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Senator Says Trump, McConnell Likely To Back COVID-19 Relief
A proposed COVID19 relief bill is expected to get backing from President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell but it won't include $1,200 in direct payments to most Americans, a Republican senator involved in the bipartisan talks says.
Biden Picks Calif. AG To Be First Latino Health Secretary
Presidentelect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, putting a defender of the Affordable Care Act in a leading role to oversee his administration's coronavirus response.
'Arrest Me if You Have Power': Tejashwi Attacks Nitish Govt After FIR on Oppn Leaders for Staging Dharna
At least 18 leaders of the RJD, Congress and the Left Parties, including Tejashwi were booked for staging demonstration in prohibited area in Patna without permission.
Argentine Congress Approves Wealth Tax As COVID-19 Hits State Coffers
Argentina's Congress approved a wealth tax late on Friday that will impose a oneoff levy on people with large personal fortunes as the government of the indebted nation tries to boost revenue hit hard by the COVID19 pandemic.
Expert Views: November US Payrolls Gain Falls Short, Threatens Recovery
The U.S. economy in November added the fewest workers since the jobs recovery started six months ago, hindered by a resurgence in new COVID19 cases that, together with a lack of more government relief money, threatens to reverse the recovery from the pand...
China Says U.S. Audit Law Targeting Chinese Firms Discriminatory
China's securities regulator said on Friday that U.S. legislation that threatens to kick Chinese firms off its exchanges is "clearly discriminatory" and politically driven, but China is still willing to talk.
Oil Moves Up Towards $50/bbl After OPEC+ Supply Compromise
Brent crude oil futures rose to just under $50 a barrel on Friday as major producers agreed on a compromise to increase output slightly from January but continue the bulk of existing supply curbs to cope with coronavirushit demand.
Still Awaiting SP's Response to My Request to Unite against BJP in UP, Says Shivpal Yadav
Yadav further affirmed that the PSPL will not merge with any political party ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He stated that he is constantly working towards strengthening his organisation, and that from December 24, the PSPL will begi...
US Intelligence Director Says China Is Top Threat To America
China poses the greatest threat to America and the rest of the free world since World War II, outgoing National Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe said Thursday as the Trump administration ramps up antiChinese rhetoric to pressure Presidentelect Joe Bid...
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall; Still At Very High Levels
The number of Americans filing firsttime claims for jobless benefits fell last week, but remained extraordinarily high amid widespread business restrictions to slow a rising tide of new COVID19 infections and lack of additional fiscal stimulus.
Fossil Fuel Production Far Exceeds Climate Targets, U.N. Says
The world’s governments plan to produce more than double the amount of coal, oil and gas in 2030 than would be consistent with curbing global warming, the United Nations and research groups said on Wednesday in the latest warning over climate change.
Gold Hits One-week High On Muted Dollar, U.S. Stimulus Hopes
Gold rose to an over oneweek high on Wednesday on a soft dollar, while signs of progress in discussions over a new U.S. coronavirus relief package bolstered bullion's appeal as a hedge against possible inflation.
Gold Steadies As Investors Cautiously Eye U.S. Stimulus
Gold steadied on Wednesday as investors were cautious over the passage of a U.S. stimulus package, while markets cheered UK's approval of the Pfizer COVID19 vaccine, limiting bullion's upside.
Biden Unveils Economic Team At Critical Moment For Recovery
Presidentelect Joe Biden is set to unveil his economic team Tuesday amid growing concerns about the pace of the nation's economic recovery as governments reimpose restrictions to curtail the surging coronavirus pandemic.
Biden Budget Pick Neera Tanden A Lightning Rod In Washington
Neera Tanden, Presidentelect Joe Biden's outspoken nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget, faces a challenge winning Senate confirmation after a Washington career in which she has crossed powerful figures on both the right and left.
Georgia Probing Voter-registration Groups Ahead Of Critical U.S. Senate Races
Election authorities in Georgia have opened investigations into progressive groups trying to sign up new voters in advance of twin January elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said on Monday.