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Critics say Elon Musk is Time’s ‘worst choice ever’

The accolade drew sharp criticism in the US where Musk is a controversial figure because of his attitude to tax, opposing a ‘billionaires tax’ floated by some…reports Asian Lite News Time magazine’s

December 14, 2021

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‘Covid-19 cases in country surpass 50mn’

Other states with over 1.2 million cases include Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona and New Jersey…reports Asian Lite News The total number of Covid-19 cases in the US topped

December 14, 2021

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US Senate panel to take up confirmation process for envoy to India

Washington tends to send political nominees as ambassadors to important posts, often selecting Presidents’ supporters or those raising political funds and they usually have a direct line to the presidents and top

December 14, 2021

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California brings back indoor mask mandate

The mask mandate will last at least a month, at which time the state health department “will make further recommendations as needed”…reports Asian Lite News California will reimpose its indoor mask mandate

December 14, 2021

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‘1 in every 100 older Americans died of Covid’

Senior American citizens had suffered more than other age groups from the pandemic. They have been known to be more vulnerable to severe cases and deaths…reports Asian Lite News Nearly one in

December 14, 2021

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Blinken, Qatari counterpart discuss Afghanistan

Secretary Blinken and the Foreign Minister also reviewed the latest developments regarding the situation in Afghanistan and discussed other bilateral and regional issues, including Iran…reports Asian Lite News US Secretary of State

December 13, 2021

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NY brings back mask mandate

he mandate will take effect from December 13, 2021 to January 15, 2022 with a reassessment to be done afterwards….reports Asian Lite News The state of New York is set to reintroduce

December 12, 2021

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US sanctions B’desh paramilitary unit

NGOs have alleged that RAB and other Bangladeshi law enforcement are responsible for more than 600 disappearances since 2009, nearly 600 extrajudicial killings since 2018, and torture…writes Sanjeev Sharma The US Treasury

December 12, 2021

-Top News·Bangladesh·USA

Indian-origin Gautam Raghavan elevated to key WH post

Gautam Raghavan was the first employee hired by Biden’s Transition Team and served as the deputy head of presidential appointments, reports Asian Lite News Catherine Russel, head of the White House personnel

December 11, 2021

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Biden urges world leaders to safeguard democracy

The summit gathered 111 leaders from diverse, and, at times, discordant governments, as well as civic society and private sector figures, to take part in a “year of action” to make domestic

December 10, 2021

-Top News·USA·World News

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