Washington – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:41:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Washington – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 US Lawmakers Approve Antitrust Reform Bill To Tame Big Tech https://www.theinfostride.com/us-lawmakers-approve-antitrust-reform-bill-to-tame-big-tech/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-lawmakers-approve-antitrust-reform-bill-to-tame-big-tech/#respond Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317028 The Senate Judiciary Committee in the US has approved a key antitrust reform that would ban Big Tech from favouring their own services and products over those of their rivals. The American Innovation and Choice Online Act is a bipartisan bill spearheaded by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA). “I [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-lawmakers-approve-antitrust-reform-bill-to-tame-big-tech/feed/ 0 Chinese Envoy Arrives In Washington Amid Frayed Ties With US https://www.theinfostride.com/chinese-envoy-arrives-in-washington-amid-frayed-ties-with-us/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chinese-envoy-arrives-in-washington-amid-frayed-ties-with-us/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302348 Qin Gang, the new Ambassador of China to the United States, arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday to assume office. “The door of China-US relations, which is already open, cannot be closed. This is the trend of the world, the call of the times, and the will of the people,” Qin Gang told media upon [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chinese-envoy-arrives-in-washington-amid-frayed-ties-with-us/feed/ 0 Adesua Etomi Visits The Wellingtons In Washington https://www.theinfostride.com/adesua-etomi-visits-the-wellingtons-in-washington/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 20:48:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173640 The celebrity couple of the moment, Banky W and Adesua Etomi were in Washington D.C over the weekend. Banky W and Adesua went to see the Wellingtons for a getaway. The R&B singer posted videos of him and his wife to be on their way to Washington on his SnapChat. Banky W is in America, [...]

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]]> FG Denies Shutting Down of Nigerian Embassy In Washington https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-denies-shutting-down-of-nigerian-embassy-in-washington/ Thu, 04 May 2017 11:52:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163882 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday refuted report that the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC, was shut down by workers over non-payment of their salaries. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Clement Aduku, in a statement in Abuja said that though some junior workers were being owed salaries, the embassy was not shut down as reported. “The [...]

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]]> I Will Be President For All Americans – Donald Trump https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-be-president-for-all-americans-donald-trump/ Sat, 21 Jan 2017 03:37:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154535 President Donald Trump has pledged to be the president of all Americans irrespective of their colour or status. Trump, who made the pledge in his inaugural speech as the 45th President of U.S., declared that “it is a new era for America. “The oath of office I take today is the oath of allegiance to [...]

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]]> Strathmore’s Who’s Who Member Shelley L. Johnson Launches New Website [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/strathmores-whos-who-member-shelley-l-johnson-launches-new-website-press-release/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/04/strathmores-whos-who-member-shelley-l-johnson-launches-new-website-press-release/ Strathmores Whos Who Member Shelley L. Johnson Launches New Website Shelley L. Johnson of Olympia, Washington, has attained recognition in Strathmores Whos Who for her accomplishments in Healthcare and IT Solutions. Her new website launched in 2016. Olympia, WA, April 19, 2016 –(PR.com)– About Shelley L. Johnson Shelley L. Johnson is Senior Analyst at Leidos [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Adefuye’s Body Expected In Nigeria Today https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-adefuyes-body-expected-in-nigeria-today/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:30:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-adefuyes-body-expected-in-nigeria-today/ The remains of Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof Adebowale Adefuye, is expected to be flown into the country ahead of a three-day burial. Adefuye died August 27, 2015 at the Suburban hospital, Washington, DC. According to details of the burial activities released by Mr Babatunde Adefuye on behalf of the family, there will [...]

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]]> Press Release: Ifrah Law Wins Case Against Department of Justice https://www.theinfostride.com/press-release-ifrah-law-wins-case-against-department-of-justice/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 23:05:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/press-release-ifrah-law-wins-case-against-department-of-justice/ WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwired – August 20, 2015) – In a case that could have far-reaching implications with respect to fourth amendment rights, internationally renowned attorney Jeff Ifrah and his legal team have secured a victory against the Department of Justice. With the judgment that the seizure and subsequent search of the defendant’s laptop at Los Angeles [...]

