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Russian military activity near Ukraine is worrying, says top US general
The US is tracking enough indicators and warnings surrounding Russian military activity near Ukraine to trigger "a lot of concern", Army General Mark Milley said
 "Russian military activity near Ukraine is worrying, says top US general")
US Senate passes bill to avert govt shutdown, sends it to President Biden
The Democratic-controlled US Senate passed a bill to fund the government through mid-February
 "US Senate passes bill to avert govt shutdown, sends it to President Biden")
Probe into sexual harassment claims against Andrew Cuomo started Aug
The US Department of Justice began a civil inquiry in August into sexual harassment claims made against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York officials said
 "Probe into sexual harassment claims against Andrew Cuomo started Aug")
US House passes government funding bill through Feb 18 to avoid shutdown
The US House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (CR) that will fund the government through February 18 and avoid a government shutdown
 "US House passes government funding bill through Feb 18 to avoid shutdown")
New York reports 5 cases of Omicron; tally of new Covid variant in US now 8
As many as five cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant have surfaced in New York City, taking cumulative tally in the US to eight.
 "New York reports 5 cases of Omicron; tally of new Covid variant in US now 8")
US to join WTO gender equality pact at ministerial meeting: USTR office
The United States will join the WTO gender equality pact at the organization's ongoing ministerial meeting in Switzerland, the Office of the USTR said
 "US to join WTO gender equality pact at ministerial meeting: USTR office")
As omicron variant looms, United States is still battling the delta wave
The fear is that omicron will foist even more patients, and perhaps sicker ones, onto hospitals
 "As omicron variant looms, United States is still battling the delta wave")
United States lawmakers reach agreement to fund govt until Feb 18
The Congress has until midnight on Friday to pass a measure that would continue funding federal government operations during the pandemic
 "United States lawmakers reach agreement to fund govt until Feb 18")
Omicron variant dethrones Delta in South Africa, reaches United States
Germany locks down the unvaccinated; Yellen says pandemic could be here for a while
 "Omicron variant dethrones Delta in South Africa, reaches United States")
Jobless claims in United States rise by 28,000 to still-low 222,000
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week ups and downs, fell below 239,000, a pandemic low
 "Jobless claims in United States rise by 28,000 to still-low 222,000")
US defence chief slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons
China's growing military muscle and its drive to end American predominance in Asia has triggered unease in Washington
 "US defence chief slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons")
US, Australia, UK sign agreement for delivery of nuclear-powered submarines
The US, Australia and the United Kingdom have engaged in an 18-month consultation period to seek an optimal pathway for delivery of nuclear-powered submarines, United States President Joe Biden said
 "US, Australia, UK sign agreement for delivery of nuclear-powered submarines")
First Omicron case in US adds to global concerns over new Covid variant
Fears over the impact of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus rose on Thursday after the first case was reported in the United States
 "First Omicron case in US adds to global concerns over new Covid variant")
US, S Korea discuss boosting alliance to counter China, N Korea threats
The South Korean and US defense chiefs met Thursday for their annual talks, as Washington pushes to reinforce alliances with its partners
 "US, S Korea discuss boosting alliance to counter China, N Korea threats")
Nations vote 85-10 for ban on developing Aerosol nerve agents: US
A global prohibition on chemical weapons to tools for law enforcement won the approval of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on an 85-10 vote, the US State Department said
 "Nations vote 85-10 for ban on developing Aerosol nerve agents: US")
Russia warns some US diplomats will have to leave by January 31
Those US Embassy personnel who would have spent more than three years in Russia would have to leave Russia by Jan 31, a Russian official said
 "Russia warns some US diplomats will have to leave by January 31")
First US case of Covid-19 Omicron variant identified, says Fauci
Fauci said the person was vaccinated but had not received a booster shot and was experiencing "mild symptoms."
 "First US case of Covid-19 Omicron variant identified, says Fauci")
US consumers spent $34 bn online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday
The US consumers spent a total of $33.9 billion online, from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, down 1.4 per cent (on-year) as Black Friday dipped 1.3 per cent
 "US consumers spent $34 bn online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday")
US energy chief says oil reserve is a tool to meet short-term supply crunch
The US emergency oil reserve is a tool available to Washington to address unusual short-term mismatches between oil supply and demand, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said
 "US energy chief says oil reserve is a tool to meet short-term supply crunch")
US asks Russia to stay away from Ukraine, warns of 'serious consequences'
The US warned Russia to stay away from aggression in Ukraine and said that 'any move' may trigger 'serious consequences'.
