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Trump mulls executive orders targeting China, manufacturing and “Dreamers”, says aide

Editorial Bureau July 6, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – US chief of staff Mark Meadows said on Monday that President Donald Trump was mulling several executive orders aimed at China, manufacturing and immigration. “It’s dealing with a number of executive orders that may go all the way from dealing with some of the

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Two US aircraft carriers conduct drills in disputed South China Sea

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – The US navy said its two aircraft carriers were engaged in exercises in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday. This comes amid China conducting military drills, which have been criticised by the Pentagon and neighbouring countries. The US and China blame each other for fomenting trouble in the region. The relations […]

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Trump slams”left-wing cultural revolution” at Mount Rushmore

Editorial Bureau July 4, 2020

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL (US) – US President Donald Trump on Friday slammed “angry mobs” that tried to dismantle statues of Confederate leaders and other historical figures. He told thousands of supporters at Mount Rushmore that protesters were trying to erase US history. As many as 7,500 people attended the event in an amphitheater triggering

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July 4 celebrations: Trump pays visit to Mount Rushmore despite COVID-19 concerns, controversy

Editorial Bureau July 3, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – Amid concerns about a large crowd gathering during the spread of novel coronavirus and criticism from Native Americans, US President Donald Trump will start his July Fourth celebrations by visiting Mount Rushmore on Friday. The president is slated to view a fireworks display with thousands of onlookers at the landmark in South […]

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US puts on hold return of American diplomats to China

Editorial Bureau July 3, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – The United States has put on hold flights for several American diplomats who had planned to return to China later this month. This comes in the wake of Washington failing to strike a deal with Beijing over coronavirus testing and quarantine. As many as 1,300 US diplomats and family members from China […]

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US’ daily COVID-19 cases at an all-time high, hits new global record

Editorial Bureau July 3, 2020

NEW YORK (US) – The United States reported more than 55,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, marking a new daily global record with regard to the coronavirus, as infections spiked in a majority of states. A surge in coronavirus cases over the past week has put President Donald Trump’s treatment of the crisis situation under […]

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US kickback charges force Novartis to pay settlement of $729 million

Editorial Bureau July 2, 2020

NEW YORK (US) – The US Department of Justice said on Wednesday drug manufacturer Novartis AG has agreed to pay more than $729 million to settle federal government charges of giving illegal kickbacks to doctors and patients to boost medicine sales. In a bid to resolve charges that it conducted tens of thousands of faux […]

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US officials block shipment of Chinese hair goods over suspicion of forced labour

Editorial Bureau July 2, 2020

MEXICO CITY (MEXICO) – A shipment of hair extensions and accessories worth $800,000 from China was blocked by the US government on Wednesday. This comes amid doubts that the goods were made with forced labour. The Customs and Border Protection agency said the shipment was blocked as per a June order against a Xinjiang firm […]

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Democrats miffed over Mexican president’s upcoming meeting with Trump

Editorial Bureau July 2, 2020

MEXICO CITY (MEXICO) – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will hold his first discussions with US president Donald Trump on July 8 in Washington, according to officials on Wednesday. The upcoming visit has been criticised by Democrats who view it as a political gimmick ahead of elections. Obrador, who has not made any foreign […]

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Biden camp fetches more funds than Trump for second consecutive month

Editorial Bureau July 2, 2020

WASHINGTON (US) – For the second consecutive month in June, Democrat Joe Biden overtook Republican Donald Trump in raising funds for the campaign. Democratic groups and Biden fetched more than $141 million while Trump and the Republicans raked in $131 million. The amount fetched by each candidate has set new monthly records. Biden who navigated […]