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Khalilzad meets Ghani in Qatar, says violence 'too high', many 'Afghans dy
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Doha [Qatar], October 6 (ANI): Asserting that violence in Afghanistan is "too high" despite the ongoing Afghan peace talks, United States special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad on Tuesday said Washington is pressing for a significant reduction in violence that will lead to a permanent and comprehens
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Russia, France, U.S. call for ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh region
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], October 6 (ANI/Xinhua): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday called for a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, Russian Foreign Ministry said.
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2nd largest cinema chain in U.S. considers closing all theatres
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
California [US], October 5 (ANI/Xinhua): Regal Cinemas, the second-largest theatre chain in the United States, is considering closing all 543 of its theatres in the country due to continued revenue losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Indian American Trump supporters outside Walter Reed hospital ca
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], October 5 (ANI): A prayer vigil was held on Sunday evening for President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump by the Indian American community to wish them a speedy recovery. His supporters not only gathered outside the hospital but also showed support virtually from cit
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US condemns arrest of over 80 Hong Kong protesters for 'participating' in
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): The United States has condemned the Hong Kong government's arbitrary arrest of more than 80 people for allegedly participating in an "unauthorised" pro-democracy demonstration on China's National Day on Thursday.
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Quad countries to focus on steps needed to thwart China's aggression in In
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], October 4 (ANI): Amid the surge in China's illegal activities in the Indo-Pacific region, the upcoming quad meeting of the foreign ministers of India, Japan, Australia and the United States will focus on the next steps to be taken to thwart Beijing's moves.
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Trump's coronavirus diagnosis may push him for tougher stance on China: Re
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 3 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump's diagnosed with coronavirus is likely to push him to take an even tougher line on China, South China Morning Post reported citing Chinese observers.
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Pompeo trip to Asia underscores US commitment to region: State Department
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 2 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo will underscore the United States' long-term commitment to Asia during his trip to the region next week, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell said during a press briefing
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US gains only 661,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 7.9 pc
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): The United States has gained only 661,000 jobs in September, which is less than half the number it has in August, the Department of Labor said on Friday.
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US intelligence agencies 'not ready' to compete with China on global stage
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): The United States' intelligence agencies are not ready to compete on the global stage for decades to come with China, which is expanding its economic, military and diplomatic might, according to US House Intelligence Committee.
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US lawmakers introduce resolution to honour Mahatma Gandhi
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 02 (ANI): A bipartisan group of six US lawmakers on Thursday introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives honouring the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his enduring legacy in the present world on his 151st birth anniversary.
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US House pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], October 2 (ANI): Scores of US House of Representatives on Thursday (local time) paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary.
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