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Joe Biden Says He Has 4 Black Women in Shortlist for Vice President, Refuses to Commit to Picking One

After promising to have a woman as his running mate, now Joe Biden is seriously considering picking an African-American lady.

Jul 21, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Us presidential election

Joe Biden Says Schools Should Increase Islamic Faith Studies, Focuses on 'Million Muslim Votes'

At an event organized by the largest Muslim PAC in USA, Democrats' likely nominee Joe Biden got a whole-hearted endorsement.

Jul 21, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Us presidential election

Donald Trump Calls The Confederate Flag A Proud Symbol of The US South

The US President said in an interview that for the people who adore the South, the Confederate flag was a source of immense pride

Jul 20, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Belarus' Opposition Presidential Candidate Sends Her Children Abroad After Receiving Threats

Tikhanouskaya launched her campaign to dethrone incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko, after her husband, a well known anti-Lukashenko blogger, was arrested

Jul 20, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Sob Story Campaign Kick-Off: Kanye West Cries Saying His Father Wanted to Abort Him

Kanye West rambled, cried and shouted during his first campaign speech in Charleston, South Carolina.

Jul 20, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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Russian President Vladimir Putin Appoints New Governor In Protest-hit Region of Khabarovsk

Putin appointed Mikhail Degtyaryov as the new acting governor of the Far Eastern region of Khabarovsk

Jul 20, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Setback for Trump as Former Republican Governor John Kasich to Support Joe Biden

John Kasich, who was one of Trump's rivals in the 2016 primaries, has been the President's critic over the last few years.

Jul 20, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Britain Repeats China is Grossly Abusing Human Rights of Uighur Muslims

There are growing calls for the UK to impose sanctions such as asset freezes and travel bans on Chinese officials.

Jul 20, 2020

By IANS

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman Hospitalized Due To Gall Bladder Ailment

The 84-year old ruler, who has reigned since 2015, is undergoing medical examinations.

Jul 20, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Qatar Bribed Consultant to Hush Up Terror Funding, Claims Damaging Expose

In a shocking revelation, a former contractor previously based in Qatar claims to have a dossier containing information on Hezbollah funding.

Jul 20, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Trump Campaign Managers Dispute New Poll Showing Him 15 Points Behind Joe Biden

Of the nine such polls conducted since the second half of June, Biden has led Trump by double digits in seven of them

Jul 20, 2020

By IANS

Us presidential election

Trader Joe's to Rebrand Several Food Items after Hundreds Sign Petition Calling it 'Racist'

The petition was launched two weeks ago by a California high school senior urging the grocery chain to rebrand logos that are ethnic sounding.

Jul 20, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Presence of Federal Troops Leads to More Violence, Says Portland Mayor

"They're not wanted here. We haven't asked them here. In fact, we want them to leave," says the mayor.

Jul 20, 2020

By IANS

Mahmoud Mousavi Majd: Iran Executes Citizen for Helping US in Soleimani Killing

Iran accused Majd of working for the Central Intelligence Agency for a compensation of $5,000.

Jul 20, 2020

By Gaurav Mishra

Kanye West Holds First Event As US Presidential Candidate

The campaign event was reportedly held only for registered guests only, although a campaign website had no registration information

Jul 20, 2020

By IANS

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