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US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states

Thursday, December 18 by SRN News

VIENNA (AP) - In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion earlier this year that the U.S. would resume nuclear testing, a U.S. government representative defended the stance at a global nuclear arms control meeting and pointed to nuclear provocations from Russia, China... Read More.

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith defends probes in House testimony

Wednesday, December 17 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Jack Smith, the former U.S. Justice Department special counsel who brought two now-dropped criminal cases against President Donald Trump, defended his investigation before a House of Representatives panel on Wednesday, telling lawmakers that the basis for the prosecutions "rests... Read More.

Brigitte Macron defends ‘clumsy’ sexist slur against feminist protesters

Tuesday, December 16 by SRN News

PARIS (AP) - France's first lady has defended her use of a sexist slur to denounce feminist protesters, saying the comments were "clumsy" but made in private when "I didn't see that someone behind me was filming." Speaking to online media outlet Brut, Brigitte... Read More.

Irish minister defends ‘limited’ trade curbs on Israeli settlements

Friday, December 12 by SRN News

By John O'Donnell and Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Ireland's planned curbs on trade with Israeli settlements will be limited strictly to goods, a minister told Reuters, offering the first clear signal on the scope of the contested legislation and rejecting accusations that... Read More.

Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online

Wednesday, December 10 by SRN News

By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged some young people were still on social media a day after a world-first ban on under-16s went live, saying the rollout was always going to be bumpy but would ultimately save... Read More.

US border czar Homan defends immigration crackdown on Somalis in Minnesota

Sunday, December 7 by SRN News

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - White House border czar Tom Homan on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota, saying the state is home to a large illegal Somali community despite local officials' comments that the vast majority of Somalis... Read More.

US lawmaker Cuellar defends Democratic ties after pardon as Trump blasts ‘lack of loyalty’

Sunday, December 7 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar defended his party ties on Sunday as Republican President Donald Trump blasted the Texas lawmaker for maintaining his allegiance after being granted a pardon last week. Trump, in a social media post earlier on Sunday,... Read More.

A Russian opera opens La Scala’s season as the theater defends art over politics

Sunday, December 7 by SRN News

MILAN (AP) - Milan's storied Teatro alla Scala celebrates its gala season premiere Sunday with a Russian opera for the second time since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. But this year, instead of drawing protests for showcasing the invader's culture, a flash mob will... Read More.

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’

Saturday, December 6 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action "as he sees fit" to defend the nation. Hegseth dismissed criticism... Read More.

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US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith defends probes in House testimony

Brigitte Macron defends ‘clumsy’ sexist slur against feminist protesters

Irish minister defends ‘limited’ trade curbs on Israeli settlements

US border czar Homan defends immigration crackdown on Somalis in Minnesota

US lawmaker Cuellar defends Democratic ties after pardon as Trump blasts ‘lack of loyalty’

A Russian opera opens La Scala’s season as the theater defends art over politics

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’

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