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US Supercomputer Breaks Record of Being Fastest in the World With Two Quintillion Calculations per Second
The US Department of Energy's Frontier supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has become the world's most powerful supercomputer officially recorded, keeping a promise made by former President Barack Obama about seven years ago. The Frontier supercomputer was also declared to be the first to be capable of one quintillion operations per seco...
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Obama Protege Julian Castro To Contest 2020 US Presidential Election
Julian Castro, the telegenic former mayor of San Antonio, Texas and Obama-era cabinet member, launched his bid to become the nation's first Hispanic president Saturday, emphasizing a message of hope and diversity at a time when Americans are locked in angry debate over immigration and border security.
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Ex Barack Obama Cabinet Member Wins US Democratic Leader Post
Democrats chose Tom Perez, a former Barack Obama cabinet member, as their new leader Saturday, tapping an establishment candidate to lead the fight against US President Donald Trump and claw back the ground lost to Republicans in Congress.
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50 Top Obama Officials To Work For Donald Trump Administration
About 50 top officials who have been working in outgoing US President Barack Obama's administration will continue serving in those positions for Donald Trump's incoming government, future White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Thursday.
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Donald Trump's Choices For Top Cabinet Posts Face Big Tests This Week
Senate confirmation hearings this week for President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top jobs - from secretary of state to attorney general - should provide a test of his ability to work with fellow Republicans in Congress to enact his agenda.
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Donald Trump Weighs Cabinet Picks, 'Amended' Obamacare
Donald Trump is to huddle Saturday with his White House transition team for a second day over cabinet picks as the president-elect says he is open to keeping parts of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law.
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US Pushing World To Brink Of Third World War, Alleges Azam Khan
Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan has accused the US of pushing the world to the brink of the Third World War.
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US President Barack Obama to Address Media on Syria Crisis
President Barack Obama will take questions from reporters Friday, the White House said, as United States policy on Syria faces new challenges from an assertive Russia.
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On Edge Over Iran Deal, Israel Looks to Lobby US Congress
Israel will ramp up its lobbying of the U.S. Congress to try to hinder the nuclear agreement struck with Iran on Tuesday and minutely monitor the deal for any violations in the hope of getting sanctions reimposed on Tehran.
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Barack Obama to Hold Meetings on Ferguson Today
President Barack Obama will discuss the situation in Ferguson on Monday with his Cabinet, civil rights leaders, law enforcement officials and others.
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More Pressure On Barack Obama Over Veterans' Treatment
President Barack Obama, already under pressure to replace the Cabinet official overseeing Veterans Affairs, now must contend with a scathing new report that found systemic problems in the medical system for military veterans.
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Japan minister visits controversial war shrine
A Japanese cabinet minister visited a controversial war shrine in Tokyo on Saturday, in a move that sparked rebukes from South Korea and China, both of whom view it as a symbol of Japan's past militarism.
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A battered Israel resumes campaign against Iran
Having lost its battle to stop the international deal reached this week on Iran's nuclear program, Israeli officials are already picking up the pieces and planning a fight to shape a final agreement that negotiators hope to reach in six months.
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Japan ministers approve controversial secrecy bill
Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a secrecy bill that would stiffen punishments for people who give away state secrets, ignoring claims it will curtail freedom of the press.
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Ahead of PM-Obama meet, India clears early pact with US N-supplier Westinghouse
A cabinet panel has cleared a preliminary agreement between India's nuclear power corporation and American nuclear supplier Westinghouse, just head of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with US President Barack Obama expected on Friday.
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US Supercomputer Breaks Record of Being Fastest in the World With Two Quintillion Calculations per Second
The US Department of Energy's Frontier supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has become the world's most powerful supercomputer officially recorded, keeping a promise made by former President Barack Obama about seven years ago. The Frontier supercomputer was also declared to be the first to be capable of one quintillion operations per seco...
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Obama Protege Julian Castro To Contest 2020 US Presidential Election
Julian Castro, the telegenic former mayor of San Antonio, Texas and Obama-era cabinet member, launched his bid to become the nation's first Hispanic president Saturday, emphasizing a message of hope and diversity at a time when Americans are locked in angry debate over immigration and border security.
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Ex Barack Obama Cabinet Member Wins US Democratic Leader Post
Democrats chose Tom Perez, a former Barack Obama cabinet member, as their new leader Saturday, tapping an establishment candidate to lead the fight against US President Donald Trump and claw back the ground lost to Republicans in Congress.
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50 Top Obama Officials To Work For Donald Trump Administration
About 50 top officials who have been working in outgoing US President Barack Obama's administration will continue serving in those positions for Donald Trump's incoming government, future White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Thursday.
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Donald Trump's Choices For Top Cabinet Posts Face Big Tests This Week
Senate confirmation hearings this week for President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top jobs - from secretary of state to attorney general - should provide a test of his ability to work with fellow Republicans in Congress to enact his agenda.
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Donald Trump Weighs Cabinet Picks, 'Amended' Obamacare
Donald Trump is to huddle Saturday with his White House transition team for a second day over cabinet picks as the president-elect says he is open to keeping parts of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law.
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US Pushing World To Brink Of Third World War, Alleges Azam Khan
Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan has accused the US of pushing the world to the brink of the Third World War.
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US President Barack Obama to Address Media on Syria Crisis
President Barack Obama will take questions from reporters Friday, the White House said, as United States policy on Syria faces new challenges from an assertive Russia.
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On Edge Over Iran Deal, Israel Looks to Lobby US Congress
Israel will ramp up its lobbying of the U.S. Congress to try to hinder the nuclear agreement struck with Iran on Tuesday and minutely monitor the deal for any violations in the hope of getting sanctions reimposed on Tehran.
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Barack Obama to Hold Meetings on Ferguson Today
President Barack Obama will discuss the situation in Ferguson on Monday with his Cabinet, civil rights leaders, law enforcement officials and others.
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More Pressure On Barack Obama Over Veterans' Treatment
President Barack Obama, already under pressure to replace the Cabinet official overseeing Veterans Affairs, now must contend with a scathing new report that found systemic problems in the medical system for military veterans.
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Japan minister visits controversial war shrine
A Japanese cabinet minister visited a controversial war shrine in Tokyo on Saturday, in a move that sparked rebukes from South Korea and China, both of whom view it as a symbol of Japan's past militarism.
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A battered Israel resumes campaign against Iran
Having lost its battle to stop the international deal reached this week on Iran's nuclear program, Israeli officials are already picking up the pieces and planning a fight to shape a final agreement that negotiators hope to reach in six months.
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Japan ministers approve controversial secrecy bill
Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a secrecy bill that would stiffen punishments for people who give away state secrets, ignoring claims it will curtail freedom of the press.
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Ahead of PM-Obama meet, India clears early pact with US N-supplier Westinghouse
A cabinet panel has cleared a preliminary agreement between India's nuclear power corporation and American nuclear supplier Westinghouse, just head of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with US President Barack Obama expected on Friday.
