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Russia sees 'encouraging signs' from US on returning to Iran nuclear deal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the US has shown "encouraging signs" with regards to finding a compromise and returning to the Iran nuclear deal
 "Russia sees 'encouraging signs' from US on returning to Iran nuclear deal")
US allows Tahawwur to file additional reply in extradition case to India
A US court has acceded to the request of Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, to file an additional reply against his extradition to India
 "US allows Tahawwur to file additional reply in extradition case to India")
Clinical trial of Moderna's coronavirus variant vaccine begins in US
A new Phase 1 clinical trial has started in the US to evaluate Moderna's investigational vaccine which is designed to protect against the B.1.351 coronavirus variant
 "Clinical trial of Moderna's coronavirus variant vaccine begins in US")
Indian envoy, Alabama guv discuss expanding economic, commercial ties
India's top diplomat held a virtual meeting with Alabama Governor during which they discussed expanding the economic and commercial partnership with India
 "Indian envoy, Alabama guv discuss expanding economic, commercial ties")
New Mexico Legislature approves legalisation of recreational marijuana
New Mexico's Legislature has approved the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older in a bill that the governor plans to sign
 "New Mexico Legislature approves legalisation of recreational marijuana")
Coronavirus third leading cause of death in US in 2020: US CDC study
Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the US in 2020, behind heart disease and cancer, according to a new study of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 "Coronavirus third leading cause of death in US in 2020: US CDC study")
Biden unveils $2 trn package to overhaul American physical infrastructure
US President Joe Biden unveiled a $2 trillion package to upgrade and overhaul American physical infrastructure on Wednesday
 "Biden unveils $2 trn package to overhaul American physical infrastructure")
Actions by Myanmar military on civilians reprehensible: Antony Blinken
The recent actions of the Myanmar military against its own civilians are reprehensible, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said
 "Actions by Myanmar military on civilians reprehensible: Antony Blinken")
Trendlines on human rights continue to move in the wrong direction: Blinken
The trendlines on human rights continue to move in the wrong direction, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said
US: More than 4,000 migrants, children, crowded into Texas facility
The Biden administration for the first time allowed journalists inside its main border detention facility, revealing a overcrowded tent structure where more than 4,000 migrants were crammed into pods
 "US: More than 4,000 migrants, children, crowded into Texas facility")
Indian-American Congressman pushes for $10-trn re-industrialisation plan
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has pushed for a massive $10 trillion investment plans over a decade to re-industrialise the country
 "Indian-American Congressman pushes for $10-trn re-industrialisation plan")
US White House announces fresh actions to curb anti-Asian violence
The White House announced new actions including additional funding and a cross-agency initiative to curb the alarming rise in violence and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
 "US White House announces fresh actions to curb anti-Asian violence")
US Federal Trade Commission drops anti-trust case against Qualcomm
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided not to pursue the anti-trust case against global chip-maker Qualcomm
 "US Federal Trade Commission drops anti-trust case against Qualcomm")
UN chief Guterres asks US leadership to address global challenges
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked the US leadership to address global challenges such as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and climate change
 "UN chief Guterres asks US leadership to address global challenges")
US Customs finds forced labour at Malaysia's Top Glove, to seize gloves
The US Customs has found forced labour practices in Top Glove Corp Bhd's production of disposable gloves and directed its ports to seize goods from the manufacturer, it said on Monday
 "US Customs finds forced labour at Malaysia's Top Glove, to seize gloves")
US safety agency says it'll gather information on Jersey Tesla-truck crash
The US auto safety agency said on Monday that it will collect information about an accident in which a Tesla vehicle crashed into a tractor-trailer in New Jersey
 "US safety agency says it'll gather information on Jersey Tesla-truck crash")
90% US adults to be eligible for vaccine by April 19, says Joe Biden
President Joe Biden has announced that 90 per cent of the adults in the US would be eligible for Covid-19 vaccination by April 19 and the final 10 percent no later than May 1
 "90% US adults to be eligible for vaccine by April 19, says Joe Biden")
US, Japan, ramp up pressure on Beijing over activities in South China Sea
The US, Japan and Indonesia have escalated pressure on China over its activities in the South China Sea after an ongoing tussle between Beijing and the Philippines over a disputed reef came to light
 "US, Japan, ramp up pressure on Beijing over activities in South China Sea")
New Mexico sues US over proposed nuclear waste storage plans citing danger
New Mexico sued the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission over concerns that it hasn't done enough to vet plans for a facility to store spent nuclear fuel, arguing it would endanger residents
 "New Mexico sues US over proposed nuclear waste storage plans citing danger")
Credit Suisse faces possible 'significant' loss from hedge fund default
Swiss bank Credit Suisse said Monday that it may face a highly significant loss resulting from a default by a US-based hedge fund on margin calls that it and other banks made last week
 "Credit Suisse faces possible 'significant' loss from hedge fund default")