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Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

At least 26 people have died in Mississippi and Alabama after a tornado tore through the southern US states. Search and rescue efforts are continuing, and the Mississippi state government has declared a state of emergency. In Rolling Fork, crushed cars, bricks and glass litter the streets - the t

China yet to provide significant weapons to Russia, says Biden

China yet to provide significant weapons to Russia, says Biden

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that China has not provided significant weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine. "I've been hearing now for the past three months about China's going to provide significant weapons to Russia," Biden said at a news conference alongside Canadian Prime Minister

US tornado death toll reaches 23

US tornado death toll reaches 23

At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as a tornado and strong thunderstorms ripped across Mississippi late on Friday, the state's emergency management agency said, with the twister leaving a trail of damage for more than 100 miles (160 km). Four people were missing as search and rescue

Biden says US banks are in ‘pretty’ good shape

Biden says US banks are in ‘pretty’ good shape

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that federal deposit insurance could be tapped for deposits above $250,000 if other US banks fail, expressing confidence that mid-sized US banks would survive strains in the sector. Biden said US banks are in "pretty" good shape, people's savings were secure a

Tornado, thunderstorms leave 14 dead in Mississippi

Tornado, thunderstorms leave 14 dead in Mississippi

At least 14 people were killed as a tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi late on Friday, leaving a trail of damage for more than 100 miles (160 km), reports Reuters citing ABC News on Saturday, quoting local and federal authorities. Search and rescue operations were underway i

Trump warns of 'death, destruction' if charged with a crime

Trump warns of 'death, destruction' if charged with a crime

Former US President Donald Trump warned of potential "death & destruction" if he faces criminal charges, hours after New York prosecutors probing his hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels said they would not be intimidated. The early Friday post on Trump's Truth Social media site wa

China agrees to resume imports of Brazilian beef

China agrees to resume imports of Brazilian beef

Efforts by the Brazilian government to lift a month-long ban on beef exports to China paid off on Thursday, as Beijing agreed to resume imports while also approving four new beef-packers based in Brazil, according to authorities in both countries. China's General Administration of Customs approved

US, Canada reach deal to reject asylum seekers

US, Canada reach deal to reject asylum seekers

US and Canada have reached a deal to reject asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings, officials say. BBC says US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will announce the pact on Friday during Mr Biden's visit to Ottawa. The accord is expected to allow officials on both sides of t

Most Americans think Iraq invasion was wrong, poll shows

Most Americans think Iraq invasion was wrong, poll shows

Two decades after the United States invaded Iraq, 61 per cent of Americans do not believe the country made the right decision by invading Iraq, according to a new Axios/Ipsos poll, reports Xinhua.  "The chaos and destruction that followed the invasion have made a generation of Americans and t

US report lists 'significant human rights' abuses in India

US report lists 'significant human rights' abuses in India

The annual US report on human rights practices released on Monday listed "significant human rights issues" and abuses in India, including reported targeting of religious minorities, dissidents and journalists, the US State Department said. The findings come nearly a year after Secretary of S