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Pelosi expresses support for Taiwan's participation in WHO, other global b
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], January 29 (ANI): US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has expressed her support for Taiwan's participation in international organisations especially the World Health Organisation stating that Taipei's participation is crucial based on its pandemic prevention res
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New bill introduced in US House to boost protections for China's Uyghurs
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 28 (ANI): A wide-ranging bill intended to support the US tech industry was passed by the US House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill also confronts China on human rights abuses, including the persecution of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the country's Xi
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East Turkistan Government-in-Exile welcomes US bill against China, urges p
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 28 (ANI): The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) has welcomed new legislation introduced by the US House of Representatives on January 25 to confront China and urged people to boycott watching the Beijing Winter Olympics be held next week.
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US House finalises legislation to increase competitiveness with China
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Tuesday unveiled new legislation to increase competitiveness with China in the areas of economy and national security.
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Indonesian Parliament passes law to declare city of Nusantara as new capit
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], January 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The Indonesian House of Representatives formally passed legislation establishing the country's new capital of Nusantara in East Kalimantan province at its 13th plenary session on Monday, Indonesian magazine Tempo reported.
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Lebanon to hold parliamentary elections on May 15: Interior Minister
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Beirut [Lebanon], December 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said on Monday that parliamentary elections in the country will be held on May 15, while nationals living abroad will be able to cast their votes on May 6 or 8.
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US House passes measure to hold ex-Trump Chief of Staff in contempt of Con
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to hold former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in criminal contempt of Congress for failing to fully cooperate with the committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot.
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US House approves bicameral bill aimed to ban imports from China's Xinjian
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 15 (ANI): The US House of Representatives passed a final version of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which bans the importation of goods made with forced labour in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, reported Sputnik.
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Taiwan could join RIMPAC naval exercise following the US defence policy bi
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], December 11 (ANI): Taiwan navy could join Rim of the Pacific Exercise from next year under a defense policy bill for the fiscal year 2022 passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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US House passes measure condemning IOC over China human rights issues
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution that condemns the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for failing to adhere to its own human rights commitments on China-related issues.
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US House passes bill to ban imports from China's Xinjiang
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill by a vote of 428 to 1 banning imports from China's Xinjiang made with forced labour and threatening sanctions against Chinese officials responsible for persecuting the minority community.
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US House passes USD 768 Billion defense spending bill, sends to Senate for
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 8 (ANI/Sputnik): The US House of Representatives passed an updated version of the USD 768 billion defence spending bill for 2022, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
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