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Trump says to sign order on reciprocal tariffs today or tomorrow
Trump says to sign order on reciprocal tariffs today or tomorrow

US President Donald Trump committed Wednesday to announcing "reciprocal tariffs" on other countries, saying he could sign an order for them within a day, a move that could open new fronts in a trade war.

February 12, 2025

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White House says American among three detainees freed by Belarus
White House says American among three detainees freed by Belarus

US officials said Wednesday they had secured the release of three "hostages" who had been detained in Belarus, including an American citizen, in a diplomatic success for President Donald Trump's administration.

February 12, 2025

Argentine MLS striker Acosta traded to Dallas by Cincinnati
Argentine MLS striker Acosta traded to Dallas by Cincinnati

Argentine striker Luciano Acosta, the 2023 MLS Most Valuable Player, was traded from FC Cincinnati to FC Dallas on Wednesday for $5 million, the teams announced.

February 12, 2025

Dodgers manager expects Sasaki, Yamamoto to pitch in Tokyo
Dodgers manager expects Sasaki, Yamamoto to pitch in Tokyo

Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are expected to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in season openers at Tokyo next month, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday.

February 12, 2025

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Burundi warns Rwanda as eastern DR Congo conflict advances
Burundi warns Rwanda as eastern DR Congo conflict advances

M23 fighters and Rwandan troops on Wednesday pushed further into the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as Burundi warned Kigali it would respond if attacked.

February 12, 2025

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Jordan king faces quagmire over Trump's Gaza proposal
Jordan king faces quagmire over Trump's Gaza proposal

Jordan's King Abdullah II was visibly uncomfortable as he sat across from US President Donald Trump and discussed the fate of over two million Palestinians in Gaza.

February 12, 2025