Tag: United States
Deadly blizzard leaves US in Christmas weekend deep freeze
At least 17 weather-related deaths have been confirmed as heavy snow kept much of the nation in a frozen grip
US Congress passes bill to protect same-sex marriage
The US Catholic bishops stated in a letter to Congress that the bill’s amendments do not sufficiently protect those with religious objections
Landmark same-sex marriage bill advances in US Senate
In the United States, same-sex unions have been guaranteed by the Supreme Court since 2015
Kamala Harris to visit Philippines in show of US support on...
Harris will visit Palawan as part of a two-nation Asia trip that includes filling in for President Joe Biden at an APEC summit in Bangkok
US Secretary of State Blinken hails ‘strong’ US-Philippine alliance in talks...
Blinken is the most senior US official to visit the Philippines -- a treaty-bound ally of the United States -- since Marcos took office
Taiwan condemns ‘evil neighbor’ China over war drills
The military exercises saw China fire ballistics missiles and deploy both fighter jets and warships around Taiwan
US Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, defying threats from China
In defiance of angry threats from Beijing, Pelosi flew into Songshan airport near the capital Taipei around 10:45 p.m. local time
China’s influence grows across 19 countries, but more people see US...
Survey results show that a median of 66 percent across 19 countries say China’s influence on the world stage is getting stronger
11 American saints to remember on July Fourth
The U.S. bishops count a total of 11 American saints who dedicated their lives to God and those in need in this country
US Supreme Court ‘lurches’ to the right
Abortion, guns, religion -- a US Supreme Court remade by Donald Trump has veered sharply to the right, raising questions about its legitimacy
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