US to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood gunman
The Pentagon will livestream the army's firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 at Fort Hood in 2009, in what would be a first for a US execution.
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US Senate blocks call for report on West Bank abuses
Senators voted 47-51 against Chris Van Hollen's measure demanding a State Department report on killings of Americans and rights abuses in the occupied West Bank.
US announces visa curbs on officials who obstruct return of abducted children; Pakistan named as treaty partner
Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on foreign officials who obstruct the return of children abducted across borders. Pakistan is a Hague Convention party.
US deportations to third countries triggering a 'cascade' of rights abuses, UN experts warn
More than 20 UN experts said deportations to countries such as South Sudan and Libya expose people to torture and disappearance, and urged all states to halt them.
Trump administration to cut US fuel economy standards as petrol prices climb
New US mileage rules would cut the 2031 fleet target to about 34.5mpg from 50.4mpg. The White House says cars will be cheaper; critics warn of higher fuel bills.
Pakistan is the world's leading victim of terrorism, says US Congress Pakistan Caucus chair Tom Suozzi
The Pakistan Caucus chair urged US intelligence sharing and arms sales to Pakistan, an arbitration board for investors and Kartarpur as a bridge to India.
China sends two giant pandas to the US after Washington summit, reviving 'panda diplomacy'
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang left Chengdu on a chartered flight for Zoo Atlanta, where they will spend 10 years, a gesture of goodwill after a summit short on breakthroughs.
Trump hails 'very productive' Xi summit, but Taiwan and trade breakthroughs remain elusive
Trump and Xi ended a lavish White House summit promising cooperation on AI and trade, while Beijing pressed Washington to change its language on Taiwan.