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House Democrats say Trump might incite violence again if acquitted
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): During the third day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, House Democrats in the Senate argued that his acquittal would raise the potential for him to incite violence again in the future.
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US condemns China for banning BBC World News on mainland
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): The United States on Thursday (local time) condemned China for banning the broadcasting of BBC World News for reporting on issues such as human rights violations in Xinjiang and the country's handling of COVID-19.
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Blinken condemns Myanmar military, calls for restoration of democratic gov
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (local time) condemned the Myanmar military for staging a coup and called on them to relinquish power and restore the democratically-elected government in the country.
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Biden to redirect USD 42.4 million assistance from Myanmar amid sanctions
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) ordered a redirection of USD 42.4 million of assistance away from the Myanmar government following a military coup.
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US designates 10 individuals, 3 entities in Myanmar-related sanctions
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): The United States on Thursday (local time) sanctioned 10 individuals and three entities for their association with the military apparatus responsible for the coup in Myanmar, amid sanctions targeting the leaders of the new government there.
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Armenian American diaspora demands Pak's entry into FATF blacklist
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): With the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) scheduled to meet this month to decide the future of Pakistan in the global arena, the demand for Islamabad to be blacklisted for its terrorist financing continues to grow.
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Biden signs executive order restricting transfer of funds, properties to M
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 12 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) signed an executive order blocking US properties and funds to Myanmar and declared dealing with military coup leaders as a threat to the foreign policy of the United States.
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Kevin Hart's personal shopper accused of stealing over USD 1 million from
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): American stand-up comedian and actor Kevin Hart's former personal shopper has been charged with defrauding him out of more than USD 1 million.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 nominees include Jay-Z, other stars
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced 16 nominees for its 2021 class of inductees, offering some satisfaction for fans who have long lobbied to see the Go-Go's and Iron Maiden get on the ballot. This year, the nominations are spearheaded by several
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Elisabeth Moss joins cast of Barry Levinson's film on making of 'The Godfa
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): American actor and producer Elisabeth Moss has joined the cast of Barry Levinson's film about the making of the Hollywood classic 'The Godfather'. Moss will play Eleanor Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola's wife.
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David Benioff, D.B. Weiss developing Richard Powers novel 'The Overstory'
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): 'Game of Thrones' creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are set to develop a series adaptation of American novelist Richard Powers' novel 'The Overstory' for Netflix.
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James Cameron developing 'True Lies' reboot
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): A television series adaptation of film director James Cameron's hit 1994 action-comedy movie 'True Lies' is currently in the works.
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