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Will the US Navy reach 355 Ships? Fleet size vs. high tech The U.S. Navy’s quest for 355 ships raises questions about the extent to which sheer numbers of platforms can offer new dimensions of combat power.

Army maps plans for future tank Racing over bridges, supporting advancing infantry with suppressive fire, shooting vehicle-launched counter-drone missiles and engaging enemy tanks from safe standoff ranges are all operations the Army anticipates for its new fleet of armored combat vehicles.

Twitter accused of double standard for censoring Trump but not Iranian leader Twitter is facing scrutiny for flagging posts by President Trump but allowing Iran's ayatollah to call for the genocide of Israel.

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India has received a strong bipartisan support from members of the US Congress against the recent Chinese military aggression in Ladakh. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30iLTwk

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress.

Pompeo sanctions China over human rights abuses against the Uyghurs, calling it the 'stain of the century' The United States has increased their pressure on the Chinese government to stop the reported human rights abuses being committed against the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang province of China, by hitting them with more sanctions.

Dr. Fauci credits travel ban with saving lives, refuses to specifically blame protests for spreading COVID Members of the White House coronavirus task force testify on Capitol Hill; reaction from House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee and ACU chairman Matt Schlapp.

Trump campaign temporarily pauses ad spending to rework messaging Trump 2020 campaign national press secretary Hogan Gidley discusses the direction the new messaging.

Sanders trying to galvanize progressive support for Biden; Jacqui Heinrich reports. Sanders trying to galvanize progressive support for Biden; Jacqui Heinrich reports.

White House, Democrats at impasse over COVID relief packages Negotiations between the White House and Democrats for a new coronavirus relief bill have all but collapsed as the $600 enhanced unemployment benefit is set to expire; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.

President Trump doubles down on mail-in ballot concerns, predicts voting chaos Trump fears November will be the greatest election disaster in history; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

Cotton stirs 2024 speculation with New Hampshire trip to help Republicans Sen. Tom Cotton's trip to New Hampshire – the state that for a century has held the first primary in the race for the White House - is sparking more speculation that the veteran Army infantry officer who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars may have his own national ambitions in 2024.

Fauci: Trump restrictions on travel from China, Europe, UK saved American lives early in pandemic Dr. Anthony Fauci told House lawmakers Friday that he believed President Trump's actions during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic saved American lives.

Chris Wallace says Biden campaign will reveal VP pick closer to convention Biden closes in on vice president pick; 'Fox News Sunday' anchor Chris Wallace weighs in.

Bipartisan leaders of Problem Solvers Caucus predict deal on horizon for coronavirus stimulus bill The leaders of the House Problem Solvers Caucus Friday expressed optimism that Republicans and Democrats will soon come together on a coronavirus deal to continue supplemental unemployment benefits, help struggling small businesses and fund the reopening of schools.

The United States counted 1,442 new deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 pm Friday (0030 GMT Saturday), according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30hw9JN

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up.

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation.

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold.

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko.

Australia unveiled a draft law Friday to force Google and Facebook to pay news media for their content in a "world-leading" initiative sure to prompt a confrontation with the digital giants. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2DkO3T2

Children younger than five carried major amounts of coronavirus in their upper respiratory tract, a small study published on Thursday showed, raising new questions about whether kids can infect... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2XdlrSS

China's territorial claims in Bhutan and the recent incursion into Indian land are indicative of their intentions, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday, adding that Beijing under... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3fnieGB

The first dog to test positive for the coronavirus in the United States has died, National Geographic magazine reported, after struggling with symptoms that may be familiar to many of the virus's... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3k0Lwyi

Tim Allen responds to himself trending on Twitter: 'I'm DYING to know' Dead or alive, it's all tongue-in-cheek for Tim Allen.

Tamar Braxton speaks out after reported hospitalization: 'Mental illness is real' Tamar Braxton has spoken out for the first time after reportedly being hospitalized when she was found unresponsive in a hotel room earlier this month.

'The Last Narc' director recalls pistol being pulled on him during docuseries exploring DEA agent’s death For years, the world was briefed on the torture-killing of DEA agent Enrique “KiKi” Camarena in 1985.

MTV VMA nominations include Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, added quarantine categories It’s raining nominations for Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s “Rain on Me” at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, which will present new categories focused on live performances and music videos created at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry hid this massive secret during their first public outing together, new book claims During their first public outing together, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry knew something the rest of the world didn't.

