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Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
4 days, 15 hours ago

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he took questions at his annual news conference and call-in show Thursday. Sending troops into Ukraine in 2022 has boosted Russia’s military and economic power, Putin said, adding …

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Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
5 days, 1 hour ago

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during his annual news conference and call-in show at Gostinny Dvor in Moscow, Russia, Thursday. President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he took questions at his annual news conference …

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Trump says he’s ‘entitled to personal attacks’ on Harris in rambling news conference
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump says he’s ‘entitled to personal attacks’ on Harris in rambling news conference

LA Times  

Former President Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, speaks at a news conference Thursday at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. Former President Trump said Thursday he thinks he’s “entitled to personal attacks” on Vice President Kamala Harris, saying he’s “very angry” at his Democratic rival because of the criminal charges he faces. Hours before the news conference, Trump’s campaign …

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In rambling news conference, Trump lashes out at Harris, agrees to Sept. 10 debate
4 months, 2 weeks ago

In rambling news conference, Trump lashes out at Harris, agrees to Sept. 10 debate

LA Times  

Slipping in the polls, Donald Trump agreed Thursday to a Sept. 10 debate with Vice President Kamala Harris and upped the pressure on his Democratic opponent to answer questions from the media. “We’re leading Georgia by a lot,” he said the same day that the nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for Georgia, Arizona and Nevada from “lean Republican” …

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Highlights of news conference on 3rd plenary session
5 months ago

Highlights of news conference on 3rd plenary session

China Daily  

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China holds a news conference on the guiding principles from the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee on July 19, 2024. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a news conference on Friday on the guiding principles from the third plenary session of the 20th CPC …

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News conference gives Biden a lifeline and Democrats a dilemma
5 months, 1 week ago

News conference gives Biden a lifeline and Democrats a dilemma

LA Times  

In Thursday’s news conference, President Biden sounded like a man determined to stay in the race, even as the number of Democrats in Congress calling for him to pull out grew to about 20 and polls continued to show majorities in both parties want him to step aside. “But anything that encourages him to believe that his situation is anything …

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Biden says during news conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden says during news conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden used his closely watched news conference Thursday to deliver a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years, declaring: “I’m not in this for my legacy. But then he mixed up Harris and Trump, saying, “I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to …

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Caitlin Clark cuts off reporters for ignoring teammate Aliyah Boston at news conference
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark cuts off reporters for ignoring teammate Aliyah Boston at news conference

LA Times  

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is congratulated by teammate Aliyah Boston during a game against the Sparks on May 28 in Indianapolis. Those were among the six questions asked by reporters to Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark on Thursday during what appears to be the first 3½ minutes of a news conference following her team’s 89-77 loss to Seattle. No …

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Wisconsin warden jailed hours before news conference on prison death investigations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Wisconsin warden jailed hours before news conference on prison death investigations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The arrest of Randall Hepp, who has been warden …

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Federal Reserve signals that interest rate cuts aren’t imminent, leaving them unchanged for now
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal Reserve signals that interest rate cuts aren’t imminent, leaving them unchanged for now

LA Times  

Interest rate cuts are coming. “I don’t think it’s likely that the committee will reach a level of confidence by the time of the March meeting” to start cutting rates, Powell said at his news conference. The change in the Fed’s stance Wednesday comes as the economy is showing surprising durability after a series of 11 rate hikes helped drastically …

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Biden says US outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden says US outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — President Joe Biden said Sunday his visit to Vietnam to showcase stronger ties with Hanoi was not about trying to start a “cold war” with China, but rather was part of a broader effort to provide global stability by building U.S. relationships throughout Asia at a time of tensions with Beijing. “It’s not about containing China,” Biden …

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Biden says U.S. outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden says U.S. outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China

LA Times  

President Biden with Nguyễn Phú Trong, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, at a welcome ceremony Sunday in Hanoi. President Biden said Sunday his visit to Vietnam to showcase stronger ties with Hanoi was not about trying to start a “cold war” with China, but rather was part of a broader effort to provide global stability by building …

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Fed lifts rate by quarter point, signaling more hikes ahead
1 year, 10 months ago

