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US VP Harris, Australian PM discuss boosting cooperation on China, Myanmar: White House

Mar 03, 2021, at 02:24 pm

Washington/Sputnik: US Vice President Kamala Harris and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a telephone call discussed ways to further cooperate on issues concerning China and Myanmar, the White House said in a press release.

US Intelligence removed 3 names from Khashoggi Report: Reports

Mar 02, 2021, at 02:33 pm

Washington/Sputnik:  US intelligence removed three names that were erroneously mentioned among the suspects in its declassified report on the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, CNN said on Monday.

Canada-US relations still remain strained despite repeated bilateral meetings

Mar 02, 2021, at 04:29 am

Ottawa/IBNS: Canada-US relationship on their shared priorities and close ties as longtime allies is still constrained despite several days of bilateral meetings between the two countries, media reports said.

US has slim edge over China in AI, warns former Google Chairman

Mar 01, 2021, at 04:41 pm

Washignton: Former Google Chairman Eric Schmidt has warned the United States is only one to two years ahead of China in developing artificial intelligence.

White House says US preparing more measures against Myanmar

Mar 01, 2021, at 02:25 pm

Washington/Sputnik: The United States is preparing new measures against Myanmar in connection with the reported violence during the recent protests, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.

Joe Biden to maintain Trump administration rules to limit China tech purchases:  Reports

Feb 27, 2021, at 11:37 pm

Washington/Sputnik: The Biden administration plans to maintain and impose sweeping new rules to limit China's purchase of advanced technology from the United States, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

USA: Rights experts call for reforms to end police brutality, systemic racism

Feb 27, 2021, at 07:43 pm

New York: Independent UN human rights experts appealed on Friday for the new United States Government to adopt wide ranging reforms to end police violence and address systemic racism and racial discrimination.

UN agencies begin registering asylum seekers at US-Mexico border

Feb 26, 2021, at 08:57 pm

New York: UN  agencies have begun preparing individuals and families at the Matamoros informal camp, near the United States-Mexico border, for entry into the US, following the termination of a policy that forced asylum seekers to wait for immigration hearings in Mexico.

US must treat China as rival, trade partner: Trade representative nominee

Feb 26, 2021, at 02:12 pm

Washington/Sputnik: The United States needs to think of China as a rival, trade partner and outsized player while at the same time cooperating with Beijing to address global challenges, President Joe Biden’s nominee for US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said during her Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday.

UN rights experts call for US to address ongoing violations at ‘Kafkaesque’ Guantánamo military prison

Feb 24, 2021, at 05:00 pm

New York: In response to the Biden Administration’s announced review into closing the infamous Guantánamo Bay detention centre in Cuba, independent UN human rights experts on Tuesday said it was vital to also address ongoing violations being committed against the 40 or so inmates still incarcerated there.

Myanmar: UN, US express concern regarding reports of violence

Feb 21, 2021, at 09:52 pm

Washington: The United Nations and the US State Department have both condemned the Myanmar's military rulers for their reported use of force against protesters.

US: Louisiana shooting leaves several people, including gunman, say police

Feb 21, 2021, at 02:32 pm

Lousiana/Sputnik: Several people were killed in a gun store shooting in Metairie, Louisiana, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Joe Biden asks Asian, European partners to challenge China together

Feb 20, 2021, at 11:39 pm

Washington/UNI: US President Joe Biden, emphasising multi-lateralism, has urged the US' European allies and Asian partners to prepare together for a long-term strategic competition with China.

Diplomats of US, South Korea, Japan discuss matters related to North Korea: State Dept

Feb 19, 2021, at 02:15 pm

Washington/Sputnik: Senior diplomats of the United States, South Korea and Japan have held a teleconference to discuss the issues related to North Korea, the US Department of State said.

US President Biden vows repercussions for China over alleged human rights violations

Feb 17, 2021, at 03:59 pm

Washington/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday vowed repercussions for China over alleged human rights violations.

Washington expresses concern over Beijing's interference in WHO's probe on COVID-19 origin

Feb 16, 2021, at 01:32 am

Washington: Targeting China, the US has expressed deep concerns about the way in which the early findings of the COVID-19 investigation were communicated and questions about the process used to reach them.

China targets US for accusing Beijing of interfering in WHO’s COVID-19 probe

Feb 16, 2021, at 01:07 am

Washington: China has reacted sharply to the US comments on Beijing interfering in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) probe into the origins of the coronavirus and said Washington is “severely undermining” the crucial world health body.

Over 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in United States: CDC

Feb 14, 2021, at 03:59 pm

Washington/Sputnik: More than 50 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

US Senate acquits Donald Trump of charge of inciting Capitol Hill riot

Feb 14, 2021, at 02:13 pm

Washington/UNI: Former US President Donald Trump was on Saturday acquitted on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” in relation to the Jan 6 riot at the United States Capitol.

Infrastructure spending: Joe Biden warns Beijing will 'eat our lunch'

Feb 14, 2021, at 06:12 am

Washington: US President Joe Biden has warned that if America does not “step up” its infrastructure spending then China will “eat our lunch”.

Joe Biden administration aims to close Guantanamo bay prison by end of term in office

Feb 13, 2021, at 02:17 pm

Washinton/Sputnik: The Biden administration intends to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center by the end of President Joe Biden's term in office, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said during a press briefing on Friday.

Was on phone call with Xi Jinping for two hours: US President Joe Biden

Feb 12, 2021, at 04:51 am

Washington/IBNS:  US President Joe Biden on Thursday said that he made his first conversation over a phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since taking office.

Senators reintroduce Bill to offer US refugee status to Hong Kong citizens: Rubio

Feb 10, 2021, at 02:40 pm

Washington/Sputnik: Twelve US senators have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to offer refugee status in the United States to citizens of Hong Kong who protested against the government of China, Senator Marco Rubio said in a press release.

US conducts joint Guam drill with Australia, Japan to counter China

Feb 10, 2021, at 04:54 am

The United States is conducting a joint exercise with Australia and Japan on Guam, an  unincorporated territory of the United States in Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean, in an attempt to counter the increasing vulnerability to attack from Russia or China, media reports saiad.

US concerned over Myanmar military's restrictions on peaceful assembly: State Dept

Feb 09, 2021, at 02:10 pm

Washington/Sputnik: The United States is concerned about the Myanmar military's decision to restrict peaceful protests, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

United States will continue to stand up for human rights and democratic values: Antony J. Blinken tells Yang Jiechi

Feb 08, 2021, at 03:33 pm

Washington/Beijing: US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in his talks with  China's Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi has said Washington will continue to stand up for human rights and democratic values.

Iranian spiritual leader says US must lift sanctions for Tehran to return to nuclear deal

Feb 07, 2021, at 11:52 pm

Tehran/Sputnik: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Sunday that the United States would have to lift all sanctions for his country to return to its nuclear commitments.

US: One dead, several injured in shooting at suburban Chicago hotel

Feb 07, 2021, at 02:28 pm

Washington/UNI: One person was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at a suburban Chicago hotel, police said on Saturday.

US lawmakers now nominate Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement for Nobel Peace Prize

Feb 07, 2021, at 06:19 am

Beijing: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has nominated Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, reports South China Morning Post.

US state of Virginia passes death penalty ban, governor expected to sign

Feb 06, 2021, at 02:04 pm

Washington/Sputnik: The main legislative chamber of Virginia has passed a measure on Friday abolishing the death penalty in the state.