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PM Modi to Attend First in-person Quad Summit Hosted by US Prez Biden, Covid-19 on Agenda
In 2017, India, Japan, the US and Australia gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the Quad to keep critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence.
Providers Urge Supreme Court To Reject 15-week Abortion Ban
Abortion providers urged the Supreme Court Monday to reject Mississippi's 15week prohibition on most abortions, saying a decision to uphold it would invite states to ban abortion entirely.
Judge Temporary Order Allows Iowa Schools To Mandate Masks
A federal judge on Monday ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID19.
R. Kelly Assistant Says He Made Her Write False Confession
R. Kelly's longtime assistant testified Monday that the R&B superstar was so paranoid, he once asked her to change into a robe to demonstrate she was not wearing a wire.
Massachusetts National Guard To Help With Busing Students
Massachusetts' governor on Monday activated the state's National Guard to help with busing students to school as districts across the country struggle to hire enough drivers.
3rd 'Booster' Jab Not Needed, Vaccines Effective at Preventing Severe Covid Even for Delta: Lancet Study
The new report by scientists, including from the WHO, concluded "booster doses for the general population are not appropriate at this stage in the pandemic".
3 GOP Prospects For 2024 Criticize Biden At Political Event
Three Republican presidential prospects on Sunday sharply condemned President Joe Bidens handling of the end of the war in Afghanistan, rebuking the administrations conduct of the U.S. withdrawal as weak and as emboldening its adversaries.
'RBG' Filmmakers Find A Rich Vein: Feminist Love Stories
The label date movie hasn't traditionally been applied much to documentaries but filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen have twice now made non-fiction films of trailblazing female icons that also happen to be portraits of loving, supportive marriages.
Warlord Chic: Taliban Make Themselves at Home in Fugitive Dostum's Glitzy Mansion
It is an out of this world experience for the new occupants, who for years sacrificed creature comforts for rebellion, living on their wits in the plains, valleys and mountains.
Newsom, GOP Rivals Seek Votes In Recall's Final Weekend
Democratic allies of California Gov. Gavin Newsom continued to express confidence Saturday in his chances of beating back a recall but warned his supporters not to let up on urging people to vote as they seek a decisive win, while Republicans said the co...
As World Marks 9/11, Taliban Flag Raised Over Seat Of Power
The Taliban raised their iconic white flag over the Afghan presidential palace Saturday, a spokesman said, as the U.S. and the world marked the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Blind to Pakistan's Meddling in Afghanistan? Experts Aghast at US 'Delusion' About Ally's Taliban Links
China, Russia and India are worried about Pakistan's involvement in new Taliban government formation, while Australia too expressed concerns at a ministerial meeting with India.
EXCLUSIVE | 'Pak Spoiled Our Reputation, ISI Chief Creating Problems': Taliban Commander's Viral Audio Indicates Rift with Islamabad
News18 has already reported how Pakistan had failed Taliban multiple times in the past. The viral audio was later deleted from Facebook.
Fully Vaccinated 11 Times Less Likely to Die of Covid, Reveals US Data
Overall efficacy against hospitalization was 86 percent for all age groups but this fell to 76 percent for those over 75.
In 'Fauci,' A Big-screen Portrait Of A Pandemic Superstar
John Hoffman and Janet Tobias' Fauci is the first bigscreen documentary of the nation's top infectious disease expert and ubiquitous face of the COVID19 pandemic. It's an intimate portrait of a longtime public servant whose notoriety has risen dramaticall...
Albanian Parliament Sworn In Following April Socialist Win
Albanias new parliament members were formally sworn in and elected a new speaker Friday, in the houses first session after an April 25 election.