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Price tag of a liveable climate is $9.2 trn per year, says McKinsey
The research identified 44 U.S. counties where more than 10% of jobs depend on fossil-fuel industries or carmakers
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US puts 8,500 troops on alert to back NATO forces; Russia concerned
Kremlin accuses Washington of fuelling tensions, calls it Western 'hysteria'
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Human smuggling suspect from Florida released without bond
Steve Shand, 57, is charged with transport or attempted transport of illegal immigrants. He has not been charged in the deaths
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Iran signals willingness to engage directly with US on deal
Iran insists that its nuclear program is peaceful. But the country's steps away from its obligations under the 2015 accord have alarmed Israel and other world powers.
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Graduation rates dip across US as coronavirus pandemic stalls progress
The drops came despite at least some states and educators loosening standards to help struggling students
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Global Covid caseload tops 350.9 mn amid ongoing resurgence
The US continues to be the worst-hit country
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US orders families of embassy staff in Ukraine to leave country
This advisory said Russia is planning significant military action against Ukraine.
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US draws down Ukraine embassy presence as war fears mount
The move came amid rising tensions about Russia's military buildup on the Ukraine border that were not eased during talks on Friday
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Fauci optimistic Omicron cases to peak in February in the US
The recent Covid-19 surge in the US driven by the Omicron variant is leading to record high cases, hospitalisations and critical shortage of healthcare staff
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Who is Yevhen Murayev, named by UK as Kremlin's pick to lead Ukraine?
Murayev has promoted views that closely align with Russian narratives on Ukraine
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US lawmaker proposes bill to boost Taiwan's asymmetric defence capabilities
A lawmaker from the US state of Wisconsin has introduced a bill aimed at increasing Taiwan's asymmetric defence capabilities against China's military aggression
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US orders families of embassy employees in Kyiv to evacuate from Ukraine
The US State Department ordered families of personnel of the US Embassy in Kyiv to begin evacuation from Ukraine starting Monday
Canada border where Indian family died has had human smuggling cases before
Three separate incidents of human smuggling occurred over the last one month near the US-Canada border, where authorities this week arrested seven Indian nationals and found the bodies of four more
US lawmakers approve antitrust reform bill to tame Big Tech
The Senate Judiciary Committee in the US has approved a key antitrust reform that would ban Big Tech from favouring their own services and products over those of their rivals
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Top diplomats for US, Russia meet in Geneva on soaring Ukraine tensions
The top diplomats of Russia and the United States were to meet in Switzerland on Friday to discuss soaring tensions over Ukraine
Jury selection begins in federal trial over George Floyd's killing
Jury selection began Thursday in the federal trial of three Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing
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Panel probing Capitol riots requests interview with Ivanka Trump
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection is asking Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, to voluntarily cooperate with its investigation. The committee sent a letter Thursday requesting a meeting in early February asking to discuss her father's actions, including a telephone call they say she witnessed as he tried to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence to reject the 2020 election results, among other issues. Ivanka Trump was an adviser to her father in the White House. Testimony obtained by the Committee indicates that members of the White House staff requested your assistance on multiple occasions to intervene in an attempt to persuade President Trump to address the ongoing lawlessness and violence on Capitol Hill," wrote the committee chairman, Bennie Thompson. The committee issued subpoenas earlier this week to Rudy Giuliani and other members of Trump's legal team who filed bogus legal challenges to the 2020 election that fuelled the
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US sanctions Ukrainian officials alleged to help Russia in invasion efforts
The US levied new sanctions against four Ukrainian officials who administration officials say are part of a Russian influence effort to set the pretext for further invasion of Ukraine.
US lawmakers seek litigation at WTO against India on wheat subsidy
Top US lawmakers have urged the Joe Biden administration to initiate a litigation process at WTO against India subsidising its farmers over half of the value of production for wheat.
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Flight disruptions ease even as 5G service goes live in US
US regulator grants 5G waivers overnight to minimise flight delays
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