House Passes Short-Term Rise in Debt Ceiling, Averting Default
House confirms passage of a bill, over unanimous GOP objection, to raise US debt ceiling through early December and avert 1st default by Federal Government.
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Author: Scott Lucas
EA on Radio FM4: Muqtada al-Sadr and Iraq’s Elections
“For supporters, Muqtada al-Sadr champion is the champion of the poor. For his critics, he is manipulator more interested in his personal ascent to power.”
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Texas Governor Abbott Bars Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates
Photo: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune Governor Greg Abbott (pictured) bars vaccine...
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From the Frontline in Eastern Syria’s Ongoing Conflict
“No End to Fighting”: First-hand report from al-Bukamal in eastern Syria, a vital point in conflict between Assad forces, Kurdish groups, Iran, & Hezbollah
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EA on Australia’s Radio National: Assessing the US-Taliban Talks
Evaluating first US talks with the Taliban since the Islamist group took control of Afghanistan in August, beginning with Taliban’s claim of limited US aid.
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UPDATE: 1st US Talks With Taliban Since Afghanistan Withdrawal
Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is leading the Taliban delegation in talks with US...
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