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Trump Re-Elected President of US

NFK Editors — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:30:54 +0000

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States in Tuesday's election. His win over Vice President Kamala Harris marks a huge comeback for a man who lost the election for president in 2020, and has faced many troubles since then.

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The US Votes for Its Next President

NFK Editors — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:30:28 +0000

Today people across the United States are voting to elect their next president. Polls suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris and Ex-President Donald Trump are very nearly tied. The results of the election will have important effects not just in America, but around the world.

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France & Venezuela: Who’s in Charge?

NFK Editors — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:30:13 +0000

Politics have been confusing and uncertain in France and Venezuela since the countries held elections this summer. Now, after nearly two months, France finally has a prime minister. And the man who may have won Venezuela's election has left the country for his safety.

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Harris & Trump Set to Run for US President

NFK Editors — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:30:42 +0000

With just over two months to go before the US election for president, Republicans and Democrats have officially chosen their candidates. The contest between Ex-President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris is a different race than many people expected, and is likely to be very close.

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Thailand Loses, Gets a Prime Minister

NFK Editors — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:30:15 +0000

Last week Thailand lost its prime minister and quickly got another one. On Wednesday, Thailand's courts removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Two days later, Parliament chose the daughter of a popular politician with a troubled history as the country's new prime minister.

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Leaders of US, China Meet to Lower Tensions

NFK Editors — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:30:59 +0000

Last Wednesday, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a four-hour meeting near San Francisco, California. The meeting was aimed at improving the relationship between the two countries, which has been getting worse in recent years.

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US House Republicans Struggle to Find a Leader

NFK Editors — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:30:55 +0000

The US House of Representatives hasn't had an official leader since Speaker Kevin McCarthy was forced out three weeks ago. Without a leader, the House cannot run. But Republicans are so divided that so far, it has been impossible for them to agree on a leader.

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A Very Short Rebellion in Russia

NFK Editors — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 06:30:24 +0000

On Friday, a military group that's paid to work with Russia threatened to attack the country instead. By Saturday, the two sides reached an agreement to work together again. But the temporary rebellion has shocked Russia and left President Vladimir Putin weaker.

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US EPA Aims to Limit Power Plant Pollution

NFK Editors — Wed, 17 May 2023 06:30:49 +0000

The US Environmental Protection Agency has suggested new rules for limiting the amount of pollution that power plants running on coal and gas can release. The new rules would almost completely end carbon dioxide emissions from these power plants by 2035.

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United Kingdom to Crown Its King

NFK Editors — Thu, 04 May 2023 06:30:06 +0000

In the United Kingdom on Saturday, Charles the III will officially be crowned king in a special "coronation" ceremony. It's the first time the country has crowned a monarch in 70 years. People across the nation will be watching and celebrating the historic event.

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