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Georgia Runoff: Warnock Wins as Democrats Inch Closer to Historic Senate Sweep

Major news channels have not called either of the tight races well past midnight.

Jan 6, 2021

By Jacob J

With Senate Control at Stake, Georgians Cast Votes in Runoff Election

Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, both Republicans, are facing Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock.

Jan 6, 2021

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Kamala Harris Draws Flak For 'Plagiarizing' Martin Luther King Jr Anecdote for Elle Interview

In her October 2020 interview with Elle, Kamala Harris recalled attending a civil rights march in Oakland, California, with her parents as a toddler in a stroller.

Jan 5, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

FACT CHECK: Did Antifa Attack GOP Senator Josh Hawley's House and Threaten His Family in Washington DC?

GOP Senator Josh Hawley claimed Antifa supporters attacked his home in Washington DC and threatened his wife and newborn baby while he was away in Missouri.

Jan 5, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

What Is Prop 22? Kamala Harris Kin Behind Initiative That Led to Major Job Cuts in California

Albertsons and its subsidiaries to lay off hundreds of drivers in favor of third-party app-based delivery app to cut cost, thanks to Prop 22.

Jan 5, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Kelly Loeffler Campaign Caught Darkening Skin of Opponent Raphael Warnock in Facebook Ad

Kelly Loeffler's campaign aggressively pushed the ad, titled "Beyond Radical Raphael," in which her Democratic opponent was made to look darker.

Jan 5, 2021

By Manthan C.

Facebook

#FraudSquad: Progressive Democrats Disappointed as 'Squad' Votes for Nancy Pelosi As House Speaker

The squad, spearheaded by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, was expected to oppose Pelosi amid her rising unpopularity and resisting socialist policies but they voted for her.

Jan 4, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cobalt and Lithium Two Demons That Will Haunt Climate Change Activists for Decades to Come

With a push for a greener future due to climate change, mining of cobalt and lithium has increased by many folds, leading to huge environmental and social impacts

Jan 3, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Congressman Louie Gohmert Calls for Violent Protests After Appeals Court Dismisses Election Lawsuit

The Congressman said the only option Americans had to reject the election results was to take to the streets and "be as violent as antifa and BLM [Black Lives Matter]."

Jan 3, 2021

By Vishakha Sonawane

Is Turkey Running a Secret Nuclear Weapons Program With the Help of Pakistan?

An article by IANS cites reports that say Turkey could be possessing a considerable number of nuclear centrifuges made by Pakistan.

Jan 3, 2021

By Jacob J

Iran Warns Against 'Hostile Moves' on Soleimani's Death Anniversary

Iran's chief diplomat called on the US President Donald Trump to "be careful of a trap".

Jan 3, 2021

By IANS

Iran Goes Further Against Nuclear Deal, Informs UN of Plans to Enrich Uranium to 20%

As the incoming Biden Administration plans to rejoin the nuclear deal to deescalate the situation, Iran moves a step closer to weapons-grade uranium.

Jan 2, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

US Congress Votes to Override Trump's Veto of Defense Policy Bill

The Republican-led Senate voted 81 to 13 on Friday to override Trump's veto of the defense bill.

Jan 2, 2021

By IANS

Intelligence Report Reveals China's Plan to Attack US Troops in Afghanistan

According to unconfirmed intelligence, briefed to President Donald Trump, China allegedly put bounties on US soldiers in Afghanistan

Jan 1, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

SolarWinds Hackers Also Accessed Microsoft Source Code, Company Reveals

The hackers breached into Microsoft's internal network and used an internal account to view source code but as it had view-only access, they could not alter the codes.

Jan 1, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cybersecurity

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