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Senate poised to confirm Brett Kavanaugh on day of rage
The US Senate was expected to confirm conservative judge Brett Kavanaugh as the next Supreme Court justice on Saturday, as protesters vented their rage on the steps of the US Capitol.
US Senate to decide Brett Kavanaugh’s fate after FBI probe closes
U.S. senators are set to cast a procedural vote on Friday that could advance the life-long appointment of Brett Kavanaugh, accused of sexual misconduct to the country’s highest court.
Chuck Grassley: FBI probe does not support Brett Kavanaugh assault claims
A new FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh found nothing to corroborate sexual assault allegations against US President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, a top Republican senator said Thursday.
US senators get FBI report on Kavanaugh
The White House on Thursday rejected Democratic criticism of its handling of an FBI probe into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Donald Trump taunts US media over Barack Obama error
American President Donald Trump, never allowing any opportunity to slip to punch his traducers, taunted the media on Saturday over their silence over a verbal slip by former President Barack Obama.
US Air Force jets intercept Russian bombers near Alaska
As tension grows between America and Russia, the U.S. military has said that two Russian nuclear-capable bombers escorted by two fighter jets flew near Alaska on Sept. 11 before being intercepted by a pair of Air Force F-22 stealth fighter jets.
Two US fighter jets intercept Russian bombers
Two U.S. fighter jets intercepted two Russian bombers in international airspace off the coast of Alaska on Friday, CNN has reported.
Official: Singapore likely venue for Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un meeting
Singapore is the most likely venue for a summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a U.S. official said, after Pyongyang cleared a major obstacle to the meeting with the release of three American prisoners.
Donald Trump welcomes U.S. prisoners released by North Korea, thanks Kim Jong-un
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed three former U.S. prisoners who landed at a military base near Washington on Thursday after being released by North Korea, thanking leader Kim Jong Un and sounding upbeat on a planned summit between the two.
Israel pulls fighter jets from Alaska drill amid tensions with Iran
The Israel Air Force has decided to scale back its participation in the Red Flag exercise amid increasing tensions on Israel’s northern border.
The sun to be cooler by 2050 – study
Based on the cooling spiral of recent solar cycles, scientists from University of California, San Diego believe the next “grand-minimum” is just decades away, during which the Sun will be seven per cent cooler.
Mike Pence announces toughest US sanctions on North Korea
US Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday Washington would soon unveil its “toughest sanctions ever” on North Korea, adding that the regime in Pyongyang would not be allowed to “hijack” the upcoming Olympics.
Total lunar eclipse to grace the sky in most parts of China on Wednesday
Stargazers in North America, Hawaii, the Middle East, Russia, India, and Australia had the chance to witness a rare "super blue blood Moon" Wednesday, when Earth's shadow bathes our satellite in a coppery hue.
Tsunami warnings as powerful quake hits off Alaska
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck off the coast of Alaska early Tuesday, prompting tsunami warnings or watches as far away as California.
Oil spill disasters in the past 50 years
Concerns are growing over an oil slick off China’s east coast after an Iranian tanker, the Sanchi, exploded and sank a week ago following a collision at sea.
Russia to limit US military observation flights – report
Moscow will limit the scope of US military observation flights over Russia from Jan. 1 next year in retaliation for US curbs on similar Russian flights over the United States, the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday.
Sarah Palin’s son Track arrested in Alaska
The elder son of former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin was in jail on Sunday facing assault and burglary charges in her home state of Alaska.
Donald Trump requests additional $4bn for missile defence programmes
U.S. President Donald Trump has requested for another four billion dollars for missile defence programmes to counter a threat from North Korea, the White House said on Tuesday.
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Atiku Abubakar: Why I shunned the 2019 elections peace pact signing
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EFCC detains ex-Skye Bank chief Tunde Ayeni for alleged fraud
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VON chief, others call on mainstream media to counter fake news
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Plateau PDP accuses APC of buying voters cards
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Duvan Zapata hat-trick has Atalanta aiming for the Champions League
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YPP decries president’s rejection of electoral bill
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UNICEF: Malnutrition ravaging children in North East
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