Edited by Gareth Evans Updated at 0022 GMT Tuesday 17th Dec 2021 Summary US President Joe Biden defends decision to pull out of Afghanistan, a day after Taliban militants seize control of the country Biden admits, however, that events developed quicker than he thought and blames Afghan leaders for the collapse At least five people…
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G-7 talks yield agreements on Climate Action with pledge of 1 Billion Vaccines
SYLVIA HUI Updated at 2211 GMT on Sunday 13th June 21 FALMOUTH, England (AP) — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies have wrapped up their first face-to-face summit in two years at a seaside resort in southwest England. The leaders of the G-7 — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United…
President Biden Invites 40 World Leaders for Climate Summit.
WHITE HOUSE – BRIEFING ROOM By E K Benj Updated at 15:10 GMT on Saturday, 17th April 21 US President Joe Biden has invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing. President Biden took…
Joe Biden inauguration: new president sworn in amid Trump historical snub
By Katty Kay & E K Benj. Updated at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday 20th January, 21 WASHINGTON- Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th US president, ending one of the most dramatic political transitions in American history. “Democracy has prevailed,” he said after taking the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts.Outgoing…
Kamala Harris Sworn in as US first Female, Black Vice President.
By Megan Henney & E K Benj. Updated at 19:21GMT on Wednesday 20, Jan 21 WASHINGTON- Kamala Harris cemented her place in history on Wednesday, becoming the first woman, and the first woman of color, to be sworn in as the vice president of the United States. Harris, 56, the daughter of immigrants from India…
Trump supporters storm Capitol buidling as congress gathers to count electoral votes, Biden demands Trump to end insurrection
HICGI New Agency Updated on at 12:14am on Thursday 07th January, 21 WASHINGTON DC Supporters of President Donald Trump have breached the US Capitol and one woman has been shot as one of the most iconic American buildings is engulfed in chaos after Trump urged his supporters to fight against the ceremonial counting of the…
Locked down but hopeful: Weary world ushers in 2021
By E K Benj Updated at 3:49 PM GMT on Friday, 1st January 2021 Nations around the world have said goodbye and good riddance to 2020. The festivities were toned down as millions stayed at home due to COVID, but the new year still carries high hopes. Most NYE celebrations were watched from home, if…
North Korea, Russia, China, Brazil and more countries refuse to Congratulate Biden.
By E. K Benj, Ben Westcott – Hong Kong, Mary Ilyushina – Moscow & Natalie Gallón – Mexico City Trump’s continuous fight to retain presidency is what hinders big powers from congratulating Democrat Joe Biden in efforts of exhausting all avenues. Sources to White House also indicate if he loses legal grounds he must return…
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