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  Tearful Biden passes the baton to Kamala Harris, claims she will be a 'historic president' | WATCH

  World | August 20, 2024 11:54 IST

  Kamala Harris will be a "historic president", US President Joe Biden has said, as he passed the baton of the Democratic Party to her and made a strong pitch to American voters to vote for her to preserve democracy.

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  Clinton rouses Democrats, salutes Harris for working to break 'the hardest glass ceiling' | WATCH

  World | August 20, 2024 9:31 IST

  Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton saluted Kamala Harris for possibly breaking the "highest, hardest glass ceiling" to become America's first woman president.

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  'I love you': Biden turns emotional as his daughter Ashley introduces him on DNC stage | VIDEO

  World | August 20, 2024 10:41 IST

  Wiping away multiple tears after being introduced by his daughter Ashley and waving to a crowd that gave him an extended standing ovation, a smiling Biden said: "I love you."

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  Harris makes surprise appearence at DNC, praises Biden for 'historic' role, says 'forever grateful'

  World | August 20, 2024 9:39 IST

  Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the party's national convention on Monday night, drawing cheers from the crowd as she vowed to defeat Republican rival Donald Trump in the November election.

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  'Biden, you can't hide': Protesters break through security fence near site of Democratic Convention

  World | August 20, 2024 8:20 IST

  The march happened just as President Joe Biden, who has been the target of intense criticism from pro-Palestinian groups, including the marchers, was doing a walk-through of the largely empty United Center. Biden was scheduled to address the party in the evening.

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  DNC HIGHLIGHTS: From Harris's surprise appearance to tearful Biden's furious take on Trump| WATCH

  World | August 20, 2024 21:37 IST

  The Democratic National Convention's first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him. Biden laced into Trump and directly acknowledged the concerns of protesters against the Gaza war who demonstrated a few blocks from the convention hall.

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  Trump Vs Harris: Good news for Kamala Harris as favorable views have risen ahead of Chicago DNC

  World | August 19, 2024 12:34 IST

  The latest measurement is in line with how Americans viewed Harris in early 2021, when she and Biden first took office. It suggests renewed positivity toward Harris, the share of Americans who have a "very favourable" opinion of her has also increased over the same period.

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  US Election 2024: Trump hurls 'socialist lunatic' jibe at Kamala Harris, calls her 'easy opponent’

  News | August 19, 2024 10:42 IST

  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said that he believed Democrat Kamala Harris would be easier to beat than President Joe Biden even as some polls showed her edging ahead in the race for the Nov. 5 presidential election.

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  'Not there yet': US presents new ceasefire proposal for Israel-Hamas war as Gaza talks paused

  World | August 17, 2024 13:33 IST

  The US, Qatar and Egypt said a lot of progress was made on a number of issues in the last 48 hours and Washington presented a new proposal to close gaps for the implementation of a ceasefire deal. Israel's military campaign has killed more than 40,000 people in Gaza.

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  'That's laughable': US on allegations of Biden govt's involvement in Sheikh Hasina's ouster

  World | August 14, 2024 10:31 IST

  The United States Department of State firmly dismissed the allegations regarding the US government's role in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling them 'laughable' and 'absolutely false.'

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  Elon Musk Interviews Donald Trump ; Trump Criticises Biden & Kamala Harris on Immigration

  Originals | August 13, 2024 11:45 IST

  In a recent interview with Elon Musk on the social media platform X, former President Donald Trump reacted to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 election. Trump attributed Biden's exit to a decisive debate performance.

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  Trump claims Biden's exit from 2024 race was due to 'coup' after debate says, 'I beat him so bad...'

  World | August 13, 2024 9:21 IST

  Trump claimed that President Joe Biden was forced out of the 2024 presidential race due to a "coup" following their debate. Trump's statements came during an interview with Elon Musk, where he also discussed his relationships with world leaders and his views on the current election dynamics.

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  Did Sheikh Hasina accuse US of plotting regime change before leaving Dhaka? Son clarifies

  World | August 12, 2024 15:11 IST

  According to an earlier media report, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged the role of the United States behind her ouster. She claimed that a big conspiracy was hatched to remove her from power. However, this has now been refuted bu her son.

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  'If I stayed in race, it would be 'real distraction'...: Biden opens up why he quits against Trump

  World | August 11, 2024 23:05 IST

  In his first interview since ending his re-election campaign on July 21, Biden stated that he had "no serious health issues" but emphasised that his top priority was defeating former President Trump.

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  US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris becomes Democratic presidential nominee, to face Trump in November

  World | August 06, 2024 9:55 IST

  Kamala Harris, who is the first female Vice President of Black and Indian heritage in US history, has now also become the first woman of colour to lead a major party ticket. Her rise to the top followed President Biden's poor debate performance that caused him to end his re-election bid.

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  Kamala Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination, says 'I am honoured'

  World | August 02, 2024 23:21 IST

  Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s presidential nominee, announced Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison.

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  Biden says killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh 'not helpful' for ceasefire in Gaza

  World | August 02, 2024 13:57 IST

  The assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has triggered calls for retaliation from Iran and Hamas, who have blamed Israel for the attack. The brazen attack on Haniyeh in Tehran dealt a severe blow to Hamas and halted any immediate chances of a ceasefire in Gaza.

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  US: Biden, Harris welcome newly freed Americans after landmark prisoner swap with Russia | WATCH

  World | August 02, 2024 10:44 IST

  The newly freed Americans included US journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsa Kurmasheva, ex-Marine Paul Whelan and Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza. This is the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War that involved 24 prisoners, including eight from the Wets to Russia.

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  'Commend the bravery...': US President Biden expresses condolences over Wayanad landslides

  World | August 02, 2024 9:53 IST

  Biden's condolence message comes as the death count in Wayanad landslides has gone past 300, with 195 bodies recovered so far. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the main priority is the rescue of the missing persons and rehabilitation will be initiated at the earliest.

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  FBI's big revelation on Trump shooter: Police spotted Crooks 90 minutes before assassination attempt

  World | July 30, 2024 13:26 IST

  A local officer photographed 20-year-old Thomas Crooks and shared the image with other law enforcement officials present at Trump's rally that day. Approximately 30 minutes later, the officer reported that SWAT team operators observed Crooks using a rangefinder and browsing news sites.