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]]> Chris Brown On Rihanna: “If she’s working on an album, she can call. I’ll get on the record” https://www.theinfostride.com/chris-brown-on-rihanna-if-shes-working-on-an-album-she-can-call-ill-get-on-the-record/ Sun, 21 Sep 2014 07:30:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/chris-brown-on-rihanna-if-shes-working-on-an-album-she-can-call-ill-get-on-the-record/ Controversial American singer — Chris Brown, has seen it all and been through it all He was sentenced to six months community service and placed on probation for five years for assaulting his former girlfriend, Rihanna in 2009, but reveals that he would definitely work together with her in the studio once again should the [...]

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]]> First Outing Of Kerry Washington, Husband and Baby https://www.theinfostride.com/first-outing-of-kerry-washington-husband-and-baby/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:30:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/first-outing-of-kerry-washington-husband-and-baby/ Famous Hollywood actress and The ‘Scandal’ TV series star — Kerry Washington with her Nigerian bobo, Nnamdi Asomugha have finally decided to let their new born baby see the outside world. Since Kerry had baby — Isabel Amarachi in April, Kerry and hubby Nnamdi Asomugha, an ex NFL footballer, have not released any pictures of [...]

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]]> Care to know about Jill Abramson in less than 2 minutes? Watch this video? https://www.theinfostride.com/care-to-know-about-jill-abramson-in-less-than-2-minutes-watch-this-video/ Fri, 16 May 2014 15:26:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=43143 Wednesday marked Jill Abramson's abrupt dismissal from her post as executive editor of the New York Times. Here is a brief overview of what you should know about her career.

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]]> Iran nuclear deal enters tricky new phase https://www.theinfostride.com/iran-nuclear-deal-enters-tricky-new-phase/ Wed, 14 May 2014 17:46:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=42643 Nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers moved up a gear Wednesday as negotiators began in Vienna to hammer out what could be a historic accord. After three meetings this year that Washington says have enabled both sides to "understand each other…

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]]> #BringBackOurGirls: US forces in Nigeria to aid search for missing schoolgirls https://www.theinfostride.com/bringbackourgirls-us-forces-in-nigeria-to-aid-search-for-missing-schoolgirls/ Tue, 13 May 2014 20:44:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=42426 The commander of US forces in Africa held talks Tuesday in Nigeria as Washington sought to help the government in Abuja trace more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamist militants. General David Rodriguez, head of US Africa Command, flew to Nigeria…

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]]> US capital’s most recognizable landmarks, Washington Monument reopens after earthquake repairs https://www.theinfostride.com/us-capitals-most-recognizable-landmarks-washington-monument-reopens-after-earthquake-repairs/ Mon, 12 May 2014 18:40:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=42174 The Washington Monument, one of the US capital's most recognizable landmarks, reopened Monday under dazzling blue skies, three years after sustaining damage from a rare earthquake. The popular tourist attraction is the US capital city's tallest building…

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]]> International effort intensifies for missing Nigerian school girls https://www.theinfostride.com/international-effort-intensifies-for-missing-nigerian-school-girls/ Mon, 12 May 2014 07:52:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=42016 Israel on Sunday joined the international effort to trace more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamist militants in Nigeria but Washington said US troops would stay out of any rescue mission. Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan spoke to Israeli…

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]]> US President Barack Obama describes Nigeria kidnappings ‘outrageous, heartbreaking’ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-president-barack-obama-describes-nigeria-kidnappings-outrageous-heartbreaking/ Wed, 07 May 2014 07:01:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40869 US President Barack Obama described the kidnapping of more than 220 schoolgirls by Islamists in Nigeria as "heartbreaking" and "outrageous" as Washington deployed military experts in the hunt for the children. Obama urged global action against Boko…

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]]> EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton names new envoy to US amid trade talks https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-foreign-policy-chief-catherine-ashton-names-new-envoy-to-us-amid-trade-talks/ Mon, 05 May 2014 14:10:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40521 The European Union has named David O'Sullivan of Ireland to become the bloc's new envoy to Washington amid negotiations to forge a free trade pact between the two economic giants. "I am delighted to announce the appointment of David O'Sullivan to this…

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]]> President Barack Obama laughs it up with Washington reporters https://www.theinfostride.com/president-barack-obama-laughs-it-up-with-washington-reporters/ Sun, 04 May 2014 05:54:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40264 President Barack Obama cracked jokes about the government's disastrous health care policy rollout and mocked political opponents at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The annual event, known informally as the "nerd prom," brings Washington's top…

