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US Government Calls For Breakup Of Google And Chrome
- Nov 21, 2024 12:01 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant.
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Donald Trump Names Loyalist Matthew Whitaker As NATO Ambassador
- Nov 21, 2024 11:58 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
US President-elect Donald Trump, who has long criticized NATO as overly reliant on American money, on Wednesday nominated loyalist Matthew Whitaker to the crucial post of ambassador to the alliance.
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US Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Plot To Bomb New York Stock Exchange
- Nov 21, 2024 11:54 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
US police on Wednesday arrested a homeless man suspected of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week after he shared his plans with undercover officers, according to a court filing.
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US Explains Why It Supplied Landmines To Ukraine In Big Policy Shift
- Nov 21, 2024 11:54 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
The US decision to send anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine -- a major policy shift slammed by rights groups -- was triggered by a change in Russian battlefield tactics favoring infantry over mechanized units.
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Ex-Teacher In US Sentenced To 30 Years For Having Sex With Student
- Nov 21, 2024 11:46 am IST
- Edited by: Anjali Thakur
The ex-teacher turned herself into police on November 7, 2023, and was charged with sexual abuse of a minor and multiple counts of third- and fourth-degree sexual offenses.
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Elon Musk To Pete Hegseth: Trump Picks Who Face Sexual Harassment Charges
- Nov 21, 2024 11:43 am IST
- Edited by: Aastha Ahuja
Earlier in June, eight former employees filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for sexual harassment and retaliation in California state court.
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Arrested Son Of Norwegian Princess Suspected Of Second Rape
- Nov 21, 2024 11:40 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is suspected of a second rape, police said Wednesday, two days after his arrest over another allegation of sexual assault.
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Man Caught At Airport With 320 Tarantulas, 110 Centipedes Strapped To Body
- Nov 21, 2024 11:39 am IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
A South Korean national, who had 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body, was arrested in Peru.
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Archbishop Of Canterbury To End Official Duties On January 6 Amid Sex Abuse Scandal
- Nov 21, 2024 11:37 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
Anglican church leader Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said Wednesday he will step down on January 6 having resigned over a damning report into the church's handling of a serial abuse case.
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Captain Tom, UK COVID-19 Lockdown Hero's Daughter Slammed By Charity Probe
- Nov 21, 2024 11:30 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
The Charity Commission accused Tom Moore's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and husband Colin of a misleading implication that they would make sizeable donations from a book deal to the charity.
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PM Modi Conferred With Guyana's Highest National Award 'The Order Of Excellence'
- Nov 21, 2024 11:26 am IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana's highest civilian honour, 'The Order of Excellence', by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.
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Canada Minister Resigns Over False Indigenous Ancestry Claim
- Nov 21, 2024 11:21 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
A Canadian minister accused of faking Indigenous roots resigned Wednesday in a huge embarrassment for an already weakened government seeking reconciliation with native peoples.
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Archegos Founder Jailed For 18 Years For Massive Fraud: Report
- Nov 21, 2024 11:16 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
The founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar fraud that contributed to the fund's 2021 implosion, US media reported.
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US House Speaker Backs Bathroom Ban For First Openly Trans Member
- Nov 21, 2024 11:12 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
The Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives voiced support Wednesday for banning a newly elected transgender woman from using women's restrooms in the legislature.
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Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Eye 5-Day Office Week For Federal Workers
- Nov 21, 2024 11:12 am IST
- Billy House, Stephanie Lai and Dana Hull, Bloomberg
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy - President-elect Donald Trump's picks to lead the newly formed task force to review government spending - said they will push for eliminating work-from-home policies for federal workers.
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Golden Visa Inquiries From US Citizens Soar After Trump Win
- Nov 21, 2024 11:00 am IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Affluent Americans are exploring golden visa programmes that allow foreign citizenship or residency through substantial investments.
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Byju's Founder Accused Of Trying To Regain Firm With Hidden Cash
- Nov 21, 2024 10:14 am IST
- Steven Church, Bloomberg
The founder of bankrupt Indian tech firm Byju's tried to use loan proceeds that he allegedly hid from US lenders to secretly buy back a software company that was taken over by an American trustee, according to a new court filing.
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US Teen Makes History, Becomes Youngest To Pass California Bar Exam
- Nov 21, 2024 10:01 am IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
A 17-year-old prodigy has created history by becoming the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, making her a practising lawyer in the state.
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Thai Woman Gets Death Sentence After Poisoning 14 Friends With Cyanide
- Nov 21, 2024 09:32 am IST
- Edited by: Anjali Thakur
Authorities have since linked Sararat to a series of cyanide poisonings dating back to 2015.
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"Comedian", Banana Taped To A Wall, Sells For $6.2 Million In New York
- Nov 21, 2024 09:24 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan -- was bought for $6.2 million on Wednesday by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction.