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A bipartisan group of two powerful American Senators on Wednesday urged the President Joe Biden administration to implement the H-1B visa programme reforms issued by th

Biden govt urged to implement H1B visa programme reforms

A bipartisan group of two powerful American Senators on Wednesday urged the President Joe Biden administration to implement the H-1B visa programme reforms issued by the Donald Trump government in January, under which the visas were to be issued on the criteria of wages and not by a computerised draw of lots. Five weeks later, the Biden administration on February 4, announced a delay in the effective date of the H-1B selection rule from March 9 to December 31, 2021. The Department of Homeland Security has announced going back to the lottery system.
Observing that establishing an equitable distribution of new visas is a key starting point to ensuring that the H-1B visa program is not used to lower wages and displace American workers, the senators said that the annual H-1B visa lottery has been abused for years by outsourcing companies.
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A bipartisan group of two powerful American Senators on Wednesday urged the President Joe Biden administration to implement the H-1B visa programme reforms issued by the Donald Trump government in January, under which the visas were to be issued on the criteria of wages and not by a computerised draw of lots. Five weeks later, the Biden administration on February 4, announced a delay in the effective date of the H-1B selection rule from March 9 to December 31, 2021. The Department of Homeland Security has announced going back to the lottery system. Observing that establishing an equitable distribution of new visas is a key starting point to ensuring that the H-1B visa program is not used to lower wages and displace American workers, the senators said that the annual H-1B visa lottery has been abused for years by outsourcing companies.

Cuba's Communist Party has announced Miguel Díaz-Canel will succeed Raúl Castro as the party's first secretary. Díaz-Canel, who in 2018 succeeded

Cuba's Communist Party has announced Miguel D&iacute;az-Canel will succeed Ra&uacute;l Castro as the party's first secretary.
D&iacute;az-Canel, who in 2018 succeeded Raul Castro as Cuba's president, had been widely tipped for the arguably more influential post of party leader.
The transition means that the island will be governed by someone other than Fidel or Ra&uacute;l Castro for the first time since the Cuban revolution in 1959.
D&iacute;az-Canel is seen as loyal to the Castros and their economic model.
It follows the announcement on Friday that Ra&uacute;l Castro was stepping down from the key position of first secretary.
The 89-year-old had been in the post since 2011, when he took over from his older brother, Fidel Castro.

The US is gearing up for the verdict in the George Floyd murder trial. The jury in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis policeman accused of killing Floyd las

The US is gearing up for the verdict in the George Floyd murder trial. The jury in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis policeman accused of killing Floyd last year, has retired to consider its verdict.
The prosecution told jurors that Chauvin had murdered Floyd, but the defence said their client had correctly followed police training.
The court is being protected by barbed wire, high barriers and armed soldiers from the National Guard in anticipation of violence.
Cities across the country are bracing for protests regardless of the verdict.
Floyd's death at the hands of white officer Chauvin had triggered a wave of violent protests across the US last year.

The American space agency, Nasa, has successfully flown a small helicopter on Mars. The drone, called Ingenuity, flew for less than a minute, but Nasa is celebrating a

The American space agency, Nasa, has successfully flown a small helicopter on Mars.
The drone, called Ingenuity, flew for less than a minute, but Nasa is celebrating as it was the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
Confirmation came via a satellite at Mars which relayed the chopper's data back to Earth.
The space agency is promising more adventurous flights in the days ahead.

A day after Britain added India to travel 'Red List', the US has advised its citizens against travelling to India amid an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases.

A day after Britain added India to travel 'Red List', the US has advised its citizens against travelling to India amid an alarming&nbsp;rise in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">Covid-19 cases</a>.
A travel advisory issued by the Centre for Disease Control of the US states has asked the travellers to avoid all travel to India.
"Even fully vaccinated travellers may be at risk for getting &amp; spreading variants and should avoid all travel to India.," the advisory has stated. It has added that those who must travel to India, should get fully vaccinated before travel.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/britain-adds-india-to-covid-19-travel-red-list-103-indian-variant-cases-in-uk-1618849266584" target="_blank">Britain adds India to Covid-19 travel 'red list', 103 Indian variant cases in UK</a>

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike while behind bars, was moved to a hospital in another prison after his doctor said

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike while behind bars, was moved to a hospital in another prison after his doctor said he could be near death. Navalny's lawyer, who met him on Monday, said that the leader's health has become "significantly worse". Test results provided by the family show Navalny has sharply elevated levels of potassium, which can bring on cardiac arrest, as well as heightened creatinine levels that indicate impaired kidney function. In response to the alarming news about Navalny's health, his team has called for a nationwide rally Wednesday, the same day that Putin is scheduled to deliver his annual state of the nation address. Navalny began a hunger strike to protest the refusal to let his doctors visit when he began experiencing severe back pain and a loss of feeling in his legs.

