Biden sanctions Israeli settlers for West Bank violence

Biden sanctions Israeli settlers for West Bank violence

The United States says it intends to place sanctions on any Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The new executive order sees four people immediately blacklisted with financial and travel restrictions. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

February 2, 2024 17

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Biden holds Iran “responsible” for US drone deaths

US President Joseph Biden says he holds Iran "responsible" for the deaths of three army personnel who were killed in a drone strike in the Middle East. He says he has decided how to respond, following a push for the US to strike back against Iran-backed militia in the region. However, there are concerns a US response could widen the conflict, or open up a new front in the Middle […]

January 31, 2024 12

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Biden says he has decided response to US attack

US President Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to the killing of three US service personnel in Saturday's drone strike. There are fears a US attack could widen the conflict in the Middle East - something Biden says he is not aiming for. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

January 31, 2024 40

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U.S. President Biden under pressure over deadly attack on troops in Jordan

The U.S. is weighing up how to respond to an attack on its service people killed and injured in an attack on the Jordan-Syrian border, blamed on Iran-backed militia. There's pressure on President Joe Biden to retaliate; with some opposition Republicans calling for him to target Tehran. Caroline Malone reports. Related video:

January 30, 2024 17

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US Defense Secretary returns to work at Pentagon

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned to work at the Pentagon after nearly a month's leave due to prostate cancer. His return comes after 3 US troops were killed in a drone attack in the Middle East.Nick Harper reports from Washington.

January 30, 2024 24

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Biden raises $97 million in last quarter 2023

US president Joe Biden closed out the final quarter of 2023 having raised 97 million dollars for his reelection campaign. The strong performance comes as his Republican rivals spend heavily on ads attacking each other. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

January 16, 2024 2

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U.S. President’s son appears unexpectedly at Congress hearing on him not showing for private testimony

Hunter Biden surprised members of Congress on Wednesday, appearing at a meeting calling for him to be held in contempt for not testifying at an impeachment inquiry. The President's son had agreed to appear publicly but not behind closed doors. Caroline Malone reports.

January 11, 2024 30

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Biden speaks to Black congregation in South Carolina looking for votes

U.S. President Joe Biden is campaigning for more support in South Carolina – particularly from Black voters – on a trip on Monday. He's speaking at a church where a white supremacist shot and killed people in 2015 – and reminding people what is at stake. Caroline Malone reports.

January 9, 2024 30

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President Biden claims Donald Trump is threat to democracy

US President Joe Biden says his top rival for the White House, Donald Trump, poses an existential threat to the country. In a speech on Friday, Mr Biden warned that "democracy is on the ballot" this year and that if Trump wins the vote, he could become "a dictator on day one." The address, at a historic Revolutionary War site, marked three years since the deadly January 6th assault on […]

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