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UK defiant even after House of Lords rejects Brexit bill

11:04 pm November 10, 2020

London: The British government insisted Tuesday it will press ahead with legislation that breaks a legally binding Brexit treaty with the European Union, despite a resounding rejection of the bill by the upper house of Parliament. The House of Lords voted by large margins late Monday to strip from the Internal Market Bill clauses that […]

Indian groups in US hail Biden-Harris victory, setting up of COVID-19 task force

11:56 pm November 9, 2020

New York: Leading Indian diaspora and advocacy organisations in the US are hailing the victories of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, saying they are encouraged by their plans to combat the coronavirus pandemic, including by setting up a task force that will be co-chaired by Indian-American former surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy. The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (APPI), […]

Experts confident of strong Indo-US ties in Biden administration

11:49 pm November 9, 2020

New Delhi: With Joe Biden emerging as president-elect of the United States, experts on Monday expressed confidence that relations between India and the US will remain strong and the Biden administration will continue to work with India to support a rules-based and stable Indo-Pacific region. Daniel Feldman, former US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, said he expects […]

German governor apologizes for 'little Merkel' comment

Merkel: US, Germany must stand together on climate change

11:42 pm November 9, 2020

Berlin: The US and Germany must stand “side by side” in handling the coronavirus pandemic, fighting global warming and terrorism, and in working for “an open global economy and free trade,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday. President-elect Joe Biden brings decades of experience in domestic and foreign policy to the job, and “he knows Germany and Europe well,” Merkel said in her […]

Indian, South-Asian groups congratulate Biden, Harris; say opportunity for progressive policies

11:40 pm November 9, 2020

Washington: Indian and South Asian groups on Monday congratulated President elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic win, saying they look forward to the opportunity to push for progressive and inclusive policies for the community. Following a tense week of vote tallying, Democratic presidential candidate Biden, 77, on Saturday won the state […]