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US lawmakers introduces bill to aid Taiwan's international space to counte
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Underscoring the strategic competition between the US and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the US House Select Committee introduced a bill that will authorise USD 120 million in support for Taiwan's international space and take on China's coercion, reported Focus Taiwan.
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US: In stern message to Biden, Democratic 'rebels' vote in favour of freez
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Further complicating the situation for President Joe Biden, a group of Senate Democrats on Tuesday, voted in favour of advancing a resolution to potentially freeze US military aid to Israel, The Hill reported.
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US House passes GOP funding bill to avoid government shutdown
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Only two Democrats and 93 Republicans voted against the bill. The legislation will now advance to the Senate, where Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated swift consideration.
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Brian Higgins to step down from US Democratic House Seat because "Washingt
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Democrat Representative for New York, Brian Higgins has announced plans to resign in February, he announced on Sunday. Higgins cites frustrations in Congress during a particularly tumultuous year for the chamber as the reason for bringing his 19 years to a close, The Hill reports.
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Hindu culture has taught us democratic attitudes: Javed Akhtar
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Lyricist Javed Akhtar hoghligted Hindu culture and said that they have always been tolerant, adding that democracy in India existed because of Hindus at an event in Mumbai on Friday.
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Progressive US Democrat Pramila Jayapal apologises for calling Israel 'rac
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Chair of the US Congressional Progressive Caucus in her statement said “Words do matter,” adding “and so it is important that I clarify my statement. I do not believe the idea of Israel as a nation is racist.”
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US Democratic senators to unveil new Russia sanctions bill: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 12 (ANI/Sputnik): US Democratic senators will present a new Russia sanctions bill later on Wednesday that would bring "severe costs" to the Russian economy in the event of an invasion of Ukraine, in an effort backed by the White House, The Washington Post reported.
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US-led Summit calls to uphold democracy amid challenges posed by China
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 10 (ANI): The US along with its strategic partners and allies wishes to uphold democratic values to counter challenges posed by expansionist authoritarianism seen in countries such as China.
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Washington should make move against China before it occupies Taiwan, says
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): Amid Beijing's increased military incursions in Taiwan, a US defence expert said that Washington may not be able to drive China out of Taiwan if it attacks and occupies the democratic island.
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US democrats sue state of Montana over laws targeting student election act
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 12 (ANI/Sputnik): The Democratic Party in the state of Montana has filed a lawsuit in federal court that challenges a new law they claim prevents electoral activism on the state's college campuses, court documents revealed on Tuesday.
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US Democratic Senator says he's 'uncomfortable' with mounting cost of Bide
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 29 (ANI): US Democratic Senator Joe Manchin on Wednesday said that he is growing uncomfortable with the mounting cost of President Joe Biden's latest agenda on American jobs and families, with the latest installment expected to cost about USD 1.8 billion.
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US Senators introduce legislation for partnership development with democra
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): A bipartisan group of US Senators led by Mark Warner and Bob Menendez have launched legislation to develop a partnership and technique amongst democratic nations to compete towards the rising technological power of China and the threat it possesses.
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