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White House Suggests $1.3 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Bill; Pelosi Says Not Enough
President Donald Trump is willing to sign a $1.3 trillion coronavirus relief bill, a top aide said on Friday, but Democratic House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the sum was not enough to meet the needs of the American people.
Kenosha Police Union Gives Its Version Of Blake Shooting
The Kenosha police union on Friday offered the most detailed accounting to date on officers' perspective of the moments leading up to police shooting Jacob Blake seven times in the back, saying he had a knife and fought with officers, putting one of them...
Top General Says No Role For Military In Presidential Vote
The U.S. armed forces will have no role in carrying out the election process or resolving a disputed vote, the top U.S. military officer told Congress in comments released Friday.
Walmart Ad Revenue Could Quickly Jump If TikTok Bid Succeeds
Walmart Inc could turn into an online advertising leader if its plan to acquire popular shortform video app TikTok goes through, analysts said on Friday.
Canadian Economy Plummets In 2nd Quarter With Pandemic
The Canadian economy was devastated in the second quarter due to the coronavirus panedemic, according to figures released Friday, but there were signs of a slow recovery.
New Charges Filed Against Woman In Jennifer Dulos Case
Connecticut prosecutors filed new evidence tampering charges Friday against a woman accused in connection with the presumed killing of Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five whose disappearance last year spurred interest nationwide.
French President: World Needs A Globally Active US Leader
He cant vote in the U.S. presidential election, but French President Emmanuel Macron hopes whoever wins the November vote is more of a global player.
Pakistan Jails Three Accused Of Financing Mumbai Attacks
A court in Pakistan has sentenced to prison three leaders of JamatudDawa, an organisation accused by India and the United States of masterminding the 2008 attacks in Mumbai.
Trump Administration Says Sinochem And Others Backed By Chinese Military
The Trump administration has determined that another 11 Chinese firms, including construction giant China Communications Construction Company, are owned or controlled by the Chinese military, laying the groundwork for new sanctions.
Police Officer Heading One of SIT Teams Probing Delhi Violence Transferred to Legal Cell Amid Reshuffle
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Rajesh Deo has been transferred to the legal cell as Deputy Commissioner Police (DCP). Earlier, the officer was holding an additional charge of the legal cell.
Chilean Police Officer Arrested Over Blinding Of Woman During 2019 Protests
A Chilean special forces captain has been arrested for assault in relation to an incident in which a woman was blinded by a tear gas canister during the massive social protests that rocked the country in 2019.
39 Dolphins, 3 Whales Wash Up On Mauritius After Oil Spill
The number of dead dolphins that have washed ashore on the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius after an oil spill has risen to 39, the government said Friday, ahead of protests this weekend against authorities handling of the disaster at sea.
As Political Conventions Go Virtual, So Does The Chatter
Dwight Van Lierop was unimpressed by the opening nights of this week's Republican National Convention, where speaker after speaker extolled the record and character of President Donald Trump in terms that didn't always match reality. Then Burgess Owens sp...
Ahead of Assembly Polls Next Year, BJP Readies for Assam Battle, Chalks out Strategy
BJP General Secretary Organisation BL Santhosh held a two-day meeting over August 26-27 in Guwahati with the core committee as well as office-bearers with the Assam assembly elections next year in mind.
Ruckus in SDMC House as AAP Councillor Tries to Tear Shirt to Show Sad State of Civic Affairs
While Chouhan claimed it was a "symbolic protest" to show the alleged "poor condition" of the areas falling under the civic body, South Delhi Mayor Anamika condemned the incident as "indecent behaviour".
Bangladesh's Beximco Signs COVID-19 Vaccine Deal With India's Serum Institute
Bangladesh's Beximco Pharmaceuticals is investing in the Serum Institute of India (SII) to ensure Dhaka gets priority access to COVID19 vaccines being developed by the Indian drug manufacturer, the company said on Friday.