Biden Steps Down as Democratic Presidential Candidate, Sparking Local Debate

Biden Steps Down as Democratic Presidential Candidate, Sparking Local Debate

U.S. President, Joseph Biden has withdrawn from his position as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, bringing significant attention to issues of age, cognitive ability, and global leadership. Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas comments on the implications of Biden’s decision for the upcoming election and its impact on international perceptions of American leadership.

July 22, 2024 28

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Biden offers protections for illegal spouses of US citizens

U.S President, Joseph Biden has outlined what he's called a "common sense fix" to give undocumented immigrants legal status in the United States. His plan allows around 500,000 people living in the US illegally, who are married to US citizens, the chance to apply for green cards without leaving the US. The administration says it will help keep families together, rather than forcing them to leave America while their paperwork […]

June 19, 2024 24

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UN Security Council Adopts US-Backed Resolution for Permanent Hamas-Israel Ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution for a permanent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and the release of the hostages in Gaza. Fourteen of the 15 Security Council members voted in favour of the resolution. Russia abstained. A three-part ceasefire plan was unveiled by U.S president, Joseph Biden last month. Israel has already accepted the deal. Palestine's ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, has welcomed the […]

June 11, 2024 56

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U.S President Joseph Biden is reportedly mulling an expansion of his border policy

U.S President, Joseph Biden is reportedly mulling an expansion of his border policy to provide protected legal status to some undocumented migrants already in the country. Toni Waterman has more.

June 11, 2024 21

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Biden outlines Israeli Gaza peace plan

U.S President Joseph Biden says Israel has offered Hamas a "roadmap" proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the reconstruction of the enclave. The President outlined the three-part plan in a speech at the White House, just hours after the Israeli military said they had entered the center of Rafah. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

June 3, 2024 46

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U.S president blocks release of interview recordings

U.S president Joseph Biden has blocked the release of audio recordings of his interviews with special counsel Robert Hur over his handling of classified documents. Hur questioned the president's memory and mental agility in a damning report earlier this year. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

May 17, 2024 36

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U.S President says no tolerance for anti-semitism on campuses

U.S President Joseph Biden said there is no room for anti-semitism in our world, and emphasised that student protesters are allowed to exercise their freedom of speech against investment in Israel, but not to speak out against the country's existence. He was making a speech at an annual Holocaust memorial event at the Capitol in which the killing of six million Jews is remembered. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

May 8, 2024 36

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Biden Urges Order Amid Campus Unrest Across U.S

U.S President, Joseph Biden emphasizes the importance of order on college campuses as unrest spreads across universities nationwide. Police have made over 1000 arrests following pro-Palestinian protests and Gaza solidarity encampments at major schools, where students and staff advocate boycotting entities linked to Israel. However, recent violent clashes, allegations of provocative chants, and law enforcement responses have ignited outrage and fear, drawing criticism toward the Biden administration from various quarters. […]

May 3, 2024 24

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U.S president Biden signs foreign aid/Tik Tok bill

U.S president Joseph Biden has signed into law a 95 billion dollar package to provide weapons and funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - as well as a possible ban on social media app TikTok. It comes after months of political wrangling and delays over sending aid to overseas conflicts. Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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