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Kamala Harris appoints senior members of White House staff

Kamala Harris appoints senior members of White House staff

Washington, Dec 3 (UNI) Presumed US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has appointed senior members of her team including a chief of staff and a national security adviser, the transition team said in a statement on Thursday.
“Leading my office as Chief of Staff will be Tina Flournoy, whose deep experience, public policy expertise, and accomplished career in public service make her uniquely qualified for this important position,” Harris said in the statement.
Nancy McEldowney will serve as Harris’ national security adviser, while Rohini Kosoglu will take the position of domestic policy adviser, she added.

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IMF committee forgoes communique due to stances of European, Muslim nations: Russia Envoy

02 May 2024 | 12:44 PM

Washington, May 2 (UNI) The positions taken by European nations on Ukraine and Muslim countries on Gaza prevented the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) from adopting a joint communique during ministerial meetings in April, IMF Executive Director for Russia Aleksei Mozhin told Sputnik.

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Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new PM

Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new PM

02 May 2024 | 12:35 PM

Honiara, May 2 (UNI) Foreign minister Jeremiah Manele was elected as the Solomon Islands' new prime minister by members of parliament on Thursday, Governor General of the Solomon Islands David Vunagi announced.

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Colombian president says to break diplomatic relations with Israel

Colombian president says to break diplomatic relations with Israel

02 May 2024 | 12:34 PM

Bogota, May 2 (UNI) Colombia will sever diplomatic relations with Israel on Thursday, said President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday.

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India hopes Palestine's bid to become full UN member will be reconsidered and endorsed

India hopes Palestine's bid to become full UN member will be reconsidered and endorsed

02 May 2024 | 12:29 PM

New Delhi/New York, May 2 (UNI) Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict and days after the US’ veto, India has voiced hope that Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations will be reconsidered and be endorsed by the other members.

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Over 57,000 chickens culled in Japan due to Bird Flue outbreak

02 May 2024 | 12:27 PM

Tokyo, May 2 (UNI) More than 57,000 chickens were culled in Japan's Chiba Prefecture due to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, in what is the 11th outbreak this season, the local administration said on Thursday.

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