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Biden calls for Senate vote's postponement on US Supreme Court nominee
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 21 (ANI/Sputnik): US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called for the postponement of the Senate vote to fill the Supreme Court vacancy until after the November election, following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Pak bid to avoid FATF blacklisting faces daunting challenge from oppositio
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 16 (ANI): Pakistan efforts to escape (Financial Action Task Force) FATF blacklists have hit another roadblock as the opposition-dominated upper house is obstructing two related bills tabled by the ruling Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI).
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Despite China's criticism, Czech Senate President undertakes 6-day visit t
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 31 (ANI): In a significant development, a delegation led by Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil embarked on a six-day visit to Taiwan, despite China's criticism regarding the visit.
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US House of Representatives passes Bill to fund Postal Service, Senate str
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to provide USD 25 billion in support to the US Postal Service and block policy changes that could affect mail-in balloting during the November 3 presidential election.
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Bipartisan resolution condemning Chinese aggression to change LAC introduc
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 15 (ANI): A bipartisan resolution was introduced in US Senate on Thursday condemning China's use of military aggression to change the status quo at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
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US lawmakers call for sanctions against Turkey over drilling in East Medit
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI/Sputnik): Ranking members of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez and Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen have urged US State Secretary Michael Pompeo and the European Union to impose sanctions against key sectors of the Turkish economy over
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US Senate adjourns until Sept 8 without reaching COVID-19 relief deal
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): The US Senate was adjourned until September without reaching a deal on a coronavirus relief package.
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US Senate passes bill banning TikTok on government devices
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 7 (ANI): The United States Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on government devices.
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US Senate Committee to vote on bill banning Tik Tok
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [United States], July 16 (ANI): A United States Senate committee is likely to vote on a bill next week from Republican Senator Josh Hawley that would ban federal employees from using the social media app TikTok on government-issued devices.
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US Congress introduces resolutions marking 25 years of ties with Vietnam
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], July 11 (VNA/ANI): Two resolutions were recently introduced by subcommittee leaders of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs to mark the 25th anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic ties (July 12).
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President of Bolivian Senate tests positive for coronavirus
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Sucre [Bolivia], July 11 (ANI): President of the Bolivian Senate Monica Eva Copa said she had been diagnosed with the coronavirus disease, reported Sputnik.
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US Senate passes bill to sanction China over Hong Kong security law
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 26 (ANI): The US Senate on Thursday (local time) passed a bill by unanimous consent that would impose sanctions on China for its decision to implement the controversial national security law on Hong Kong, which critics say will erode the city's democratic freedoms.
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