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US government fast-tracks energy, mining permits on federal lands
Trump move aims to cut approval times for energy projects to 28 days

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration announced this week that it will create a fast-track approval process for energy and mining...

EU drugmakers demand higher prices to boost innovation
European pharma firms for higher drug prices in EU amid U.S. tariffs

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European pharmaceutical companies are pushing for higher drug prices across the EU, warning that current pricing...

Ban of RT journalist proves Romanian election a 'joke' - Moscow
Ban of RT journalist proves Romanian election a 'joke' - Moscow

Chay Bowes was taken for questioning from a plane as he landed in Bucharest to cover the upcoming vote ...

Ban of RT journalist proves Romanian election a 'meme' - Moscow
Ban of RT journalist proves Romanian election a 'meme' - Moscow

Chay Bowes was taken for questioning from a plane as he landed in Bucharest to cover the upcoming vote ...

Ban of RT journalist proves Romanian election a meme Moscow
Ban of RT journalist proves Romanian election a meme  Moscow

Chay Bowes was taken for questioning from a plane as he landed in Bucharest to cover the upcoming vote The detention of RT correspondent...

Trump has forced Ukraine to sell itself for aid Medvedev
Trump has forced Ukraine to sell itself for aid  Medvedev

Kiev and Washington have signed a long-awaited deal to exploit Ukrainian natural resources US President Donald Trump has forced Kiev...

International

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Trump demands free passage for US ships through Panama, Suez canals
Trump wants US ships to travel free through Panama, Suez canals

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend that American military and business ships should be able to travel...

Singapore orders Meta to block foreign election posts
Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts blocked before elections

SINGAPORE: Singapore has ordered Facebook's parent company, Meta, to block Singaporeans from seeing posts made by three foreigners...

Iowa governor sues Des Moines Register over email dispute
Iowa governor sues Des Moines Register for obtaining private emails

DES MOINES, Iowa: Iowa's governor has launched a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, seeking to block the newspaper from obtaining...

Ex-Detroit nonprofit executive gets 19 years for $40 million theft
Detroit nonprofit ex-finance chief gets 19 years for $40 million theft

DETROIT, Michigan: A former top official at a major Detroit nonprofit was sentenced this week to 19 years in prison for stealing over...

New Mexico hosts global celebration of native and indigenous cultures
Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a big event that celebrates Native American and Indigenous...

San Francisco moves toward “recovery first” drug policy
San Francisco inches closer to adopting 'recovery first' drug policy

SAN FRANCISCO, California: San Francisco is taking steps to change how it handles drug use. After Some people say focusing on quitting...