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Paid In Full? Biden, GOP Struggle Over Infrastructure Costs
Congressional negotiators and the White House appear open to striking a roughly $1 trillion deal on infrastructure. But they are struggling with the hard part how to pay for it.
Yoga Enthusiasts Across the World Celebrate 7th International Day of Yoga
Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts from across the world on Monday took part in mass sessions and performed various asanas keeping in mind social distancing guidelines to celebrate the 7th International Day of Yoga amid the COVID19 pandemic. India's Ambassador...
New U.S. Envoy For North Korea To Huddle With S.Koreans, Japanese
The United States' new top envoy for North Korea was scheduled to meet counterparts from South Korea and Japan during a visit to Seoul on Monday, amid an impasse in denuclearisation talks with Pyongyang.
Biden to Meet with Afghan President Ghani as Violence Surges Amid US Troop Withdrawal
In their first face-to-face meeting, Biden will seek to reassure Ghani and Abdullah of U.S. support for the Afghan people including diplomatic, economic and humanitarian assistance, the White House said in a statement.
Former UK Speaker John Bercow Denounces Johnson, Defects to Labour
In an interview, the former MP said the Conservative Party under Johnson was "reactionary, populist, nationalistic and sometimes even xenophobic".
Lebanon's Hezbollah Hails Raisi's Election Win in Iran
"Your victory has renewed the hopes of the Iranian people for the resistance against aggressors," Hezbollah said.
Editor Of Paper That Endured Newsroom Shooting Says Goodbye
The editor of the Capital Gazette, which won a special Pulitzer Prize citation for its coverage and courage in the face of a massacre in its newsroom, is leaving the Maryland newspaper.
After Long-Drawn Battle Against Covid, These Nations Return to Pre-Pandemic Life, Go Mask-Free | See List
Israel became the first country in the world to declare itself Covid-19 free in April.
Hawaii Driver Gets 30 Years After Truck Kills 3, Injures 4
A Hawaii judge sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for manslaughter and assault after his speeding pickup truck killed three people waiting to cross a street and injured four others.
Iran Election Set To Hand Presidency To Hardline Judge
Iranians choose a president on Friday in a contest likely to be won by a judge fiercely loyal to the religious establishment, although large numbers of people are expected to ignore the vote due to discontent with economic hardship and hardline rule.
Case To Make GEO Pay Detainees Minimum Wage Ends In Mistrial
A trial over whether the GEO Group must pay minimum wage instead of $1 a day to immigration detainees who perform tasks like cooking and cleaning at its jail in Washington state has ended with a hung jury.
U.S. Issues New Sanctions Guidance Related To COVID-19
The United States on Thursday issued guidance easing the way for delivery of products such as face masks, ventilators and vaccines to combat the coronavirus pandemic to heavily sanctioned countries like Iran, Venezuela and Syria.
Factbox-Five Chinese Scientists Face U.S. Visa Fraud Charges
The United States Department of Justice in late 2018 launched the "China Initiative" to stem the theft of trade secrets by Chinese entities and keep technology developed at U.S. universities secure.
Romanian Man To Face Charges For ATM Skimming In Mexico
A judge in Mexico ordered a Romanian man to stand trial on charges he ran a massive credit card skimming operation that targeted tourists in the Mexican resort of Cancn, prosecutors said Thursday.
Heat Wave Grips US West Amid Fear Of A New, Hotter Normal
An unusually early and longlasting heat wave brought more tripledigit temperatures Wednesday to a large swath of the U.S. West, raising concerns that such extreme weather could become the new normal amid a decadeslong drought.
Locatelli Scores 2, Italy Beats Switzerland 3-0 At Euro 2020
Manuel Locatelli scored two goals and Italy beat Switzerland 30 Wednesday to become the first team to advance to the last 16 of the European Championship.