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Jury nearly complete for Derek Chauvin trial; major rulings loom

Just two more jurors were needed for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death, as the judge prepared to rule Friday on two major motions - including whether to allow evidence from Floyd's earlier 2019 arrest. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US Election 2020 news on Times of India https://ift.tt/38SV3TW

Senate's new finance cop, Oregon's Ron Wyden, holds keys to Biden trade agenda

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, a Democrat who has been called both pro-trade and pro-labor, now holds major sway over President Joe Biden's trade agenda, with his buy-in needed to advance trade agreements in Congress. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US Election 2020 news on Times of India https://ift.tt/3vP7IBp

How first US-China talks under Biden turned into bitter war of words

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China says 'strong smell of gunpowder' sensed in US talks

China said Friday a "strong smell of gunpowder and drama'' resulted from talks with top American diplomats in Alaska, continuing the contentious tone of the first face-to-face meetings under the Biden administration. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US Election 2020 news on Times of India https://ift.tt/3vESgYn

Trump's chief of staff could face scrutiny in Georgia criminal probe

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Final polls: Israeli PM's fate rests on razor-thin margins

The elections next Tuesday — the fourth in less than two years — are widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, who has presided over one of the world's most successful coronavirus vaccination campaigns but is also on trial for corruption. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3qVbTI4

Myanmar junta chokes information flow as protests intensify

Despite a crackdown that has killed more than 200 demonstrators so far, protesters were back in the streets on Friday morning in several cities and towns. Some rallies proceeded without incident, but in Aungban town in eastern Shan state, online Tachileik News Agency reported that at least seven people were injured when security forces sought to break up their march using tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3f8lbhN

Samia Suluhu Hassan becomes Tanzania's first woman president

Dressed in a hijab and holding up a Quran with her right hand, Hassan took the oath of office, vowing to uphold the constitution of the country. The inauguration was witnessed by the East African country's chief justice and members of the Cabinet. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3cR5Or9

Biden, Harris visit spotlights Asian Americans' influence

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Crackdown triggers exodus from Myanmar's biggest city

Roads out of Myanmar's biggest city were choked Friday with people fleeing the junta's deadly crackdown on anti-coup dissent, as authorities in neighbouring Thailand said they were preparing for an influx of refugees. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3s0Rl2g

Mexico announces new border restrictions to curb Covid

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'Canadian spy hearing in China over after less than 3 hrs'

Jim Nickel, the charge d'affaires of the Canadian embassy in Beijing, told reporters outside the courtroom in northeastern China that the hearing had finished, and they were awaiting the verdict. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/38XGIWj

Biden reaffirms commitment to re-engagement with international institutions at UNSC Permanent Representatives meet

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Biden admin urged to raise China's aggressive behaviour in its neighbourhood, Taiwan

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North Korea cuts ties with Malaysia over US extradition

North Korea severed diplomatic ties with Malaysia on Friday, abruptly shutting down a once-close relationship that took a major downturn following the shock assassination of Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother in Kuala Lumpur airport four years ago. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3c2FETc

2 killed, 1 badly injured after stabbing at New Zealand home

Two people in New Zealand were stabbed to death Friday and a third was undergoing surgery for life-threatening injuries after a brutal attack inside an Auckland home, police said. “A double homicide is a tragedy and there are going to be family members out there who are grieving,” Beard told reporters. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3s14GaL

Nasa completes engine test firing of moon rocket on 2nd try

This time, the four main engines of the rocket's core stage remained ignited for the full eight minutes. Applause broke out in the control room at Mississippi's Stennis Space Flight Center once the engines shut down on the test stand. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US Election 2020 news on Times of India https://ift.tt/2QlIn1y

Top American, Chinese diplomats clash publicly at start of first talks of Biden presidency

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Man held near future residence of Kamala Harris with rifle, says police

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US, China spar in first face-to-face meeting of Biden admin

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