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With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks

With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks

Federal officials are imploring unions whose workers serve North America’s largest commuter rail system to return to the negotiating table
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With largest US commuter rail system shut down, New York governor urges unions to resume talks

With largest US commuter rail system shut down, New York governor urges unions to resume talks

New York's governor is imploring unions whose workers serve North America’s largest commuter rail system to return to the negotiating table, saying she'll even provide refreshments if they'll work to end a 2-day-old strike
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North America’s largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms

North America’s largest commuter rail system remains shut a second day as Monday rush hour looms

The shutdown of North America’s largest commuter rail system has continued into a second day with no end in sight after unionized workers went on strike
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Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday

Talks to end a strike shutting down the largest US commuter rail system will resume Monday

The strike shutting down North America’s largest commuter rail system will continue into a third day
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Talks to get the largest US commuter rail system running again continue as morning commute looms

Talks to get the largest US commuter rail system running again continue as morning commute looms

Negotiators were working into the night to try to end a strike that has shut down North America’s largest commuter rail system
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Trump says China may release the detained pastor but tycoon Lai 'is a tough one'

Trump says China may release the detained pastor but tycoon Lai 'is a tough one'

By Trevor Hunnicutt ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he thinks Chinese President Xi Jinping is seriously considering releasing a detained pastor in China but that the case of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai "is a tough one."
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Belarus authoritarian leader welcomes US evangelist Franklin Graham to hold massive gathering

Belarus authoritarian leader welcomes US evangelist Franklin Graham to hold massive gathering

Belarus’ authoritarian leader has greeted U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham, who arrived in the tightly controlled country to hold the largest evangelical gathering in its history
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President Trump Announces 'Fantastic' Trade Deals with China Amid U.S.-China Summit

President Trump Announces 'Fantastic' Trade Deals with China Amid U.S.-China Summit

During a high-stakes summit in China, President Trump announced that the United States and China have reached 'fantastic' trade agreements. The discussions, which took place with Chinese President Xi Jinping, focused on enhancing trade relations between the two nations. President Trump highlighted that these agreements are part of a broader effort to balance trade and improve commercial ties. The summit also touched upon the United States' stance on Taiwan, which could influence future trade dynamics. The agreements reportedly include commitments from China to purchase significant amounts of U.S. agricultural products and other goods, aiming to reduce the trade deficit and foster economic cooperation.
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Trump says Xi is considering a detained pastor's case, but freeing activist Jimmy Lai is 'tough'

Trump says Xi is considering a detained pastor's case, but freeing activist Jimmy Lai is 'tough'

U.S. President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping is considering the case of detained pastor Ezra Jin Mingri
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President Trump Praises Chinese Roses, Xi Jinping Promises Seeds for White House Garden

President Trump Praises Chinese Roses, Xi Jinping Promises Seeds for White House Garden

During a visit to Beijing, President Trump was captivated by the roses in the Zhongnanhai Garden, part of the executive compound of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump expressed his admiration for the roses, describing them as the most beautiful he had ever seen, and requested seeds for the White House Rose Garden. Xi, through a translator, agreed to send the seeds as a gift. The visit to the compound, which has been a center of Chinese power since 1949, was part of a diplomatic exchange, with Xi thanking Trump for his previous hospitality at Mar-a-Lago. The tour included historical insights into the site, which has hosted several U.S. leaders since President Nixon's visit in 1972.
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President Trump Concludes Summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing, No Substantive Agreements Announced

President Trump Concludes Summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing, No Substantive Agreements Announced

President Donald Trump has concluded a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. During the summit, President Trump stated that a 'lot of different problems' were settled, although no substantive agreements were announced on key issues affecting the U.S.-China relationship. The summit was part of ongoing efforts to address the complex and often contentious issues between the two nations, including trade, security, and diplomatic relations. The meeting took place in a highly secretive former imperial garden, highlighting the significance of the discussions. Despite the lack of concrete agreements, the summit represents a continuation of diplomatic engagement between the two countries.