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'Will be a President for all Americans': Biden after US Electoral College confirms his victory over Trump
Biden took to Twitter to thank the American voters, "America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country. The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.
Soldier, Teacher, Writer, Spy: John Le Carre and his dark world
Born on October 19, 1931, Le Carre had a troubled childhood, with his mother abandoning him when he was five, and relations with his father, who spent time in jail for fraud, none too good (which he would go to recount in his "The Perfect Spy") and an indifferent early education in Britain.
China's lending fatigue in Africa opens doors for India and Japan
There are several reasons explaining China's growing financial crunch, leading to an anticipated drop in its lending in Africa, which is part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)—a giant connectivity initiative, that meant to serve as an engine to propel China's global rise.
Chinese study claiming Covid-19 originated in India withdrawn from The Lancet
A staff from the Institute of Neuroscience under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) also confirmed with the Global Times that the study was withdrawn from the platform. The study was conducted by researchers from the Institute of Neuroscience under the CAS, the Shanghai-based Fudan University and the University of Texas in Houston.
US officially announces Sudan's removal from terror sponsors list
On October 23, US President Donald Trump announced his intention of removing Sudan from the state sponsor of terrorism list once the African country deposits a $335 million settlement amount for victims of the 1998 twin bombings at the two American Embassies in Tanzania and Kenya.
US Electoral College set to confirm Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump in presidential election
The outcome of the November 3 elections has been certified by all of the 50 states of America and the District of Columbia. The Democrats swept the votes in their favour by winning 81.3 million votes or 51.3 per cent of the total share, setting a record for most votes in an election.
Immunization: Donald Trump rejects early Covid-19 vaccinations for White House staff
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, the President said: "People working in the White House should receive the vaccine somewhat later in the program, unless specifically necessary. I have asked that this adjustment be made.
India, Bangladesh to secure 'chicken's neck' with Haldibari-Chilahati rail service after 55 years
The move will not only boost India-Bangladesh ties but will also open up connectivity for New Delhi with the north-eastern part and other bordering countries while reducing emerging vulnerabilities, especially at a time when an aggressive China is making steady inroads in the region through its much hyped Belt and Road Initiative.
Sharif addresses PDM Lahore power show from London
Despite the Pakistan government's ban on holding public rallies in the wake of the unabated Covid-19 pandemic, the Pakistan Democratic Movement held the power show, dubbed as ‘first phase' on Sunday at the city's Minar-i-Pakistan, reports The Express Tribune.
2M Chinese Communist Party members secretly embedded in world's biggest companies, govt agencies: Data leak
The database obtained by a newspaper named 'The Australian', includes names of around 2 million CCP members, and apart from that, it includes their party position, birth-date, national ID number, and ethnicity. The obtained database mentions the list of companies these members are working and the list includes names such as Boeing and Volkswagen, pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and AstraZeneca, and banks like ANZ and HSBC.
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