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Leadership of US command in Latin America changes hands amid criticism of boat strikes

Leadership of US command in Latin America changes hands amid criticism of boat strikes

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America has handed off command responsibilities as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region
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US threatens to pull highway funds from New York state over non-citizen truck driver licenses

US threatens to pull highway funds from New York state over non-citizen truck driver licenses

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control, displacing 200,000

Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control, displacing 200,000

A climate of fear has gripped Uvira, a strategic city in eastern Congo, after it fell to the Rwanda-backed M23 group
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Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story

Trump led Republicans to power in 2024. But 2026 could be a different story

President Donald Trump has successfully harnessed voter anxiety over the economy, immigration and crime to retake the White House
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Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration's boat strikes

Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration's boat strikes

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America has handed off command responsibilities as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region
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The Latest: Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says

The Latest: Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says

President Donald Trump says Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a truce after days of deadly clashes threatened to undo a ceasefire that the U.S. administration helped broker this year
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US admiral leading US troops in Latin America to step down

US admiral leading US troops in Latin America to step down

By Phil Stewart MIAMI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The admiral in charge of U.S. military forces in Latin America will retire two years early on Friday, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday's seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats.
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Exclusive-India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

Exclusive-India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - India has cut red tape to speed business visas for Chinese professionals, two officials said, a major step to boost ties between the Asian giants and end chronic delays that cost output worth billions of dollars because of scarce technicians.
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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states

By Daniel Wiessner Dec 12 (Reuters) - California and 18 other U.S. states will file a lawsuit on Friday seeking to block President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said. 
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Indonesia expects to wrap up U.S. tariff talks by year-end

Indonesia expects to wrap up U.S. tariff talks by year-end

JAKARTA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Indonesia expects to complete tariff talks with the United States by the end of the year, its chief negotiator said on Friday, with a delegation set to visit Washington next week to resume them.
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US Senate confirms dozens more Trump nominees, including South Africa pick

US Senate confirms dozens more Trump nominees, including South Africa pick

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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President Trump Considers Exiting USMCA, Automakers Urge Continuation

President Trump Considers Exiting USMCA, Automakers Urge Continuation

President Trump Considers Exiting USMCA, Automakers Urge Continuation