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Awkward debut for Trump at correspondents' dinner

Awkward debut for Trump at correspondents' dinner

Things could get awkward Saturday night when US President Donald Trump takes his seat at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, his first time attending the gala while in office. The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA), which organizes the annual meeting of the political press, opted not to go

Under blackout threat, Wikimedia reaches compromise with Indonesia

Under blackout threat, Wikimedia reaches compromise with Indonesia

The Wikimedia Foundation said Saturday it has found a compromise with the Indonesian government, which had threatened to block Wikipedia over domestic registration rules the foundation feared were overly invasive. Under a 2020 regulation, all electronic system providers (PSEs) must register in Indonesia for what the government calls legal and

Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM says after reported US ouster threat

Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM says after reported US ouster threat

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday stressed Spain was a "reliable member" of NATO, after a report the United States was considering trying to suspend it over its refusal to support military operations against Iran. The Reuters news agency cited an anonymous US official as telling it that

Venezuela, Colombia pledge military cooperation on first post-Maduro visit

Venezuela, Colombia pledge military cooperation on first post-Maduro visit

Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez and her Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro pledged military cooperation to combat "mafias" on their shared border, as Petro became the first foreign leader to visit Venezuela since the ouster of strongman Nicolas Maduro. Petro met with Rodriguez, who took over on an interim basis

Spurs' Wembanyama ruled out of game 3 after concussion

Spurs' Wembanyama ruled out of game 3 after concussion

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the Spurs' NBA playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, three days after he suffered a concussion. Wembanyama had been listed as "questionable" on the Spurs injury report, but coach Mitch Johnson announced less than two

Pragmatism, not patriotism, pushes young Lithuanians to military service

Pragmatism, not patriotism, pushes young Lithuanians to military service

Outside a high school classroom in Vilnius, several students look apprehensive as they discuss their looming futures -– university, the job market and, for many of them, serving in the military. In their final year of high school, all are on the brink of Lithuania's newly-reformed draft policy,

No.2 Korda boosts LPGA Chevron lead to six

No.2 Korda boosts LPGA Chevron lead to six

Nelly Korda made the best 36-hole major start of her career on Friday, firing a second consecutive seven-under par 65 to seize a six-stroke lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship. The 27-year-old American, seeking her second Chevron crown in three seasons, closed with back-to-