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The United States today is marking 21 years since the September 11 attacks. The deadly terror attacks have claimed almost 3,000 lives and made the United States to wage its global war on terror.

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US President Joe Biden gave indication of decrease in inflation and said that it may be easing. He made the comments on Friday (September 2) as he responded to Labor Department's report which said that jobs had increased by 315,000 last month. Biden did mention that he did not want to 'overpromise' but welcomed the upward trajectory of jobs and wages.&nbsp;

US employers hired more workers than expected in August, but moderate wage growth and a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.7% suggested the labor market was starting to loosen, raising cautious optimism that the Federal Reserve could slow the economy without triggering a recession.

The Labor Department's report also showed 107,000 fewer jobs created in June and July than the initial estimate. The report was closely watched but it has not decisively settled debate on whether US central bank would deliver a third 75 basis point or half-a-percentage point rate hike at its policy meeting this month.

The increase in the unemployment rate to a six-month high came as nearly 800,000 people entered the labor market, driving the size of the labor force to a record high. The labor market remains strong, underscoring the economy's resilience despite gross domestic product contracting in the first half of 2022.

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US President Joe Biden gave indication of decrease in inflation and said that it may be easing. He made the comments on Friday (September 2) as he responded to Labor Department's report which said that jobs had increased by 315,000 last month.

US President Joe Biden gave indication of decrease in inflation and said that it may be easing. He made the comments on Friday (September 2) as he responded to Labor Department's report which said that jobs had increased by 315,000 last month. Biden did mention that he did not want to 'overpromise' but welcomed the upward trajectory of jobs and wages. US employers hired more workers than expected in August, but moderate wage growth and a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.7% suggested the labor market was starting to loosen, raising cautious optimism that the Federal Reserve could slow the economy without triggering a recession. The Labor Department's report also showed 107,000 fewer jobs created in June and July than the initial estimate. The report was closely watched but it has not decisively settled debate on whether US central bank would deliver a third 75 basis point or half-a-percentage point rate hike at its policy meeting this month. The increase in the unemployment rate to a six-month high came as nearly 800,000 people entered the labor market, driving the size of the labor force to a record high. The labor market remains strong, underscoring the economy's resilience despite gross domestic product contracting in the first half of 2022. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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US President Joe Biden has warned equality & democracy under assault in the US. He said, 'Maga forces are determined to take this country backwards'.

Joe Biden warns equality & democracy under assault in the US

According to the White House, President Joe Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday that the United States would never permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Washington is being sought after by Tehran for stronger guarantees in order to revive a nuclear agreement with major powers.&nbsp;

Israel is against going back to the 2015 agreement, which put restrictions on Iran's nuclear weapons programme in exchange for the relaxation of sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union, and the UN on Tehran.&nbsp;

To Israel's pleasure, the deal's nuclear restrictions were broken by Tehran once former president Donald Trump withdrew from it and reinstituted heavy penalties in 2018. In order to protect Israel, which is Iran's main adversary in the region, Biden has committed to resurrecting the accord.

In a call where Biden and Lapid also discussed "threats posed by Iran," the President "underscored US&nbsp;commitment to never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon," the White House said in a statement.&nbsp;

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The statement stated that Biden stressed the significance of finalising talks on Israel and Lebanon's maritime border.&nbsp;

They "spoke at length about the negotiations on a nuclear agreement and their shared commitment to stopping Iran’s progress towards a nuclear weapon," according to Lapid's office in its own readout of the call.

In March, it seemed like the nuclear agreement may be revived. Iranian demands that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) end its investigations into uranium traces found at three unreported sites before the nuclear accord is revived caused indirect discussions between Tehran and Washington to break down.&nbsp;

In July, Biden and Lapid jointly vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, demonstrating their allies' unity after years of disagreement on how to approach Tehran diplomatically. But Lapid asserted last week that Israel will not be obligated by the 2015 agreement if it is restored.

