Infrastructure deal in doubt as Biden trims plan
WASHINGTON prospects for a sweeping infrastructure bill are clouded after the White House cut Biden's proposal to 1.7 trillion while Republicans call the offer well above acceptable range. Talks continue with a Memorial Day deadline looming as GOP senators insist on less costly terms and tolling or tax plans remain a red line.
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Fragile Gaza cease-fire sparks wide unrest and clashes
Gaza City and the West Bank saw thousands celebrate a cease-fire that began at 2 a.m. amid ongoing Israel Hamas hostilities. The Gaza Health Ministry reports 243 Palestinians killed and 1,910 wounded as rockets and airstrikes continued to shape a costly pause. President Biden welcomed the cease-fire while reaffirming a two-state solution.
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Vaccine makers pledge 1.3 billion doses for poorer nations
Global health summit closes with Pfizer BioNTech Johnson & Johnson Moderna pledging over 1.3 billion COVID 19 vaccine doses at low or no profit for low and middle income countries. Doses to be donated this year to boost access amid widening wealth gaps.
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Biden and Moon pledges fuel North Korea diplomacy push
President Biden and South Korean leader Moon Jae in voiced deep concern over North Korea and announced Sung Kim will become special envoy to coordinate diplomacy. Moon welcomed America's return to the world stage and cited denuclearization aims as they discussed regional security and vaccine and climate cooperation.
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