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Donald Trump, Brett Kavanaugh
Republicans aim to confirm Trump's Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh this weekend; protesters arrested
President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans gained confidence on Thursday that his US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh would win Senate confirmation after two wavering lawmakersresponded positively to an FBI reporton accusations of sexual misconduct against the judge.
The White House on Thursday said that it'sgoing extra length for countries like India and Iraq to find substitute for Iranian oil.
The Trump Administration in its meetings with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi this week talked about the suspension of security assistance since early this year and the importance that they place on them renewing an effective campaign against terrorists, the White House said.
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new counter-terrorism strategy which issues a tough warning to terrorist groups and their supporters that the United States will defeat its enemies with the full force of American might.
Sportswear maker Nike Inc and video game maker Electronic Arts Inc (EA) said on Thursday they were concerned about rape allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's best football players.