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Dec
22
2022
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The new US visa policy may include violent settlers on the list

The new US visa policy may include violent settlers on the list

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The new US visa policy may include violent settlers on the list. In the event of a decision on, the process of blacklisting applicants could be more relaxed which could lead to visa applications being denied in the light of information provided by left-wing groups. In the wake of a string of violent incidents, in which Israelis assaulted Palestinians from Judea and Samaria The US Embassy in Israel is looking into making the suspects blacklisted, Israel Hayom has learned. The addition of these Israeli names to this list could make it more difficult or impossible to obtain an entry visa…
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Dec
21
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
US asks court to end asylum limits, with a short delay.

US asks court to end asylum limits, with a short delay.

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US asks court to end asylum limits, with a short delay. Texas sent National Guard troops to the border as well as San Diego businesses anticipated a flood of Christmas shoppers from Mexico as tens of thousands asylum seekers at the border were waiting for a Supreme Court ruling that could permit them to get into the United States. It was reported that the U.S. government asked the Supreme Court not to lift the restrictions before christmas, and made the document filed the day following the Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order to hold the restrictions of the…
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Dec
21
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
US Postal Service pledges move to an all-electric delivery fleet

US Postal Service pledges move to an all-electric delivery fleet

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US Postal Service pledges move to an all-electric delivery fleet. A significant boost for President Joe Biden's commitment to remove gas-powered vehicles from the federal fleet that is swarming and the U.S. The Postal Service said Tuesday it will significantly increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks and will switch to electric power when new purchases are made in 2026. The post office announced it will spend nearly $10 billion to modernize its fleet of old vehicles, which includes installing a new charging infrastructure in hundreds of post offices across the country and buying at least 66,000 electric delivery vehicles…
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Dec
20
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Japanese officials inspect US Navy bases for PFAS remediation

Japanese officials inspect US Navy bases for PFAS remediation

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Japanese officials inspect US Navy bases for PFAS remediation Japanese officials from the government inspected the water processing facilities in the Naval Air Facility Atsugi on Monday, three months following the time when toxic organic substances were released into a waterway at the base. A torrential rain in Atsugi in September. 24 caused an hangar control system to fail, leading to the emission of fluorine organic compound known as PFAS to a small stream that flows through the entire base of 26 miles to the southwest of Tokyo according to the Monday news release of Kanagawa prefecture as well as…
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Dec
20
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
US to prohibit the use of the TikTok App on Government Devices

US to prohibit the use of the TikTok App on Government Devices

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US to prohibit the use of the TikTok App on Government Devices US steps to limit the usage of TikTok - the video short application that is accused of posing a security threat and source of misinformation have been going on this week. On Tuesday morning, lawmakers included a plan to prohibit government employees from using this Chinese app on devices used by the government in a major spending bill. The Senate passed last week the bill authored by Republican Senator Josh Hawley to bar federal employees from accessing the app, operated by ByteDance and accessible on devices used by…
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Dec
19
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
It’s not the case that the US inflation slowdown doesn’t stem from Fed rate hikes.

It’s not the case that the US inflation slowdown doesn’t stem from Fed rate hikes.

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It's not the case that the US inflation slowdown doesn't stem from Fed rate hikes. A lot of the industries which have experienced price reductions aren't impacted by interest rates. Recent US inflation data have been a triumph for team transitory economists who predicted that inflation would fall without any interest rate hikes. The US consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.1 percent between October and November, well below the 0.3 percent increase the economists asked with Dow Jones had predicted. A variety of indicators of inflation dropped or slowed in November. This is partly because of the ease of…
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Dec
17
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Bangladesh a strategically important partner for the US

Bangladesh a strategically important partner for the US

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Bangladesh a strategically important partner for the US. US Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Afreen Akhter has stated that"the United States sees Bangladesh as an "truly significant Strategic partner" and is looking ahead to working with Bangladesh over the next fifty years to build better relations. She stated that over the last 50 years, relations between the United States and Bangladesh have witnessed tremendous progress between peoples, governments and economies. People-to-people connections between these two countries are in-depth, she said. US court finds former Chávez treasurer guilty of collecting bribes The Bangladeshi…
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Dec
17
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
US court finds former Chávez treasurer guilty of collecting bribes

