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US Sanctions 17 Saudi Officials Over Killing of Khashoggi

WASHINGTON (IANS) — The United States’ government on Thursday sanctioned 17 Saudi Arabian officials for their alleged role in the killing of dissident Saudi journalist...

Amnesty Strips Aung San Suu Kyi of Highest Award For Excusing Brutal Oppression against Rohingyas

“You have chosen to overlook and excuse the brutal oppression and crimes against humanity committed by the military against the Rohingya and against minorities...

India, 7 Others Exempted From Iran Sanctions After They Sought “Help”: US

WASHINGTON – The US has given temporary exemptions to eight countries including India from Iran sanctions and they can continue buying Iranian oil as...

Democrats Win House Majority, Republicans Hold Senate

WASHINGTON (IANS) — The Democrats on Wednesday secured a majority in the House of Representatives for the first time in eight years but the Republicans...

US Midterm Elections: A Referendum on Trump’s Policies?

  Frank F. Islam The US midterm elections will be held on November 6. Many knowledgeable observers are calling these midterms the most important elections in...

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