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Joe Biden will pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half
The president will commit the United States to deep cuts in emissions at an Earth Day summit meeting that starts on Thursday, according to people familiar with the plan
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India's per capita carbon footprint is 60% lower than global average: PM
As a climate-responsible country, India welcomes partners to create templates of sustainable development, says PM Modi at US-hosted climate summit
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Do not make promises that you know you cannot keep: Suresh Prabhu
Former environment and power minister and current Sherpa on negotiations with G7 and G20, Suresh Prabhu tells Aditi Phadnis in an interview the approach India should adopt on Net Zero. Edited excerpts
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend Biden's climate summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate as well
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A giant step forward but we can't stop here: Biden after Floyd verdict
US President Joe Biden has said the conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd is a giant step forward in the fight against systemic racism
Afghanistan: US Military withdrawal draws concerns over abducted American
As the US moves to withdraw its military from Afghanistan over the next five months, concerns are growing about one American who risks being left behind.
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'We understand India's need,' says US about vaccine material supply
The Biden administration has conveyed to New Delhi that it understands India's pharmaceutical requirements and promised to give the matter a due consideration
US: Trump urges Biden to reinstate travel ban on Muslim countries
Former US President Donald Trump has urged his successor Joe Biden to reinstate the travel ban on certain Muslim countries in order to keep the country safe from radical Islamic terrorism
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US immigration enforcement agencies to stop referring migrants as 'aliens'
Employees of the two main US immigration enforcement agencies have been directed to stop referring to migrants as aliens, a dated term that many people consider offensive
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Sending political messages at sea
US warship deployment through India's Exclusive Economic Zone was more than just a perfunctory action
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Withdrawal symptoms
US' unilateral Afghan departure is a concern for India
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Designate Mexican drug cartels as terror organisations: Texas Gov to Biden
US state of Texas Governor Greg Abbott has urged President Joe Biden to designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organisations
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Prez Joe Biden says situation with Alexey Navalny 'totally unfair'
US President Joe Biden on Saturday said the situation with Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who is currently serving a two-and-a-half prison term, is "totally unfair"
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Biden, Suga discuss China's aggression; repeat calls for free Indo-Pacific
US President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday (local time) reiterated their calls for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
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After outcry, White House says President Biden will lift refugee cap in May
The White House faced swift blowback from allies and aid groups
State Dept. watchdog says Mike Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules
The State Department's internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands
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After outcry, White House says Biden will lift refugee cap in May
Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees
Biden to nominate former space shuttle commander for Nasa's number 2 spot
US President Joe Biden is set to nominate eight leaders to key administration posts, including former space shuttle commander Pamela Melroy for the post of Deputy Administrator in NASA
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US likely to up Afghanistan force to ensure safe military drawdown
The US will likely increase its troop presence in Afghanistan temporarily over the coming weeks and months in order to fulfill President Joe Biden's order to withdraw all forces from the country
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Had serious talks about China's influence in Indo-Pacific: Japan PM
Japan and the United States had serious talks about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region, and both countries agreed to oppose any attempt to change the status quo by force
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