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Kenya's president defends government flood response
Kenya's President William Ruto says that he will deploy 'every resource' to help tackle the flood emergency.
Office Works to Unify DOD Responses, Efforts Across the Globe
Office Works to Unify DOD Responses, Efforts Across the Globe
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Mon, 04/29/2024 - 15:04
A football team is only as good as the game plan it follows, and the same could be said for the Defense Department.A football team cannot have the receivers running routes the quarterback doesn't expect, nor can linemen block just whomever they want. This doesn't mean there can't be adjustments as the game progresses, but everyone on the team must work toward a common purpose.… Read Full Article
USCIS Strengthens T Nonimmigrant Visa Program and Protections for Trafficking Victims
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a final rule to strengthen the integrity of the T nonimmigrant status (T visa) and ensure eligible victims of human trafficking can access protections and stabilizing benefits on a timely manner.
Burkina Faso bans more foreign media outlets
The West African nation "strongly rejects" allegations its army killed at least 223 civilians in February.
Spain's PM averts crisis but political schism could deepen
The toxic atmosphere is unlikely to disappear after Pedro Sánchez decides to stay in post.
Spain's PM averts crisis but political schism could deepen
The toxic atmosphere is unlikely to disappear after Pedro Sánchez decides to stay in post.
China's Xi to Visit Europe as Trade Tensions Rise
Taipei, Taiwan — China's leader Xi Jinping kicks off a six-day trip to Europe this Sunday, his first visit to the continent since 2019. The trip will include stops in France, Serbia and Hungary and comes amid rising tensions over trade with the European Union and concerns over Beijing’s support of Russia.
Some analysts say that while Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict are likely to come up during the trip, Xi will be looking first to address trade tensions during the trip… Read Full Article
What does it mean to be a red state or a blue state?
Here’s a look at how the tradition of calling states that usually favor Republicans “red” and Democrats “blue” came about.