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Ex-diplomat named as US Global Covid coordinator to combat coronavirus
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has appointed a former veteran diplomat and humanitarian aid chief to be a special envoy for US coronavirus vaccine and prevention efforts
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Eating our lunch: Joe Biden points to China in development push pitch
Biden and Democratic lawmakers direct Americans eyes to the rear-view mirror, pointing to a booming, ambitious China they say is threatening to overtake the United States in global clout and capacity
 "Eating our lunch: Joe Biden points to China in development push pitch")
India is vulnerable to climate change, should join the race to net zero
If rises to challenge, it can serve as a model for other developing countries
 "India is vulnerable to climate change, should join the race to net zero")
Aiming big, US President Biden is looking to restore faith in government
As Biden preaches patience but acts with urgency, his vision of the powers of the Oval Office is quickly taking shape
 "Aiming big, US President Biden is looking to restore faith in government")
Joe Biden lifts sanctions on International Criminal Court officials
US has lifted sanctions and visa restrictions imposed by Donald Trump's administration on officials of the International Criminal Court
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In US, dozens of big and profitable companies pay no federal taxes
A provision in the 2017 tax bill allowed businesses to immediately write off the cost of any new equipment and machinery.
 "In US, dozens of big and profitable companies pay no federal taxes")
Job growth in US topped 900,000 in March as hiring broadened
The payroll figures showed broad-based gains across industries, led by a 280,000 surge in leisure and hospitality
 "Job growth in US topped 900,000 in March as hiring broadened")
Trump's H-1B ban expires: What this means for Indian IT professionals
The US issues up to 85,000 H-1B visas each year. Most of the nearly 600,000 H-1B visa holders are from India and China
 "Trump's H-1B ban expires: What this means for Indian IT professionals")
Japan PM Yoshihide Suga to hold talks with Biden in US visit on April 16
Suga will visit Washington for talks with President Joe Biden on April 16, the government announced Friday.
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US Prez, Japan PM to discuss concerns on China expansionist moves in April
United States President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will meet in April to discuss shared concerns about China's expansionist moves.
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At first Cabinet meeting, US President Biden says team 'looks like America'
President Joe Biden's first Cabinet meeting looked and felt different from those of his predecessor
 "At first Cabinet meeting, US President Biden says team 'looks like America'")
Amazon uses loopholes to not pay a penny in tax: US President Joe Biden
Unveils $2-trn plan aimed at modernising America's crumbling transport network, creating millions of jobs
 "Amazon uses loopholes to not pay a penny in tax: US President Joe Biden")
Stock markets start new fiscal on a high, Sensex reclaims 50,000-level
IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, and UltraTech Cement were prominent gainers
 "Stock markets start new fiscal on a high, Sensex reclaims 50,000-level")
S&P 500 hits 4,000 mark for first time on tech strength, reopening optimism
Seven of the 11 S&P sectors rose, with technology and communication services gaining more than 1.5%
 "S&P 500 hits 4,000 mark for first time on tech strength, reopening optimism")
Gold rebounds from three-week low as dollar rally pauses, yields ease
Gold bounced back from a three-week low hit in the previous session, as the US dollar and Treasury yields eased, while President Biden's $2 trillion-plus jobs plan further supported the metal's appeal
 "Gold rebounds from three-week low as dollar rally pauses, yields ease")
Biden unveils $2 trn package to overhaul American physical infrastructure
US President Joe Biden unveiled a $2 trillion package to upgrade and overhaul American physical infrastructure on Wednesday
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Hong Kong doesn't warrant special status as China dismantling freedom: US
The Biden administration reaffirmed a determination that Hong Kong does not warrant preferential treatment under US law owing to the erosion of its autonomy at the hands of Beijing
Biden says $2 trillion jobs plan rivals the space race in its ambition
Biden called for a sweeping use of government power to reshape the world's largest economy and counter China's rise in a $2 trillion-plus proposal that was met with swift Republican resistance
Reversing Trump, Pentagon to release new transgender policy
The Pentagon on Wednesday will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military
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Explained: What's in Joe Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan?
The infrastructure plan US President Joe Biden will roll out in Pittsburgh on Wednesday includes $2.3 trillion in investments
