WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of House Republicans on Tuesday urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to reduce the number of US troops in Germany, saying his presence is the backbone of NATO’s deterrence against Russian aggression. FILE PHOTO: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) speaks at the Capitol Hill …
Read More »Global K-pop fans emerge as political force, but some in South Korea worry
SEOUL (Reuters) – Some tech-savvy fans of K-pop music have emerged as increasingly active players in American politics, but at the birthplace of the genre, South Korean fans are suspicious that their favorite artists are drawn into foreign partisan fights. FILE PHOTO: Supporters of the President of the United States, …
Read More »5 things you should know by June 23: Covid, elections, Rayshard Brooks, police, immigration
This is what you need to know to Catch up and follow your day. (You can also receive daily “5 things you need to know today” in your inbox. Sign up here.) 1. Coronavirus 2. Primary elections Voters in Kentucky and New York are heading to the polls, or facing …
Read More »Crude Oil Futures Trading Exceeds Major $ 40 Per Barrel Level
Text size Joe Raedle / Getty Images Crude oil futures are making new gains above $ 40 a barrel, a notable change for a product that briefly traded below $ 0 in April. On Tuesday, futures for Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 1.2% to $ 43.58 a barrel. West …
Read More »Trump visits Arizona amid surge in coronavirus cases, poll concerns
YUMA, Arizona (Reuters) – Days after its first demonstration since the coronavirus pandemic drew a smaller crowd than expected, President Donald Trump touted the construction of a border wall when he visited Arizona on Tuesday despite the increasing number. of virus cases in the state. United States President Donald Trump …
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