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Narendra Modi's 70th Birthday: 10 Lesser-known Facts about Indian Prime Minister
PM Modi completed high school education in 1967 and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1978. He earned a Master’s degree from Gujarat University in 1982.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Turns 70 Today: Here is a Look at His Political Career
Prime Minister Modi’s political career began in 1965 after he joined the Jan Sangh in Ahmedabad. He started off as the Kankaria ward secretary in the organisation.
New Zealand Economy Shrinks Record 12% Due To Virus Lockdown
New Zealand's economy shrank by a record 12.2% in the second quarter due to a strict coronavirus lockdown, but forecasts indicate activity is bouncing back.
Mountaintop Telescopes Spared As Wildfire Smoke From Western U.S. Tracked In Europe
From a mountaintop observatory near Los Angeles to the normally verdant Cascade range in the Pacific Northwest, crews on Wednesday battled monster wildfires that raged well into their second week as scientists tracked the smoke drifting across Europe.
Asian Shares Set For Mostly Weaker Open After Fed
Asian shares were set to drift lower on Thursday as concerns about the strength of the recovery from the COVID19 pandemic remained, even after the U.S. Federal Reserve pledged to hold interest rates near zero until at least 2023.
Whitmer: No Enforcement Of Virus Rules At Trump Rallies
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that it is impractical for Michigan to try to enforce coronavirus restrictions at President Donald Trump's reelection campaign rallies, while also pointing to people's constitutional rights.
Attorney Alan Dershowitz Sues CNN Over Impeachment Quote
Attorney Alan Dershowitz is suing CNN for $300 million, alleging it slandered and libeled him through its editing of a comment he made to the Senate while defending President Donald Trump during his impeachment trial, saying the revision made it falsely a...
McGrath Tries To Turn McConnell's Seniority Into Liability
Democrat Amy McGrath tried to turn Mitch McConnells Senate seniority into a liability Wednesday, accusing the Republican leader of helping to create an inept mess as Congress struggles to break an impasse on more coronavirus aid in a hyperpartisan environ...
In `law And Order' Debate, Data Can Be Molded To Suit Moment
President Donald Trump points to spiking crime and delivers stark statistics on murders and shootings as part of his law and order campaign emphasis that suggests cities are overrun with violence that only he can stop.
Countries Speaking About 2050 Climate Goals Haven't Done Enough Under Paris Agreement: Javadekar
The minister, in a series of tweets, informed that he spoke about the issue during the Environment Ministerial Meeting (EMM) of the G20 countries which took place on Wednesday through video conferencing under the Presidency of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
China Will Overtake US Economy, but Its Hegemony May Look Different: Former Indian Foreign Secretary
Former foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said unlike the US, the Chinese are not interested in policing the world or being culturally dominant but are keen on securing the flow of wealth to their own country.
State Denies Improper IG Firing, Defends Saudi Arms Sales
The State Department on Wednesday rejected Democrats' charges of improperly firing its independent inspector general and defended its weapons sales to Saudi Arabia.
No Public At Dutch Saint Nicholas Party Due To Coronavirus
The annual nationally televised arrival in the Netherlands of Saint Nicholas, known locally as Sinterklaas, will happen without public fanfare this year because of concerns about the coronavirus, the broadcaster that organizes the event announced Wednesda...
U.S. CEO Group Says It Supports Carbon Pricing To Fight Climate Change
The Business Roundtable, a grouping of CEOs from some of the biggest U.S. companies, announced on Wednesday it supports marketbased carbon pricing to fight climate change, a shift from the past when the group was divided on the issue.
American Apologizes In Italy Court For Taking Officer's Life
A 20yearold California man accused of charged with murdering an Italian police officer apologized in court Wednesday, saying he was filled with remorse and hoped one day the slain mans family would forgive him.
US Companies Seeking Tariff Relief Faced Red Tape, Delays
Companies seeking relief from President Donald Trumps taxes on imported steel and aluminum ran into long delays and cumbersome paperwork, a federal watchdog found.