Jerusalem tensions could boil over as ceasefire talks stall

Jerusalem tensions could boil over as ceasefire talks stall

U.S. President Joseph Biden has warned that failing to reach a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel could risk tensions spreading to Jerusalem as the holy month of Ramadan starts. Alex Cadier reports from Jerusalem:

March 11, 2024 6

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US to build Gaza port for aid deliveries

US President Joseph Biden will announce in his State of the Union speech that US forces will create a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase humanitarian aid deliveries. Biden has been under pressure from within his own party to do more to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians stuck in the Gaza Strip. From Washington, Nick Harper reports .

March 8, 2024 26

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Biden approves funding to prevent govt shutdown

US President Joseph Biden has signed a bill that prevents a partial government shutdown taking effect on Saturday. The House and Senate both passed a measure on Thursday which extends the deadlines, with the aim of getting longer-term deals done in the coming weeks. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

March 4, 2024 17

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Biden & Trump win Michigan primary despite challenges

US president Joseph Biden won Michigan's Democratic primary, while Donald Trump won the Republican contest. Biden faced opposition from the state's Arab American population over the Israel-Gaza conflict, with many in the state marking their ballot for "uncommitted" rather than Biden. Nick Harper reports.

February 29, 2024 16

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Biden mocks Taylor Swift conspiracy theory

US President Joseph Biden has refused to confirm whether he will be endorsed by Taylor Swift.The President made the comments during a rare media appearance with comic Seth Meyers, in a bid to reach new voters ahead of this year's presidential elections. Appearing on NBC's "Late Night" TV talk show, President Biden made light of a conspiracy theory linking him to the singer-songwriter.

February 28, 2024 36

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Biden Administration cancels $1.2 billion in student loans

About 150 thousand student loans will be cancelled by the Biden Administration. President Joseph Biden last year pledged to find alternative ways to tackle student debt relief after the Supreme Court blocked his broader plan to write off some $400 billion in student loans. Jody Jacobs reports.

February 22, 2024 12

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Biden increases US port security over Chinese hacking fears

US president Joseph Biden has signed an executive order to increase cybersecurity at America's ports. It comes in response to fears of hackers gaining access to vital infrastructure in the US that is Chinese-made. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

February 22, 2024 4

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US President Joe Biden blames Russian President Vladimir Putin for Alexei Navalny death

US President Joseph Biden says his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is "responsible" for the death of Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny. In a press conference at the White House, Mr Biden said he's "outraged" but "not surprised" by the news, though he stopped short of calling it an "assassination." Benji Hyer reports.

February 19, 2024 5

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US President Biden urges Congress to pass foreign aid bill as he attacks “un-American” Donald Trump

US President Joseph Biden has called Donald Trump "dumb, shameful and dangerous" for comments made about American allies. Former President Trump — who's vying for the White House again — said he'd "encourage Russia to do whatever the hell it wants" if NATO countries in Europe didn't spend enough on defence. Those remarks, and Biden's response, come as lawmakers clash in Congress over a bill that would provide aid for […]

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