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  Biden roasts Trump: 'Out of two presidential candidates, one is mentally unfit. The other’s me'

  World | March 17, 2024 18:47 IST

  The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflected ongoing criticism that his memory is hazy and he appears confused, instead highlighting moments when the 77-year-old Trump has slipped up, too.

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  US: Trump warns of ‘bloodbath’ if he is not elected President in November 2024 polls

  World | March 17, 2024 7:16 IST

  Referring to the people imprisoned in connection with the January 6 Capitol riots as hostages, Trump said, “You see the spirit from the hostages. And that's what they are -- hostages”.

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  Biden says US has lowest inflation rate of 'any country in America' in latest gaffe | WATCH

  World | March 14, 2024 11:08 IST

  The 81-year-old president has raised concerns after a series of verbal mixups, at times confusing the names of world leaders during his tenure at the White House. Recently, a damaging special counsel report claimed he had forgotten when his son Beau died of cancer.

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  Biden, Trump heading towards America's first presidential rematch in 70 years. What are the stakes?

  World | March 14, 2024 10:01 IST

  Biden won the last time while competing against Trump in 2020, but majority of polls show Trump leading the current US president in the upcoming elections. Trump and Biden will officially become their respective party candidates by July and August during the nominating convention.

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  US: Slight relief for Trump as judge dismisses some charges in Georgia election interference case

  World | March 14, 2024 6:41 IST

  Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ordered that six counts in the indictment, including three against Trump, must be dismissed as prosecutors failed to provide enough detail. The case accuses Trump and 18 others of conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.

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  US: Biden vs Trump confirmed as ex-President secures enough delegates for presidential nomination

  World | March 13, 2024 9:42 IST

  Trump secured the Republican presidential nomination for the third consecutive time after wins in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state. Thus, Biden and Trump have kicked off the first US presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years.

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  US: Biden wins enough delegates to clinch presidential nomination in all-but-set rematch with Trump

  World | March 13, 2024 6:36 IST

  Biden won enough delegates in Georgia, pushing his count past the required 1,968 needed to secure the presidential nomination. His troubled campaign against rival Donald Trump did not face any serious Democratic challengers despite low approval and concerns over his old age.

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  US to announce new $300 million 'emergency' military aid package for Ukraine

  World | March 13, 2024 0:29 IST

  The announcement is set to come as Poland’s president and prime minister meets President Joe Biden at the White House later on Tuesday to talk about ways to bolster support for Ukraine.

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  'What month did Beau die?' US President Joe Biden couldn’t even recall when his son died

  World | March 12, 2024 23:32 IST

  Robert Hur, who had been appointed to investigate whether Biden mishandled classified documents said it was a shocking contention about a keystone event in Biden’s life, and it fed into questions about whether the 81-year-old president is fit to serve another term.

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  Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza, says Biden

  World | March 10, 2024 7:38 IST

  Biden expressed his willingness to make his case directly to the Israeli Knesset, its Parliament, including by revisiting the country.

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  US Senate passes $460 billion spending bill to narrowly avoid government shutdown

  World | March 09, 2024 15:55 IST

  The legislation includes funding for agriculture, transportation, housing, energy, veterans and other programs through the end of the fiscal year on September 30. The Congress now has to vote on a larger package of spending bills including the military, homeland security and healthcare.

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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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  Biden promises to revitalise partnership with India, says he won't 'bow down' to Putin | WATCH

  World | March 08, 2024 11:04 IST

  During his hour-long address, Biden repeatedly slammed his "predecessor" Donald Trump and Republicans for threatening US democracy and bowing down to Russia. He also tackled Republicans on economic issues, taxes and healthcare and accused them of trying to bury the truth of the 2021 Capitol attack.

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  Why did Sweden join NATO even though Putin warned of harsh ramifications?

  World | March 07, 2024 23:48 IST

  Sweden has stayed out of military alliances for more than 200 years and long ruled out seeking NATO membership. But after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it ditched its longstanding policy of nonalignment almost overnight and decided to apply to join the alliance.

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  'Israel thwarting efforts to conclude ceasefire': Hamas as it leaves Cairo without any breakthrough

  World | March 07, 2024 21:35 IST

  After four days of talks mediated by Qatar and Egypt to secure a 40-day ceasefire ahead of the Muslim fasting month there is still no sign of progress on key sticking points, with both sides blaming the other.

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  'Don't interfere in internal matter, else will be expelled': Russia's stern message to US ambassador

  World | March 07, 2024 17:47 IST

  The foreign ministry said in a statement it would look out for what it called "subversive actions and the spread of information" related to the election and what the Kremlin calls its special military operation in Ukraine.

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  US: How Donald Trump bulldozed his way to a third consecutive presidential nomination?

  World | March 07, 2024 14:54 IST

  Nikki Haley dropped out of the presidential race on Wednesday, setting the stage for a rematch between Donald Trump and Joe Biden for the upcoming elections. Despite facing several criminal cases, Trump has amassed massive popularity and bulldozed his way to his third consecutive nomination.

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  'Just to be clear...': Elon Musk says he won't donate money to US presidential candidates

  World | March 07, 2024 8:27 IST

  Musk's statement came after he met Trump in Florida as the latter needs a major cash infusion for his presidential campaign. The path for a rematch between Biden and Trump cleared after Republican aspirant Nikki Haley suspended her campaign, following her defeat in the Super Tuesday primaries.

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  Nikki Haley, Indian-origin leader, exit US Presidential race after Trump sweeps 'Super Tuesday'

  World | March 06, 2024 22:05 IST

  Haley, an Indian-origin leader, diplomat and former Governor of South Carolina, is expected to deliver remarks in Charleston, South Carolina, at 10 a.m. ET, following a series of losses in GOP nominating contests on Super Tuesday.

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  US Super Tuesday: Biden, Trump move closer to November presidential rematch with early wins

  World | March 06, 2024 6:46 IST

  Biden won Virginia, North Carolina and Iowa, while Trump also won North Carolina and Virginia, moving closer to a rematch that most US voters don't want. Hundreds of delegates are at stake at Super Tuesday - the biggest voting day ahead of the US elections - in 16 states and one territory.