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China's Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji, Who Led Beijing Into World Trade Body, Dies At 97
Zhu led efforts to secure WTO membership following marathon negotiations that began in the 1980s. That status would enshrine free trade as a national commitment, giving Zhu a tool to force local officials to stop protecting favored companies.
Karoline Leavitt: The Youngest US Press Secretary And Trump's "Most Trusted" Aide
KarolineLeavitt said she will step down as White House Press Secretary by the end of this month, citing her responsibilities as a mother.
US Man Kills Wife, Daughter At Family Daycare In Triple Murder-Suicide
The 41-year-old man fatally shot himself after stabbing his wife and child at their in-home daycare in Hopkins, a suburb of Minneapolis, police said.
Is Trump Really In "Excellent Health"? A Doctor Raises Important Questions
In a guest essay for The New York Times, Dr Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist, argues the people of United States deserve to know if Trump is medically capable of carrying out the job.
Israel's Unverified 'Iran Kill Plot' Warning Behind Trump's Secret Jet Switch In Turkey: Report
Some US intelligence officials pointed out that Tel Aviv's 'kill plot' warning was designed less to inform the US about the threat and more to influence Trump's decision-making and US policy in the region.
Al-Assad Faces Gallows In Damascus. In Russia, He Remains A Protected Guest
A court in Damascus sentenced Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his brother, Maher al-Assad, in absentia for murder, torture and crimes against humanity committed before and during Syria's 14-year civil war that left about half a million people dead.
Mideast War To Continue Till Trump's Term Ends? Iran's "Pay A Cost" Warning
The war in the Middle East broke out when the US and Israeli forces conducted joint strikes on Iran on February 28.
In A First, Google's Wearables To Track Insulin Resistance
The Google Health app will notify users if there are signs their insulin resistance has shifted, at which point they may consider lifestyle changes or consult a physician.
Millions Gather To Watch Spain's 1st Total Solar Eclipse In Over A Century
Across a wide band of northern and central Spain and Portugal, millions of people enjoyed some of mainland Europe's best views of the eclipse. It also passed over slivers of Greenland and Iceland.
Credible Missile Threat Behind Trump's Secret Aircraft Switch In Turkey: Report
Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he made the switch at the direction of the Secret Service, which is charged with presidential security. He flew from Ankara to a refueling stop in Britain without incident.
Indian-Origin Teen Murders Mother, Brother In US Home, "Searched 'Kill Family' Fantasies"
Police alleged that Aravind, a student at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, fatally assaulted his mother and brother inside their home on Tuesday before fleeing the scene on his mother's Honda Accord.
Boeing To Pay $29 Million To Family Of UN Worker Killed In Plane Crash
A Chicago jury awarded $29 million in damages to the family of an Irish-born United Nations employee who died in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash, a US court spokesman said Wednesday.
"We Are Low-Keying It": Trump Bets On Economic Pressure Against Iran
The billionaire has since repeated that he is keeping the option of striking Tehran on the table, but prefers to stress the economic damage inflicted on the country through economic sanctions.
Trump Sued Over Paid Access To Truth Social Posts
According to the complaint, many of Trump's 9,000 to 11,000 Truth Social posts and reposts during his second White House term were never followed by official White House statements.
"Will Be One Of My Top Outside Advisors": Trump After Karoline Leavitt Exit
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month to spend more time with her young children and family.
Video: 2 Killed After US Army Apache Helicopter Crashes In Texas
An Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated, sheriff's official said.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt To Leave Job
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday as he hailed her as "one of my most trusted aides."
Sailors Tried To Jump Off US Warship Amid Long Iran War Deployment: Report
The USS Abraham Lincoln has now spent nine months at sea, including a record 250 consecutive days without making land. For its roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, the unprecedented deployment is becoming increasingly difficult to endure.
Google Pixel 11 Series Unveiled With New Chip, Upgraded Cameras. Check Prices
The Pixel 11 comes with a camera upgrade along with a 40 per cent thinner camera than the Pixel 10.
