U.S. Congress averts U.S. government shutdown for now U.S. Congress averts U.S. government shutdown for now:- The U.S. Congress moved rapidly on Thursday to send President Donald Trump a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown this weekend, leaving fights over budget priorities and a range of other controversial […]
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First baby from a uterus transplant in the US born in Texas The first birth as a result of a womb transplant in the United States has occurred in Texas, a milestone for the U.S. but one achieved several years ago in Sweden. A woman who had been born without […]
North Korea threat prompts Hawaii sirens test North Korea threat prompts Hawaii sirens test:- Sirens warning of an impending nuclear attack from North Korea have been tested on the islands of Hawaii as tensions over Kim Jong Un’s missile programme continue to intensify. The Pacific paradise is the first US […]
Libyan PM Sarraj hopes for easing of arms embargo Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj said on Thursday that he was hopeful that a U.N.-imposed arms embargo would be partially lifted against some branches of the country’s military. The Libyan government is allowed to import weapons and related materiel with the […]
Weinstein accuser seeks to set legal precedent with sex trafficking law The lawyer representing Harvey Weinstein’s latest accuser is attempting to set legal precedent by contending Weinstein’s actions overseas make him liable for civil damages under a criminal law against sex trafficking, five legal experts said. British actress Kadian Noble, […]
Honduran presidential candidate to review U.S. troops presence Honduran presidential candidate to review U.S. troops presence:- The Honduran presidential candidate leading after a partial count of votes said he would review whether to keep a base stationed with U.S. troops if he wins the election, but also promised to deepen […]
U.S. top court spurns challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban U.S. top court spurns challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban:- The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a setback on Monday to gun rights proponents including the National Rifle Association, refusing to hear a challenge to Maryland’s 2013 state ban on assault […]
China partially lifts ban on group tours to South Korea China partially lifts ban on group tours to South Korea:- China National Tourism Administration will allow travel agencies in Beijing and Shandong to resume sales of group tours to South Korea, Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday, citing an industry […]
Facebook to expand artificial intelligence to help prevent suicide Facebook to expand artificial intelligence to help prevent suicide:- Facebook Inc will expand its pattern recognition software to other countries after successful tests in the U.S. to detect users with suicidal intent, the world’s largest social media network said on Monday. […]
U.S. Cyber Monday sales jump 17 percent, on pace for record Cyber Monday was on track to become the biggest-ever internet shopping day in the United States as people snapped up bargains on toys and electronics, with many more buying from their phones. The shopping event is expected to generate […]
