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SpaceX launches 60 little satellites, with many more to come

Elon Musk all 60 flat-panel satellites were deployed and online a few hundred miles (kilometers) above Earth. Each weighs 500 pounds (227 kilograms) and has a single solar panel and a krypton-powered thruster for raising and maintaining altitude. Twelve launches of 60 satellites each will provide reliable and affordable internet coverage throughout the US, he said. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2X6swT4

Trump says he feels bad for British Prime Minister May

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Trump says he feels bad for British Prime Minister May

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US ambassador snubs top Russia forum over investor's arrest

Neither ambassador Huntsman nor other embassy staff will attend the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia's second city, spokeswoman Andrea Kalan told AFP. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2YRDfkN

Iran's foreign minister in Pakistan amid tensions with US

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Lanka PM appeals to global community to lift travel advisories

During a meeting with the diplomatic community, the Prime Minister observed that the lives of the people were returning to normalcy while security arrangements were being implemented to its fullest extent. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2JCz4G0

May to quit as party leader June 7, sparking race for new PM

May said she will quit as head of the governing party on June 7 but stay as caretaker prime minister until the new leader is chosen, a process the Conservatives aim to complete by late July. The new Conservative leader will become prime minister without the need for a general election, and will take up the task of trying to secure Britain's exit from the EU. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2YPngUq

US ambassador snubs top Russia forum over investor's arrest

Neither ambassador Huntsman nor other embassy staff will attend the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia's second city, spokeswoman Andrea Kalan told AFP. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2YRDfkN

Sudan general vows to back Saudi Arabia against Iran 'threats'

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the deputy chief of Sudan's new Transitional Military Council, met with Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the official Saudi Press Agency reported earlier in the day. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2VMWWIj

Sweden to host anti-Semitism conference

The gathering heads of state and government will be held in Malmo, southern Sweden, on October 27 and 28 -- 20 years after the Declaration of the Stockholm International Forum on the Holocaust and 75 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2HzIPCl

Sweden to host anti-Semitism conference

The gathering heads of state and government will be held in Malmo, southern Sweden, on October 27 and 28 -- 20 years after the Declaration of the Stockholm International Forum on the Holocaust and 75 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2HzIPCl

Pakistan media terms Modi's victory empathetic mandate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's re-election for a second five-year term drew a mixed response from the media in Pakistan with some calling it an empathetic mandate based on national security while others terming it a global trend of right-wing populists sweeping to victory from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2VLKetE

British PM May set to name resignation date: Reports

Beleaguered British British PM Theresa May is set to meet the leader of backbench lawmakers in the governing party and agree a timetable to stand down and allow a successor to be chosen. The leader of the party automatically becomes the PM. Multiple media reports said she intends to resign within weeks but continue as caretaker PM until the party elects a new leader. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2EvyXrD

US charges WikiLeaks founder with publishing classified info

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Possibility of including Huawei in trade deal with China: Trump

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Possibility of including Huawei in trade deal with China: Trump

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Australia state says final approvals for Adani's coal mine to be decided within three weeks

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US department hikes ‘SEVIS’ fee payable by International students

Studying in the US got a tad more expensive, as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to increase the fees charged by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) system. The rise in ‘SEVIS’ fee for international students on an F or M visa (for degree and vocational courses respectively) will increase by 75% from $ 200 to $ 350. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2YPsZJR

Trump’s agenda: New rule to rescind spouse’s right to work out in May

The Trump administration’s ‘Unified Regulatory Agenda’ unveiled late night on Wednesday has two key takeaways for the Indian diaspora. After a long delay, the US government has stated that it will publish by this month end, a rule that will rescind the right available to certain categories of H-1B spouses to work from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2HxKngm

Donald Trump congratulates Narendra Modi, says great things in store for Indo-US ties

Asserting that great things are in store for US-India partnership with the return of PM Modi at the helm, US President Donald Trump hailed the BJP's spectacular win. Trump tweeted his congratulatory message. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2HzaYJN

UK PM Theresa May forced to postpone final Brexit showdown

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Pak successfully test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II capable of hitting India

Pakistan on Thursday successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II, capable of hitting targets as far as 1,500 kilometers away, bringing major Indian cities under its range. The Pakistan Army said in a statement that the launch was aimed at ensuring operational readiness of the Army Strategic Forces Command. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2YHzrCp