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US job growth rises, unemployment rate falls to an 18-year low to 3.8 %
Overall, the US economy looks strong," said Paul Ashworth, chief economist at Capital Economics in Toronto
 "US job growth rises, unemployment rate falls to an 18-year low to 3.8 %")
'It's an insult': US vetoes UNSC resolution criticising Jerusalem decision
This was the first time the US exercised its veto since Trump became President.
 "'It's an insult': US vetoes UNSC resolution criticising Jerusalem decision")
US grants $500k for promoting religious freedom in India, Sri Lanka
The applicant also needs to ideate successful programme activities to counter hateful or discriminatory public messages with positive messages using all kinds of media
 "US grants $500k for promoting religious freedom in India, Sri Lanka")
Over 30,000 Indians overstayed in America last year: US report
Of these 30,000, a little over 6,000 Indian nationals left the US after the expiry of their visas
 "Over 30,000 Indians overstayed in America last year: US report")
Locked up for being poor
Poor people charged with a misdemeanor end up stuck behind bars
 "Locked up for being poor")
US state of Arkansas executes two prisoners in one night
This is the first double execution in the United States in 17 years
 "US state of Arkansas executes two prisoners in one night")
Jobless claims in US saw unexpected dip last week
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 98,000 jobs last month, the fewest since last May
 "Jobless claims in US saw unexpected dip last week")
US jobless claims up, four-week average lowest since 1973
Data for the prior week was revised to show 1,000 applications received
 "US jobless claims up, four-week average lowest since 1973")
Linda Greenhouse: Who will guard the guardians?
Union representing some 5,000 immigration & customs agents endorsed Trump's presidency
 "Linda Greenhouse: Who will guard the guardians?")
Under US pressure on trade, Japan scrambles ahead of White House visit
Abe will visit Washington on February 10 for talks with Trump
 "Under US pressure on trade, Japan scrambles ahead of White House visit")
US new home sales fall; weekly jobless claims rise
The housing market recovery remains intact as a tightening labor market boosts wage growth
 "US new home sales fall; weekly jobless claims rise")
US jobless claims hit lowest level in more than 43 years
Total number of people receiving unemployment benefits was 2.05 mn, down 7.7% from a year earlier
 "US jobless claims hit lowest level in more than 43 years")
Robot arms replace factory hands
Workforce in the US manufacturing sector slumped by roughly 40% from 1980 to 2015
US firms want more clarity in India's tax policies: US official
India has made commendable strides in opening up FDI in certain sectors, says US official
 "US firms want more clarity in India's tax policies: US official")
Departing US trade chief Michael Froman warns against withdrawing from TPP
US Congress has not approved the TPP
 "Departing US trade chief Michael Froman warns against withdrawing from TPP")
US reacting at analog pace to a rising digital risk: Hacking report
The report was compiled by the FBI, the CIA and the National Security Agency
 "US reacting at analog pace to a rising digital risk: Hacking report")
US job growth slows, but wages rebound strongly
The economy created 2.16 million jobs in 2016
 "US job growth slows, but wages rebound strongly")
US December auto sales on pace for record high, led by GM
2016 US auto sales of 17.55 million was 0.4% higher than the previous record set in 2015
 "US December auto sales on pace for record high, led by GM")
Happy New Year: Minimum wages to increase for millions in US
Massachusetts and Washington will have the highest new minimum wages, at $11 per hour
 "Happy New Year: Minimum wages to increase for millions in US")
US to provide 8.5 billion rupees for construction of dam in Pakistan
The US Agency for International Development, WAPDA signed the agreement at a ceremony held in Islamabad
 "US to provide 8.5 billion rupees for construction of dam in Pakistan")
