Russia keeps door open to talks on Ukraine but says it is ‘not optimistic’
US says costs will be ‘swift and severe’ if Moscow rejects offer of dialogue
Biden announces tighter travel rules as part of US Covid battle plan
Actions also include drive to encourage vaccine boosters and expansion of at-home tests
UK plan to join North American trade pact has ‘little validity’
British proposal is not on the trade agenda within US political circles, says congressman
US health officials report sharp increase in vaccination rates
Development after government pressure as Delta variant continues surge across country
Potential eviction of millions of Americans splits Democrats
End of Covid-19 rent measure sparks calls for House of Representatives to return from recess
First group of at-risk Afghans arrives in US
Taliban have the momentum in Afghanistan as US withdraws, says retired US general
US economy faces bottlenecks as it begins road to recovery
America Letter: Labour shortages and supply issues make it difficult for businesses to keep up
US gun violence triggers Biden action to deal with acute problem
Justice department launches ‘strike forces’ to tackle flow of illegal weapons
US repatriation of Guantanamo inmate spurs hopes facility could close
Transfer of Moroccan national by Biden administration a first since Trump era pause
US announces it will evacuate Afghan nationals who helped in war
Several Congress members urged Biden administration to look after at-risk contractors
US poised to speed up visa process for Afghan citizens due to safety fears
House votes on Bill to assist people who helped US troops as Taliban influence grows
Few breakthroughs on EU-US strains as Biden-Putin meeting dominates US news
America Letter: It remains unclear if special envoy to Northern Ireland will be appointed
US’s red-hot post-Covid property market may undermine Biden’s economic vision
America Letter: First-time buyers are being priced out while well-heeled Americans snap up second homes
US travel set to rebound as Americans celebrate Memorial weekend
Airlines add more seats and routes to meet pent-up demand
China dismisses US call for investigation into Covid lab leak
White House pushing for fuller inquiry into origins of pandemic that has killed 3.5m
UN chief urges immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza
Security Council agreement proves elusive due to resistance from United States
Biden to set out to Congress key achievements of his first 100 days in office
President also expected to outline second part of his infrastructure plan, and to address foreign policy issues
Buttigieg defends Biden’s multi-trillion infrastructure scheme
Transportation secretary supports reversing corporate tax cuts to fund spending package
Top US and Chinese diplomats clash at talks in Alaska
Antony Blinken and Chinese counterparts have tense exchange days after Biden-Putin spat
US to send vaccine stockpile to Mexico, Canada, dashing EU hopes
Some 4 million AstraZeneca doses EU sought expected to go to US neighbours
White House defends policy as migrants at border increase
Biden seeks to retain focus on vaccine rollout and relief plan despite Republican criticism
Global rules on taxing tech firms move closer as US drops Trump-era objection
Janet Yellen tells G20 ministers the US is no longer seeking ‘safe harbour’ concept
Biden warns Americans not to ‘relax’ against Covid as US vaccinations top 50 million
President claims US is on track to reach 100m vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office
Taoiseach’s St Patrick’s Day visit to US should go ahead, Coveney says
Taoiseach would observe strict testing protocols before, during and after visit, Coveney said
Pelosi pledges hiked security for Congress against ‘enemy within’
Speaker refers to new members of legislature who ‘want to bring guns on the floor’
Paris accord not enough to tackle climate change, says John Kerry
April summit of world leaders announced by US special presidential envoy on climate
Trump impeachment trial set to loom over Biden’s first weeks in office
Senate trial will not start until week beginning February 8th, giving both sides an opportunity to prepare their arguments
Schumer vows to ‘do business differently’ as Democrats take over US Senate
Democratic leadership of key committees has still not been agreed
China imposes sanctions on Trump officials including Mike Pompeo
Move seen as a ‘settling of accounts’ with former White House administration
Joe Biden the man for America’s moment with message of hope and unity
On inauguration day the rancour that ended the Trump era seemed far away
‘We’ll see each other again’: Trump bids farewell to Washington
‘Hopefully it’s not a long-term goodbye,’ outgoing president says leaving White House
Aid agencies criticise US decision to deem Yemen’s Houthi rebels a terrorist organisation
Move seen as threatening food and medicine deliveries to ailing and starving civilians
Trump fires top US official who dismissed voter fraud claims
Chris Krebs, head of the cybersecurity, said his department had ‘utmost confidence’ in integrity of election
Donald Trump refuses to denounce QAnon conspiracy group
US president and Joe Biden square off in separate town-hall TV events
Hackers from Russia, China and Iran targeting Biden and Trump, Microsoft says
The software giant’s report highlights how both US presidential campaigns are at risk from digital spies
US unrest: Trump condemns Wisconsin protests as ‘domestic terror’
US president defends ‘inspiring’ police following demonstrations over Blake killing
Trump trying to ‘kneecap’ postal service in voting row
Obama urges protection of US poll integrity as president fuels ‘birther’ idea around Harris
Donald Trump refuses to commit to accepting results of 2020 election
Biden campaign said US government capable of escorting trespassers from White House
Amash may join race for US presidency as Libertarian candidate
Congressman’s arrival in the race could influence the outcome of November’s election
Bernie Sanders enjoys surge in Iowa ahead of first Democratic caucus
Democratic voters in midwestern state to pick presidential candidate on Monday
Trump fined $2m for improperly using foundation to fund 2016 campaign
US Wrap: president calls on Joe and Hunter Biden to testify in impeachment inquiry
Biden deftly sidesteps potential #MeToo moment
America Letter: Likely presidential candidate must not let mature age suggest he is past it
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