The Russian president, who has held power for nearly 24 years, recently announced he is running for reelection.
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Israeli defense minister says war on Hamas will last months as U.S. envoy pushes for ‘lower-intensity operations’
The U.S. has expressed growing discomfort over civilian deaths in what is already one of the 21st century’s most devastating military campaigns.
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Dow hits a record high after the Fed signals interest rate cuts are coming
Wall Street loves lower interest rates because they can relax the pressure on the economy and goose prices for all kinds of investments.
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Nine Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush in sign that Hamas resistance is still strong
Israeli troops are still locked in heavy combat with Palestinian fighters in and around Gaza City, more than six weeks after invading Gaza’s north following the militants’ Oct. 7 attack.
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Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged, foresees 3 rate cuts next year
It is the first time since inflation first spiked that the central bank has formally acknowledged progress in its fight against accelerating prices.
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Hunter Biden defies Republican subpoena, risking contempt of Congress charge
In a rare public statement, the Democratic president’s son slammed a Republican subpoena requesting closed-door testimony, saying it could be manipulated.
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Supreme Court to hear case that could undo Capitol riot charge for hundreds – and Trump
The court’s decision to weigh in on the obstruction charge could threaten the start of Trump’s trial, currently scheduled for March 4.
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Supreme Court will rule on limits on commonly used abortion medication
The justices will hear appeals to a ruling that would cut off access to mifepristone through the mail and impose other restrictions.
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House Republicans unite to approve impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Donald Trump has pushed his Republican allies in Congress to move swiftly on impeaching Biden, part of his broader calls for vengeance and retribution against his political enemies, even though they have no evidence of wrongdoing.
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Far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament
The parliament slapped the highest possible financial penalty on Grzegorz Braun, forcing him to lose half of 3 months of his salary and per diems for half a year.