Fed lifts rate by quarter point, signaling more hikes ahead

LA Times  

The Federal Reserve extended its fight against high inflation on Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter of a point, its eighth increase since March. The Fed’s rate increase was announced one day after the government reported that pay and benefits for U.S. workers grew more slowly in the final three months of 2022, the third straight …

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Kyrie Irving’s news conference and a stunning loss: Scenes from a disastrous night in Brooklyn
2 years, 1 month ago

Kyrie Irving’s news conference and a stunning loss: Scenes from a disastrous night in Brooklyn

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Less than three weeks ago, when all was relatively calm in NetsWorld, Kevin Durant said something ominous that was worth filing away for later in the season. Did I harm anybody?” A quick chronology for how the Nets are living out Durant’s premonition barely two weeks into the season: On Friday, the Nets organization and governor Joe …

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US Federal Reserve unleashes another big rate hike in bid to curb inflation
2 years, 4 months ago

US Federal Reserve unleashes another big rate hike in bid to curb inflation

Firstpost  

The central bank’s decision follows a jump in inflation to 9.1 per cent, the fastest annual rate in 41 years, and reflects its strenuous efforts to slow price gains across the economy Washington: The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive …

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Blinken reiterates Griner and Whelan have been wrongfully detained in Russia
2 years, 4 months ago

Blinken reiterates Griner and Whelan have been wrongfully detained in Russia

NPR  

Blinken reiterates Griner and Whelan have been wrongfully detained in Russia Secretary of State Blinken says he plans to speak with his Russian counterpart soon. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Secretary of State Antony Blinken hasn't spoken with his Russian counterpart since the war began in Ukraine, but that's about to change. ANTONY BLINKEN: I plan to raise an issue that's a …

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Shinan holds news conference to promote cultural industry
2 years, 10 months ago

Shinan holds news conference to promote cultural industry

China Daily  

The news conference for the 9th International Drama Theatre Award was held in Shinan, Qingdao, East China's Shandong province on Feb 22. The Information Office of Qingdao Municipal People's Government holds a news conference of the 9th International Theatre Academy Award on Feb 22. The International Drama Theatre Award, which was established by the Central Academy of Drama in 2011, …

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Trump plans to hold news conference on January 6 riot anniversary
3 years ago

Trump plans to hold news conference on January 6 riot anniversary

Al Jazeera  

Former US President Donald Trump has said he will hold a news conference on January 6, on the first anniversary of the riots that attacked the Capitol to protest his electoral loss, repeating unfounded claims about election fraud. “Why isn’t the Unselect Committee of highly partisan political hacks investigating the CAUSE of the January 6th protest, which was the rigged …

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Fed: On track to slow support for economy later this year
3 years, 3 months ago

Fed: On track to slow support for economy later this year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Wednesday that the Fed plans to announce as early as November that it will start withdrawing the extraordinary support it unleashed after the coronavirus paralyzed the economy 18 months ago. “I think if the economy continues to progress broadly in line with expectations,” the Fed chair said at a news conference, “I …

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Canelo Álvarez, Caleb Plant trade blows at news conference
3 years, 3 months ago

Canelo Álvarez, Caleb Plant trade blows at news conference

Associated Press  

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Canelo Álvarez and Caleb Plant couldn’t wait until Nov. 6 to start throwing hands. Álvarez put it succinctly on Twitter while posting video of the brouhaha: “Don’t talk about my mom.” The fighters’ camps eventually separated them, but Plant was left dabbing at the blood on his cheek. Plant repeatedly said Álvarez and trainer Eddy Reynoso …

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Fed sees earlier time frame for rate hikes with inflation up
3 years, 6 months ago

Fed sees earlier time frame for rate hikes with inflation up

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it may act sooner than previously planned to start dialing back the low-interest-rate policies that have helped fuel a swift rebound from the pandemic recession but have also coincided with rising inflation. At a news conference, Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed’s policymaking committee also began discussing when to reduce its monthly …

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Naomi Osaka wins French Open opener, fined $15,000 for skipping news conference
3 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka wins French Open opener, fined $15,000 for skipping news conference

LA Times  

Naomi Osaka returns the ball to Patricia Maria Tig during their first round match of the French Open on Sunday in Paris. Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 at the French Open for skipping a post-match news conference after her first-round victory Sunday — and threatened by all four Grand Slam tournaments with stiffer penalties, including being defaulted, if she continues …

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