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Former Aide to British Leader Says Government Failed Public in COVID-19 Response
Dominic Cummings tells parliament government 'fell disastrously short' in response to pandemic
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Scott Says Biden Has Failed to Unite Country
Responding to Biden's address to Congress, Republican senator argued against president's proposal for new spending on families and education
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Sen. Tim Scott to Deliver Republicans' Rebuttal to Biden Address
He's the only Black Republican in the Senate
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VOA Exclusive: Pakistan's President Says His Country Does Not Want to Become Base of US Counterterror
'I'm not aware of what the US specifically wants Pakistan to do. Pakistan's effort toward peace does not depend on the US asking Pakistan,' Arif Alvi
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Biden Administration, in Response to Criticism, Says It Will Lift Refugee Cap Next Month
President initially retained historically low 15,000-person limit set by Trump administration
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Security Issues to Top Biden-Suga Summit Agenda, Says Tokyo's Envoy
Japanese ambassador in Washington discusses similarities between Suga and Biden, Tokyo's relations with Beijing
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Serbia's Government 'Has to Respect Media,' Investigative Journalist Says
In Q&A, head of investigative Serbian outlet KRIK says President Vucic needs to do more to end smear campaigns, harassment and spread of false news
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No North Korea Response to Biden Administration Outreach, US Official Says
Disclosure raises questions about how president will address mounting tensions with Pyongyang over its nuclear weapons, ballistic missile programs
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Biden Says Iran Talks Needed to Avoid Mistakes in Mideast
Tehran vows to reverse actions in violation of 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if US sanctions are lifted
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Biden Says 'No Need' for Trump to Get Intel Briefs
What impact does he have at all, other than the fact he might slip and say something?' Biden says
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Biden to Release COVID-19 Vaccines More Quickly, Transition Team Says
CDC says only one-fifth of the country's 29.4 million doses have been delivered
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No Time to Waste,' Biden Says, Introducing Climate Team
A diverse and experienced team is set to advance next president's climate change and energy agenda
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Sweden's King Says His Country 'Has Failed' Handling COVID
In end-of-year comments, Gustaf says the Swedish people have suffered 'enormously' as a result
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Biden Says He'll Continue to Pray for Health, Safety of Trump and Family
Democratic challenger and his wife Jill send thoughts to President Donald Trump, his opponent in November election, and Trump's wife Melania, who both
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Oregon Governor Says State Has Been 'Pushed to Its Limits' by Wildfires
At least 35 people confirmed killed by infernos in western U.S. states of Oregon, Washington state and California
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Campaign Says Biden To Be Regularly Tested for Coronavirus
News comes as Joe Biden, running mate Kamala Harris prepare for the possibility of more public events in run-up to November election
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Joe Biden Calls on Americans to Unite in Democratic Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech
Former vice president says that by defeating Trump, the US can overcome this season of darkness in America'
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Biden Says He Has Plan To Fight COVID
Biden's COVID plan includes national mask mandate
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Russian President Putin Says Country is First to Formally Approve Coronavirus Vaccine
Putin claims new vaccine "works quite effectively...forms a stable immunity"
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Biden Claims Trump Has 'Quit on This Country'
In remarks aimed to promote the Democrat's economic plan, the former vice president again accuses the incumbent president of failing to lead during a
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Biden Says He Would Spend $2 Trillion to Fight Climate Change
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee says his plan creates jobs through clean-energy infrastructure
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US Dangerously Dependent' on Foreign Suppliers to Fight COVID-19, Biden Says
Democratic candidate's campaign promises not to let US become vulnerable in a crisis
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North Korea Says it Has No Immediate Plans to Resume Nuclear Negotiations with US
Statement comes after Bolton said Trump might seek another summit with Kim
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New Zealand PM Ardern Says COVID-19 Has Been 'Eliminated' in Her Country
Ardern lifts nearly all remaining curbs after health ministry reports recovery of final coronavirus patient
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Trump Vows End to US Violence; Biden Says Country Needs 'Leadership'
Contrasting messages come following week of nationwide at times violent protests over the death of African American George Floyd in Minneapolis police