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China’s President Xi Meets Antony Blinken in Beijing: Stabilizing Relations and Tackling Contentious Issues

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HONG KONG — Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, wrapping up a three-day visit to China focused on addressing contentious issues and warnings of strained relations. The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People, where Xi emphasized the importance of a partnership between the United States and China, rather than viewing each other as adversaries. During a press briefing after the meeting, Blinken emphasized …

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**Election Fraud and War Threats: Putin’s Victory Expected in Contentious Russian Presidential Race**

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MOSCOW, Russia – The streets of Moscow buzzed with activity as voters filled a polling station in the city center on a sunny Friday morning to participate in a three-day presidential election. Despite the absence of competition with the presumed victory of current President Vladimir Putin, the focus now shifts to voter turnout as an indication of support for his continued leadership in Russia. As Muscovites queued up to cast their votes at a local …

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**Olive Branch Extended**: President Joe Biden Set to Visit New Hampshire after Contentious Primary Drama

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Goffstown, New Hampshire — President Joe Biden is set to embark on his first visit to New Hampshire in nearly two years, signaling a potential gesture of reconciliation to the Granite State following a period of discord between the Democratic National Committee and state political leaders. This visit comes after Biden opted not to include his name on the ballot in New Hampshire and subsequently secured victory in the state’s Democratic primary through a write-in …

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Defends 65-Game Rule for Prestigious Awards and Addresses the Contentious Player-Referee Relationship during Annual All-Star Weekend News Conference in Indianapolis

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – In a press conference during the annual NBA All-Star Weekend, commissioner Adam Silver defended the league’s requirement that players must compete in 65 games to be considered for prestigious awards. He stated that the rule was put in place to incentivize star players to participate in more games. Silver highlighted that the number of games players have participated in has increased this season, and interestingly, injuries have decreased. However, he acknowledged that …

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