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American Renaissance has begun
Nobody knows where this national journey of discovery will take us, but the voyage has begun
 "American Renaissance has begun")
Fed's Neel Kashkari opposed to rate hikes at least through 2023
(Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Friday he wants to keep the U.S. central bank's benchmark short-term interest rate near zero at least through the end of 2023 to allow the labour market to return to its pre-pandemic strength.
 "Fed's Neel Kashkari opposed to rate hikes at least through 2023")
The Cold War space odyssey
Bestselling author Stephen Walker has produced an utterly binge-worthy yet sobering history of spaceflight set against the biggest existential conflict of the 20th century
 "The Cold War space odyssey")
US House of Representatives votes to repeal 2002 Iraq war authorisation
The Democratic-led US House of Representatives has voted to repeal the 2002 authorisation for the Iraq War, an effort to curb presidential war powers
 "US House of Representatives votes to repeal 2002 Iraq war authorisation")
US Labour Dept says initial jobless claims rise to highest level in a month
After hitting pandemic lows, initial unemployment claims in the US unexpectedly rose to 412,000 last week, marking the highest level in a month, the Labour Department reported
 "US Labour Dept says initial jobless claims rise to highest level in a month")
In trade row, UK asks EU to delay post Brexit 'sausage ban'
The EU said Thursday that Britain has asked for a three-month delay in bringing in some post-Brexit trade checks that are causing tension between the two sides, and instability in Northern Ireland
 "In trade row, UK asks EU to delay post Brexit 'sausage ban'")
US House votes to scrap 2002 resolution that authorised Iraq war
The White House said in a statement that it supports the House Bill
 "US House votes to scrap 2002 resolution that authorised Iraq war")
India's pledge of good behaviour
Its endorsement of the G7's Open Societies Statement will give the world a larger say in human rights violations in the country
 "India's pledge of good behaviour")
US to buy 200 million more doses of Moderna's coronavirus shot
This is in anticipation that its citizens may require booster shots, media reports said.
 "US to buy 200 million more doses of Moderna's coronavirus shot")
Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin meet for first time to dial back tensions
Cold War adversaries decide to return ambassadors after talks
 "Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin meet for first time to dial back tensions")
US Fed holds rates at zero, projects two hikes by the end of 2023
"Progress on vaccinations has reduced the spread of Covid-19 in the United States," the Federal Open Market Committee said in a statement released Wednesday
 "US Fed holds rates at zero, projects two hikes by the end of 2023")
India & China: Gap analysis
Book review of India Versus China: Why They Are Not Friends
 "India & China: Gap analysis")
Opportunities galore in the east
A deeper integration with east Asian economies could be integral to India's economic recovery in the pandemic
 "Opportunities galore in the east")
G7's Cornwall rendezvous
The group's relevance was tested again
 "G7's Cornwall rendezvous")
US, EU reach deal to end 17-year Airbus-Boeing trade dispute
Both sides agree to extend suspension of tariffs for five years
 "US, EU reach deal to end 17-year Airbus-Boeing trade dispute")
Gold holds near 4-week low with focus on key Federal Reserve meeting
The yield on 10-year Treasuries eased slightly on Monday, following a two-day gain from the lowest since March that damped the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal
 "Gold holds near 4-week low with focus on key Federal Reserve meeting")
After 17 years, potential truce looms in US-Europe jet subsidy war
A deal to either end or pause the world's largest corporate trade dispute would grant relief to dozens of other industries affected by tit-for-tat tariffs that were suspended in March
 "After 17 years, potential truce looms in US-Europe jet subsidy war")
How a smart thermometer is helping fight Covid-19 pandemic in the US
The tech firm, which developed the smart thermometer, is run by an Indian-origin founder
 "How a smart thermometer is helping fight Covid-19 pandemic in the US")
Scholarship going nowhere
Book review of On Nationalism
 "Scholarship going nowhere")
China challenges US position as most important partner for Middle East
With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, the Chinese government decided to expand its influence in the Middle East
 "China challenges US position as most important partner for Middle East")
