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Russia at 70 per cent of Ukraine military buildup: US Officials

The officials made no suggestion that a prospective conflict would involve the use of nuclear weapons

06 Feb 2022 11:31 AM

US death toll from COVID-19 hits 900,000, sped by omicron

Just 64% of the population is fully vaccinated, or about 212 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

05 Feb 2022 1:22 PM

Biden orders forces to Europe amid stalled Ukraine talks

The Biden administration is aiming to demonstrate U.S. resolve without undermining efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis

03 Feb 2022 11:11 AM

Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

Pfizer aims to give children as young as 6 months shots that contain one-tenth of the dose given to adults

02 Feb 2022 10:36 AM

US pledges to put Russia on defensive at UN Security Council

Any formal action by the Security Council is extremely unlikely, given Russia’s veto power and its ties with others on the council

31 Jan 2022 10:38 AM

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Registration for H1-B visas to start from March 1

As mandated by the Congress, USCIS can issue a maximum of 65,000 H-1B visas in a year

31 Jan 2022 2:39 AM

Canadian PM Trudeau moved to secret location as anti-COVID rules protests flare-up

Police on high alert for possible violence after hundreds of protesters flooded into the parliamentary precinct

30 Jan 2022 12:48 PM

Austin says Putin now has full range of options in Ukraine

The U.S. has put 8,500 troops on higher alert for potential deployment to support and reassure NATO allies

29 Jan 2022 10:23 AM

Moderna begins trial of Omicron-specific vaccine booster

The booster specifically targeting Omicron will therefore be evaluated as both a third and a fourth dose

27 Jan 2022 1:45 PM

Former VP Ansari, 4 US lawmakers express concern over human rights situation in India

India has rejected criticism by foreign governments and human rights groups on allegations that civil liberties have eroded in the country

27 Jan 2022 11:51 AM

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US rejects Russia demand on Ukraine but talks see new life

The US has warned of severe and swift consequences if Russia invades, including possible personal sanctions on President Vladimir Putin

27 Jan 2022 10:48 AM

Pfizer begins testing omicron-matched COVID shots in adults

COVID-19 vaccine-makers have been updating their shots to better match omicron in case global health authorities decide the change is needed

26 Jan 2022 11:18 AM

Biden answers inflation query by calling Fox reporter SOB

Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked Biden about inflation, which is at a nearly 40-year high and has hurt the president’s public approval

25 Jan 2022 11:29 AM

Explainer: What are US options for sanctions against Putin?

The US and European allies have promised to hit Russia financially like never before

25 Jan 2022 11:23 AM

US orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry

Biden held an 80-minute video call with several European leaders on the Russian military buildup and potential responses to an invasion

25 Jan 2022 10:59 AM

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Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show

Three shots of Pfizer, Moderna jabs were about 67% effective against omicron-related symptomatic disease compared with unvaccinated people

22 Jan 2022 11:08 AM

Top university system in US adds caste to its non-discriminatory policy

This victory in getting caste protections is, though long overdue, also very historic

20 Jan 2022 12:40 PM

US Senate sinks Biden push for major voting rights reforms

The legislation would have guaranteed the right to mail-in voting, ballot drop boxes and at least two weeks of early voting

20 Jan 2022 10:35 AM

US sees highest rate of children COVID-19 hospitalizations

The highest hospitalization rates among all children are in those ages newborn to 4 years, who are not yet eligible for vaccination

17 Jan 2022 1:04 PM

Hostages safe after Texas synagogue standoff; captor dead

An FBI and a police spokeswoman declined to answer questions about who shot the man

16 Jan 2022 2:44 PM

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