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USS Maine Explosion in Havana Harbor Remembered

The 1898 incident that brought the U.S. closer to war with Spain

New Yorkers Frustrated with Subway Conditions

Residents voice concerns over ongoing issues with the city's public transit system.

At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Palestinian officials report deadly airstrikes, drawing global outcry

Estonian PM Calls Out US Freedom of Speech Ranking

Kaja Kallas says Estonia has more robust free speech protections than the United States.

Syrian Army Captures Large American Base in Al-Shaddadi

The Syrian military says it has taken control of a major U.S. military installation in eastern Syria.

House Delegation Cancellation Upends Lawmakers' Travel to Munich Security Conference

Democrats plan to attend the high-profile global policy forum despite the Republican-led cancellation of the official House delegation.

Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes 'Unconditional' US Aid to Israel

Congresswoman says aid 'enabled a genocide in Gaza' during conflict with Hamas

AOC Warns US Retreat From Global Alliances Risks 'Age of Authoritarians'

The congresswoman addressed a range of issues but focused mostly on worsening income inequality and the rise of authoritarianism.

AOC Stumbles on Taiwan Question at Munich Security Conference

Congresswoman gives rambling, non-committal response when asked about U.S. troops defending Taiwan from China.

AOC Dodges Question on Defending Taiwan from China

Congresswoman struggles to give a clear answer at Munich Security Conference

Democrats Seek to Boost Profiles, Reassure Allies at Munich Security Conference

Newsom, AOC, and others aim to counter Trump's 'aggressive and transactional' foreign policy agenda

Bannon Plotted With Epstein to 'Take Down' Pope Francis

Former Trump adviser discussed opposition strategies against the Catholic Church leader

AOC Accused of 'Shocking Ignorance' for Genocide Claims in Germany

Congresswoman's comments at Munich Security Conference draw criticism from foreign policy experts

Mumia Calls Trump's Venezuela Move an 'Imperial Robbery'

Political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal condemns U.S. seizure of Venezuelan president and first lady as a 'stickup' for the country's oil.

Trump Transforms US Into 'World's Rogue Policeman'

The president is wielding power not on behalf of principle but in the service of personal gain and autocratic control.

Ocasio-Cortez Ties Income Inequality to Rise of Authoritarians

The progressive New York congresswoman argued at a security conference that extreme wealth gaps lead to social instability and far-right populism.

Ocasio-Cortez brings progressive vision to Munich Security Conference

The New York Congresswoman calls for global leaders to champion the working class and criticizes Trump administration's foreign policy moves.

Former Norway PM Charged with 'Gross Corruption' Over Ties to Epstein

Thorbjørn Jagland, a prominent European diplomat, faces up to 10 years in prison for misusing his positions to receive gifts, travel, and loans from the disgraced financier.

EU Parliament Votes to Recognize Trans Women as Women

The non-binding resolution also labels denying abortion as 'gender-based violence'

Iran Elected Vice-Chair of UN Commission for Social Development

The appointment was approved without objection during a recent meeting in New York.

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