The White House on Monday did not respond to questions on the request by Serum Institute of India to lift export ban on certain raw materials needed for ramping up prod

The White House on Monday did not respond to questions on the request by Serum Institute of India to lift export ban on certain raw materials needed for ramping up production of Covid-19 vaccine.
The question in this regard was asked twice on Monday -- once during the morning White House briefing on CovidD-19 and later during the daily news conference by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
Last week, Serum chief Adar Poonawalla had requested President Joe Biden to lift export restrictions of certain raw materials needed for scaling up Covid vacccine production.

Britain on Monday added India to its Covid-19 travel 'red list'. This effectively bans all travel from India and makes a 10-day hotel quarantine compulsory for UK resid

Britain on Monday added India to its Covid-19 travel 'red list'. This effectively bans all travel from India and makes a 10-day hotel quarantine compulsory for UK residents arriving back to the country.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the move in the House of Commons as he revealed that 103 cases of the so-called Indian variant had been identified in the UK, of which the 'vast majority have links to international travel'.

People who have had Covid-19 may need just one dose of the anti-virus vaccine unlike double dose for those who were never infected. A new study has found that those who

People who have had Covid-19 may need just one dose of the anti-virus vaccine unlike double dose for those who were never infected. A new study has found that those who had recovered from Covid-19 responded to their first shot so robustly that the results rivaled never-infected colleagues who had received both shots. In fact, if you already had the virus, your immune response after one vaccine is likely to be even better than a never-infected person's after two, according to an Italian research just out in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Since February, several European countries -- including France, Spain, Italy and Germany -- have adopted policies giving Covid survivors just one dose of the two-dose vaccines.

Half of all adults in the US have received at least one Covid-19 shot, the government announced on Sunday. IT marks another milestone in the nation's vaccination campai

Half of all adults in the US have received at least one Covid-19 shot, the government announced on Sunday. IT marks another milestone in the nation's vaccination campaign.
Almost 130 million people 18 or older have received at least one dose of a vaccine, which is 50.4 per cent of the total adult population, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Almost 84 million adults, or about 32.5 per cent of the population, have been fully vaccinated.
The US cleared the 50 per cent mark for adults just a day after the reported global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million, according to totals compiled by Johns Hopkins University, though the actual number is believed to be significantly higher.

The royal family bid farewell to Prince Philip on Saturday, restricted by coronavirus guidelines. The Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9 at age 99, was laid to rest

The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton was seen in an all-black ensemble that consisted of a Roland Mouret dress at Prince Philip's funeral. However, what stood out in the look was a gorgeous pearl and diamond neckpiece she wore.
Featuring four strands of pearls and a diamond clasp, the piece was reportedly a gift to Queen Elizabeth II from the Japanese government. Additionally, the heirloom was worn by Princess Diana as well, in 1982.

Israel has lifted the mandatory requirement to wear face masks outdoors and fully reopened its education system following its mass vaccination drive. All primary and s

Israel has lifted the mandatory requirement to wear face masks outdoors and fully reopened its education system following its mass vaccination drive.
All primary and secondary school children returned to classrooms on Sunday, and health officials ended a year-long requirement to wear a mask in public spaces.
Masks are still required indoors and in large gatherings.
Israel has speedily inoculated the majority of its population against the coronavirus in a world-leading vaccination campaign.

The speaker of Syria's parliament on Sunday announced that the next presidential elections will be held in late May. Speaking at an exceptional meeting of parliament,

The speaker of Syria's parliament on Sunday announced that the next presidential elections will be held in late May.
Speaking at an exceptional meeting of parliament, Hammouda Sabbagh said that elections will take place on 26 May 2021.
He also said that, starting Monday, anyone who wishes to run for president can present their nomination to the Constitutional High Court.
Voting would start on May 26th for residents inside Syria and on May 20th for those voting from abroad, according to parliament.
The election is widely expected to give President Bashar Assad a fourth seven-year term.
It is unclear whether any candidates will run against him but any such runs will be symbolic.

Since Meghan Markle could not attend Prince Philip‘s funeral in person, she sent her love in the form of a personalised note and a wreath of flowers to be laid at

Since Meghan Markle could not attend Prince Philip&lsquo;s funeral, she sent her love in the form of a personalised note and a wreath of flowers to be laid at his services.
 Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, made it in time for the funeral of his grandfather, Prince Philip, however, his wife, Duchess Meghan Markle could not attend the funeral because of her pregnancy.
 Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was laid to rest in the presence of his immediate family members on April 17.

