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Facebook must face claims linked to sex trafficking, says Texas judge

Justice James Blacklock of the Texas Supreme Court said in a ruling on Friday the women can sue Facebook under a state law that allows legal action against those who benefit from sex trafficking

Iran says nuclear site images won't be given to IAEA as deal has expired

The announcement could further complicate talks between Iran and six major powers on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal

A legal journey towards civil right

Book review of The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America's Judicial Hero

Former cop Derek Chauvin gets 22 years in prison for George Floyd's death

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd

US withdrawal from Afghanistan can have consequences for both sides: Ghani

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani said that he warned Joe Biden that Washington's move of withdrawing troops will have consequences for both sides, though he did not ask Biden to delay the withdrawal

US intelligence report confirms over 140 UFO sightings in restricted space

The US intelligence community released its long-awaited report on a series of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) that have been seen moving through restricted military airspace over several decades

Partnership between Afghanistan, US to be sustained, says Joe Biden

As the United States prepares to withdraw its soldiers from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden on Friday said his country's partnership with the South Asian nation is going to be sustained.

US lawmakers ask Biden to protect 'documented dreamers' from deportation

A group of influential US lawmakers on Friday urged the Biden administration to take all necessary steps to prevent the deportation of 'documented dreamers'

Best of BS Opinion: Thaw on the western front, globalisation, and more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Saturday

Driven by bank, metal stocks, Sensex soars 226 points to end at record high

Global equities marched higher after US senators agreed on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, with investors wagering on more stimulus measures in the coming months

Thaw on the western front

Talks with Taliban, J&K leaders, thaw with Pakistan are strategic imperatives for Modi govt. It can't covet US as Quad ally in the east and work at counter-purposes with them in the west

Software entrepreneur John McAfee was not suicidal, widow says

She said she wanted a thorough investigation on the circumstances of the death of her husband

EVs to dominate sales 5 years sooner than expected in US, Europe: EY

In terms of EV sales volumes, Europe is expected to lead the way until 2031, with China taking the lead from 2032 to 2050.

Global shares near record on United States infrastructure bill

Futures pointed to a higher open for share markets in Europe

United States bans imports of solar panel material from Chinese company

The global solar energy supply chain has been squeezed by record high costs for polysilicon, labour and freight.

US allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

US lobby group views India's e-commerce plan as worrying, email shows

India this week spooked online retailers like Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart by outlining plans to limit "flash sales"

US adds 5 Chinese companies to export restrictions list over rights abuses

The United States has put five Chinese companies on its Entity List that restricts their ability to receive exports, over human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang province

Joe Biden nominates Cindy McCain to UN food and agriculture post

President Joe Biden is nominating Cindy McCain to be the US representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, one of 17 nominations announced

US warns Pfizer, Moderna vax recipients to watch for enlarged heart symptom

A new warning to watch for symptoms of an enlarged heart reported by a fraction of people receiving the Pfizer or Moderna inoculation, the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention said.