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Judge sets Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sexual assault in NYC for Nov 12

Weinstein, 72, is jailed on Rikers Island. One of his attorneys, Arthur Aidala, has complained that Weinstein hasn't been getting proper care in jail for diabetes, macular degeneration

Longtime US Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas dies at 74 years

Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed Friday night that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, had died

What the hell was he talking about?: Prez Biden slams Trump's RNC speech

In April 2023, Trump spoke about the role he thought disinfectants could play in tackling an infection caused by the virus

UN approves transparent procedures for people to get off sanctions lists

After the vote, US deputy ambassador Robert Wood called the council's unanimous approval a historic moment, saying delisting procedures haven't changed for 18 years

Foreign Secy Misri co-chairs talks with Bhutan counterpart, reviews ties

Further, the two sides expressed satisfaction with several development projects implemented under the 12 FYP

Donald Trump has 'very good call' with Zelenskyy over Ukraine conflict

In a post on X describing the call, Zelenskyy said he congratulated Trump on his nomination and condemned the "shocking assassination attempt in Pennsylvania"

Israel asks ICJ to clarify that its opinion is not legally binding

Marmorstein said that the opinion ignores the atrocities that took place on October 7 and the security imperative of Israel to defend its territory

COP29 host Azerbaijan launches climate fund, introduces fossil fuel levy

Last year's UN climate conference in Dubai ended with a global agreement calling for transitioning away from fossil fuels to reach net zero emissions by 2050

Boeing sees 20-yr jetliner market doubling as industry fights disruptions

The company expects the global freighter fleet to increase by two-thirds by 2043 to support similar growth in air cargo growth

How can Biden continue as POTUS without cognitive function: JD Vance

Despite the calls from Democrats, Biden said on Friday that he is looking forward to getting back on the campaign trail next week

EAM Jaishankar, Ukrainian counterpart discuss developing bilateral ties

In June this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy

Iran moving forward on key aspect of developing a nuclear bomb, claims US

Iran resumed its nuclear program after the Trump administration ended US cooperation with a 2015 deal

Blinken highlights support for Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump

Concerns among Ukraine and its supporters that the country could lose vital US support have increased as Trump's campaign surges and Biden's falters

African-American lawmakers support Prez Biden, but some express concern

Before the attempted assassination of Trump, Biden was set to hold a crucial week of events focused on Black and Latino voters

Nigeria slaps $220 mn fine on Meta over violation of data protection laws

Nigeria, which is Africa's most populous country, also has one of the world's highest number of internet users with 154 mn active subscribers in 2022, according to the country's statistics agency

Houthi militants strike, damage Singapore-flagged vessel in Gulf of Aden

Despite being hit, the vessel was able to set sail and arrived at Somalia's Berbera Port. Damage assessment and repairs, if needed, will be carried out, it said

US elections 2024: Biden is best person to take on Trump, says his campaign

Many Democrats at the highest levels want Trump to bow out of the 2024 election to make way for a new nominee and try to prevent widespread party losses in November

US elections: Trump vows to end illegal immigration; supports expatriation

I will end the illegal immigration crisis by closing our border and finishing the wall, most of which I've already built, Trump told his cheering supporters at the Republican National Convention

Mexican prez calls Trump 'a friend', says he'll warn against closing border

Lopez Obrador also addressed a growing discomfort in the United States with the massive transfer of US auto companies to lower-wage plants in Mexico

What Usha Vance's rise means to other South Asian, Hindu Americans

Usha Vance is a registered Republican but had identified as a Democrat in 2014