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Biden adds forces for Afghan evacuation, defends withdrawal decision

REUTERS U.S. President Joe Biden said on Saturday that he had approved additional military forces to go to Kabul to help safely draw down the American embassy and remove personnel from Afghanistan. In a lengthy statement, Biden defended his dec..
Biden pledges 'no strings' Pacific pandemic support

SYDNEY, Aug 6 - President Joe Biden told a forum of Pacific island leaders in a recorded message on Friday that their countries would benefit from U.S. donated COVID-19 vaccines distributed without political strings. China has in recent years beco..
Biden offers temporary 'safe haven' to Hong Kong residents in U.S.

REUTERS President Joe Biden on Thursday offered temporary "safe haven" to Hong Kong residents in the United States, allowing potentially thousands of people to extend their stay in the country in response to Beijing's crackdown on de..
U.S. issues new Cuba sanctions, Biden promises more to come

REUTERS The United States imposed sanctions on the Cuban police force and two of its leaders on Friday in response to the Havana government's crackdown on protesters, and President Joe Biden promised Cuban-American leaders more actio..
Jill Biden to undergo procedure to remove object lodged in her foot

REUTERS U.S. first lady Jill Biden will undergo a medical procedure on Thursday to remove an object lodged in her left foot, a spokesperson said. Biden stepped on the object while walking on a beach in Hawaii last weekend, said Michael LaRosa. ..
Biden authorizes $100 million in emergency funds for Afghan refugees

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday authorized up to $100 million from an emergency fund to meet "unexpected urgent" refugee needs stemming from the situation in Afghanistan, including for Afghan special immigration visa applicants, the Whit..
Biden signs new order cracking down on Big Tech

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at cracking down on big tech firms and promoting competition. The move points to Mr Biden's desire for tougher scrutiny of Big Tech, which the administration has accused of "undermin..
Biden reinstates US COVID travel restrictions, adds South Africa

US President Joe Biden will reinstate a ban on most non-US citizens entering the country, including people from Brazil and the United Kingdom where new, more transmissible variants of the coronavirus have emerged in recent months, and add South Afric..
North Korea's Kim calls U.S. 'our biggest enemy' in challenge to Biden

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more advanced nuclear weapons and said the United States is “our biggest enemy,” state media said on Saturday, presenting a stark challenge to President-elect Joe Biden just days before he takes ..

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