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According to the White House, President Joe Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday that the United States would never permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

According to the White House, President Joe Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday that the United States would never permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Washington is being sought after by Tehran for stronger guarantees in order to revive a nuclear agreement with major powers. Israel is against going back to the 2015 agreement, which put restrictions on Iran's nuclear weapons programme in exchange for the relaxation of sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union, and the UN on Tehran. To Israel's pleasure, the deal's nuclear restrictions were broken by Tehran once former president Donald Trump withdrew from it and reinstituted heavy penalties in 2018. In order to protect Israel, which is Iran's main adversary in the region, Biden has committed to resurrecting the accord. In a call where Biden and Lapid also discussed "threats posed by Iran," the President "underscored US commitment to never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon," the White House said in a statement. Also Read: US approves Moderna and Pfizer shots targeting omicron variant of Covid The statement stated that Biden stressed the significance of finalising talks on Israel and Lebanon's maritime border. They "spoke at length about the negotiations on a nuclear agreement and their shared commitment to stopping Iran’s progress towards a nuclear weapon," according to Lapid's office in its own readout of the call. In March, it seemed like the nuclear agreement may be revived. Iranian demands that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) end its investigations into uranium traces found at three unreported sites before the nuclear accord is revived caused indirect discussions between Tehran and Washington to break down. In July, Biden and Lapid jointly vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, demonstrating their allies' unity after years of disagreement on how to approach Tehran diplomatically. But Lapid asserted last week that Israel will not be obligated by the 2015 agreement if it is restored. (with inputs from agencies)

Biden assures Lapid, US will never allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons

The United States President Joe Biden is heading to Philadelphia to deliver a rare prime time speech on what he calls 'the battle for the soul of the nation'. His speech will take place near the building where the declaration of independence and the US constitution were adopted.

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Politics have heated up in the US ahead of midterm polls. US President Joe Biden is all set to visit Pennsylvania. POTUS will speak on reducing crime rates.

US President Joe Biden to visit Pennsylvania, POTUS will speak on reducing crime rates

US President Joe Biden on will hold his first political rally on Thursday in the run up to the November midterm congressional elections to boost the chances of Democrats. The event will take place in the Washington suburb of Rockville, Maryland and will see participation from several Maryland political leaders. The rally will kickstart what Democrats have termed a coast-to-coast tour to help Democratic candidates.

Biden is expected to champion his policy victories since he took over as the President, and Democrats seem hopeful in the face of several legislative measures brought about by Biden and the Congress. Meanwhile, Republicans have been pinning their hopes on voter discontent caused due to inflation and high gasoline prices.&nbsp;

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Historically speaking, the party that controls the White House usually loses seats in Congress in a new president's first midterm elections. Political analysts say that Republicans have a solid chance to take control of the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate.&nbsp;

A crucial point that is expected to work in favor of the Democrats is the outrage caused by Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade, a 1973 ruling that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion. The anger amongst the masses might translate into strong voter turnout among Democrats.

However, Biden has remained unpopular and his latest approval rating is 41%. He is polling lower than most Democratic candidates in competitive races, often by double digits, Democratic pollsters said. This is why some candidates for Congress worry that campaigning with Biden will hurt them in the November 8 election, Reuters reported.

Earlier, Biden moved forward on the long-delayed campaign pledge to forgive federal student loans for lower and middle-income borrowers. The Democrats believe that the decision will animate younger and Black and Latino voters.

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US President Joe Biden on will hold his first political rally on Thursday in the run up to the November midterm congressional elections to boost the chances of Democrats.

US President Joe Biden on will hold his first political rally on Thursday in the run up to the November midterm congressional elections to boost the chances of Democrats. The event will take place in the Washington suburb of Rockville, Maryland and will see participation from several Maryland political leaders. The rally will kickstart what Democrats have termed a coast-to-coast tour to help Democratic candidates. Biden is expected to champion his policy victories since he took over as the President, and Democrats seem hopeful in the face of several legislative measures brought about by Biden and the Congress. Meanwhile, Republicans have been pinning their hopes on voter discontent caused due to inflation and high gasoline prices. Also Read | US President Biden announces debt relief for university graduates Historically speaking, the party that controls the White House usually loses seats in Congress in a new president's first midterm elections. Political analysts say that Republicans have a solid chance to take control of the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate. A crucial point that is expected to work in favor of the Democrats is the outrage caused by Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade, a 1973 ruling that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion. The anger amongst the masses might translate into strong voter turnout among Democrats. However, Biden has remained unpopular and his latest approval rating is 41%. He is polling lower than most Democratic candidates in competitive races, often by double digits, Democratic pollsters said. This is why some candidates for Congress worry that campaigning with Biden will hurt them in the November 8 election, Reuters reported. Earlier, Biden moved forward on the long-delayed campaign pledge to forgive federal student loans for lower and middle-income borrowers. The Democrats believe that the decision will animate younger and Black and Latino voters. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden to kick off midterm rally in Maryland on Thursday

More details on US president Joe Biden and Xi Jinping call has been revealed. As per reports, Xi Jinping made pleas in a July 28 phone call and asked Biden to stop Pelosi from visiting Taiwan

Report: Xi Jinping asked Biden to stop Pelosi from visiting Taiwan

US President Joe Biden has signed the inflation reduction act into law. He hailed the bill as significant step against climate change. The package aims to make sweeping changes to US economy and to help utilities to lower-emission energy sources.

