Author: The Gazette
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US backs Philippine ally after China warns over vessel clash
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -The United States said on Monday it stood by its Philippine ally and emphasized their mutual defense treaty after vessels from China and the Philippines clashed amid heightened tensions in the disputed South China Sea. Earlier, China’s Foreign Ministry urged Manila not to challenge Beijing’s efforts to “safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime…
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Hamas carries out wave of Gaza killings, citing crime and security concerns
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) -A greatly weakened Hamas has sought to reassert itself in Gaza since a ceasefire took hold, killing at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip and appearing to get a U.S. nod to temporarily police the shattered enclave. Pummelled by Israel during the war…
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Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests, officials say
By Tim Cocks and Giulia Paravicini ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar’s president Andry Rajoelina has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition, a military source and a foreign diplomat said on Monday, the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in just over a month of worldwide Gen Z unrest. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader…
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First of seven hostages freed and transported to Israel
The first seven of the 20 living hostages that were held in captivity by Hamas have been freed and transferred to the Israel Defense Forces. The hostages were first taken to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Monday morning before being transported to the custody of the IDF at an army facility at Re’im…
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South Korea in talks with US on various ways to set up FX swap, minister says
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea is discussing with the U.S. various ways to set up a bilateral foreign exchange swap line as part of a trade deal over concerns about how proposed U.S. investments could skew the local currency market, the country’s finance minister said. Minister Koo Yun-cheol made the comment at a parliamentary session on…
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Trump expresses concern over getting into heaven, rehashes 2020 election
Getting into heaven was once again on President Donald Trump’s mind on Sunday. During a flight to Israel on the heels of last week’s historic ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, Trump commented on the likelihood of his getting into heaven. The president seemed skeptical of his chances when answering a question from Fox News journalist…
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Before Colorado’s ski resorts, there was Camp Hale
Resorts across Colorado are gearing up to open their lifts in the coming weeks, Keystone and Loveland are projected to open as soon as Halloween. But before the resorts, Colorado had the 10th Mountain Division — a U.S. Army unit that trained at Camp Hale near Leadville during World War II. Members of the 10th…
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How we make winter weather decisions | D-38 Leadership Update
Fall temperatures have arrived, and we know that means winter is just around the corner. As we begin to prepare for the first snowflakes, it’s a great time to remind our families, staff and community members how to stay informed about snow day closures and delays. If you ever wondered how we make our winter…
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Trump’s latest China tariff brinkmanship clouds IMF, World Bank meetings
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Finance chiefs gathering in Washington this week were ready to discuss the global economy’s surprising resilience in the face of Donald Trump’s tariff assaults – until U.S.-China trade war rhetoric reignited with the U.S. president threatening 100% duties on Chinese imports and whipsawing financial markets. The annual meetings of the…
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How the United States is eating Trump’s tariffs
(Corrects name spelling in sixth paragraph) By Francesco Canepa and Howard Schneider FRANKFURT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. companies and consumers are bearing the brunt of the country’s new import tariffs, early indications show, contradicting assertions by President Donald Trump and complicating the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation. Trump famously predicted that foreign countries would pay the price…