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Biden Picks Indian American Vivek Murthy To Lead COVID-19 Fight
US President-elect Joe Biden has selected two former Obama administration officials for senior roles to help fight COVID-19, including the appointment of Jeff Zients as White House coronavirus coordinator, Politico reported on Thursday.
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Former Obama Officials Morell, Haines Likely Candidates For Biden Spy Jobs
Two former senior US intelligence officials - Michael Morell and Avril Haines - have emerged as leading contenders to serve as Director of National Intelligence or run the CIA in President-elect Joe Biden's administration, several current and former intelligence officials said.
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Top Indian-American Ex-Officials In Obama Rule Endorse Joe Biden
Over half a dozen Indian-American former senior Obama administration officials on Friday announced their endorsement of Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
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US President Donald Trump Stands By Barack Obama Wiretap Accusation: White House
US President Donald Trump stands by his accusation that the Obama administration tapped his phones during the 2016 presidential campaign, the White House said on Thursday, despite three senior lawmakers rejecting Mr Trump's claim.
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Pentagon Delivers Draft Plan To Defeat ISIS To White House
A Pentagon-led preliminary plan to defeat the ISIS has been delivered to the White House and US Defense Secretary Jim (James) Mattis has briefed senior administration officials, a Defense Department spokesman told reporters.
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Children Asked If 'We Have To Leave' US After Donald Trump Won: Indian-American Official Nisha Biswal
Highlighting the post-election fear and anxiety among immigrants, a senior Indian-American official in the Obama Administration has said she experienced it in her own home when the children asked if Donald Trump's win meant they will "have to leave" the country.
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Barack Obama Appoints 2 Indian-Americans To Senior Administration Positions
Less than 100 hours before demitting office, outgoing US President Barack Obama today appointed two Indian-Americans to key administration positions.
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Top Donald Trump Aide In Frequent Contact With Russia's Ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump's national security adviser and Russia's ambassador to the US have been in frequent contact in recent weeks, including on the day the Obama administration hit Moscow with sanctions in retaliation for election-related hacking, a senior US official said Friday.
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Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin Agree To Continue Working Towards Syria Deal
President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have agreed to keep up negotiations over a cease-fire agreement for Syria, a senior Obama administration official said today.
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Hope Pakistan Would Live Up To Its Word On Terror Safe Havens: White House
The US hopes Pakistan would live up to its word on not allowing terrorist safe havens on its soil, a senior Obama administration official said today after Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif ordered the military to ensure that the territory is not used for terrorism.
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India To Get Access To Almost 99 Per Cent US Defence Tech: Official
India will be the only country outside America's formal treaty allies that will gain access to almost 99 per cent of latest US defence technologies after being recognised as a 'Major Defence Partner', a senior Obama administration official has said.
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Committed To Help India Build Its Defence Capabilities: Top US Official
The US is "committed" to help India build its defence capabilities till it becomes the "net provider of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, a senior Obama administration official has said.
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US To Send Up To 250 More Military Trainers To Syria: Official
US President Barack Obama will today announce plans to send up to 250 more military personnel to Syria, according to a senior administration official, intensifying US assistance to rebels as a ceasefire falters.
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US Watching Outcome Of LGBT Court Case In India: Top Official
The US is watching with "great interest" the outcome of an ongoing court case with regard to the LGBT community and their rights, a senior Obama administration official has said.
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Obama Administration Official Says No Access To US Financial System For Iran
A senior Obama administration official told lawmakers on Tuesday that Iran will not be given access to the US financial system as part of the sanctions relief granted under the landmark nuclear deal.
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Biden Picks Indian American Vivek Murthy To Lead COVID-19 Fight
US President-elect Joe Biden has selected two former Obama administration officials for senior roles to help fight COVID-19, including the appointment of Jeff Zients as White House coronavirus coordinator, Politico reported on Thursday.
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Former Obama Officials Morell, Haines Likely Candidates For Biden Spy Jobs
Two former senior US intelligence officials - Michael Morell and Avril Haines - have emerged as leading contenders to serve as Director of National Intelligence or run the CIA in President-elect Joe Biden's administration, several current and former intelligence officials said.
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Top Indian-American Ex-Officials In Obama Rule Endorse Joe Biden
Over half a dozen Indian-American former senior Obama administration officials on Friday announced their endorsement of Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
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US President Donald Trump Stands By Barack Obama Wiretap Accusation: White House
US President Donald Trump stands by his accusation that the Obama administration tapped his phones during the 2016 presidential campaign, the White House said on Thursday, despite three senior lawmakers rejecting Mr Trump's claim.
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Pentagon Delivers Draft Plan To Defeat ISIS To White House
A Pentagon-led preliminary plan to defeat the ISIS has been delivered to the White House and US Defense Secretary Jim (James) Mattis has briefed senior administration officials, a Defense Department spokesman told reporters.
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Children Asked If 'We Have To Leave' US After Donald Trump Won: Indian-American Official Nisha Biswal
Highlighting the post-election fear and anxiety among immigrants, a senior Indian-American official in the Obama Administration has said she experienced it in her own home when the children asked if Donald Trump's win meant they will "have to leave" the country.
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Barack Obama Appoints 2 Indian-Americans To Senior Administration Positions
Less than 100 hours before demitting office, outgoing US President Barack Obama today appointed two Indian-Americans to key administration positions.
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Top Donald Trump Aide In Frequent Contact With Russia's Ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump's national security adviser and Russia's ambassador to the US have been in frequent contact in recent weeks, including on the day the Obama administration hit Moscow with sanctions in retaliation for election-related hacking, a senior US official said Friday.
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Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin Agree To Continue Working Towards Syria Deal
President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have agreed to keep up negotiations over a cease-fire agreement for Syria, a senior Obama administration official said today.
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Hope Pakistan Would Live Up To Its Word On Terror Safe Havens: White House
The US hopes Pakistan would live up to its word on not allowing terrorist safe havens on its soil, a senior Obama administration official said today after Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif ordered the military to ensure that the territory is not used for terrorism.
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India To Get Access To Almost 99 Per Cent US Defence Tech: Official
India will be the only country outside America's formal treaty allies that will gain access to almost 99 per cent of latest US defence technologies after being recognised as a 'Major Defence Partner', a senior Obama administration official has said.
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Committed To Help India Build Its Defence Capabilities: Top US Official
The US is "committed" to help India build its defence capabilities till it becomes the "net provider of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, a senior Obama administration official has said.
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US To Send Up To 250 More Military Trainers To Syria: Official
US President Barack Obama will today announce plans to send up to 250 more military personnel to Syria, according to a senior administration official, intensifying US assistance to rebels as a ceasefire falters.
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US Watching Outcome Of LGBT Court Case In India: Top Official
The US is watching with "great interest" the outcome of an ongoing court case with regard to the LGBT community and their rights, a senior Obama administration official has said.
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Obama Administration Official Says No Access To US Financial System For Iran
A senior Obama administration official told lawmakers on Tuesday that Iran will not be given access to the US financial system as part of the sanctions relief granted under the landmark nuclear deal.
