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4 Republicans Side With Democrats, Stand Up Against Trump's Iran War
May 20, 2026 - World 
At present, the Republicans have narrow leads in both chambers; they lead 217-212 in the House and 53-45 in the Senate. Two independent senators usually back the Democrats.
Pics: PM Modi's Dinner, Drive, Colosseum Diplomacy With Meloni In Rome
May 20, 2026 - World 
The picture shows the Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, a massive stone oval in the center of Rome illuminated in the background.
Taiwan Travelogue, A Historical Romance, Wins International Booker Prize
May 20, 2026 - World 
Yang, who writes fiction, essays, manga and video game scripts, has said she "wanted to untangle the complex circumstances" of Taiwan's time as a Japanese colony.
Why Is The Latest Ebola Outbreak So Hard To Contain? Explained
May 20, 2026 - World 
Public health agencies say the coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether the outbreak can be contained before it expands further across the region.
"We Were All Set": Trump Says US Was "An Hour Away" From New Strikes On Iran
May 20, 2026 - World 
The comment follows Trump's recent statement on Sunday that "the clock is ticking" for Iran to accept a peace deal with the United States and "there won't be anything left of them" if Tehran's leaders don't "get moving, FAST".