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Patriotic fervour is palpable at every nook and corner of India as the country celebrates its 75th Independence anniversary today. While the atmosphere is celebratory in India, its South Asian neighbour Afghanistan marks one year under the Taliban rule. The situation is grim in Ecuadoran port city of Guayaquil which witnessed a blast that killed five. In the realm of economy, Japan has seen growth in its GDP in the second quarter.&nbsp;

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An explosion on&nbsp;Sunday left at least five dead and 16 others injured&nbsp;in the port city of Guayaquil, Ecuador.&nbsp;President Guillermo Lasso proclaimed a state of emergency.

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Patriotic fervour is palpable at every nook and corner of India as the country celebrates its 75th Independence anniversary today. While the atmosphere is celebratory in India, its South Asian neighbour Afghanistan marks one year under the Taliban rule.

Patriotic fervour is palpable at every nook and corner of India as the country celebrates its 75th Independence anniversary today. While the atmosphere is celebratory in India, its South Asian neighbour Afghanistan marks one year under the Taliban rule. The situation is grim in Ecuadoran port city of Guayaquil which witnessed a blast that killed five. In the realm of economy, Japan has seen growth in its GDP in the second quarter. Click on the headline to read more: Biden wishes India on its 75th Independence day anniversary; calls it an indispensable partner US President Joe Biden on Sunday released a statement congratulating India for celebrating its 75th Independence day anniversary. Calling both US and India great democracies and indispensable partners, Biden added that together they could address the challenges around the world. Blast in Ecuador kills five; officials blame criminal gangs An explosion on Sunday left at least five dead and 16 others injured in the port city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. President Guillermo Lasso proclaimed a state of emergency. Trump 'requests' Justice Department to return seized 'privileged' documents Days after the FBI raid at his Mar-a-Lago club cum residence in Florida, former US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that the Justice Department took boxes which were covered under attorney-client or executive privilege and requested them to return the documents. Japan's economy rebounds from COVID; sees growth in second quarter After the government relaxed COVID-19 business restrictions, official data released on Monday revealed that Japan's GDP grew in the three months leading up to June. WATCH | Kenya: Toxic dump affects reproductive health of waste pickers

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The US House has approved the Inflation reduction act. President Biden lauded the passage of the bill. The bill is aimed at reducing inflation and tackling climate change.

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Amid a global shortage of microchips, US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law, a multi-million dollar bill to boost domestic production of semi-conductors in fear of losing technological edge to China.

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US President Joe Biden has now tested negative for COVID-19 after suffering a 'rebound' last Saturday. He has remained inactive during key events.

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The United States is finally on the verge of its first significant attempt to tackle the climate crisis. According to the president Joe Biden, the climate bill which is a part of Biden's inflation reduction act will not only help rewire the American economy but also act as an important step in averting disastrous global heating.

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U.S. President Joe Biden touts new data on jobs after the U.S. job market surges in July. The unemployment rate in the U.S. dipped to 3.5% in July.

U.S. President Biden touts new data on jobs: U.S. job market surges in July

In its first significant attempt to tackle the climate crisis according to president Joe Biden, the climate bill which is a part of his inflation reduction act will not only help rewire the American economy but also act as an important step in averting disastrous global heating.

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Senate Democrats have reached an accord on eleventh-hour changes to their top-priority economic legislation, clearing a major hurdle to moving the measure through the chamber in coming days.

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US President Joe Biden signed an executive order which will make it easier for women to travel out of state for an abortion, this comes as some states banned abortion.

'Women's health, lives are on the line,' Joe Biden signs new executive order on abortion

US President Joe Biden will sign a second executive order on Wednesday to protect&nbsp;abortion rights, The Guardian reported. Notably, the US Supreme Court had struck down the constitutional right to abortion in June. After Roe vs Wade was overturned, abortion stands banned in around 10 states, while four others have a partial ban. Many patients travel to other states to get an abortion, but aren't reimbursed in any way.

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The order will direct the Health and Human Services department to try and expand coverage for such patients who leave their state for the procedure, The Guardian stated. Government-subsidized Medicaid health insurance plans currently only cover medically necessary abortions in 16 states.

