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Christopher Columbus statues in Chicago removed amid anti-racism protests
Although temporary, they are the latest monuments to be removed amid an ongoing backlash against perceived symbols of racial bias and imperialism in the US
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Biggest single-day jump of over 284,000 global cases in last 24 hours
Deaths rose by 9,753, the biggest one-day increase since a record high of 9,797 deaths on April 30.
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China threat to free world; US engagement with country has failed: Pompeo
Trump administration sharpens its already harsh criticism of China with distinctly political overtones ahead of November's election
 "China threat to free world; US engagement with country has failed: Pompeo")
US weekly jobless claims rise to 1.4 mn as $600 benefit is set to expire
Weakening of the labour market has raised fears the economy will shed jobs again in July, after sharp hiring gains in May and June
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WHO chief upbraids Pompeo for 'unacceptable' allegations over China bias
Tedros' response to Pompeo represented some of his most defensive and full-throated statements yet in the wake of the Trump administration's repeated criticism of the UN health agency in recent months
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US orders China to shut Houston consulate in 3 days over espionage
Washington "abruptly demanded" closure of the Houston consulate on Tuesday, China's foreign ministry said, calling the move an "unprecedented escalation."
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Recent clashes triggered by PLA examples of unacceptable behaviour: Pompeo
He also praised India's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, which he said are "security risks" to the Indian people.
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US wants to be India's first choice in defence solutions: Pentagon official
The Political-Military Affairs Bureau State Department said that defence trade with India has increased from near zero in 2008 to over $20 billion in 2020
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US lawmakers urge China to de-escalate situation with India
China's military provocations against India are unacceptable, says Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
 "US lawmakers urge China to de-escalate situation with India")
China cannot threaten countries and bully them in the Himalayas: Pompeo
Pompeo's comment on Chinese bullying of its Himalayan neighbours came in response to a question if the US would like the UK to do more to confront China
US cyber diplomat urges telcos globally to follow Jio's 5G model
I think the lesson of Reliance Jio is that there's nothing mystical about 5G technology, says Robert L Strayer
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US business groups file lawsuit, seek to overturn Trump's work visa order
H-1B visas are set aside for skilled workers, especially in the technology industry, and H-4 visas are given to their spouses
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US leading the world in Covid-19 testing, India at second, says Trump
Trump assures that the vaccines against the novel coronavirus will be coming a lot sooner than expected
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Exercise caution on the proposed trade pact with US: Experts to govt
Govt had earlier criticised free trade deals for boosting cheap imports into the country
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US wants to build coalition to counter China's 'disgraceful' menace: Pompeo
US President Donald Trump identifies China as the United States' main rival, and has accused President Xi Jinping of taking advantage over trade and not telling the truth over the novel Covid outbreak
Hong Kong's 'specialness' being eroded, zero growth plausible, says S&P
Hong Kong's long-term economic prospects faced risks from the deterioration in the US-China relationship, resulting in a decoupling of the US dollar and Chinese financial systems, S&P said
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Colleges win immigration battle, but haunted by fears for US reputation
Universities say the Trump administration's repeated attempts to curb immigration have sent students a message that they aren't welcome in the United States
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This is how you can get free Netflix subscription for 83 years in US
Netflix is giving a free subscription for 83 years, or 1,000 months, calling it an 'immortal' account. All you have to do is play a video game and get the highest score
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'Don't agree with Fauci, won't order Americans to wear masks,' says Trump
In a 'Fox News Sunday' interview, Trump said, "I don't agree with the statement that if everybody wears a mask, everything disappears"
US divided over mask wearing and schools reopening as pandemic rages
Amid the patchwork of policies, the United States reported a daily global record of more than 77,000 new infections on Thursday
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