Politics

Israel orders closure of U.K. consulate in Jerusalem over settlement sanctions

The Hindu

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Israel orders closure of U.K. consulate in Jerusalem over settlement sanctions

Israel said it would also expel British diplomats at a centre monitoring the U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza and bar British training for Palestinian Authority forces, as well as banning 12 British officials from visiting Israel

The Hindu

Former GOP rep: Trump’s ‘bizarre’ New Mexico post is ‘hurting his own team’

The Hill

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Former GOP rep: Trump’s ‘bizarre’ New Mexico post is ‘hurting his own team’

Former Republican Rep. Charlie Dent (Pa.) on Monday called President Trump’s social media posts referring to New Mexico as “New America” “bizarre,” and accused him of “hurting his own team” ahead of the midterms. MS NOW’s Peter Alexander…

The Hill

Paxton Aide Turned Whistle-Blower Appears in Ad Endorsing His Rival, Talarico

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Paxton Aide Turned Whistle-Blower Appears in Ad Endorsing His Rival, Talarico

David Maxwell was among the staffers in the Texas attorney general’s office who accused Ken Paxton of abusing the power of his office, allegations that led to his impeachment. Mr. Paxton was acquitted.

Maldives asks UK to reopen sovereignty talks over Chagos Islands

Al Jazeera

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Maldives asks UK to reopen sovereignty talks over Chagos Islands

Chagos Islands should not be handed over to Mauritius, president of Maldives says in letter to UK's prime minister.

Al Jazeera

Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin says

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Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin says

MOSCOW, Sept 8 - U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a phone call that he wanted a swift end to the war in Ukraine, something that would allow U.S.-Russia ties to be fully restored, the Kremlin…

Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial in Massachusetts murder case

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Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy after mistrial in Massachusetts murder case

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 - The lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother whose murder trial ended in a mistrial last week, asked President Donald Trump on Tuesday to pardon her, despite the fact that the case was prosecuted under state…

Which Republican Senate Candidates Are Skipping Trump’s Convention?

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Which Republican Senate Candidates Are Skipping Trump’s Convention?

For G.O.P. candidates in the most competitive races, deciding whether to appear with President Trump can be tricky. Some are going, while others are staying away.

Germany Says It Is Closing a Russian Cultural Center. That Might Not Be So Simple.

The Moscow Times

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Germany Says It Is Closing a Russian Cultural Center. That Might Not Be So Simple.

The Russian House has been the subject of fierce debate since at least the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Moscow Times

TASS

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Conversation between Russian, US leaders was 15th since Trump's return to the White House

The previous telephone conversation between the Russian and US leaders took place on July 4

TASS

How ‘hired thugs’ obstructed my visit to Benue – Peter Obi

The Punch