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Thousands to rally for gun reform after surge in mass shootings in US

Thousands of protestors are expected to rally in Washington, DC, Saturday and in separate demonstrations around the country as part of a renewed push for nationwide gun control

Proud Boys documentarian to be among first Jan. 6 witnesses in US attack

Federal authorities have linked more than three dozen people charged in the Capitol siege to the Proud Boys

South Korea's next leader Yeol faces escalating North's nuclear threat

North Korea has a history of trying to rattle new govts in Seoul and Washington to gain leverage in future negotiations. But if Kim orders a nuclear test, Yoon would be left with very limited options

Boeing names Virginia office as global HQ; plans to start tech hub in area

The company said that its employees in the region support various corporate functions and specialise in advanced airplane development and autonomous systems, Xinhua news agency reported

Top nuke envoys of South Korea, China discuss Korean Peninsula security

Chinese envoy expressed concerns over rising tension on the peninsula and reaffirmed commitment to play a "positive role" but said the key to a resolution to issue is in hands of Pyongyang, Washington

Work of Russian embassy in Washington blocked by US authorities: Ambassador

The US, along with the G7 nations and European Union (EU) has imposed severe and immediate economic sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine

Mask mandates return to US college campuses as Covid cases rise

Colleges in Washington, DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Texas have reimposed a range of virus measures, with Howard University moving to remote learning amid surge in cases

Sri Lanka seeks immediate funds as aid talks shift to Washington

In the absence of revenue from tourism, Sri Lanka has in recent times turned to countries including China and India for support amid a weak foreign-reserves position

Injured Washington likely to miss Sunrisers' next two matches

A disciplined bowling effort followed by skipper Kane Williamson's half-century helped SRH beat Gujarat Titans by eight wickets at the D.Y. Patil Stadium on Monday night.

Former US ambassador pleads guilty to defrauding Sri Lankan government

A former Sri Lankan ambassador has pleaded guilty to diverting and attempting to embezzle $332,027 from the Sri Lankan government during its 2013 purchase of a new embassy building in Washington

US will give airlines a break on takeoff rights in New York, Washington

Federal officials are extending pandemic relief that helps big airlines keep coveted takeoff and landing rights for international flights this summer at busy airports in New York City and Washington

Police close freeway exits in US capital amid drive-by protest

Police have closed "a number of freeway exits" in Washington, D.C., as a convoy of truckers were driving through the area in protest against Covid-19 measures in the US

China rejects United States trade complaint, criticizes Washington

The Ministry of Commerce criticized the Biden administration for saying it is developing new ways to deal with Chinese trade tactics

America sees India's role in Quad as 'very high priority: US official

A senior American official said that Washington sees New Delhi's role in Quad as "very high priority".

Multiple US colleges, universities receive bomb threats: Reports

Nothing was found on any of the campuses that received threats, university officials said

Washington clears Baltic states to send US-made weapons to Ukraine

The US State Department has given the go-ahead to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to send US-made missiles and other weapons to Ukraine

Dozens gather outside DC jail in support of imprisoned US Capitol rioters

Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the jail in Washington, DC to show support for detainees being held at the facility in connection with events at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021

Pakistan embassy in US ran out of funds to pay salaries for 4 months

The Pakistan embassy in Washington had run out of funds to pay salaries for at least four months to some of its employees

At least 1 injured after shots fired at a mall in Washington's Tacoma

Authorities say shots were fired Friday evening near a food court at a mall in Tacoma, Washington. At least one person was struck and injured at the Tacoma Mall, Pierce County Sheriff's Sgt. Darren Moss said. The News Tribune reports people called 911 just after 7 pm to say multiple shots were fired. Hundreds of shoppers sheltered in place or hid inside stores, which immediately went into lockdown. More than 60 law enforcement officers from Tacoma, Pierce County, Lakewood, Puyallup and the Washington State Patrol are on scene. We're sending people inside to do a coordinated search, Moss said. The Tacoma Mall is the city's largest shopping mall, with more than 100 stores.

Washington state storm: 50,000 still without power after floods, mudslides

At the height of the storm, about 158,000 electrical customers on Monday had no power and schools in the city of Bellingham were closed on Tuesday for the second day in a row.