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  US: Biden says he would sign proposed bill on TikTok ban as Trump raises concerns

  World | March 09, 2024 12:37 IST

  National security officials have constantly warned of the potential risks of TikTok in the US, saying it could be used to spy on Americans or spread misinformation. Trump sought to ban TikTok and Chinese-owned WeChat in 2020 under his presidency, but was blocked by the courts.

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  US lawmakers urge Biden administration to not recognise new Pakistan govt over alleged interference

  World | March 01, 2024 11:02 IST

  Foreign countries including the UK and European Union had also expressed concerns over alleged rigging in elections, an internet shutdown and unusual delay in results. Pakistan is heading for a coalition government with Shehbaz Sharif expected to become the next premier.

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  US House censures Palestinian-American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib for criticism of Israel

  World | November 08, 2023 11:50 IST

  The House voted 234-188 to censure Tlaib for her increasingly critical remarks on Israel as the death count in Gaza Strip crossed 10,000. Tlaib's colleagues raised concerns for her alleged anti-semitic rhetoric and spreading falsehoods about the US ally.

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  US: After averting govt shutdown, House Speaker McCarthy faces removal from member of his own party

  World | October 02, 2023 18:25 IST

  McCarthy's proposed bill was adopted in the US House of Representatives with a 335-91 vote. However, some Republicans are reportedly displeased by the legislation and opted for more conservative funding.

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  US: In historic first, Sikh Granthi offers prayers to start session of House of Representatives

  World | September 30, 2023 13:20 IST

  Granthi Giani Jaswinder Singh from Pune Hill Gurdwara in New Jersey began the House proceedings by offering prayers on Friday. These prayers are usually offered by a Christian priest.

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  US: Ex-Trump official convicted of contempt for refusing to cooperate with 2021 Capitol riot probe

  World | September 08, 2023 7:04 IST

  Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro said that he did not have to comply with the probe as the former US President had invoked executive privilege to protect certain documents from disclosure.

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  In a blow to Nepal PM Oli, Supreme Court reinstates dissolved House of Representatives

  World | February 24, 2021 8:43 IST

  Nepal's Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated the dissolved House of Representatives, in a major setback to embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli who was preparing for snap polls amidst a tussle for power with his rivals in the ruling communist party.

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  US House of Representative approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran

  World | January 10, 2020 6:32 IST

  Reigniting a debate over who has the power to declare war, the Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran.

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  Trump slams impeachment proceedings, calls it 'Kangaroo court'

  World | November 20, 2019 7:31 IST

  A kangaroo court is a court that ignores recognised standards of law or justice and often carries little or no official standing in the territory within which it resides.

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  After Senate, bill introduced in US House of Representatives to end non-defence aid to Pakistan

  World | February 07, 2018 13:43 IST

  “When the American people support other nations, our generosity shouldn’t be used to reward terrorists with US taxpayer dollars,” congressman Mark Sanford said while introducing the bill with colleague Thomas Massie.

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  Tide Turns Against Obama, Republicans Take House

  World | November 03, 2010 13:24 IST

  Washington, Nov 3 : Dealing a body blow to President Barack Obama, US voters frustrated over his economic policies today delivered a stunning defeat to his Democratic Party handing control of the House of Representatives

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