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Biggest Failure Of US Foreign Policy In Last 40 Years Is How wE'vE Dealt With China: WH
The manner in which successive administrations have dealt with China is the biggest foreign policy failure of the United States in the last 40 years, US' National Security Advisor said, asserting that President Donald Trump has taken steps to reverse the...
Governors Want More Say In Habitat Rule For aT-risk Wildlife
Governors from 22 Western states and Pacific territories want a bigger say in how the Trump administration defines habitat for wildlife protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Congresswoman Denied Access To Florida Postal Facilities
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said she was denied access to two U.S. Postal Service facilities in South Florida on Friday morning following evidence of delivery delays and other problems.
Group: Egypt Arrests 2 Journalists, One Sick With COVID-19
Egyptian security forces have arrested two journalists, including one sick with COVID19, the latest step in a sweeping crackdown on news media during the pandemic, an international press watchdog reported Friday.
Delhi Court Stays Publication of Book on Asaram's Conviction Day Before Release
The book is a police officer's first-hand account of his arrest and conviction of Asaram Bapu. It was slated to be released on September 5.
Groups Ask For Restraining Order To Stop Census wInd-down
A day after the U.S. Census Bureau said that it has already taken steps to wind down operations for the 2020 census, a coalition of cities, counties and civil rights groups is trying to stop the statistical agency in its tracks.
Softbank Bets Heavily On Option Purchases, Primarily In Tech Sector - Sources
SoftBank Group Corp made significant option purchases in the U.S. stock market in recent weeks as a way of temporarily investing some of its proceeds from asset sales, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Rhea Chakraborty's Brother Showik and Samuel Miranda Arrested by NCB
The NCB also carried out searches at the residences of Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda. They also seized Showik's laptop and mobile phone.
Range for Fiscal Deficit Target Rather than Number: 15th Finance Commission Panel's Suggestion for Centre, States
The commission's chairman N K Singh said as the pandemic has created a more uncertain world, the commission did not brush aside the suggestion, however, a final decision on providing a range as fiscal deficit targets is yet to be taken.
Greta Documentary A Fuller Portrait Of Climate Activist
A documentary on teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg, making its premiere Friday at the Venice Film Festival, is seeking to remind a world consumed with the coronavirus crisis that the climate crisis is just as urgent and isnt going away.
Paris Gourmet Grocer Fauchon Faces COVID Crunch From Lack Of Tourists
Since its start as a grocery pushcart, the Fauchon delicatessen has been on the same spot in central Paris for 134 years where it was buffeted by two World Wars, countless mass demonstrations, strikes and riots.
Moody's Downgrades Deposit Ratings of BoB, BoI, Canara Bank, Union Bank
The outlook on the ratings of the four banks is negative. It affirmed Punjab National Bank's (PNB) long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings at Ba1 and its BCA at B1 but changed its ratings outlook to negative from stable.
UP Chief Minister Reviews Preparations For National Nutrition Month
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the social ill of malnutrition among children should be eradicated and advocated special care of mothers' health. This is the key to make a healthy Uttar Pradesh which requires particip...
Huge Export Potential In Animation, VFX Sector: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the animation, visual effects (VFX) and gaming industry holds huge export potential for India and the segment can add a lot in the country's foreign exchange earnings. He also said that startup...
Tsikhanouskaya Calls For UN To Send Monitoring Mission To Belarus
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on the United Nations on Friday to condemn the violent crackdown by President Alexander Lukashenko on protesters who charge he rigged his reelection victory last month.
Maha Varsities Asked To Submit Final Year Exam Plan By Sept 7
The Maharashtra government on Friday asked the universities in the state to submit by September 7 their detailed plan of conducting final year examinations. State Minister for Higher and Technical Education Uday Samant told this to reporters.