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El Salvador sends 10,000 police, army to seal off town on capital outskirts

The government of El Salvador sent 10,000 soldiers and police to seal off a town on the outskirts of the nation's capital Saturday to search for gang members. The operation was one of the largest mobilizations yet in President Nayib Bukele's nine-month-old crackdown on street gangs that long extorted money from businesses and ruled many neighborhoods of the capital, San Salvador. The troops blocked roads going in and out of the township of Soyapango, checking people's documents. Special teams went into the town looking for gang suspects. Starting now, the township of Soyapango is completely surrounded, Bukele wrote in his Twitter account. He posted videos showing ranks of rifle-toting soldiers. More than 58,000 people have been jailed since a state of emergency was declared following a wave of homicides in late March. Rights groups have criticized the mass roundups, saying they often sweep up young men based on their appearance or where they live. It was part of what Bukele had ca

Saas-based accounting platform Zoho Books has eyes on world markets

Zoho, which so far was focused on India, is expanding its footprint in countries such as Latin America, Mexico and Africa

Beaver Blood Moon lunar eclipse on November 8; here's all you need to know

Commonly known as the Blood Moon, a total lunar eclipse occurs when the full moon moves into the deep umbral shadow of the Earth and receives light only first filtered by Earth's atmosphere

28 dead as Hurricane Julia drenches Central America with heavy rainfall

Now a tropical depression, former Hurricane Julia drenched Guatemala and El Salvador with torrential rains Monday after it reemerged in the Pacific following a pounding of Nicaragua. At least 19 people were reported dead as a direct or indirect result of the storm. Guatemala's disaster prevention agency said five people died after a hillside collapsed on their house in Alta Verapaz province, burying them. Authorities in El Salvador said five Salvadoran army soldiers died after a wall collapsed at a house where they sought refuge in the town of Comasagua, where hundreds of police and soldiers have been conducting anti-gang raids. Another soldier was injured. Two other people died in the eastern El Salvador town of Guatajiagua after heavy rains caused a wall of their home to collapse. Another man in El Salvador died when he was swept away by a current, and another died when a tree fell on him. Rivers overflowed their banks and El Salvador declared a state of emergency and opened 80

Zydus gets USFDA nod to sell its cancer medicine in American market

Zydus Lifesciences on Tuesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to sell Lenalidomide capsules, used in the treatment of various types of cancers, in the American market. The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market the product in strengths of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 25 mg. Lenalidomide is used to treat various types of cancers. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders. The drug maker said the drug will be manufactured at the group's formulation facility at Ahmedabad SEZ. "We remain focused on providing patients access to affordable medication and USFDA approval of Lenalidomide Capsules, an important oncology therapy product, is yet another step in this endeavour," Zydus Lifesciences Managing Director Sharvil Patel stated. According to IQVIA MAT July data, Lenalidomide had annual sales of USD

Trump and his followers trying to undermine American democracy: Biden

President Joe Biden has warned Americans that his predecessor Donald Trump and his die-hard followers are trying to "undermine" democracy and asked them to confront the "extremists" who fan the flames of political violence in pursuit of power. Delivering his sharpest rebuke yet of Republicans in a prime-time speech from the iconic Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where the US Declaration of Independence was signed nearly 250 years ago, Biden warned that the supporters of Trump's "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) agenda are a threat to American democracy. "As I stand here tonight, equality and democracy are under assault," Biden, a Democrat warned, ahead of crucial mid-term elections in November that will determine control of Congress. "Too much of what's happening in our country today is not normal. Donald Trump and MAGA (Make America Great Again) Republicans represent an extremism that threatens our very republic. MAGA Republicans do not respect the Constitution," the 79-year-old

US hiring slowed in August as employers add 315,000 jobs amid weak economy

America's employers slowed their hiring in August in the face of rising interest rates, high inflation and sluggish consumer spending, all of which have weakened the outlook for the economy. The government reported on Friday that the economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months. 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. The smaller August gain will likely be welcomed by the Federal Reserve. The Fed is rapidly raising interest rates to try to cool hiring and wage growth, which have been consistently strong. Businesses typically pass the cost of higher wages on to their customers through higher prices, thereby fuelling inflation. Fed officials hope that by raising borrowing costs across the economy, they can reduce inflation from a near-40-year high. Some economists

Biden calls Afghan war veterans on the eve of withdrawal anniversary

President Joe Biden on Monday called the leaders of two U.S. veterans groups assisting Afghans who have fled from the country on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Biden spoke to the leaders of the veterans-led #AfghanEvac and Honor the Promise groups to express his appreciation for their work resettling Afghan allies in the United States since the U.S. ended the 20-year war in Afghanistan. They discussed the substantial efforts that have been undertaken by the U.S. government, veterans, and by so many Americans of all stripes to welcome nearly 90,000 Afghans to our country over the past year and the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to build a sustainable model to support relocation efforts and honor our commitments, National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said. Tuesday marks the one year anniversary of Biden declaring an end to the war. The final weeks of America's longest war were chaotic as the U.S.-backed Afghan government

US suspends 26 flights operated by Chinese carriers, effective immediately

The Transportation Department said the Civil Aviation Authority of China suspended 26 flights of US carriers after a rising number of passengers arriving from the US were testing positive for COVID-19

India and US did more than any other country in Covid fight: WH official

Highlighting the massive efforts by the two countries in vaccinating their people along with supporting and donating to other nations, the official applauded India-America friendship

Trump vs Biden Rematch in 2024? Polls suggest America wants new face

Odds seem stacked against the Democrats in the upcoming Nov mid-term polls, with President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' ratings plummeting by the day

US' return as leading source of Indian remittances mirrors pre-2008 trend

North America had a high share of remittances before the global financial crisis

IT analysts in wait-and-watch mode as experts see mild recession in the US

Analysts predict that if a slowdown does happen by 2022-end, the impact will be seen only in second half of FY23

Biden says recession isn't inevitable, US in position to overcome inflation

The president's statement appeared to be about inflation rising worldwide, not necessarily whether countries had higher rates than the US

Mask mandates return to US college campuses as Covid cases rise

Colleges in Washington, DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Texas have reimposed a range of virus measures, with Howard University moving to remote learning amid surge in cases

El Salvador declares state of emergency amid wave of gang-related killings

El Salvador's congress granted President Nayib Bukele request to declare a state of emergency early Sunday amid a wave of gang-related killings over the weekend.

Man arrested for damaging American jet in Honduras released

The man was from the coastal city of La Ceiba and had no prior criminal history

America's new aristocracy

Book review of THE 9.9 PERCENT: The New Aristocracy That Is Entrenching Inequality and Warping Our Culture

American Airlines cancels flights over shortage of flight attendants

That made it difficult for American to get crews in position for upcoming flights, and the cancellations and delays grew worse through Saturday and Sunday.

Americans to observe Diwali and celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

The first ever initiative of Hindu groups in the country has been welcomed by elected representatives who have issued proclamations and notifications to acknowledge the contributions of this minority