Taiwan will take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco this week, a rare opportunity for the self-governing island democracy of 23 million people.
Katherine Lee
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Hunter Biden wants Trump documents subpoenaed to investigate any political pressure on criminal case
Biden’s attorneys allege pressure was applied by Trump to his then-Attorney General William Barr and two top deputies, Jeffrey Rosen and Richard Donoghue.
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‘In the Arena’ podcast Ep. 7: Early 2024 political predictions
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 7 of “In The Arena,” Pat, Ethan and Phil take a look […]
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Tens of thousands of supporters of Israel rally in Washington, crying ‘never again’
Hamas militants stormed into Israel from Gaza in a surprise incursion on Oct. 7, killing more than 1,200 and taking over 200 hostages.
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Medics and patients – including babies – stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals
The Israeli military claims Hamas has set up its main command center in and beneath the largest hospital – a claim that both Hamas and the hospital deny.
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Paul Pelosi testifies in trial for man accused of attacking him with a hammer
The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday recounted publicly for the first time what happened on the night he was attacked at home by a man with a hammer.
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Hyundai joins Toyota, Honda in hiking U.S. wages following UAW strike
Hyundai’s move comes as it pours billions into the U.S. market to build electric vehicles and expand its market share.
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Donald Trump Jr. returns to the stand as defense looks to undercut New York civil fraud claims
New York’s AG alleges that Donald Trump, his company and executives including his sons exaggerated his wealth by billions of dollars on financial statements given to banks, insurers and others.
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Iceland girds for volcanic eruption that could wipe out town
There’s a significant likelihood of magma busting to the surface over the coming days at Grindavik, home to over 3,600 people.
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Thanksgiving travel in U.S. set to hit post-COVID high
As many as 49.1 million Americans are expected to drive, an increase of 1.7% compared to 2022.