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Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy in US over tweet on Uyghu
Updated : 36 min ago IST
New York [US], January 21 (ANI): Twitter has blocked the account of Chinese Embassy in the US over its earlier tweet which claimed that Uyghur women in Xinjiang region are now "emancipated" and no longer "baby-making machines."
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Mongolian PM proposes govt resignation after two ministers quit
Updated : 2 hours, 1 min ago IST
Ulan Bator [Mongolia], January 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh has proposed the resignation of his entire government after two ministers announced their withdrawal, local media reported on Thursday.
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Bruce Springsteen sings 'Land of Hope and Dreams' to mark inaugura
Updated : 3 hours, 51 min ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): American singer, songwriter Bruce Springsteen with his 'Land of Hope and Dreams' opened the prime-time television special 'Celebrating America', a rousing concert special on Wednesday night (local time ) to mark the inauguration of President Biden.
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Multiple arrests in Portland, Seattle after protestors vandalise b
Updated : 4 hours, 52 min ago IST
Portland [US], January 21 (ANI): Hours after President Joe Biden was sworn in as US President, protesters in Portland smashed windows and vandalised the local headquarters of the Democratic Party on Wednesday (local time) while raising slogans against the police and "fascist massacres."
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US Senate confirms Biden's first Cabinet nominee Avril Haines as d
Updated : 5 hours, 31 min ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): The US Senate on Wednesday (local time) confirmed Avril Haines for director of national intelligence making her the first official member of President Joe Biden.
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Biden halts US withdrawal from WHO
Updated : 5 hours, 21 min ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): Hours after being sworn in, President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) informed United Nations Director-General Antonio Guterres about the US' decision to re-join the World Health Organisation.
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Biden signs order rejoining Paris climate accord
Updated : 6 hours, 28 min ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): The 46th US President Joe Biden signed an executive order to rejoin the Paris climate accord on Wednesday (local time).
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Biden's first foreign leader call will be to Trudeau: White House
Updated : 7 hours, 35 min ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be the first foreign leader to receive a call from newly sworn-in US President Joe Biden, announced the White House on Wednesday (local time).
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Biden signs order to revoke Keystone XL permit, Canada expresses '
Updated : 7 hours, 35 min ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) signed an executive order that revokes a key permit for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline.
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Lady Gaga delivers powerful rendition of US national anthem at Joe
Updated : 7 hours, 35 min ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): Grammy-winning musician Lady Gaga on Wednesday (local time) delivered a powerful rendition of the American national anthem at Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony.
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Jennifer Lopez delivers power-packed performance at Biden's inaugu
Updated : 7 hours, 35 min ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI): Singer-actor Jennifer Lopez delivered a power-packed performance at the inauguration ceremony of newly sworn-in US President Joe Biden at the US Capitol on Wednesday (local time).
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Cabinet approves Rs 5281.94 crore investment for 850 MW Ratle Hydr
Updated : 7 hours, 34 min ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has given its approval to an investment of Rs 5281.94 crore for 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project located on river Chenab in Kishtwar district by a new Joint Venture Company (JVC) to be incorporated between National Hydroelectric
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