The Killers are investigating sexual misconduct claims against 2009 touring crew The Killers have launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct that allegedly occurred on their 2009 tour, Fox News has learned.

Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for July 30 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment.

Ellen DeGeneres addresses workplace toxicity accusations in note to staff After multiple accusations from employees of a "toxic work environment" on her show, Ellen DeGeneres has reached out to her staff.

Natasha Richardson's son hasn't 'fully comprehended' her 2009 death: 'The pain was a little too overwhelming' The actress tragically died in 2009 after a skiing accident.

Naya Rivera laid to rest 2 weeks after accidental drowning in California lake Rivera disappeared July 8 during a visit to a California lake with her 4-year-old son Josey.

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's wife and one of his ministers have tested positive for COVID-19, according to an official statement on Thursday, as the spread of the novel coronavirus showed no... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/39Kful2

The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid.

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Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers.

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state?

Obama, Kaine warn Democrats not to get cocky about election Top Dems try to temper expectations

Amid worsening ties between US and China, the University of Texas, whose work has contributed to some promising COVID-19 vaccine candidates has been contacted by FBI over allegations that Chinese... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/39Io0RU

Joe Biden's vice presidential pick has been one of Washington's best kept secrets but a supposedly accidental news publication and Biden's own teasingly displayed notes are raising expectations that... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3fbLRuf

Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014.

The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg undergoes procedure at NYC hospital, expected to be released by end of week Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returned to the hospital for a nonsurgical medical procedure in New York City Wednesday, according to a statement from the nation’s highest court.

Sen. Tom Cotton calls the 1619 Project a radical work of historical revisionism that aims to indoctrinate kids Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton proposes withholding federal funds from schools that teach New York Times' 1619 Project.

Tucker presses Rep. Jim Jordan over when GOP will take action against Big Tech The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google appear for congressional hearing on monopolies, accusations of political bias; reaction from Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee.

Pelosi announces coronavirus masks will be required in House chamber After Rep. Louie Gohmert appears to be the 11th member of Congress to test positive for coronavirus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced Wednesday that masks will be required in the House of Representatives chamber.

Trump administration taps Kodak to make drug ingredients in US instead of relying on China White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on how Kodak is reinventing themselves to manufacture pharmaceutical ingredients.

Rep. Ken Buck calls out Google's China connections following big tech CEO hearing on capitol hill Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., criticized Google on Wednesday for it's connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), following a House subcommittee hearing on antitrust with America's big tech CEOs. 

McConnell calls for GOP and Democrats to compromise on stimulus plan Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell addresses battle over COVID-19 relief bill.

Sen. Warner: Big tech has responsibility to remove information that is 'knowingly false' CEOs of Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon questioned on political bias, antitrust abuse; Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner weighs in.

Winner of New York primary remains in limbo as fate of mail-in ballots hangs in balance New York State sent ballots to voters in prepaid envelopes which the USPS does not date stamp, leaving election officials unable to determine when the ballot was mailed; Eric Shawn reports.

Lawmakers press Big Tech CEOs on allegations of bias Silicon Valley titans deny political censorship at anti-trust hearing on Capitol Hill; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

The US ambassador in Brasilia warned of "consequences" if Brazil chooses Chinese telecoms company Huawei to develop its 5G network, in an interview published Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30YV4B9

Brazil registered record daily numbers of infections and deaths from the new coronavirus Wednesday, sending its overall death count surging past 90,000 people. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3fefScR

An ancient and priceless statue of Lord Shiva, stolen from a temple in Rajasthan and smuggled to the UK, is set to be returned to its rightful place in India. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3k2PjuW

A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus.

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? 

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border.

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters.

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey.

China under President Xi Jinping has become more aggressive and bullish, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Tuesday, asserting that such a behavior is unlikely to last... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3g8UHdF

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Tuesday said she has given nearly $1.7 billion to groups devoted to race, gender and economic equality as well as other social causes. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2X5tDnP

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See the damage done by waves – and the problem will only get worse with climate change, experts say.

The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses.

Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people.

