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Donald Trump Promises to Pardon January 6 Capitol Rioters: The Full Story Behind the Attack
Four years ago, Trump supporters stormed the Capitol while Congress was in session, leading to several deaths and arrests.
Washington Takes the Lead in Toughest US Job Market, But Wyoming Offers a Job-Seeker's Haven
With an average of 41 applicants per job posting within the first seven days, Washington's labour market has become particularly fierce, mainly due to surging demand in Seattle. The city's job competition grew by an astonishing 445.4%.
Washington State's Controversial Home Loan To Offer Up To $150K To Minorities Only—White People Need Not Apply!
Washington State's new home loan program offers up to $150,000 to minority groups only, excluding white applicants, sparking controversy and debate over reverse discrimination.
US Soldier On Fire Protesting Israel Eerily Similar To Buddhist Monk Who Burned Himself To Death In 1963
A 25-year-old US serviceman died of critical injuries in hospital after he lit himself on fire in protest against the "genocide" of Palestinians
North Korea-Russia Rail Traffic Sees Dramatic Surge, Suggesting Arms Supply: Report
There has been a significant increase in rail traffic between Russia and North Korea.
UK and Washington State Sign Trade Memorandum of Understanding, Strengthening Economic Ties
The MoU, signed today in Seattle, marks the latest step in the UK's strategy to enhance economic ties with the United States at the state level and strengthen the aerospace sector.
Washington State bill allowing medical interventions on minors without parental permission clears House
A Washington State bill that would allow kids to receive medical care without informing their parents in certain cases passed the House of Representatives.
Xi Jinping to meet Vladimir Putin first time on Monday after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Xi Jinping's visit comes just three days after the ICC based in the Hague announced arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.
At right-wing CPAC forum, Trump shows why he'll be tough to topple
Reminders of former U.S. President Donald Trump's towering influence over the Republican Party were everywhere at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington.
US, South Korea stage joint air exercise after North Korea's ICBM launch
The United States and South Korea held a joint air exercise involving U.S.
North Korea says it fired ICBM as warning to US, Seoul
North Korea confirmed on Sunday that it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to Washington and Seoul.
UK minister reassures Washington on restored stability, fiscal plans
Britain's financial services minister sought to reassure U.S. counterparts on Wednesday that the UK's bout of debt market instability last fall was a one-time event
Pakistan puts its US Embassy property up for sale
Pakistan has been forced to put a section of its US embassy up for sale due to a deepening economic crisis in the country.
Nine-year-old girl fights cougar while camping, survives attack
A nine-year-old girl bravely survived a cougar attack by fighting the animal tooth and nail at a campground in Washington on Friday.
Fake N95 masks discovered all over US hospital shelves
The fake 3M masks look, feel and fit like the genuine item.
Biden win heralds sharper China strategy by US
Biden promises to be more measured in tone and knit back tattered alliances on the global stage -- that could carry a sharper geopolitical threat to Beijing.
Asian markets drop again as election jitters set in
Analysts warning the fresh infection spikes and failure to pass a new stimulus would likely knock the recovery off track.
Pandemic, election brew an extra-spooky Halloween
The October 31 holiday is an industry of its own in this picturesque corner of the Hudson River Valley.
Huawei revenue growth wilts under 'intense pressure'
Huawei said it grossed 671.3 billion yuan in revenue in January-September, up 9.9 percent year-on-year, but its growth and profit margin fell.
Trump Covid-19 infection puts Secret Service bodyguards at risk
The president and his bodyguards wore masks, but they were all in one vehicle with the windows shut, at a time when experts say he was highly infectious.
North Korea flouting nuclear sanctions: UN Report
Pyongyang is subject to a range of restrictions imposed since 2017 that limit its oil imports and ban exports of coal, fish and textiles.
Asian markets weighed by virus spikes and stimulus gridlock
A key worry is a spike in new virus cases in key economies that have led to containment measures being reimposed.
As deadline looms, scramble on TikTok deal structure
A US government national security panel was reviewing the Oracle bid while Republican lawmakers warned against accepting a deal that keeps TikTok in control.
China says US biggest threat to peace in South China Sea
US-China rivalry is expected to dominate discussion at this year's ASEAN conference.
US-China tensions set to dominate Southeast Asia Summit
The summit comes just days after China launched ballistic missiles in the flashpoint waters as part of live-fire exercises.
Asian markets struggle to bounce back after rout
China-US tensions and a lack of progress in Washington stimulus talks -- all against the backdrop of the coronavirus -- were keeping markets from surging.
Trump to host summit between bitter enemies Kosovo and Serbia
More than two decades after their bloody ethnic conflict, Serbia refuses to recognize the independence that its former province Kosovo declared in 2008.
US capital braces for mass anti-racism protest
Demonstrators are expected on the streets of Washington for a march to mark the date of civil rights leader Martin Luther King's historic speech.
US, China to discuss trade deal amid COVID-19 disruption
Neither the US nor the Chinese government confirmed the talks but the deal mandates meetings every six months after it takes effect, which would be Saturday.
Asian markets track US rally but stimulus battle tempers hope
There was also some cheer about Joe Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as his running mate for November's election.