International
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Rights group slams Pakistani authorities over surge in attacks on activists in Balochistan
Quetta, May 22 (IANS) Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Friday strongly condemned the recent wave of violence…
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Top US banks helped China military-linked firm raise billions, alleges Congressional probe
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Two American banks helped Chinese battery giant raise billions of dollars months after the US government…
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US senators flag foreign control risk in Paramount deal
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Democratic senators have raised national security and press freedom concerns over a proposed media merger that…
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S. Korea to widen travel ban in Congo to 3 provinces over Ebola outbreak
Seoul, May 22 (IANS) The foreign ministry said on Friday it will widen a travel ban in the Democratic Republic…
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US indicts China container cartel in global conspiracy case
Washington, May 22 (IANS) The US Justice Department has charged four major shipping container manufacturers and seven executives in an…
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UN humanitarians battle to contain disease outbreaks in Sudan
United Nations, May 22 (IANS) The aid community in Sudan, amid insecurity and access challenges, is fighting to contain outbreaks…
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Biotech bill targets US edge over China
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Two bipartisan lawmakers have introduced legislation seeking a federal assessment of America’s biotechnology workforce as Washington…
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Data loophole exposed near White House: Democratic lawmakers
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers have accused the US Justice Department of failing to protect some of America’s most…
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US bill seeks fast-track sanctions on China
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Two senior Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at accelerating sanctions against Chinese entities linked to…
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Ukraine intelligence support stays in focus in US Senate bill
Washington, May 22 (IANS) A key US Senate intelligence panel has advanced a sweeping intelligence authorisation bill that includes provisions…
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