US court finds former Chávez treasurer guilty of collecting bribes

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US court finds former Chávez treasurer guilty of collecting bribes A day following her conviction, US Judges on Friday announced details of the method which revealed that an ex Hugo Chavez aide and her husband took home more than US$100 million in bribes. Chavez's former advisor Claudia Diaz was found guilty on Thursday by an US tribunal of tax evasion as a result of the payment of bribes by a mogul of the media to authorize high-value foreign exchange trades while she was head of Venezuela's National Treasury Office. Diaz, along with her husband Adrian Velasquez, accepted the bribes of…
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Dec
16
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Canada defeats US in Rivalry Series with Sarah Nurse late goal

Canada defeats US in Rivalry Series with Sarah Nurse late goal

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Canada defeats US in Rivalry Series with Sarah Nurse late goal. Sarah Nurse scored with less than five minutes remaining and Canada defeated the United States 3-2 on Thursday night, after having lost the first three games of the 7-game Rivalry Series. Just moments after missing its chance to take advantage of an opportunity to score, Canada grabbed the lead after Nurse hit the ball from an enthralling angle at the very side of the line. Nurse's shot defeated goalie Maddie Rooney. "Sometimes difficult shots could get in, you throw the puck in the net and put the goalie in…
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Dec
15
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Southern California declared a drought emergency

Southern California declared a drought emergency

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Southern California declared a drought emergency. Officials have declared a drought emergency in Southern California to warn millions of Californians that if conditions do not improve, water conservation measures may become mandatory. Wednesday's statement by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California stated that its board of Directors had made the regional drought emergency declaration one day earlier. This calls for its 26 agencies, which serve around 19 million people, to reduce their water consumption or face high fees. How to Disable Accidental Touch Protection on Your iPhone Adel Hagekhalil (general manager of MWDSC), stated in a statement that "Since…
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Dec
14
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Biden seeks to reassert US power in Africa through summit

Biden seeks to reassert US power in Africa through summit

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Biden seeks to reassert US power in Africa through summit. This week, President Biden will host 50 African leaders in Washington for a high-profile summit to strengthen relations with Africa and counter Chinese or Russian influence. The summit will be the White House's first since 2014. This is because the Biden administration wants to increase cooperation on issues such as trade, investments and elections. The U.S.-Africa Summit is happening at a time when some African countries refuse to take a stance towards Russia. This is due to concerns about global food security during the war in Ukraine, and part of…
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Dec
14
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
The US is expected to add 36 more Chinese companies to its Entity List

The US is expected to add 36 more Chinese companies to its Entity List

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The US is expected to add 36 more Chinese companies to its Entity List Another 36 Chinese companies will be added to the US Entity List as soon as next week. This will severely restrict their access to US technology components and technology. Bloomberg reports that a source familiar with the matter stated that the Biden administration plans to release the final list of companies shortly. Yangtze Memory Technologies, (YMTC) is the only confirmed company. How to Target Military Families with Facebook Advertising This company was previously slated to supply Apple with 128-layer 3DNAND flash memory. Apple decided that relying…
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Dec
13
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Asian stocks waver ahead of US inflation data and central bank rate decisions

Asian stocks waver ahead of US inflation data and central bank rate decisions

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Asian stocks waver ahead of US inflation data and central bank rate decisions. After making gains early Tuesday, Asian stock markets fell as investors waited for U.S. Inflation data. Many hope that this will convince the Federal Reserve and other central bankers to stop pursuing aggressive interest rate increases. MSCI's broadest index Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was at 0.10%, while Japan's Nikkei shares were 0.335% higher and Australian shares were at 0.24% and 0.24% respectively. Seoul's KOSPI index fell 0.10%.  The UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in three months from October China's CSI300 Index and Shanghai Composite Index both fell…
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Dec
12
2022
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
The UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in three months from October

The UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in three months from October

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The UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in three months from October. The three-month period October to October saw a decline in Britain's economy, which is proof of the impact that rampant inflation and rising interest rates have on industry and business. The gross domestic product, which is the broadest measure of economic activity, declined by 0.3% over the same period as the three months through July. This was according to the Office for National Statistics Monday. Citizen-science project Vanishing stars opens skies to public This decline occurred despite estimates showing that GDP rose 0.5% in October, following a 0.6% drop…
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Dec
12
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Lockerbie bombing suspect now in US custody

Lockerbie bombing suspect now in US custody

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Lockerbie bombing suspect now in US custody. According to authorities in the United States of America and Scotland, a Libyan man is being held in custody for his involvement in the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie. A spokesperson for the UK Crown Office said that Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi was charged by the US for his involvement in the bombing. CNN reported that the statement was made by the UK Procurator Fiscal Service and the UK Crown Office. Cal City delays again a decision on a new budget The bomb detonated above the…
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Dec
11
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
Markets seeking a final burst of liquidity before the year ends

Markets seeking a final burst of liquidity before the year ends

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Markets seeking a final burst of liquidity before the year ends. We are now close to the point where the rally should resume in the next few days. If this does not occur, another round of selling could take place. This could put an end to the Santa Claus rally one is used to seeing on Indian markets. BSE SENSEX fell by 686.83 points, or 1.09 percent, to close at 62.181.67 points. NIFTY fell by 199.50 points (or 1.07%) to close at 18,496.60.0 points. BSE100 and BSE200 saw their shares drop 0.95 percent, 0.96%, and 0.96% respectively in the broader…
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Dec
11
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Senior US delegation to visit China in coming days

Senior US delegation to visit China in coming days

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Senior US delegation to visit China in coming days. The US State Department announced Saturday that a high-ranking delegation from the United States will travel to China next Wednesday to follow up on President Joe Biden’s recent talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, and to prepare for Secretary Antony Blinken’s visit there early next year. A senior White House official stated that China wanted to stabilize relations with the United States as it faces economic challenges in its country and is being challenged in Asia by assertive diplomacy. Ten Boston Fashion Bloggers You Need to Know The State Department announced…
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Dec
10
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
The US and Russia make a deal again but there is more to diplomacy on ice.

The US and Russia make a deal again but there is more to diplomacy on ice.

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The US and Russia make a deal again but there is more to diplomacy on ice. Russia and the United States have shown that they can work together with their second prisoner swap this year, but, despite Moscow's suggestions, many do not expect to see a wider diplomacy in relation to the Ukraine war. A day after the swap, working-level US and Russian diplomats met in Istanbul. However, a US official stated that they only discussed "a narrow set of bilateral issues" rather than the Ukraine war. Brittney Griner was arrested for minor drug charges and walked onto the Abu…
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Dec
10
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
Biden will back African Union in G20 at the US-Africa summit

Biden will back African Union in G20 at the US-Africa summit

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Biden will back African Union in G20 at the US-Africa summit The White House announced that Joe Biden, the US president, will support a permanent position for the African Union within the Group of 20 major economic countries. This is in an effort to increase the continent's status. Biden will announce the news during the three-day US-Africa Summit, which opens Tuesday in Washington DC. This summit will see the United States commit to the continent following inroads made by Russia and China. Judd Devermont (senior director for African affairs at National Security Council) stated that "it's past time for Africa…
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Dec
09
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
The US military prepares for the impact of Covid vaccine mandate removal

The US military prepares for the impact of Covid vaccine mandate removal

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The US military prepares for the impact of Covid vaccine mandate removal On Thursday, the repeal of the US military's Covid-19 vaccination mandate was one step closer to becoming law. Military officials and experts warn that it could have negative ripple-effects on military readiness as well as the ability of service personnel to deploy all over the globe. CNN was told by a defense official that the potential impact of the changes is not just on our side. It's what our partners, and people we would train and collaborate with, are asking us to do in order to enter the…
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