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Hunter Biden, Syria, Panama Canal and space junk

2024/12/2
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U.S. President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, after he pleaded guilty to tax violations and was convicted on firearms-related charges. President Biden stated that Hunter was unfairly targeted due to his family ties.
  • President Biden pardoned his son Hunter, who had pleaded guilty to tax and firearm charges.
  • President Biden believes his son was unfairly targeted.

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U.S. President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, having previously said he would stay out of legal proceedings against him. The Syrian government and Russia have carried out air strikes in northwestern Syria as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to crush insurgents who swept into the city of Aleppo. Urgent action is needed to help manage the rapid increase in satellites and space junk above Earth. And as the Panama Canal suffers because of severe drought, a plan for a major dam to help water supplies faces local opposition.

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