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Donald Trump says he is close to reopening lockdown-hit US economy
More than 95 per cent of the country's 330 million population are under stay-at-home order.
US surpasses Italy in Covid-19 death toll; country's figure crosses 20K
Coronavirus has so far killed more than one lakh people across the globe.
US imposes travel ban on Sri Lankan Army Commander over war crimes
Shivendra Silva was the commanding officer in the island's northern war-zone in the military offensive against Tamil Tiger rebels
US quietly expelled two Chinese diplomats who drove onto military base: report
The incident comes as the United States and China, the world’s two biggest economies, wrangle over trade.
US China trade deal cuts tariffs for Beijing promise of big farm purchases
Beijing has agreed to import at least USD 200 billion in additional US goods and services over the next two years.
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US backs India's role in Afghanistan as it looks to withdraw troops
India one of the backers of Afghanistan's govt, contributing more than USD 3 bn since 2001 US-led invasion toppled Taliban.
Move to exit Paris pact makes US lose moral heft
The world can do without a Democratic leader signing on climate agreements and his Republican successor rescinding them.
Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump Admin: report
The denial rate of H-1B petitions for initial employment for Amazon, Microsoft, Intel and Google in 2015 was just 1 pc.
US carried out secret cyber strike on Iran after Saudi oil attack: report
The Pentagon declined to comment about the cyber strike.