Leila Fadel
Stories
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Europe
The United Nations wants to avoid a nuclear disaster in Ukraine
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is in Ukraine where he is calling for the Russian and Ukrainian armies to back away from a nuclear power plant over fears of a nuclear catastrophe.
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Politics
How inflation may influence voters in a Florida swing district
Voters in an important swing district in Florida are grappling with soaring costs for housing and food. What could these frustrations mean for November midterm elections?
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Lebanese citizens celebrate a hostage taker, who tried to recover his bank savings
When he could not get his savings, a man in Beirut held hostages at a bank and threatened to set himself on fire. Many frustrated by Lebanon's deep economic crisis consider him a hero.
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Politics
Trump says he won't oppose the release of documents tied to the Mar-a-Lago search
Attorney General Merrick Garland has moved to unseal the warrant used to search former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.
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Politics
The House is set to pass the Democrats' climate, health and taxes bill
House passage would cap a run of success for President Biden's party as they face midterms and headwinds from former President Trump's allies.
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Politics
The Senate passes the Inflation Reduction Act and it moves on to the House
After months of negotiations, Senate Democrats passed a major climate, health care and tax bill — a centerpiece of President Biden's agenda. Vice President Harris broke the 50-50 tie.
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Asia
China announces it carried out precision missile strikes in the Taiwan Strait
China on Thursday fired multiple missiles toward waters near Taiwan as part of large-scale military exercises following a visit to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Politics
Sen. Manchin has reversed course and agreed to a climate and taxes bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have revived a deal for climate measures and changes to the tax code, in addition to measures aimed at reducing health care costs.
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Europe
Blinken reiterates Griner and Whelan have been wrongfully detained in Russia
Secretary of State Blinken says he plans to speak with his Russian counterpart soon. A top priority is the release of Americans held by Russia: Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.
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Asia
Experts blame COVID lockdowns for China's economic stumbled in the 2nd quarter
China's economy stumbled in the second quarter, and economists say the government's "dynamic zero COVID" policy is to blame — hurting confidence and exacerbating other pent up economic challenges.