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Putin's ally accuses US for Russia's breakup, says it could lead to doom
A top Russian official accused the U.S. and its allies on Saturday of trying to provoke the country's breakup and warned that such attempts could lead to doomsday
 "Putin's ally accuses US for Russia's breakup, says it could lead to doom")
Hundreds line up to say farewell to Mikhail Gorbachev; Putin absent
Hundreds of mourners lined up to pay tribute to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who launched drastic reforms that helped end the Cold War and precipitated the breakup of the Soviet Union
 "Hundreds line up to say farewell to Mikhail Gorbachev; Putin absent")
US to announce $1 bn arms sale to Taiwan as tensions with China escalate
The USD1.09 billion sale includes USD355 million for Harpoon air-to-sea missiles and USD85 million for Sidewinder air-to-air missiles
 "US to announce $1 bn arms sale to Taiwan as tensions with China escalate")
Myanmar court sentences NLD's Suu Kyi to 3 years for election fraud
Two senior members of Suu Kyi's former government were co-defendants in the case and also received three-year prison sentences
 "Myanmar court sentences NLD's Suu Kyi to 3 years for election fraud")
White House seeks $13.7 billion more as emergency package for Ukraine
President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide USD 13.7 billion in emergency dollars for Ukraine as US aid to the war-torn country is running out
 "White House seeks $13.7 billion more as emergency package for Ukraine")
Russia 'sternly' warns US off sending long-range weapons to Ukraine
A senior Russian diplomat sternly warned Washington Friday against supplying long-range weapons to Ukraine, noting that the US is balancing on the edge of direct involvement in the conflict
 "Russia 'sternly' warns US off sending long-range weapons to Ukraine")
US hiring slowed in August as employers add 315,000 jobs amid weak economy
The unemployment rate rose to 3.7 per cent, from a half-century low of 3.5 per cent in July, as more Americans came off the sidelines to look for jobs and didn't find work immediately
 "US hiring slowed in August as employers add 315,000 jobs amid weak economy")
At least 18 killed, 21 wounded in Herat mosque blast, says Afghan medic
An Afghan medic says at least 18 people were killed and 21 wounded in a blast that tore through a crowded mosque in the western city of Herat
 "At least 18 killed, 21 wounded in Herat mosque blast, says Afghan medic")
North Korea calls UN monitor on its rights issue 'puppet' of the US
North Korea warned that it won't tolerate an American-led plot to use the rights issue to overthrow its political system
 "North Korea calls UN monitor on its rights issue 'puppet' of the US")
Tropical storm Danielle strengthens; soon to emerge as a hurricane in US
Tropical storm Danielle picked up strength in the and was forecast to become the first hurricane of an unusually quiet storm season
 "Tropical storm Danielle strengthens; soon to emerge as a hurricane in US")
As inflation rages on, Fed hopes August hiring report will show slowdown
The government is expected to report that employers added 300,000 jobs last month, according to a survey of economists by the data provider FactSet
 "As inflation rages on, Fed hopes August hiring report will show slowdown")
Manchester United beats Leicester 1-0 for 3rd straight win in EPL
Once we have Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro getting fitter, it will get better still, Ten Hag said. We need not only a team, we need a squad
 "Manchester United beats Leicester 1-0 for 3rd straight win in EPL")
Nissan eager to leverage US tax credit on electric vehicles: Report
Tesla models, as well as the Ford F Series electric pickup, BMW X5 and the Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid are among the models that will be able to qualify for the tax credits
 "Nissan eager to leverage US tax credit on electric vehicles: Report")
Serena, Venus Williams lose to Czech pair in 1st round of US Open doubles
Playing against the Williams sisters, Noskova said, is a special moment for everybody
 "Serena, Venus Williams lose to Czech pair in 1st round of US Open doubles")
Man detained after pointing gun at Argentine VP Cristina Fernndez
The man, who had not been identified, was detained seconds into the incident
 "Man detained after pointing gun at Argentine VP Cristina Fernndez")
Trump, allies threaten democracy, says Joe Biden at Independence Hall
President Joe Biden warned that equality and democracy are under assault in the US as he sounded an alarm about his predecessor, Donald Trump, and MAGA Republican adherents
Australia increases permanent immigration intake by 35,000 to 195,000
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil announced the increase for the year ending June 30, 2023, during a two-day summit of 140 representatives of governments, trade unions, businesses and industry
 "Australia increases permanent immigration intake by 35,000 to 195,000")
UN Secretary General proposes Senegal's Abdoulaye Bathily as envoy to Libya
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has nominated Abdoulaye Bathily to be the new UN envoy to Libya, and France's UN ambassador said he thinks the Security Council will approve the minister
 "UN Secretary General proposes Senegal's Abdoulaye Bathily as envoy to Libya")
New Covid boosters for Omicron strains to roll out soon as CDC gives nod
New COVID-19 boosters that target today's most common omicron strains are set to begin soon after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the updated shots
 "New Covid boosters for Omicron strains to roll out soon as CDC gives nod")
Micron to invest $15 bn by 2030 on semiconductor plant in Idaho's Boise
Micron said locating the manufacturing plant at the company's operational headquarter will improve efficiency and help get products to market faster
 "Micron to invest $15 bn by 2030 on semiconductor plant in Idaho's Boise")