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Former U.S. President Donald Trump vows to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants in election campaign

Donald Trump said on Tuesday that if elected president again in 2024 he would seek to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to immigrants in the country illegally, a plan that contradicts how a 19th century amendment to the U.S. Constitution long has been interpreted. Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican… Read More Former U.S. President Donald Trump vows to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants in election campaign

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Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signs anti-LGBTQ law including death penalty

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”, drawing Western condemnation and risking sanctions from aid donors. Same-sex relations were already illegal in Uganda, as in more than 30 African countries, but the new law goes further. It stipulates capital punishment for “serial offenders”… Read More Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signs anti-LGBTQ law including death penalty

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President Vladimir Putin says Russia wants to end war in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia wants an end to the war in Ukraine and that this would inevitably involve a diplomatic solution. Putin made the comments a day after U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the White House and promised him continued and unwavering U.S. support. “Our goal… Read More President Vladimir Putin says Russia wants to end war in Ukraine

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U.S. Congress approves bill protecting same-sex marriage

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday gave final congressional approval to legislation that provides federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a measure born out of concern that the Supreme Court could reverse its support for legal recognition of such relationships. The House vote was 258-169, with all of the chamber’s Democrats and 39 Republicans voting… Read More U.S. Congress approves bill protecting same-sex marriage

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Russia releases U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap including arms dealer Viktor Bout

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap with Russia and is on her way back to the United States, President Joe Biden said on Thursday, ending what he called months of “hell.” The Russian foreign ministry said it traded Griner for Russian citizen Viktor Bout, a former arms dealer. The… Read More Russia releases U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap including arms dealer Viktor Bout

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North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile landing near Japan

North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday that Japanese officials said had sufficient range to reach the mainland of the United States and that landed just 200 kilometres (130 miles) off Japan. The launch, reported by both South Korean and Japanese officials, comes a day after a smaller missile launch by the… Read More North Korea test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile landing near Japan

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump launches 2024 presidential run

Donald Trump, who has mounted relentless attacks on the integrity of U.S. voting since his 2020 election defeat, on Tuesday launched a bid to regain the presidency in 2024, aiming to pre-empt potential Republican rivals. Seeking a potential rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden, Trump made his announcement at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida a… Read More Former U.S. President Donald Trump launches 2024 presidential run

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