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'America is back': Biden pledges return to diplomacy in US foreign policy – video

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Joe Biden outlined his vision for America’s foreign policy agenda in a speech at the state department. The president reiterated the need for America to strengthen its global alliances after four years of Donald Trump belittling those relationships. ‘We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again - not to meet yesterday’s challenges but today’s and tomorrow’s,’ Biden said. ‘We c

Exclusive: Ice cancels deportation flight to Africa after claims of brutality

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Ice agents allegedly forced asylum seekers to agree to expulsion Flight was due to leave from Louisiana at 3pm on Wednesday US immigration and customs enforcement (Ice) canceled a deportation flight to west Africa because of allegations of brutality by Ice agents in the treatment of the deportees, the agency has said in a statement. The statement emailed to the Guardian and the cancellation of th

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Company expresses ‘deep regret’ for consulting businesses on how to sell more prescription painkillers amid a nationwide crisis The McKinsey business consultancy has agreed to pay nearly $600m for its role in consulting businesses on how to sell more prescription opioid painkillers amid a nationwide overdose crisis. “We deeply regret that we did not adequately acknowledge the tragic consequences

House votes to remove Republican extremist Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee roles

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Jackie Kennedy made private White House visit eight years after JFK's death

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Pet-loving sleuths hailed after tracking down stolen van with 12 dogs inside

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