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US Intelligence Claims Iran Attempting To Interfere Presidential Elections
US National Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe reported that Iran might be sending "manipulative and intimidating" e-mails to voters urging them "to vote for Trump or face consequences". The intelligence also believes Iran and Russia have voter's data, which may be used to transmit false information infusing chaos, similar to what Kremlin-backed hackers allegedly did in 2016. Meanwhile, the FBI Director Christopher Ray has reassured voters … read-more
Tags: US Presidential Election, Iran, Russia, Russian Hackers, FBI
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US Elections Target COVID; Trump Assures Free Antibody Treatment To Citizens
The COVID-recovered US President, Donald Trump, has plunged back to his election campaign, promising to provide free antibody-treatment to all the Americans. Speaking at an election rally in Wisconsin, Trump said the elections were a contest between “Trump super recovery and a Biden depression.” The President further asserted that if Democratic party gets to power, the COVID situation in the country would worsen with “draconian unscientific… read-more
Tags: US President, United States, US Presidential Election, Donald Trump
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Category 2 Hurricane 'Delta' Hits Louisiana; No Casualties Reported
With 155 kmph strong winds, Hurricane Delta made a landfall in south-western Louisiana causing destruction of properties. However, no casualties have been reported yet. The authorities warned people not to go on streets on October 10 as sea-storms along Louisiana Coast were forecasted. Reportedly, Delta hit the region that was already devastated by Hurricane Laura, which killed 27 people, in August.
Tags: Hurricane, Hurricane Delta, Louisiana, Natural Calamity, US Presidential Election
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US: 2nd Presidential Debate Cancelled After Trump Declines Virtual Face-off
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that the second bout between Donald Trump and Joe Biden has been cancelled. Reportedly, Trump refused for the virtual presidential debate of October 15, following which Biden decided to take part in a Town hall with press on the same date. Earlier, the commission refused suggestions to hold in-person debate, citing health concerns. However, the third debate scheduled for October 22 is… read-more
Tags: US Presidential Election, Covid-19, Joe BIden, Donald Trump
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United States: Ex-cop Accused Of Killing George Floyd Granted Bail
Alleged murderer of African-American George Floyd, Minneapolis' ex-cop Derek Chauvin was released on a $1 million bail on October 7. While Floyd’s family lawyers called Chauvin’s release a "painful reminder" that "we are still far from achieving justice", hundreds of people protested the decision on streets. Earlier, Chauvin was arrested after a video surfaced, wherein he could be seen kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes causing the… read-more
Tags: Derek Chauvin, I can't breathe, George Floyd, murder, Minneapolis Police, US Presidential Election
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Brazilian President Bolsonaro Slams Biden; Calls His Proposal to Aid Amazon a 'Bribe'
Brazilian President Bolsonaro slammed US Presidential candidate, Joe Biden, on September 30, over his offer to help Brazil with $20 billion to save the Amazon forests. Calling it a ‘bribe' and a shameful act, Bolsonaro tweeted that Brazil no longer accepts bribes, and its “sovereignty in non-negotiable.” Reportedly, Biden had mentioned about the $20 billion fund when speaking about climate change in the first Presidential debate at Ohio, on… read-more
Tags: Jair Bolsonaro, Amazon forest, Joe BIden, Donald Trump, US Presidential Election, Presidential debate
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US: California Becomes First State To Consider 'Slavery Reparations'
California became the first US state to adopt a law to collect data and indemnify the descendants of enslaved African-Americans. Authorities constituted a committee to submit a non-binding recommendation for identification of eligible people. Gavin Newsom, Governor, California tweeted his approval while emphasizing that everybody deserves an equal "opportunity to thrive". The long contentious issue, 'slavery reparations’, surfaced after the… read-more
Tags: US Presidential Election, California, Slavery, Racism, Racial inequality
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US: Trump, Biden Inflame First Presidential Debate
In the first Presidential debate at Cleveland, President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden exchanged their views on health, COVID-19 and the Supreme Court issues. Amid "Shut-up" and "Liar" comments, Biden questioned Trump on his tax avoidance issue surfaced by the NY Times' report. He also attacked Trump over killings of Blacks, weakening Supreme Court and failing over COVID-19 measures. Trump denied the allegations, saying… read-more
Tags: US Presidential Election, Joe BIden, Donald Trump, Debate, Democrat, Republican
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Trump Might Face 'Tax Trap' Ahead of the First Election Debate
Biden campaigners are planning to 'trap' Donald Trump under the tax issue, a day before the US Presidential debate. According to the New York Times report, Trump is alleged of paying an inadequate amount as an income tax, in 2016 & 17. Moreover, he failed to pay the federal income taxes of 10 years, out of 15. However, Biden is trying to shift the voters away who voted for trump.
Tags: US Presidential Election, Donald Trump, Joe BIden, evadingtax
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Biden's Campaign Asserts Zero-Tolerance Policy for Terrorism in South Asia
Joe Biden's US Presidential campaign on September 17 stated that his government will have zero-tolerance for terrorism in South-Asia. Replying to a series of questions by Hindu American Political Action Committee, the campaign stressed on prioritising US-India relationship. Biden said his government will work on refugee and religious-minorities' issues in South-Asia. Earlier, the committee had sent a question-series to Democratic and… read-more
Tags: Joe BIden, Democratic, US Presidential Election, immigrants, Terrorism, South Asia
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