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Thousands to protest police brutality in US Capital on anniversary of MLK
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US] Aug 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Many thousands are expected in the streets of the US capital, Washington, DC, on Friday to protest against racially motivated police brutality, reinforcing the message ahead of the presidential election and positioning the Black Lives Matter movement as
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Will produce Covid vaccine by this year end or sooner, says US President D
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 28 (ANI): Terming COVID-19 as a "new and powerful invisible enemy" US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the US would produce a coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year.
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US economy plunges by 31.7 per cent in second quarter of 2020
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], August 28 (ANI): Even as the country continues to battle the raging coronavirus pandemic, the US economy plunged by 31.7 per cent in second quarter of 2020 against the initial estimate of 32.9 per cent, according to Commerce Department.
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Bryan brothers announce retirement, ends record-breaking doubles partnersh
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], Aug 27 (ANI): US men's doubles duo Bob and Mike Bryan announced the end of their legendary record-shattering tennis career on Thursday, just days before the US Open where they made their Grand Slam debut in 1995.
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Democratic Party platform removes 'One China' language on Taiwan
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 27 (ANI): The Democratic Party is committed to supporting the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act that states that the US would protect Taiwan from attacks by the Chinese, stated the party platform.
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US 'a nation of miracles': Pence slams Biden on 'no miracle coming' remark
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 27 (ANI): Vice President Mike Pence slammed Democratic Party Presidential candidate Joe Biden for "no miracle is coming" comment in the Trump administration's fight against COVID-19 in the US, saying that the country is "a nation of miracles".
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Opening schools during pandemic could worsen crisis: Uddhav Thackeray
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 26 (ANI): While addressing a virtual meet of UPA-governed states organised by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that reports from the US show that opening schools during the pandemic could lead to a
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US needs Trump's leadership more than ever now to become world's greatest
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that the US needs President Donald Trump's leadership "now more than ever" if the US aspires to become the "greatest economy" in the world.
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Nirav Modi case: PNB receives Rs. 24.33 crores as first tranche of recover
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 26 (ANI): The central government on Tuesday said that Punjab National Bank (PNB) has informed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) that it has received USD 3.25 million (the equivalent of Rs. 24.33 crores) as the first tranche of recoveries in fugitive Nirav Modi ca
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UAE crown prince, Pompeo hold telephonic conversation, review ways to enha
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 26 (ANI): Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, discussed strategic relations between the two countries over a phone call.
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US $20 million research grant to explore supply options for rare earth ele
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], August 26 (ANI/Sputnik): The US designated $20 million for basic research aimed at identifying a stable supply of so-called rare earths that are crucial for electronics embedded in devices ranging from cell phones to aircraft, the Energy Department said in a press relea
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Carla Suarez Navarro withdraws from US Open, cites health reasons
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 25 (ANI): Two-time US Open quarterfinalist Carla Suarez Navarro has withdrawn from the US Open on Monday, citing "health reason".
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