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The peanut butter secret, A lavish tax dodge for the ultrawealthy

December 29, 2021 10:02 am

The idea for this tax break came from the venture capital and biotech industries in the early 1990s. Venture capital firms were raking in huge profits from early investments in highflying startups like Gilead Sciences and MedImmune.

Proud Boys members must face Jan 6 charges, U.S. judge rules

December 29, 2021 9:00 am

Four people died on the day of the riot by supporters of then President Donald Trump and one Capitol police officer died the next day of injuries sustained while defending Congress.

Explained: How will Biden’s Covid-19 test giveaway work?

December 26, 2021 11:37 pm

Biden said in a speech Tuesday that, starting in January, private insurers will cover the cost of at-home testing.

South Africa: Nelson Mandela prison key sale condemned by minister

December 25, 2021 9:17 pm

The key to the Robben Island prison cell is being put up for sale by Nelson Mandela's former jailer. Mandela's oldest daughter approved its sale, but South African officials have objected to the auction.

Why Christmas gifts are arriving on time this year

December 23, 2021 2:07 pm

Despite early fears, however, holiday shoppers have received their gifts mostly on time. Many consumers helped themselves by shopping early and in person.

Where is the US-China relationship headed in 2022?

December 23, 2021 11:38 am

The US and China are increasingly locked in a serious economic and geopolitical competition and the rivalry looks set to escalate next year.

All anyone wants for Christmas is a COVID test

December 22, 2021 12:07 pm

At the heart of his quip was an urgent concern: Coronavirus cases are once again rising around the United States as the delta variant has given way to omicron, a highly contagious form of the virus.

US population growth at lowest rate in pandemic’s 1st year

December 22, 2021 10:31 am

The U.S. has been experiencing slow population growth for years but the pandemic exacerbated that trend. This past year was the first time since 1937 that the nation’s population grew by less than 1 million people.

US and Britain help Ukraine prepare for potential Russian cyberassault

December 21, 2021 7:28 pm

Russia’s goal, according to US intelligence assessments, would be to make Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, look inept and defenceless — and perhaps provide an excuse for an invasion.

‘A lot of uncertainty’: Covid-19 surge puts many Americans on edge about traveling

December 20, 2021 12:11 pm

Across the United States, Covid-19 cases are surging and the Omicron variant is spreading, and just days away from a holiday weekend, Americans are also grappling with whether to change their traveling or gathering plans.

Week in Pictures: A look at compelling images from around the world

November 13, 2021 9:55 pm

From celebrations to COP26 protests, here are the best photos of this week.

Americans welcome loved ones back as US reopens international travel

November 09, 2021 7:21 pm

The travel restrictions were eased just in time for the holiday season and would be a boost to the tourism industry in the US.

In Photos: US launches mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas

September 21, 2021 8:11 pm

The US decided to fly Haitian migrants camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland and blocked others from crossing the border from Mexico.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling photos from around the world

September 19, 2021 9:34 pm

From festival celebrations to protests, here are the best photos of this week.

These pictures show how life changed for Afghans since Taliban takeover

September 04, 2021 4:22 pm

After ruling the country from 1996 to 2001, by forcing the radical implementation of the Sharia law, the Taliban has promised a relatively flexible way of rule this time. But the world and several Afghans remain skeptical of these claims.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling images from around the world

August 28, 2021 5:22 pm

From wildfires to evacuation from Afghanistan, here are the best photos of this week

Miami building collapse: Four days on, at least nine dead, 150 still missing

June 28, 2021 8:15 pm

A 12-storey condo building in Surfside, near Miami, Florida, collapsed in the early hours of Thursday. The cause behind the tragedy is yet to be determined.

'Stop Trump': Federal agents clash with protesters in Portland

July 22, 2020 11:00 am

President Donald Trump's decision to send federal agents to Portland has given new momentum to protests that had begun to devolve into chaos with smaller and smaller crowds.

'Black Lives Matter Plaza' is drawn into history amid protests over George Floyd killing

June 06, 2020 4:08 pm

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser said the painting is intended to send a message of support and solidarity to Americans outraged over the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.

Tired of waiting for asylum, migrants from caravan breach US border

December 06, 2018 7:41 am

Some migrants may hope to defeat the odds and penetrate one of the most fortified sections of the southern US border

Implant files: How medical devices that are recalled in the US are still in use in India

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

The Indian Express-ICIJ investigation finds that at least 57 medical devices, many used in critical care, were being sold in India when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clamped down on them for a range of faults over the last two years.

Tracking the extent of #MeToo in India: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

How big was India’s #MeToo movement? Take a look.

Fuel prices at an all-time high: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

How the government is explaining the rise in petrol and diesel prices. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.

Beginning of the Gulf War: How Bush senior and Saddam Hussein's Iraq locked horns

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

On this day, US President Bush senior ordered US troops to defend Saudi against a potential Iraqi invasion by Saddam Hussein.

With The US Pulling Out Of Climate Change Deal, Should We Say Goodbye To The Paris Accord?

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

US decision was unfortunate: MEA on F-16 sale

February 18, 2016 3:21 pm

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Vikas Swarup on Thursday said it does not agree with the United State’s rationale that the sale of F-16 to Pakistan is for counter-terrorism activities. Swarup added that US decision was very unfortunate and will certainly convey negative sentiment, but the relationship between two countries is on broader level.

US hosts ASEAN nations for first time

February 17, 2016 4:13 pm

Pak stands exposed over Headley's claim: Rajnath Singh

February 11, 2016 2:31 pm

Trivandrum, Feb 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asserted that the revelations made by David Coleman Headley before a Mumbai special court has exposed Pakistan, adding that New Delhi would still prefer cordial relations with Islamabad. Deposing from an undisclosed location in the US, Headley had so far told the special court that the ISI was helping different terror outfits in Pakistan and was providing financial, military and moral support. Headley, who had conducted recce of the places in Mumbai which were attacked by 10 LeT terrorists on November 26, 2008, also revealed that the outfit had initially planned to attack a conference of Indian defence scientists in Taj Mahal Hotel. He also said he had also conducted a recce of the famous Siddhivinayak Temple and Naval Air Station on directions of LeT commanders.

US: Cars parked on frozen lake rescued after ice cracks

February 07, 2016 10:11 pm

China-US: reef row gets real

October 27, 2015 3:22 pm

The USS Lassen reportedly breached the 12-mile exclusion zone imposed by China around the Subi and Mischief islands, part of the Spratly Archipelago.