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Trump’s spring agenda reiterates intent to abolish working rights for H-1B spouses

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France asks companies to keep masks for staff

Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday on RTL radio, “It's fundamental to respect this guidance. We saw it – our country was not sufficiently stocked with masks” during the first wave. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ijJQPo

China warns Britain about Hong Kong citizenship plan

Hong Kong was under UK jurisdiction until its handover to China in 1997 with a guarantee that Beijing would preserve the city's judicial and legislative autonomy for 50 years. The British offer covered almost three million Hong Kongers who either have a British National Overseas passports or are eligible to apply for one. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NRjJkE

Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide rises to 113

he death toll from a mud slide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar surged to over 100 Thursday, authorities said, in one of the worst accidents ever to hit the perilous industry. "A total of 113 bodies been found so far," Myanmar Fire Service said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2VEGE7k

Check in but never leave: Taiwan offers fake flights

Has Covid-19 dashed your travel plans? How about a fake flight experience? Taipei's downtown Songshan airport on Thursday began offering travellers the chance to go through passport control and security and even board the aircraft without flying for anywhere. Around 7,000 people applied so far. The airport is using the event to show off renovations while passengers were away. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3iox6XS

Trump grateful to healthcare workers, including Indian-Americans, for combating Covid-19: White House

US President Donald Trump is tremendously grateful to all the doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals, including Indian-Americans, who have selflessly risen to the occasion to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the White House has said. More than 100,000 Indian-American doctors have contributed to the fight against the coronavirus and the president thanks them for their tireless, life-saving work, White House assistant press secretary Karoline Leavitt told PTI on Wednesday. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NJMbFk

LAPD funding slashed by $150 million, reducing number of officers

City leaders voted Wednesday to slash the Los Angeles Police Department budget by USD 150 million, reducing the number of officers to a level not seen for more than a decade amid nationwide demands to shift money away from law enforcement agencies during America's reckoning over police brutality and racial injustice. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3eNp7Bn

Biden campaign outraises Trump for second straight month

Democrat Joe Biden outraised President Donald Trump's re-election campaign for the second straight month and for the second quarter of 2020, figures released Wednesday showed. Biden, the Democratic National Committee and related fundraisers brought in a staggering $141 million in June, the campaign's best fundraising month ever and $10 million more than Trump. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2O06mix

Judge lifts ban on 'tell-all' book by Trump's niece

The ruling issued Wednesday allows publisher Simon & Schuster to print and distribute the 240-page book by Mary Trump, who dubs the US president "the world's most dangerous man." from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YR7QBV

Coronavirus: Trump says he looks like Lone Ranger in a mask and likes it

"I'm all for masks. I think masks are good," Trump said. "People have seen me wearing one." Trump's comments came a day after Republican lawmakers suggested that he wear a mask in public to set a good example for Americans. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YQ7V8B

Australia considering 'safe haven' offer to Hong Kongers

Australia is actively considering providing safe haven to Hong Kong residents in response to China's sweeping new security law, it said Thursday, a move likely to further inflame tensions with Beijing. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/31D1N5I

Health experts slam US deal for large supply of virus drug

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Trump plans huge July 4 fireworks show despite DC's concerns

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Coronavirus: Trump says he looks like Lone Ranger in a mask and likes it

"I'm all for masks. I think masks are good," Trump said. "People have seen me wearing one." Trump's comments came a day after Republican lawmakers suggested that he wear a mask in public to set a good example for Americans. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YQ7V8B

Russians grant Putin right to extend his rule until 2036 in landslide vote

Official results, after 98% of ballots had been counted, showed that the Russian President had easily won the right to run for two more six-year terms after the current one ends in 2024. That means Putin, 67, could rule until the age of 83. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZoVJuK

US sees record 52,000 new virus cases in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

The US notched more than 52,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours Wednesday, a tally by Johns Hopkins University showed, a new one-day record as infections surge around the country. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BvwLSn

India continuing to show it won't back down from China's aggression: Nikki Haley on app ban

A couple of days after New Delhi banned apps with Chinese links, Republican leader and Indian American Nikki Haley said that India was continuing to show that it won't back down from a Chinese aggression. India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including the hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser, for engaging in "activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order". from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2YRfwnG

US coronavirus cases rise by nearly 50,000 in biggest one-day spike of pandemic

Brazil is the only other country to report more than 50,000 new cases in one day. The United States reported at least 49,286 cases on Tuesday. More than half of new US cases each day come from Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, home to 30% of the country's population. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZqBw7O

Russians grant Putin right to extend his rule until 2036 in landslide vote

Official results, after 98% of ballots had been counted, showed that the Russian President had easily won the right to run for two more six-year terms after the current one ends in 2024. That means Putin, 67, could rule until the age of 83. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZoVJuK

US coronavirus cases rise by nearly 50,000 in biggest one-day spike of pandemic

Brazil is the only other country to report more than 50,000 new cases in one day. The United States reported at least 49,286 cases on Tuesday. More than half of new US cases each day come from Arizona, California, Florida and Texas, home to 30% of the country's population. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZqBw7O

If elected, bolstering ties with natural partner India will be high priority: Joe Biden

"India needs to be a partner in the region for our safety's sake, and quite frankly for theirs," Joe Biden said in response to a question on India-US relationship during a virtual fund raiser event. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/38qvOqD