 
Although the order doesn’t clearly state how the Biden administration plans to achieve the same, the idea is to provide monetary assistance to such women who travel out of state for reproductive care.

 
It also directs the department to ensure health-care providers comply with federal non-discrimination laws when offering such services, Reuters reported.

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Besides, the order aims to make it easy for healthcare workers to get a grasp of the&nbsp;rules surrounding abortion care. It further orders&nbsp;collection of data to help know the true impact of the court order on maternal health.

 
Meanwhile, Cabinet members will also brief Biden regarding the steps taken by their respective agencies "to defend reproductive rights.”

 
Biden had signed an order in July as well that directed the HHS to ensure that access to abortion medication and emergency care aren’t affected in any way by the court order.

 
Notably, women in states where abortion is either banned or restricted often end up staring at dangerous situations. Even the doctors are confused over providing medical care to patients.

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US President Joe Biden will sign a second executive order on Wednesday to protect abortion rights, The Guardian reported. Notably, the US Supreme Court had struck down the constitutional right to abortion in June.

US President Joe Biden will sign a second executive order on Wednesday to protect abortion rights, The Guardian reported. Notably, the US Supreme Court had struck down the constitutional right to abortion in June. After Roe vs Wade was overturned, abortion stands banned in around 10 states, while four others have a partial ban. Many patients travel to other states to get an abortion, but aren't reimbursed in any way. Also Read | Roe v. Wade overturned: Comparative analysis of Indian and American abortion laws The order will direct the Health and Human Services department to try and expand coverage for such patients who leave their state for the procedure, The Guardian stated. Government-subsidized Medicaid health insurance plans currently only cover medically necessary abortions in 16 states. Although the order doesn’t clearly state how the Biden administration plans to achieve the same, the idea is to provide monetary assistance to such women who travel out of state for reproductive care. It also directs the department to ensure health-care providers comply with federal non-discrimination laws when offering such services, Reuters reported. Also Read | Roe vs Wade Overturned: Celebrities who came out with their abortion stories Besides, the order aims to make it easy for healthcare workers to get a grasp of the rules surrounding abortion care. It further orders collection of data to help know the true impact of the court order on maternal health. Meanwhile, Cabinet members will also brief Biden regarding the steps taken by their respective agencies "to defend reproductive rights.” Biden had signed an order in July as well that directed the HHS to ensure that access to abortion medication and emergency care aren’t affected in any way by the court order. Notably, women in states where abortion is either banned or restricted often end up staring at dangerous situations. Even the doctors are confused over providing medical care to patients. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US President Joe Biden held a telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. During the two-hour long phone call, Chinese President warned Biden against playing with fire over Taiwan.

Xi Jinping warns Joe Biden against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

The United States Federal Reserve has once again hiked the interest rate by 0.75%, this as the country's inflation level has touched 40-year high. This is the second in a row and fourth time this year, that the Fed has raised interest rates.

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United States is taking a number of steps so that it does not slip into recession. President Joe Biden virtually met with CEOs of Lockheed Martin, Medtronic along with Labour leaders to address the chip shortage.

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US President Joe Biden is likely to speak with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping this week. The telephonic conversation would come in the backdrop of a worsening relation between the two global superpowers over several issues that includes Taiwan, Ukraine and technology sector competition.

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US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. He released a video message and said that he is doing well.

US President Joe Biden releases a video message after testing positive for COVID-19

Droupadi Murmu, the presidential candidate of India's National Democratic Alliance has crossed the 50% threshold on Thursday following the third round of counting, defeating Yashwant Sinha to win the election. She will be 15th President of India. In other news US President Joe Biden has tested positive, but with mild symptoms. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has resigned. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News. &nbsp;

 
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After only three rounds of counting, Droupadi Murmu, the NDA's candidate, won more than 50% of the total vote value, becoming India's first tribal president. Yashwant Sinha of the opposition has formally accepted defeat. On July 25, there will be an oath ceremony.

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Biden, 79, had two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office. He received a first booster shot in September and a second on March 30. Stringent White House precautions meant he had avoided the virus, even as it laid low close aides and advisers.

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The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China has more than 3.75 million citizens who have been impacted by floods and heavy rainfall, according to local authorities. Floods in Jiangxi Province in East China caused direct economic losses of 470 million yuan (about 70.4 million US dollars).

