The expected but politically fraught visit makes Nancy Pelosi the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit Taiwan in a quarter of a century.
Nancy Pelosi Expected To Visit Taiwan Today Amid China Threats—Updates
White House warns China not to use trip as “pretext to increase aggressive military activity” near Taiwan. Live updates.
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President sends back foreclosure and VAT bills
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SWAT responds to West Jordan home after suspect barricades inside camping trailer
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The Graphene Revolution Arrives in India
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New financing schemes for homes announced in Bahrain
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Daily News Briefing
In today’s episode, we hear that the president has sent back to parliament three bills which had already passed – two on VAT and electricity, the other on extending a freeze on property foreclosures.