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'Very hectic,' say US troops rushing to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
They had barely a week to prepare getting medical screenings, ensure bills would be paid, arranging for relatives to care for children before marching with rucksacks, rifles onto a plane for Germany
 "'Very hectic,' say US troops rushing to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war")
US to 'freeze, seize' wealth of Russian oligarchs, says Yellen
We have made it a priority to go after oligarchs or Russian elites who are key to President Putin's corrupt power, Yellen said.
 "US to 'freeze, seize' wealth of Russian oligarchs, says Yellen")
Using citizens as human shields common in Russian disinformation: US DoS
After Russia's claim of Indian students being used as human shields in Ukraine, the US Department of State said they have not seen any verified report of such incidents
 "Using citizens as human shields common in Russian disinformation: US DoS")
Powell backs 25 bps March rate hike, says Fed ready to be more aggressive
Powell called the Russian invasion of Ukraine 'a game changer' that could have unpredictable consequences
 "Powell backs 25 bps March rate hike, says Fed ready to be more aggressive")
US private payrolls increase in February; January revised sharply higher
Private payrolls increase 475,000 in February; January data revised higher to show gain instead of loss
 "US private payrolls increase in February; January revised sharply higher")
Biden flubs during 1st State of Union, calls Ukrainians 'Iranian people'
Biden appears to have made a gaffe during his maiden State of the Union speech, calling Ukrainians the "Iranian people" while urging them to stand united against the "unprovoked" Russian aggression.
 "Biden flubs during 1st State of Union, calls Ukrainians 'Iranian people'")
President Biden appeals for big cash infusion to US semiconductor industry
President Joe Biden has appealed for a big cash infusion to America's semiconductor industry amid an acute chip shortage, including in India
 "President Biden appeals for big cash infusion to US semiconductor industry")
Musk hits out at Biden for not mentioning Tesla during State of the Union
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that no one was watching US President Joe Biden after the president did not mention Tesla during his State of the Union speech: Media reports
 "Musk hits out at Biden for not mentioning Tesla during State of the Union")
China says it won't join US, its allies in financial sanctions on Russia
China won't join the United States and European governments in imposing financial sanctions on Russia, the country's bank regulator said
 "China says it won't join US, its allies in financial sanctions on Russia")
Boeing, Exxon, Apple join Western firms spurning Russia over Ukraine
Ford suspends operations in Russia; Apple stops iPhone sales in Russian market
 "Boeing, Exxon, Apple join Western firms spurning Russia over Ukraine")
US to launch Covid antiviral pills at pharmacies, health centres for free
The US is set to launch a new programme that will enable Americans who test positive for Covid-19 to receive antiviral pills for free at local pharmacies and community health centers.
 "US to launch Covid antiviral pills at pharmacies, health centres for free")
Mexico declines to join Russia sanctions, seeks to stay on peaceful terms
Mexico won't be taking part in the international sanction on Russia over Ukraine invasion, as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he seeks to keep his country on peaceful terms with all nations
 "Mexico declines to join Russia sanctions, seeks to stay on peaceful terms")
Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions named for sanctions
US payment card firms Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc have blocked multiple Russian financial institutions from their network, complying with government sanctions imposed over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine
 "Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions named for sanctions")
Biden plan to transform US economy now focused on cost-cutting
Biden used a word seven times that he never uttered during his last address to a joint session of Congress nearly a year ago: inflation
Prepare for new Covid-19 variants: Biden tells pandemic-weary Americans
The president said the US will continue to combat the virus, like other diseases, and will stay on guard because this is a virus that mutates and spreads
It is never a good bet to bet against Americans: Joe Biden to Xi Jinping
US President Joe Biden has said that he has told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that it is never a good bet to bet against the American people.
 "It is never a good bet to bet against Americans: Joe Biden to Xi Jinping")
US stands firm behind its commitments: Biden's delegation to Taiwan
The United States stands firm behind its commitments to Taiwan and allies in the region, a delegation of former senior U.S. defence and security officials sent by President Joe Biden said on Wednesday
US shuts its airspace to Russia as Ukrainian cities brace for attacks
The US closed its airspace to Russian planes as the Russian military attempted to encircle and subdue Ukrainian cities with intensifying bombardments on Wednesday, almost a week into the invasion
 "US shuts its airspace to Russia as Ukrainian cities brace for attacks")
Putin was wrong, US is ready: Biden in first State of the Union Address
Biden touched upon some of the key successes of the year-old administration
US will not engage in conflict with Russian forces in Ukraine: Biden
Biden's remarks came during the first State of Union address delivered by him to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on Tuesday (local time).