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After Gonds and Bhils, Santhals are India's third-largest scheduled tribe community. Most of the Santhali people live in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. One of the districts with a significant Santhali population is Mayurbhanj, the home district of Indian President Droupadi Murmu.

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Sriharikota offers various advantages as an ideal launch site. Situated on the East Coast and at a position nearer to the equator, rockets launched from here are aided by the additional velocity of Earth's West-East rotation. This effect of this rotation is felt closest to the equator and is almost nil at the earth's poles. This effect mainly benefits launches into equatorial orbits (orbits above the earth's equator).

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On Wednesday, the Senate gave him a vote of confidence, but three members of his coalition boycotted the vote, effectively ending any chance of his government’s survival &nbsp;

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The ECB said its new "assessment of inflation risks" justified taking "a larger first step on its policy rate normalisation path than signalled at its previous meeting" in June when policymakers shared their intent to raise rates by a more modest 25 basis points or a quarter of a percentage point.

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&nbsp;'The prospect of large-scale violence in the near future is entirely plausible,' scientists have warned

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Droupadi Murmu, the presidential candidate of India's National Democratic Alliance has crossed the 50% threshold on Thursday following the third round of counting, defeating Yashwant Sinha to win the election.

Droupadi Murmu, the presidential candidate of India's National Democratic Alliance has crossed the 50% threshold on Thursday following the third round of counting, defeating Yashwant Sinha to win the election. She will be 15th President of India. In other news US President Joe Biden has tested positive, but with mild symptoms. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has resigned. Read this and more in our Top 10 World News. Droupadi Murmu crosses majority mark, to become India's 15th President After only three rounds of counting, Droupadi Murmu, the NDA's candidate, won more than 50% of the total vote value, becoming India's first tribal president. Yashwant Sinha of the opposition has formally accepted defeat. On July 25, there will be an oath ceremony. US President Joe Biden 'doing fine' after testing positive for Covid-19 Biden, 79, had two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine shortly before taking office. He received a first booster shot in September and a second on March 30. Stringent White House precautions meant he had avoided the virus, even as it laid low close aides and advisers. Natural disasters cost China $13.13 billion in 2022 so far: Report The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China has more than 3.75 million citizens who have been impacted by floods and heavy rainfall, according to local authorities. Floods in Jiangxi Province in East China caused direct economic losses of 470 million yuan (about 70.4 million US dollars). Santhal, the tribe of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, has a great history After Gonds and Bhils, Santhals are India's third-largest scheduled tribe community. Most of the Santhali people live in Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. One of the districts with a significant Santhali population is Mayurbhanj, the home district of Indian President Droupadi Murmu. Why is India building a new spaceport in Tamil Nadu? Sriharikota offers various advantages as an ideal launch site. Situated on the East Coast and at a position nearer to the equator, rockets launched from here are aided by the additional velocity of Earth's West-East rotation. This effect of this rotation is felt closest to the equator and is almost nil at the earth's poles. This effect mainly benefits launches into equatorial orbits (orbits above the earth's equator). Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns as crisis intensifies On Wednesday, the Senate gave him a vote of confidence, but three members of his coalition boycotted the vote, effectively ending any chance of his government’s survival ECB goes for aggressive rate hike for first time since 2011 The ECB said its new "assessment of inflation risks" justified taking "a larger first step on its policy rate normalisation path than signalled at its previous meeting" in June when policymakers shared their intent to raise rates by a more modest 25 basis points or a quarter of a percentage point. 1 in 5 Americans believe violence is justified to serve political ends, says survey 'The prospect of large-scale violence in the near future is entirely plausible,' scientists have warned Mark Zuckerberg to face six-hour deposition over Cambridge Analytica scandal The lawsuit might shed new light on the Cambridge Analytica debacle, which has devasted the company’s reputation and resulted in congressional hearings where Mark Zuckerberg was interrogated about Facebook’s privacy practices. Environment emergency is legacy of colonialism: Greenpeace UK Colonialism “established a model through which the air and lands of the global south have been … used as places to dump waste the global north does not want,” says the report by Greenpeace UK

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US President Joe Biden's administration has asked a US judge for 60-day extension to decide the matter of sovereign immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the case of murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. US Department of Justice made a filing in district court. The department said that a "decision making process" had been initiated.

“The United States is diligently considering the Court’s inquiry but the process for doing so requires consultation among multiple entities within the Executive Branch with respect to complex issues of international and domestic law,” the filing said.

