China Relations: China Premier Li Keqiang is optimistic on U.S.Cutting Deals

Officials are working to resolve differences ahead of upcoming talks between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

On Thursday, a delegation of Republican senators discussed bilateral relations with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing.

Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander told the official the U.S. and China are competitors not adversaries and suggested they can prosper together.

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Paul Ryan should focus on holding the majority rather than giving opinions

In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks during a campaign event for Jay Webber, Republican candidate for Congress in the 11th District of New Jersey, in Hanover, N.J. U.S. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

President Trump said outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan should be focusing on holding the majority rather than giving his opinions on birthright citizenship.

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Indiana Sen. Donnelly, Braun clash on debate stage ahead of election

The nominees in one of the most highly anticipated Senate races in the country took the debate stage for the final time before election day.

Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly and Republican challenger Mike Braun squared off on Tuesday and clashed on a number of critical issues.

Republican former state Rep. Mike Braun, left, and Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly wave to guest following a U.S. Senate Debate, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)

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Iran isn’t afraid of new U.S. sanctions on energy, banking sectors

Iran said it does not fear the impending U.S. sanctions that are set to go into effect next week. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made the comments Wednesday. The leader said it’s possible Iran will face more difficult times ahead, but asserted that the government will use all its power to reduce any problems.

Rouhani pushed back

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China urges Taiwan to cease all contact with U.S.

China is urging the U.S. and Taiwan to halt communication. At a press conference in Beijing Wednesday, a spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office warned the island against “teaming up with foreign forces.”

This comes in response to a statement from the U.S. claiming the White House will not tolerate any non-peaceful

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Storms in Italy kill 11, extensive flooding in cities

Severe storms have claimed the lives of nearly a dozen people in Italy. Strong winds and heavy rains have battered the country over the last two days as reports out of Europe say 11 people have been killed.

In the coastal town of Rapallo firefighters rescued 19 people ,while storms damaged docked yachts. Almost 6,000 firefighters worked to clear trees and debris from roads across the country as Prime Minister Guiseppe Conte mobilized the National Guard to assist.

Water levels in Venice reached

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Calif. Democrat Harley Rouda’s campaign berates journalist, caught on camera

California Congressman Dana Rohrabacher is facing-off against an opponent, who presents a very different image of himself on camera than he does off camera.

Earlier this month, Rohrabacher was preparing for a debate with his challenger Harley Rouda, a Democrat and political newcomer, when things got heated.

In the moments before the debate was set to be

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Governor of Okinawa to travel to U.S. to protest military bases on island

The newly elected governor of Okinawa is expected to travel to the U.S. to protest against the construction of more military bases on the Japanese island.

During an interview Wednesday, Governor Denny Tamaki said he wants to make a win-win situation for President Trump and Okinawa.

He announced his plans to visit New York and other

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