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The site of a future drive-through Starbucks store, where construction has resumed after two arson attacks in 2023, the second of which on Oct. 23 burned the structure to the ground, is seen in Taos, New Mexico, U.S., August 21, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Hay
USA

New Mexico Starbucks nicknamed 'Charbucks' after arson attacks

Dr Muhammad Yunus. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

UK, US, Canada back Yunus-led interim govt in Bangladesh

US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller at a regular media briefing on Tuesday (19 December). Photo: Screengrab
Bangladesh

US welcomes Dr Yunus' call to end violence

Tim Walz. Photo: Collected
USA

Harris picks Minnesota governor Walz as running mate

FILE PHOTO: US Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks to the women and men's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Champion teams in her first public appearance since President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, US, July 22, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
USA

As racist and sexist attacks fly, Republicans grapple with how to take on Harris

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks at Turning Point Action's The Believers Summit 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, July 26, 2024. REUTERS/Marco Bello
USA

Trump tells Christians they won't have to vote after this election

FILE PHOTO: A newspaper seller arranges newspapers reporting the El Paso, Texas, US, arrest of Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, "El Chapo" Guzman's son, in Mexico City, Mexico July 26, 2024. REUTERS/Gustavo Graf/File Photo
USA

How El Chapo's son helped US arrest fabled narco chief 'El Mayo'

A newspaper seller arranges newspapers reporting the El Paso, Texas, U.S., arrest of Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, "El Chapo" Guzman's son, in Mexico City, Mexico July 26, 2024. REUTERS/Gustavo Graf
World+Biz

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads not guilty to US charges

The Obamas remain two of the most popular figures in Democratic politics and their endorsement is sure to give another jolt to Harris’ candidacy, which has generated a surge of enthusiasm among party members who believe she improves their chances of defeating Republican nominee Donald Trump. Photo: Collected
USA

Obamas endorse Harris for president as party unites behind her

Harris speaks during a Women’s History Month reception in the East Room of the White House on 18 March. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg
USA

Obama endorsement adds momentum to Harris White House bid

A 2020 High School yearbook shows the photo of Thomas Matthew Crooks, named by the FBI as the "subject involved" in the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, US July 14, 2024. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk/File Photo
USA

Trump shooter searched online for JFK assassination, FBI director says

Hadi Matar appears in court on charges of attempted murder and assault on author Salman Rushdie, in Mayville, New York, US, August 18, 2022. REUTERS/Lindsay DeDario/File Photo
USA

Salman Rushdie's alleged attacker faces terrorism charges

File Photo: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz (not pictured) in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, Israel, 28 October 2023. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Protests and politics as Netanyahu addresses US Congress