Tag: Washington
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Washington Wizards won’t hit NBA Lottery jackpot this year
[ad_1] About two weeks ago “a friend” of mine from the 202 bumped into ESPN’s Zach Lowe at a bar outside his Harlem apartment. Inevitably, “my friend” ruined the mood by touching on the Washington Wizards, compelling Lowe to slump over. To say it was a vibe killer is an understatement. I will neither confirm…
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Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson is acquitted of illegally possessing firearm in Hong Kong
[ad_1] HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court acquitted a Washington state senator Monday of possessing an unlicensed firearm after he brought a gun into the Chinese territory in what he said was an “honest mistake.” Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was granted a conditional discharge so long as he commits no further firearms offenses in…
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After 5 Year Absence, China’s Foreign Minister Visits Washington – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in the United States from October 26 to 28, his first trip to the U.S. capital in over five years. While in Washington, Wang held meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as well as National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (Wang’s counterpart in his other capacity:…
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China’s foreign minister in Washington to pave way for Xi — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in Washington on Thursday for talks expected to pave the way for U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to meet in San Francisco next month. It’s the first by a Chinese foreign minister to the United States since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and comes…
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George Washington University Pro-Palestinian Message Sparks Outrage
[ad_1] Images of provocative pro-Palestinian messages projected onto the wall of a George Washington University (GWU) building have led to an outcry. Pictures posted online by anti-hate watchdog StopAntisemitism on Tuesday showed phrases including “Glory to our martyrs,” “Divestment from Zionist genocide now” and “Free Palestine from the river to the sea” projected onto the…
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Israel Palestine news LIVE: Joe Biden warns Israel not to repeat US ‘mistakes’ in 9/11 ‘rage’ as Hamas accuses Washington of being ‘complicit’ in Gaza massacres after hospital blast left hundreds dead
[ad_1] By Katherine Lawton and Iwan Stone Published: 07:28 BST, 18 October 2023 | Updated: 20:44 BST, 18 October 2023 Advertisement A British-Palestinian doctor who was treating patients at the al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza has told of the horror he witnessed as a huge fireball rocked his operating theatre and wards,…
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Ranking 133 college football teams at midseason: Washington tops a crowd of CFP contenders
[ad_1] Sign up for the Until Saturday newsletter | Jayna Bardahl and The Athletic’s college football staff deliver expert analysis on the biggest CFB stories five days per week. Get it sent to your inbox. It’s rare that a monster game lives up to the hype. We’ve now had it happen two weeks in a…
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Behind a Senator’s Indictments, a Foreign Spy Service Works Washington
[ad_1] “What else can the love of my life do for you?” asked Nadine Arslanian, the girlfriend of Senator Robert Menendez. She posed the question at a cozy dinner at a steakhouse in May 2019 attended by Gen. Ahmed Helmy, Egypt’s top spy in Washington. The discussion was revealed in a federal indictment on Thursday.…
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Washington Rallies Behind Israel, but a Lasting Consensus May Prove Elusive
[ad_1] The staggering Hamas surprise attack on Israel has done what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu never could — united America’s fractious politicians behind his nation again. Sort of. Mostly. For now. After years in which support for Israel had turned into an increasingly partisan issue in Washington, Democratic and Republican leaders in recent days have…
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Washington Commanders booed in loss to Chicago Bears
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links NFL Football Author of the article: Associated Press Howard Fendrich Published Oct 05, 2023 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read Head coach Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at FedExField on Oct. 5, 2023 in Landover,…
