In Michigan, a 'must-win' state in the US presidential election, the war in Gaza is a key for voters

05/11/2024 22:46 France 24

Millions of people from across America's 50 states are voting in these elections, but only a handful will likely decide who the next president will be. Among the seven swing states, there is the must-win state of Pennsylvania Michigan. The state is home to the biggest Arab-American community in the US, a key demographic in this election. Details with FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto.

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Ukrainian troops clash with N. Korean units for the first time in Russia, official says

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05/11/2024 21:18 France 24

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05/11/2024 20:52 France 24

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05/11/2024 19:11 France 24

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05/11/2024 18:15 France 24

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05/11/2024 16:04 France 24

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05/11/2024 15:31 France 24

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05/11/2024 11:21 France 24

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05/11/2024 11:16 France 24

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05/11/2024 10:41 France 24

US federal agencies say foreign actors ramping up influence campaigns targeting voters

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05/11/2024 09:12 France 24

More than 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia for Ukraine war, says South Korea

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05/11/2024 09:03 France 24

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05/11/2024 07:34 France 24

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04/11/2024 16:31 France 24

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Israel's move to ban UNRWA raises alarm about aid to Palestinian territories

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04/11/2024 11:36 France 24

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04/11/2024 10:01 France 24

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04/11/2024 06:10 France 24

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04/11/2024 03:33 France 24

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04/11/2024 01:39 France 24

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04/11/2024 01:11 France 24

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03/11/2024 16:42 France 24

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03/11/2024 11:33 France 24

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03/11/2024 10:51 France 24

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03/11/2024 06:18 France 24

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03/11/2024 05:41 France 24

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03/11/2024 01:53 France 24

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02/11/2024 21:48 France 24

Lebanon sources say man was abducted on northern coast in suspected Israeli raid

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02/11/2024 20:26 France 24

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