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First-time buyers boost US home sales; jobless claims rise
Labour market strength is one of the key factors underpinning the housing market
 "First-time buyers boost US home sales; jobless claims rise")
US questions commitment of Russia,China against terrorism
In the just concluded BRICS Summit China and Russia resisted against naming Lashkar-e-Taiba in the joint statement
 "US questions commitment of Russia,China against terrorism")
Missiles fired at US warships in Red Sea: US official
USS Mason destroyer, which was sailing in international waters off Yemen's coast, used unspecified counter-measures against the incoming missiles
 "Missiles fired at US warships in Red Sea: US official")
US blames Russia for hacking incidents
The US said publicly for the first time that intelligence agencies are "confident that the Russian government directed" the hacking of American political groups and leaked stolen material in order to interfere with the November 8 election."These thefts and disclosures are intended to interfere with the US election process," the Office of Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Homeland Security said in a joint statement on Friday. "We believe, based on the scope and sensitivity of these efforts, that only Russia's senior-most officials could have authorised these activities."While intelligence officials had previously said privately that they blamed Russia for the attacks, Friday's announcement puts pressure on President Barack Obama's administration to respond even as relations with Moscow rapidly deteriorate over everything from Syria and Ukraine to nuclear cooperation."We should now work with our European allies who have been the victim of similar and even more malic
Will continue to work to eliminate terror safe havens: US
The US also called for a meaningful Indo-Pak dialogue to address differences including the Kashmir issue
 "Will continue to work to eliminate terror safe havens: US")
Clinton leading Trump by 3 points: Poll
Clinton even did better in a head-to-head match up with Trump among likely voters, 49% to 44%
 "Clinton leading Trump by 3 points: Poll")
Hackers targeted election systems of 20 states in US
Disclosure comes amid heightened concerns that foreign hackers might undermine voter confidence in the integrity of US elections
 "Hackers targeted election systems of 20 states in US")
3 injured in US school shooting, suspect in custody: Police
The shooting took place in South Carolina
 "3 injured in US school shooting, suspect in custody: Police")
US sinks 100 ISIS boats to scuttle watercraft maneuvers
According to the international military coalition, US and allied warplanes destroyed 65 out of 100 ISIS boats in September alone
 "US sinks 100 ISIS boats to scuttle watercraft maneuvers")
US to initiate action against India-based printer for fraud
In order to collect these benefits, letters say recipients need only send in a small amount of money for processing fee or taxes
Emergency declared in US city as unrest continues
Clashes between dozens of demonstrators and the police continued
 "Emergency declared in US city as unrest continues")
US moves to restore Myanmar trade benefits, ready to lift sanctions
The move represents Washington's recognition of ' progress toward democratic transition that Myanmar has achieved'
 "US moves to restore Myanmar trade benefits, ready to lift sanctions")
US to increase refugee intake to 1,10,000 in 2017
The refugee policy has also been the top issue in the 2016 US presidential election
 "US to increase refugee intake to 1,10,000 in 2017")
US household incomes rise in first since recession
However, the statement noted that household incomes remained 1.6 per cent lower than in 2007
 "US household incomes rise in first since recession")
US issues worldwide caution for its citizens travelling abroad
The state department said ISIS called its supporters to attack US citizens and coalition partners wherever they are
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US creates world's largest marine protected area
According to the White House, Obama will travel to the monument next week to mark the designation
Nearly half of US blacks say were mistreated recently: Gallup
Among the blacks who reported receiving unfair treatment, slightly less than half, or 45%, listed only one of the situations
 "Nearly half of US blacks say were mistreated recently: Gallup")
US reduces military advisers to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen
US officials have regularly urged their major Middle East ally to avoid harming non-combatants in Yemen
US favours India's military support to Afghanistan: General Nicholson
He also said that military training by India to thousands of Afghan security personnel has helped the country significantly
 "US favours India's military support to Afghanistan: General Nicholson")
US provides $15 million to five Central Asian countries
This has been done to boost trade, support renewable energy projects and help them counter terrorism
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