Global Markets: Wall Street`s major indexes dropped on Tuesday, as investors digested a slew of disappointing earnings reports and eyed the debate over a US Covid-19 relief package. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/3059Yqa

The US dollar rose modestly in late trading on Tuesday as market participants eyed a key policy meeting of the Federal Reserve. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/3ga3PP8

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after an industry report showed that crude inventories in the United States increased against expectations, giving the market a boost amid record increases of coronavirus infections in the US and elsewhere. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/39Dz0Q9

Gold prices steadied on Wednesday as worries over rising cases of COVID-19 and expectations of possible inflation from more stimulus measures underpinned the metal. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/30X0b4D

US deaths from the novel coronavirus rose by more than 1,200 on Tuesday, the biggest one-day increase since May, according to a Reuters tally. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/39Cc3x5

US biotech firm Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response and prevented the coronavirus from replicating in the noses and lungs of monkeys, a study in the New England Journal of... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3g8AF2F

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Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands.

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering.

Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response.

Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19.

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Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg will tell a major antitrust hearing Wednesday that the internet giant would not have succeeded without US laws fostering competition, but that the rules of the internet... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Pha4oB

A Houston physician retweeted by President Donald Trump after appearing in a video where she praised hydroxychloroquine as a miracle coronavirus cure blames gynecological problems on sex with evil... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30UFk22

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year.

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet.

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge.

By Nicole Hong, Mihir Zaveri and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3hFboh6

A climate activist from India has been named by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to his new advisory group comprising young leaders who will provide perspectives and solutions to tackle the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/332nc98

Twitter Inc has struggled for years to police the growing number of employees and contractors who have the ability to reset users' accounts and override their security settings, a problem that Chief... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/303iFBa

Global Markets:  Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 114.88 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 26,584.77. The S&P 500 rose 23.78 points, or 0.74 per cent, to 3,239.41. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/2Eh7NXZ

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New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and made a number of other changes following China's decision to pass a national security law for the territory, Foreign Affairs... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Enl80Z

Facebook is suing EU antitrust regulators for seeking information beyond what is necessary, including highly personal details, for their investigations into the company's data and marketplace, the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3g4HAde

NASA on Monday gave its latest Mars rover Perseverance the all clear to launch later this week on a mission to seek out signs of ancient microbial life. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Per7Yp

Pedro Sanchez says he hopes there will be a rethink, and most parts of Spain are safer than the UK.

In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city.

Gold rocketed to record peaks at $1,975 on Tuesday while the US dollar plumbed two-year lows as investors wagered the Federal Reserve would reaffirm its super-easy policy outlook this week. from Zee Business: World News https://ift.tt/2BBHUBp

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held the first joint virtual conference with his counterparts from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal during which he mooted a four-point plan to contain the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3gb4vni

US President Donald Trump vowed to defeat the coronavirus by "unleashing American scientific genius" as he toured a COVID-19 vaccine facility in the swing state of North Carolina on Monday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2BBpKzz

Google will allow most employees to work from home through to July 2021 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the tech giant said Monday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30Xbtps

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law.

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad.

California Taco Bell seeking coins, offering free tacos in exchange The deals for coins keep rolling in.

Chick-fil-A celebrates worker's 90th birthday with drive-thru celebration There’s always a way to say “Happy birthday.”

Rare blue lobster discovered at Red Lobster gets new home at Akron Zoo This is one lucky lobster.

The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic.

British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert.

When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal.

Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes.

Dr. Marty Makary on efforts to reopen schools Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary joins ‘America’s News HQ.’

Rep. Louie Gohmert calls out Democrats in proposed COVID-19 relief bill Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden on US response to coronavirus pandemic The U.S. surpasses 4 million confirmed cases; reaction and analysis from former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden on 'Fox News Sunday.'

China recorded 61 new coronavirus cases on Monday -- the highest daily figure since April -- propelled by clusters in three separate regions that have sparked fears of a fresh wave. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/32WnYEt

More than 60 people have been killed and another 60 wounded in fresh violence in the West Darfur region of Sudan, UN officials announced Sunday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3g4n8cD

The American flag was lowered at the United States consulate in Chengdu on Monday, days after Beijing ordered it to close in retaliation for the shuttering of the Chinese consulate in Houston. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2CP7Bio

Women for Trump co-chair on 2020 election polls Pam Bondi, the co-chair for Women for Trump, joins Jon Scott to discuss recent 2020 elections polls from battleground states.

Courteney Cox says she hasn't seen boyfriend Johnny McDaid in person in 133 days: 'Covid sucks' Courteney Cox and boyfriend Johnny McDaid are awaiting a happy reunion.