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Israel PM says US military aid vote 'defends Western civilization'
A total of $13 billion in military assistance has been allocated for America's historic ally in its war against Hamas, despite growing international concern for the fate of civilians in Gaza.
Trump hails election as 'most important date' in US history
Trump hails upcoming election as crucial, warns of potential chaos if not elected. He criticizes Biden, pledges to block Chinese car imports if re-elected. Biden's campaign calls Trump a "loser" and rejects his extremism. Trump focuses on immigration, accuses Biden of betraying African-American voters. Former VP Pence declines to endorse Trump for re-election.
US FAA to boost oversight of Boeing, sees more manufacturing issues
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced increased oversight of Boeing after an incident where a panel broke off a new jet mid-flight. FAA Chief Mike Whitaker stated that the agency believes there are "other manufacturing problems" at Boeing. The FAA will conduct a new audit of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 production line and its suppliers, following an emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jet last week.
Donald Trump has survived two impeachments and an indictment. Can he do it again?
The 38-count federal indictment mostly relating to violations of the Espionage Act is the first such against a former president. It's no 'small' case of paying hush money to a porn star, but taking classified documents home to his resort while president in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, misleading investigators and refusing to return them when subpoenaed.
US lawmaker warns India against Chinese-tainted Russian weapons
As India and the US have deepened and broadened defence cooperation, with Indian purchases of American military hardware at an all-time high, Washington DC has had concerns that its sensitive-technology military hardware sold to India can be accessed by Russia through their equipment that flood Indian armories. This has been cited as a chief concern by Americans as they press India, without success, to cancel its order of the Russian S-400 air missile defence system. They also say that the presence of Russian equipment impeded interoperability between the militaries of India and the US.
College evacuated in Boston; one reported injured after blast
Boston police said they were investigating a package that apparently exploded when it was opened near the university's Holmes Hall, which is home to Northeastern's creative writing program. The FBI was assisting the investigation, NBC Boston reported.
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Boxer Mike Tyson slams Walt Disney firm Hulu over 'Mike' TV series. Here is why
The former professional boxer took to social media and slammed Hulu ahead of the release of the Mike TV series.
Ex-British boxer Julius Francis knocks out troublemaker with single punch at BOXPARK Wembley
A video showed former British boxing champion Julius Francis knocked out a mouthy troublemaker with a single punch at BOXPARK Wembley. Working as a bouncer at BOXPARK, Francis once fought Mike Tyson.
'Minor incursion' by Russia could complicate West's response
Among the possibilities for limited Russian military action: Putin could move much of the Russian ground force away from the border but further bolster the separatists who control the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. That conflict has killed more than 14,000 people in nearly eight years of fighting.
Forbes to go public via $630 mln SPAC merger to expand consumer business
Forbes, one of the oldest media outlets in the United States, will merge with Hong Kong-based Magnum Opus Acquisition Ltd, a SPAC led by Jonathan Lin, a former executive at billionaire Steven Cohen's Point72.
Donald Trump revenge tour kicks off with Saturday rally in Ohio
While Trump has made speeches at Republican events since his election defeat by Democratic President Joe Biden, the rally in a state he carried in the 2020 election marks a return to the kind of freewheeling mass gatherings that have been critical to retaining the support of his base.
Former US Vice President Mike Pence: I'll likely never see eye to eye with Donald Trump on January 6
Pence, speaking at a Republican dinner Thursday in the early-voting state of New Hampshire, gave his most extensive comments to date on the events of Jan. 6, when angry Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, some chanting "Hang Mike Pence!" after the vice president said he did not have the power to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.
Jobs are make-or-break argument for Joe Biden in climate plan
It's all in service of an argument US officials say will make or break Biden's climate agenda: Pouring trillions of dollars into clean-energy technology, research and infrastructure will jet-pack a competitive US economy into the future and create jobs, while saving the planet.
Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial conclusion
Heading into Saturday, senators appeared close to resolving the impeachment trial that laid bare the violence and danger to their own lives and the fragility of the nation's tradition of a peaceful transfer of presidential power.
China sanctions Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump officials for violating 'sovereignty'
The move came as US President Joe Biden took the oath of office in Washington, ushering in a new administration that is expected to remain tough on China but commit to international cooperation after Trump's divisive "America First" approach.
Pompeo says China's policies on Muslims amount to 'genocide'
Pompeo made the determination on Tuesday just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. There was no immediate response from the incoming Biden team, although several members have been sympathetic to such a designation in the past. Pompeo's determination does not come with any immediate repercussions.
Democrats consider second Trump impeachment after Capitol siege
Amid mounting calls for his removal from office, Trump finally denounced the violence that left five people dead, including a police officer. In a video released on Thursday evening, the Republican president called for reconciliation and also promised a smooth and orderly transition of power.
Donald Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency
Earlier, in Washington, he pressed Republican lawmakers to formally object Wednesday at a joint session of Congress that is to confirm Biden's victory in the Electoral College, itself a confirmation of Biden's nationwide victory Nov. 3.
China says to take measures against US visa restrictions
China earlier this month said it would sanction US officials who "performed badly" over Hong Kong issues, in a tit-for-tat response against US restrictions that banned inbound travel from officials accused of involvement in Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.
U.S. issues additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement the restrictions affect officials believed to be responsible for or complicit in repressing religious practitioners, ethnic minority groups, dissidents and others.
Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory
In his push to get the most recent of his nominees, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, confirmed quickly, Trump said she would be needed for any post-election lawsuits. Barrett appears to have participated in both cases this week. None of the Trump appointees noted a dissent in either case.
USA raised religious tolerance issues with India in private conversations
Pompeo is “well aware of a lot of the communal violence that’s happening in India” and he is also aware of the Citizen (Amendment) Act and “issues associated with the Modi government”, US ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom Sam Brownback said.
Donald Trump 'ashamed' to have endorsed Republican Georgia governor
In January, the state will decide whether the GOP retains control of the US Senate when voters decide two run-off Senate races.
Mike Pompeo wraps up five-nation, anti-China tour of Asia in Vietnam
With just four days left in the campaign in which China has been a central theme, Pompeo visited Hanoi ostensibly to celebrate 25 years of U.S.-Vietnam relations. But, as he has at his previous stops in India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Indonesia, Pompeo's main aim was to shore up support for pushing back on China.
Labour Day bringing Joe Biden to Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris and Mike Pence to Wisconsin
Democratic candidate Joe Biden is collecting a trio of Labour Day endorsements from organised labour while running mate Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence are set to campaign in Wisconsin as the 2020 presidential race, disrupted for months by the pandemic, enters its final phase.
China's aggression in Ladakh, Bhutan indicative of its intentions: Mike Pompeo
Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff in several areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh since May 5. The situation deteriorated last month following the Galwan Valley clashes in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed.
Like India, congressman seeks refugee status for Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan
“While I'm pleased that India has offered them refuge, more needs to be done to ensure their safety in the long term. I will continue to advocate for more permanent solutions that will provide these families with security, economic stability, and a brighter future," Jim Costa said.
No locus standi: India on US religious freedom report
The Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to all its citizens, including its minority communities, Raveesh Kumar said.
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