Minnesota bids to host World Expo amid global competition
Minnesota seeks a 2022 or 2023 World Expo site in Paris as Lodz and Buenos Aires compete. The Minnesota theme centers on health and wellness while Lodz focuses on city reinvention and Buenos Aires highlights creative industries in the digital era. The World Expos attract millions and showcase national prestige.
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U S and Niger military probe Tongo Tongo ambush aftermath
AFRICOM says a joint team with Niger forces is probing the October 4 ambush near Tongo Tongo that killed four Americans and four Nigeriens. The on site work, part of a broader review, includes interviewing residents and tracing movements ahead of the attack. The Pentagon expects no finish until January.
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House and Senate clash over property tax deduction in tax reform
House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady vows to keep a property tax deduction up to 10000 in the House plan as Republicans push a first tax reform in three decades. Senate plan would eliminate the deduction, drawing sharp criticism from Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer.
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Trump courts strongmen as Duterte drug war looms over talks
Duterte defends violence in the Philippines drug crackdown with thousands killed while Trump critics doubt human rights will be raised in the talks. Trump praises Duterte privately and signals a preference for engaging autocrats for strategic gains.
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Iran Iraq quake kills over 140 near border
A 7.3 magnitude quake near the Iran Iraq border killed at least 140 in Kermanshah Province and Iraq's Kurdistan regions. Aftershocks followed as rescue teams faced outages and states of emergency were declared in Halabja and Sulaymaniyah.
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Hariri Says He Is Free and Plans Return Home
Lebanon's Saad Hariri, speaking from Riyadh in his first public remarks since resigning on November 4, rejects claims he is held against his will in Saudi Arabia. He says he will return to Lebanon within days and reiterates accusations against Iran and Hezbollah while praising Saudi Arabia's stance.
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