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On the final night of the national convention of Democrats, presidential nominee Joe Biden presented a strong, coherent and warm message of empathy and leadership in accepting the opportunity to challenge Donald Trump for leadership of the United States

Michelle Obama, former first lady of the US, was the keynote speaker at the first virtual national convention of the Democratic Party. She did not disappoint and went into a long and detailed pitch for people to vote

In two recent cases—President Donald Trump’s tax returns and staying the cancellation of an Obama programme on immigration—the US Supreme Court stood its ground and though in a situation of subpoena by the Congress, it upheld the separation of powers doctrine

The new type of mercantile war links technological innovation and capabilities to a nation’s national security, economic prosperity and social stability

Chief justice John Roberts of US Supreme Court wrote the 7-2 opinion that President Donald Trump is not categorically immune from grand jury requests. Both Supreme Court justices nominated by Trump, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, sided with the majority.

President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend new work visas has led to critics warning him that this would hold the US back and put its global competitiveness at risk

Some 10 vaccines are in the human trial phase with more than 100 currently under development. But so far, there is no way to predict which, if any, vaccine will work safely or is even a front-runner

The protests which have erupted all over the US reflect the past when repressive legislation and overzealous policing were used against blacks. A show business president lacking empathy has only made matters worse

Physical distancing measures to mitigate Covid-19 have significantly disrupted the judiciaries of both the US and India.

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