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August 20, 2024 1:05 PM

How Obama boosted Harris and continues to shape the Democratic Party

After Kamala Harris secured the Democratic presidential nomination in an unprecedented party upheaval, she got some advice from former President Barack Obama: Tap the campaign talent pool that is out there; you can have anyone you want. Within days,...

August 19, 2024 12:11 PM

What you need to know about the Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention, beginning on Monday, will celebrate the nomination of Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate. The four-day event is expected to draw thousands of people to the city in a show of enthusiasm for Harris'...

August 18, 2024 2:54 PM

Venezuelan opposition protests as election dispute drags on

Venezuela's political opposition and its supporters gathered in cities around the country on Saturday to demand recognition of what they say is their candidate's resounding victory in a presidential vote nearly three weeks ago. The country's elector...

August 17, 2024 10:31 AM

PM Modi to lead 3rd edition of Voice of Global South Summit Today

India will host the third edition of the Voice of Global South Summit today, continuing its commitment to the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'—the world is one family. This event aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sabka Saat...

August 16, 2024 5:35 PM

70th National Film Awards: Rishabh Shetty wins Best Actor for ‘Kantara’, ‘Aattam’ named Best Film

Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award for his performance in the blockbuster film 'Kantara' at the 70th National Film Awards, announced in New Delhi on Friday. Set in the fictional village of Dakshina Kannada, 'Kantara' follows Shetty's character, ...

August 16, 2024 2:03 PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest prime minister

On the campaign trail in rural Thailand last year, Paetongtarn Shinawatra reminded voters of her influential billionaire family's legacy of populism in what was her electoral debut. The 37-year-old, who spent weeks at the hustings while visibly pr...

August 16, 2024 2:31 PM

Ukraine opens military office in occupied Kursk region, says it is still advancing

Ukraine's top commander said on Thursday Kyiv had set up a military commandant's office in the occupied part of Russia's Kursk region where he said his forces were still advancing, even as Moscow's troops stepped up its offensives in Ukraine's east. ...

August 16, 2024 10:30 AM

Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000

Negotiators were to meet in the Qatari capital Doha again on Friday in an effort to hammer out a Gaza ceasefire agreement as Israel continued to slam targets in the Palestinian enclave. Gaza health officials reported separately on Thursday that the ...

August 16, 2024 9:40 AM

Donald Trump’s latest swipe at Kamala Harris: ‘She’ll be a terrible president’

With Vice President Kamala Harris throwing a tough challenge against her rival and former US President Donald Trump, the latter rejected calls from allies to refocus on policy, claiming he is "entitled to personal attacks," according to The Hill. Tr...

August 15, 2024 4:25 PM

Extreme weather drives travelers to cooler destinations this summer

Florida resident Kathy Pafunda is reading books and perusing maps to plan a Norway getaway next summer, following visits over the last two years to cool-weather destinations Alaska, Utah, Minnesota and Iceland. "We like to escape during the summer m...

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