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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

Jackson ran historic presidential campaigns, championed racial justice for decades

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Trump says he could 'easily' bridge Saudi-UAE rift
17.02.2026

Trump says he could 'easily' bridge Saudi-UAE rift

US president plays down Yemen-linked tensions between Gulf allies, says he has no plans to intervene

Canada says ties with China renewed after visa-free travel announcement
17.02.2026

Canada says ties with China renewed after visa-free travel announcement

Beijing to allow Canadians 30-day visa-free stays starting Feb. 17, 2026, sign of improving relations after years of tensions

4 shot near Baltimore shopping mall, police say
17.02.2026

4 shot near Baltimore shopping mall, police say

Shooting prompts street closures near Mondawmin Mall

Trump says he will sit down this week with Democrats on partial shutdown
17.02.2026

Trump says he will sit down this week with Democrats on partial shutdown

'We're going to protect law enforcement. We're going to protect ICE,' US president says

Colombia to issue temporary decree on minimum wage hike after its suspension by high court
17.02.2026

Colombia to issue temporary decree on minimum wage hike after its suspension by high court

In a rare reversal, business leaders warn that withdrawing the already-implemented wage increase would trigger 'unmanageable instability'