Here’s when your second stimulus check will arrive

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday that American households should expect to receive their economic impact payments very soon. Mnuchin said the government would begin sending out paper checks on Wednesday, which means people should begin receiving those within the next two … Read More

McConnell said checks were ‘linked’ with other Trump priorities

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the Senate will address President Trump’s request to increase stimulus checks sent to Americans to $2,000, but did not commit to pushing the issue as he blocked attempts by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to put … Read More

‘Serious umbrage’ at attempted all-Ireland approach to Europe

Officials feared Republic would use its European Community presidency to set agenda. Former taoiseach Charles Haughey with former minister for foreign affairs Gerry Collins (front right). Photograph: Eddie Kelly/The Irish Times British officials strongly resisted what they regarded as attempts … Read More

In Venezuela, an ongoing struggle for power amid a growing humanitarian disaster

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Amna Nawaz: Now to Venezuela and the ongoing struggle for power amid a growing humanitarian crisis. Next week, a new Parliament is set to be sworn in, after members of the opposition boycotted elections earlier this month. That leaves opposition … Read More

China and Pakistan ink military MOU to counter US-India pact

Beijing sends defense minister to Islamabad, joint air maneuvers planned Pakistan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons built by General Dynamics of the U.S. are on course for joint maneuvers with their Chinese counterparts.    © Reuters KARACHI — China has … Read More

IDF: Our subs sail everywhere; Iran: Our response to any attack will be strong.

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Army spokesman tells Saudi paper Israel is tracking Iran movements in region, days after Israeli submarine said to cross Suez Canal; Revolutionary Guard says ready for any scenario. Illustrative: An Israeli submarine sails during Independence Day celebrations marking 70 years … Read More

Saudi Arabia extends entry ban amid coronavirus variant fears: state news agency

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CAIRO – (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry on Monday extended a ban on entry to the kingdom by air, land, and sea for another week amid concerns over a fast-spreading variant of the new coronavirus, the state news agency … Read More

Nashville bombing suspect Anthony Quinn Warner died in explosion, police confirm

Authorities confirmed Warner owned the RV that exploded in downtown Nashville. The suspect behind the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville has been identified as 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner, authorities confirmed during a press conference Sunday. Police said Warner owned the RV that exploded in … Read More

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