The United States and China have agreed to cooperate and work mutually to limit climate change with urgent. The decision comes ahead of President Joe Biden's hosting th

In a move that could indicate that US-China are on the mend under Joe Biden, the United States and China have agreed to cooperate and work mutually to limit climate change with urgency. The decision comes ahead of US President Joe Biden&nbsp;hosting a virtual summit of world leaders to discuss the issue.
The agreement was reached between US special envoy for climate John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua during two days of talks in Shanghai last week.
 A joint statement by the two sides&nbsp;said that both nations are committed to cooperating and other countries to contain the climate crisis. The statement further said that the climate crisis must be addressed with the seriousness and urgency it demands.

Russian opposition leader and Putin critic Alexei Navalny who is on a hunger strike in prison could have a cardiac arrest any minute due to his worsening heal

Russian opposition leader and Putin&nbsp;critic&nbsp;Alexei Navalny who is on a hunger strike in prison could have a cardiac arrest any minute due to his worsening health, his doctors warned on Saturday. 44-year-old Navalny&nbsp;went on a hunger strike on March 31 to demand proper treatment for back pain and numbness in his hands and legs.&nbsp;
His personal doctor and three other doctors have asked prison officials to grant them immediate access to Navalny&nbsp;pointing to his&nbsp;high potassium levels and said that he should be moved to ICU.
The doctors said he needs to be examined immediately "taking into account the blood tests and his recent poisoning".

A 39-year-old nurse in the US state of Florida has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Vice President Kamala Harris. Niviane Petit Phelps was arrested foll

A 39-year-old nurse in the US state of Florida has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Vice President Kamala Harris.
Niviane Petit Phelps was arrested following an investigation by the US Secret Service, CNN reported.
According to a criminal complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Phelps knowingly and willfully made threats to kill and inflict bodily harm upon the Vice President of the United States from February 13 through February 18.&nbsp;
Harris is the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected Vice President.

Amid Covid-19 pandemic, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II led a small group of royals at the funeral of her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The funeral incorp

Amid Covid-19 pandemic, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II led a small group of royals at the funeral of her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
The funeral incorporated hymns and readings chosen by the late royal himself and focussed on the 'unwavering loyalty' of the longest-serving consort in British history to his wife.
The ceremony, which began at St. George&rsquo;s Chapel in Windsor Castle with a minute&rsquo;s silence, was a religious one, as planned by the Duke &ndash; who passed away at 99 last week on Friday.
At the end of the ceremony, the Duke&rsquo;s coffin was carried to his resting place in the royal vault beneath St. George&rsquo;s Chapel.
The coffin was draped in his personal standard, and wreathed with flowers chosen by the Queen. His Admiral of the Fleet cap and sword lay across it.

Myanmar's junta on Saturday announced it pardoned and released more than 23,000 prisoners to mark the new year holiday.It wasn't immediately clear if they included pro-

Myanmar's junta on Saturday announced it pardoned and released more than 23,000 prisoners to mark the new year holiday. It wasn't immediately clear if they included pro-democracy activists who were detained in the wake of the February coup.
Reportedly the military pardoned 23,047 prisoners, including 137 foreigners who will be deported from Myanmar.
There were emotional scenes outside Insein prison in Yangon as relatives were reunited with released prisoners.
Among those walking out to freedom were Paing Ye Thu and Zayar Lwin, members of the Peacock Generation Thangyat troupe.

Princes William and Harry didn't line up shoulder to shoulder Saturday as they took their places for the procession that will follow Prince Philip's coffin to the churc

Princes William and Harry didn't line up shoulder to shoulder Saturday as they took their places for the procession that will follow Prince Philip's coffin to the church for his funeral.
William and Harry's cousin Peter Phillips stood between the princes as they prepared to escort the coffin to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
The arrangement minimized the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers, who have faced strains in their relationship since Harry's decision to step away from royal duties last year.
William is second in line to the throne. Harry and his wife, Meghan, last month gave an interview to US television host Oprah Winfrey in which they said royal staffers were insensitive toward Meghan and that an unidentified member of the royal family made racist comments.&nbsp;

The number of people who have died worldwide in the Covid-19 pandemic has surpassed three million, according to Johns Hopkins University. The milestone figure was reach

The number of people who have died worldwide in the Covid-19 pandemic has surpassed three million, according to Johns Hopkins University. The milestone figure was reached the day after the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned the world was "approaching the highest rate of infection" so far. WHO chief warned on Friday that &lsquo;cases and deaths are continuing to increase at worrying rates&rsquo;, adding that the number of new cases per week has nearly doubled over the past two months. Last week an average of 12,000 deaths a day were reported around the world, according to news agency AFP. &nbsp;The US, India and Brazil, the countries with the most recorded infections have accounted for more than a million deaths between them, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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Two powerful Senators have urged the US President to implement the wage-based H-1B visa system brought in by Donald Trump in place of the lottery system

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