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Kevin McCarthy removed as US House Speaker
A leader of the US House had never been removed in American history
Kevin McCarthy speaks after he was removed as speaker in Washington on October 3. Reuters
Senator Ben Cardin assumed chairmanship of the Senate foreign relations committee on September 28.  APUS senator blocks Egypt military funding over rights concerns
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US President Joe Biden has approved several military packages that have included a wide range of weapons systems. EPABiden calls allies to reassure them of US support for Ukraine
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Justice Arthur Engoron issued a limited gag order on Donald Trump in a New York civil fraud trial. EPANew York judge issues gag order for Trump after attack on clerk
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An Italian officer speaks to migrants on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa. ReutersWorld has failed migrants and refugees, UN says
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Fentanyl and meth seized by Customs and Border Protection officers on display during a 2019 press conference in Arizona. Arizona Daily Star / APUS announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl makers
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Demonstrators protest outside India's consulate in Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the prospect of New Delhi's involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader . ReutersIndia tells Canada to remove dozens of diplomats
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Washington, which remains close to Baghdad, has been placed in a delicate position, as relations with Nato ally Turkey have become frayed in recent years. APUS backs Turkey after PKK attack but walks fine line with Iraq
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MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 22: The iPhone 15 Pro Max in white titanium seen from the left side with it's new customisable button on display in store on September 22, 2023 in Milan, Italy. After Apple's announcement of the iPhone 15 series on September 12, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the highly anticipated lineup is now available for in-store pickup starting today. (Photo by Ming Yeung / Getty Images)iPhone 15 Pro Max review: More power with a whole new vibe
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A Closer LookA Closer Look: Industry leaders converge on UAE for Adipec 2023
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FILE PHOTO: U. S.  Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 7, 2023.  Bandar Algaloud / Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court / Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY / File PhotoHow a Saudi-Israeli agreement could transform the region
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EU official says UAE can lead discussion on green energy switch
Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius tells The National biodiversity will be his main focus at the UN climate summit
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European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius told The National the UAE can lead the conversation on green energy transition. EPA
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - September 26, 2023: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), stands for a photograph with HE Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands (L), prior to a meeting, at Al Shati Palace.

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FILE PHOTO: U. S.  Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 7, 2023.  Bandar Algaloud / Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court / Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY / File PhotoHow a Saudi-Israeli agreement could transform the region
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A bust of Qassem Suleimani on the pitch at the stadium in Isfahan before the AFC Champions League match between Iran's Sepahan and Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad. AFPAsian Champions League match cancelled – Trending
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At least 25 people were injured before firefighters contained a fire that broke out at a complex in Ismailia, Egypt.Fire at Egyptian police complex, Turkey air strikes – Trending
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