Americas, briefed
Thursday 8 October
United States · Conflict & War United StatesTrump renews Nobel Peace Prize pitch, says he has settled eight wars
Ahead of Friday’s award announcement, the US President highlighted his claimed peacemaking efforts and criticised the Nobel Committee’s past choices "I don't know what their decision is going to be," Trump said of the 20...
United States United StatesNicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores face new charges tied to alleged torture of Americans in Manhattan court Thursday. Former Venezuelan President was captured by the U.S.
Russia RussiaDon't think it was a bioweapon: Trump on mysterious death in Russian plague lab
Dont think it was a bioweapon Trump on mysterious death in Russian plague lab US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the death of a Russian plague laboratory worker did not appear to be linked to a biological weap...
United StatesTrump renews Nobel Peace Prize pitch, says he has settled eight wars
United StatesNicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans
RussiaDon't think it was a bioweapon: Trump on mysterious death in Russian plague lab
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All storiesMental illness will not qualify as ‘sole basis’ for MAID in Canada, minister says
2 outlets · 7h United StatesTrump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorization
2 outlets · 6h Saudi Arabia · SportsWhy is Jon Rahm quitting LIV Golf? ‘Unacceptable’ terms behind his exit explained
2 outlets · 8hThis morning, in brief
US forces on Okinawa face curfew after murder case
US troops on Japan's Okinawa are barred from drinking alcohol for 48 hours and are under a 30-day curfew after a local woman was allegedly murdered by a Marine. US soldiers stationed on Okinawa have b...
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United StatesVance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end seven-month war
VP JD Vance says Iran must reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity to end a seven-month war, as US officials re...
2 outletsTrump orders firing-squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
US President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of former Army psychiatrist Major Nidal H...
2 outletsUS midterms elections: Republicans fear $1 billion war chest may not prevent sweeping losses
Republicans are ramping up campaign spending ahead of the US midterms, but late advertising buys and high cost...
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