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US could reach 514,000 COVID-19-related deaths by Feb 20
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States could have up to 514,000 COVID-19-related deaths by February 20 under the current trajectory of decreasing cases, hospitalizations and deaths, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky said on W
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We will provide America's leadership to the world: Secretary of State Blin
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Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI): Noting that the world is watching the United States, the newly appointed Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday promised State Department employees they will provide "America's leadership" to the world.
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US Department of Homeland Security issues terrorism alert
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI): The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin on Wednesday after consultation with the intelligence community and law enforcement partners.
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R-Day violence: Delhi Police seeks answers from Sanyukt Kisan Morcha organ
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New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Chinmoy Biswal on Wednesday wrote to the organiser of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, Darshan Pal, urging him to answer why action should not be taken against him and his allies for breaking an agreement regarding the protest rou
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Delhi Police Commissioner holds security review meeting after violence dur
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New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): A meeting of the Delhi Commissioner of Police with senior police officers is currently underway to review the security situation in the aftermath of Tuesday's violence that broke out amid farmers' tractor rally, informed Delhi Police on Wednesday.
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Global economy to grow by 5.5 pc in 2021: IMF
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Washington DC [USA], January 27 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that global economy is projected to grow by 5.5 per cent in 2021 and 4.2 per cent in 2022.
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Pro-Khalistan group gathers in Washington in support of Indian farmers
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI): Calling it an opportunity to fight for Indian farmers, members of Khalistani separatist groups along with others were seen in support of farmers outside the Indian embassy in Washington DC on Tuesday.
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Biden administration to buy 200 million additional COVID-19 vaccine doses
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI): The Joe Biden administration is working to purchase additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to reach 600 million doses this summer, in a bid to vaccinate 300 million people, said the White House on Tuesday.
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Kamala Harris gets second COVID-19 vaccine dose, urges everyone to do like
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Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI/Sputnik) US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday took her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine in a televised setting at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and urged Americans to get vaccinated.
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Trump impeachment trial underway, arguments to begin on February 9
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Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI/Sputnik): The US Senate formally opened the second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump on Tuesday with the swearing-in of Senate President Pro-Tempore Patrick Leahy to preside over the process and the swearing-in of the senators to serve as
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Biden, Putin discuss extension of Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
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Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI): US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the extension of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) and several other bilateral issues, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Tuesday.
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Biden signs executive orders aimed at racial equity
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Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI): US President Biden on Tuesday signed four executive actions meant to combat racism in various fields, in a bid to advance racial equity in the United States.
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