Svetlana Tikhanovskaya’s campaigner said she fled her apartment for security reasons after police detained several of her older employees, in what critics called an attempt to intimidate the opposition ahead of the crucial vote. Tikhanovskaya has previously said in interviews that she had to send her children abroad after receiving …
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Things took a sharp turn during a phone call between Donald Trump and one of his top donors, according to a new report, with some Republicans fearing he was jeopardizing his campaign funding. The president had a phone call last week with conservative donor Sheldon Adelson, the 87-year-old U.S. business …
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Jim Watson / AFP / Getty Images President Donald Trump on Saturday signed executive actions, one of which would provide $ 400 a week in federal-enhanced unemployment benefits after Democrats and the White House failed to reach an agreement this week on a bill for coronavirus-boosting legislation. “I’m taking action …
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The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer to guarantee affordable access to a coronavirus vaccine for the developing world. The collaboration between …
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Donald Trump’s team has apparently begun to debate the debates against Joe Biden after confirming this week that the president would attend the planned event, as one of his advisers suggested that the former vice president be a tough opponent could be to fight. Stephen Miller, an adviser to Mr …
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