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Africa May 23, 2024

Kenyan president, Biden appeal to global leaders to reduce huge debt on developing countries

Kenya President William Ruto visited Washington as Biden tries to convince African nations the U.S. can be a better partner than China, which has gained influence on the continent.

POLITICS May 22, 2024

Cornel West joins DC reparations protest against Wells Fargo Bank

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West spoke at a reparations demonstration in front of the Wells Fargo branch on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

Europe May 20, 2024

Kosovo closes 6 Serbian bank branches over currency crackdown

Kosovar police on Monday closed six branches of the Serbia-licensed Postal Savings Bank in line with a crackdown on the use of the Serbian dinar currency.

VIDEO May 19, 2024

Americans would enjoy watching Trump against two Dems on debate stage: Doug Burgum

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum weighs in on the presidential debates and election, Biden's tariffs on Chinese exports and the border crisis.

Drugs May 12, 2024

Police bust finds over 700 pounds of drugs inside Transformers statues

The drugs originated in Cambodia and traveled through Thailand, intended for sale in more luxurious markets in neighboring areas such as Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.

Kansas May 10, 2024

Kansas bill cracking down on foreign land ownership vetoed by Democratic governor

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill limiting foreign land ownership, in a move Republicans castigated as apathetic toward national security threats.

China May 10, 2024

Xi leaves Hungary, concluding 5-day tour of Europe

Chinese President Xi Jinping departed from Hungary on Friday, marking the end of a five-day European tour meant to reinforce Beijing's influence over the continent.

Europe May 9, 2024

China's Xi visits Hungary in bid to solidify European economic influence

A visit to Hungary by Chinese President Xi Jinping saw the authorization of numerous agreements aimed at solidifying Beijing's regional economic foothold.

OPINION May 8, 2024

Green housing mandates are pushing Americans more into the red

The Biden administration picked a bad time to roll out its new "green" energy housing mandates, which will add $31,000 to the cost of a new home.

Caribbean May 3, 2024

Families claim Americans are 'unjustly detained' in Turks and Caicos for possession of ammunition

Four Americans have been charged with illegal possession of ammunition in Turks and Caicos; currently they are facing 12 years in prison.