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Democrats Launch First Salvo at Trump Impeachment Trial, Say US Global Standing at Stake
Democrats argue that Trump was trying to find dirt on Biden, a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination for the November election, and his son Hunter Biden who had served on the board of a Ukrainian gas company, to help the president w...
Relief to Indians on Card as New Jersey to Lower College Costs of H1B Visa Holders' Children
A majority of H-1B visa holders are Indians and this legislation comes as a significant relief to them, amidst an environment of stringent immigration laws and scrutiny under the Trump administration.
'Would Have Loved' to Have Met Greta Thunberg at Davos, Says Trump; Advises Her to Not Focus Anger on US
Trump claimed that countries other than the US were the worst polluters and "Greta ought to focus on those places".
Greenpeace Challenges Banks over $1.4 Trillion Invested in Fossil Fuels
In a report titled 'It's the Finance Sector, Stupid', released here, Greenpeace put the blame for the climate emergency at the feet of the banks, insurers and pension funds that participate in Davos summit.
Lengthy Pizza Delivers Funds for Australian Firefighters Battling Bushfires
The pizza was rolled out in rectangular, meter-long pieces of dough, pieced together and covered with tomato sauce and mozzarella, before being baked using a conveyor oven.
Man Fends off Mountain Lion with Backpack After it Attacked His 3-year-old Son in California
The man told authorities that he and his family of six were hiking on a trail at the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Orange County on Monday when the cougar pounced.
China Warns SARS-like Virus May Spread as Death Toll Hits 9
The virus has been detected in some other Asian countries, and the United States confirmed its first case on Tuesday.
Remember Moral Obligation to Care for One Another: Pope's Message at WEF in Davos
Pope also asked for a renewed ethical approach in the forthcoming discussions, including in the discipline of economics.
China Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 4, Medical Screenings Stepped Up
The increased control measures followed a sharp rise in the number of infections to more than 200 people since last month, with epidemiologists still uncertain of its nature and mode of transmission.
Nearly Half Billion People Globally Lack Decent Jobs: United Nations
But while the rate -- which stood at 5.4 per cent last year -- is not expected to change much, overall jobless numbers are likely to inch up as slowing economies reduce the number of jobs available to a growing population.
Twelve Dead, 46 Injured after Two Buses Collide in Algeria
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune offered his condolences to the victims' families and asked Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad to oversee assistance.
'Tossing Away Every Girl's Dream': Meghan Markle's Father Accuses Her of 'Cheapening' UK's Royal Family
The monarchy was thrown into turmoil earlier this month when Harry and his American former actress wife announced that they wanted to reduce their official duties and spend more time in North America.
Justin Trudeau Urges Iran to Send Downed Jetliner's Black Boxes to France for Further Probe
Trudeau said Iran lacked the technical expertise and mostly the equipment necessary to be able to analyze these damaged black boxes quickly.
'Bitter' Ukrainian Plane Tragedy Should Not Cloud Qasem Soleimani's 'Sacrifice', Says Iran's Supreme Leader
Praising Soleimani, Ali Khamenei said his actions beyond Iran's borders were in the service of the "security" of the nation and that the people are in favour of "firmness" and "resistance" in the face of enemies.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Offers to Quit after Audio of Him Criticising President Zelensky Gets Leaked
He said that he had offered to resign to remove any doubts about 'respect for and trust in the president'.
FBI Launches Probe Into Vandalisation of Newly Inaugurated California Gurdwara
The Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdwara Sahib located in Orangevale was vandalised with white nationalist graffiti, which included the phrase 'White Power' and depicted a swastika on a concrete slab.