of key summit
President Joe Biden said on Sunday that Ukraine is not “ready” to be a part of the Nato alliance, a pronouncement that will likely chill some concerns raised by some members of the alliance ahead of a major summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. The US president made the comments at the beginning of an interview with Fareed Zakaria of CNN, and is likely seeking to blunt the enthusiasm of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has insisted that his country should be admitted to the alliance as it passes the 500th day of a Russian assault into its heartland. Mr Zelenskyy has been relentless throughout the course of the war in rallying western support for his cause, including his seeking increasingly powerful shipments of weapons and war vehicles to his country’s military as it battles and pushes back a larger but underperforming Russian force. “I don’t think it’s ready for membership in Nato, but here’s the deal: I spent a great deal of time trying to hold Nato together,” said Mr Biden, adding that he believed Russia’s goal was to “break Nato” as an alliance. More follows... Read More The Body in the Woods | An Independent TV Original Documentary The harrowing discovery at centre of The Independent’s new documentary
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Real Madrid transfer rumours: Mbappe deal 'agreed'; Arsenal ready Tchouameni bid
All the latest Real Madrid transfer rumours including an update on Kylian Mbappe.
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Rutte’s Dutch Government Has Collapsed: Here’s What Comes Next
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government abruptly collapsed on Friday amid infighting over migration policy. Rutte, who’s led
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War in Ukraine: Biden flies to UK amid concern over cluster bombs
The US president is facing criticism over his decision to send the controversial weapons to Ukraine.
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FARC dissidents and Colombian government reach agreement to begin peace talks
Colombia's government has reached an agreement to begin peace talks with a faction of dissident Revolutionary Armed Forces
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The BBC suspends presenter over claims he paid a teenager for explicit photos
The BBC says it has suspended a leading presenter who is alleged to have paid a teenager for explicit photos
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Thai Coalition Leader Pita Rallies Supporters Ahead of PM Vote
Thai prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat appealed to the country’s lawmakers to back his bid for the top
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Some cities are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe in the ground
Many American cities have been excavating water mains, revealing lead pipes and leaving them there
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Biden begins three-nation tour with stop in London
By Steve Holland DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Delaware U.S. President Joe Biden departed on Sunday on a three-nation
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