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Departments of Justice and State Host First-of-its-Kind Regional Symposium on Women in Law Enforcement and Security in Asia
WASHINGTON – Given the critical role that women play in the security sector, combating organized crime, terrorism, and violent extremism,…
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US on brink of disaster as time runs out to avert debt default
Washington– The US is heading close to the brink of a self-imposed economic disaster with the Republican-led House refusing to…
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Biden, Republicans hopeful of a deal to raise US debt ceiling
Washington– US President Joe Biden and Republican leaders have expressed cautious optimism that a deal to raise the US debt…
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Yellen reiterates US could default on debt by early June
Washington– In a letter to Congressional leaders, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterated that the country could default on its…
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US hit by $7 billion weather disasters so far this year
Washington– The US has been hit by seven separate climate disasters, each with losses exceeding $1 billion, through the end…
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New York Congressman George Santos charged by federal prosecutors
Washington– US federal prosecutors have reportedly filed criminal charges against Congressman George Santos. The charges, which remain under seal, were…
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Washington state bans assault weapons
Washington– Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington state, has signed legislation to prohibit dozens of semiautomatic rifles. The bill bans the…
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Fox News cancels Tucker Carlson; CNN cuts ties with Don Lemon after 17 years
Los Angeles– Tucker Carlson, the now-former Fox News primetime host and also a rumoured presidential hopeful, used to deride attempts…
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US Health Secretary violates Hatch Act: Govt watchdog
Washington– US Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra violated the Hatch Act — a law passed in 1939…
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What’s next as Biden ends Covid national emergency?
BY TN ASHOK Washington– People across the US are wondering “what’s next?” as President Joe Biden has moved to end…
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