US government's request has been granted by the court. The request has been filed just days after Biden's return from Saudi Arabia where he met the crown prince along with other leaders.

Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist who was critical of Saudi Arabian regime and of Mohammed bin Salman himself, was murdered in a Saudi consulate in Istanbul. US government's unclassified report said that the crown prince himself ordered the murder. The de facto Saudi ruler denies it.

Saudi Arabian and American sides differed over what discussion took place between Biden and the crown prince.

A Saudi minister told Fox News on Saturday that he "didn't hear that particular phrase" from Biden blaming the crown prince. A Saudi official said that discussion over the Khashoggi case took place in an 'informal' way.

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US President Joe Biden's administration has asked a US judge for 60-day extension to decide the matter of sovereign immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the case of murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

US President Joe Biden's administration has asked a US judge for 60-day extension to decide the matter of sovereign immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the case of murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. US Department of Justice made a filing in district court. The department said that a "decision making process" had been initiated. “The United States is diligently considering the Court’s inquiry but the process for doing so requires consultation among multiple entities within the Executive Branch with respect to complex issues of international and domestic law,” the filing said. US government's request has been granted by the court. The request has been filed just days after Biden's return from Saudi Arabia where he met the crown prince along with other leaders. Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post journalist who was critical of Saudi Arabian regime and of Mohammed bin Salman himself, was murdered in a Saudi consulate in Istanbul. US government's unclassified report said that the crown prince himself ordered the murder. The de facto Saudi ruler denies it. Saudi Arabian and American sides differed over what discussion took place between Biden and the crown prince. A Saudi minister told Fox News on Saturday that he "didn't hear that particular phrase" from Biden blaming the crown prince. A Saudi official said that discussion over the Khashoggi case took place in an 'informal' way. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Biden administration seeks extension to decide on immunity to Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia has denied US President Joe Biden's claim that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Critics have slammed US President Joe Biden over meeting with Saudi Crown Prince MBS.

Biden pushes for US' interests, Khashoggi killing takes backseat?

Critics have slammed US President Joe Biden over meeting with Saudi Crown Prince MBS. Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee has also criticised Joe Biden's move.

The murder of Jamal Khashoggi: Critics slam Biden over meeting with MBS

US President Joe Biden's West Asia tour comes to an end. He attended the Arab leaders summit. He also addressed the Gulf cooperation council. He said that 'US will not allow walk away from West Asia'.

Takeaways from US President Joe Biden's West Asia tour

United States President Joe Biden has welcomed the United Arab Emirates-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), among other pacts Abu Dhabi has signed during his talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE and US President held talks in Jeddah on 16th July during the latter's Saudi Arabia visit. The Joint statement that was later released said, President Biden "welcomed the UAE’s economic initiatives throughout the Middle East and beyond, including its recent Free Trade Agreements signed with Israel, India, and Indonesia as well as new investments in Jordan and Egypt."

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Earlier this year, India and UAE signed the free trade agreement, hailed as the key to increased economic cooperation. The FTA is India's 1st comprehensive trade agreement in a decade and under the deal, duty gets eliminated on 80% of tariff lines. It is not only expected to add $9 billion to UAE's GDP by 2030 but also a market for Indian products in the entire West Asian region. The comments come even as last week saw the first I2U2 summit involving leaders of India, Israel, UAE and the US. The summit, in a hybrid mode, saw key announcements for India like the establishment of food parks and renewable energy. 
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United States President Joe Biden has welcomed the United Arab Emirates-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), among other pacts Abu Dhabi has signed during his talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

United States President Joe Biden has welcomed the United Arab Emirates-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), among other pacts Abu Dhabi has signed during his talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE and US President held talks in Jeddah on 16th July during the latter's Saudi Arabia visit. The Joint statement that was later released said, President Biden "welcomed the UAE’s economic initiatives throughout the Middle East and beyond, including its recent Free Trade Agreements signed with Israel, India, and Indonesia as well as new investments in Jordan and Egypt." Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn Earlier this year, India and UAE signed the free trade agreement, hailed as the key to increased economic cooperation. The FTA is India's 1st comprehensive trade agreement in a decade and under the deal, duty gets eliminated on 80% of tariff lines. It is not only expected to add $9 billion to UAE's GDP by 2030 but also a market for Indian products in the entire West Asian region. The comments come even as last week saw the first I2U2 summit involving leaders of India, Israel, UAE and the US. The summit, in a hybrid mode, saw key announcements for India like the establishment of food parks and renewable energy.

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