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]]> US government determined to aid Nigeria girls rescue, says US Secretary of State https://www.theinfostride.com/us-government-determined-to-aid-nigeria-girls-rescue-says-us-secretary-of-state/ Sat, 03 May 2014 15:08:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40098 US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday vowed that Washington will do "everything possible" to help Nigeria deal with Boko Haram militants, following the kidnapping of scores of schoolgirls. "Let me be clear. The kidnapping of hundreds of children…

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]]> Safety still lacking after Bangladesh factory disaster https://www.theinfostride.com/safety-still-lacking-after-bangladesh-factory-disaster/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:25:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37411 A year after the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory building left more than 1,100 dead, Washington says it remains concerned about worker safety and rights in Bangladesh. In a briefing for journalists, a group of senior US officials said progress…

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]]> CRISIS: Russia warns US against further sanctions as Ukraine deal stalls https://www.theinfostride.com/crisis-russia-warns-us-against-further-sanctions-as-ukraine-deal-stalls/ Sat, 19 Apr 2014 08:32:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36883 Russia said its military is massed on Ukraine's doorstep and warned against further US sanctions as a deal struck with Washington appeared to stall because of intransigence by Moscow-backed rebels in the former Soviet republic. A threat by US President…

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]]> Russia urges US to explain report CIA chief John Brennan visited Kiev https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-urges-us-to-explain-report-cia-chief-john-brennan-visited-kiev/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:54:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35670 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday urged Washington to explain Russian media reports that CIA director John Brennan visited the Ukrainian capital. Lavrov also accused the West of "off the scale" hypocrisy over the crisis in Ukraine, where…

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]]> US gives Moldova $10 million to reinforce border with Ukraine https://www.theinfostride.com/us-gives-moldova-10-million-to-reinforce-border-with-ukraine/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:03:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=31850 The United States is giving ex-Soviet Moldova $10 million to strengthen security on its border with Ukraine, Washington's top diplomat in Europe Victoria Nuland said Sunday. Part of Moldova's eastern border with Ukraine is occupied by the breakaway…

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]]> GEJ Arrives Netherlands For Nuclear Summit https://www.theinfostride.com/gej-arrives-netherlands-for-nuclear-summit/ Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:21:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30371 President Goodluck Jonathan has arrived Amsterdam, Netherlands, ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) scheduled to hold in The Hague on Monday. . This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the President’s Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati. . The president, according to the statement, had earlier [...]

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]]> EFF Urges Washington to Pass Drone Bill https://www.theinfostride.com/eff-urges-washington-to-pass-drone-bill/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:20:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/03/eff-urges-washington-to-pass-drone-bill/ EFF has delivered a letter to Washington Governor Jay Inslee today, urging him to sign into law EHB 2789 to establish a reasonable set of rules under which drones may be operated in the state. The bill, which has already passed through the state House and Senate, creates a requirement for law enforcement agencies to [...]

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]]> Russia to hold off on more sanctions against US: Putin https://www.theinfostride.com/russia-to-hold-off-on-more-sanctions-against-us-putin/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:44:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29877 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Moscow would for now hold off on more reciprocal sanctions against the United States, after Washington introduced punitive measures against his close allies over the Ukraine crisis. "You know, both in…

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]]> Obama And Mitchelle Now Sleep In Separate Bedroom? https://www.theinfostride.com/obama-and-mitchelle-now-sleep-in-separate-bedroom/ Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:49:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=16665 If the story making round is anything to go by, then America’s First family is set to break apart any moment from now. . The 21-year-old solid marital union between President Barack Obama and his 50-year-old wife, Michelle is likely to end when he finishes his tenure. . The National Enquirer in its latest issue [...]

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]]> Washington Federal Judge Rules an IP Address is Not Proof of Identity https://www.theinfostride.com/washington-federal-judge-rules-an-ip-address-is-not-proof-of-identity/ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:50:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=13575 A Washington federal judge this week ruled that an IP address can’t be used against you as evidence of piracy, or less specifically, your IP address can’t be used solely as evidence to drag you into a copyright infringement lawsuit. This federal…

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]]> Kerry Washington, Pregnant Igbo Wife Flaunts Baby Bump https://www.theinfostride.com/kerry-washington-pregnant-igbo-wife-flaunts-baby-bump/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:49:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=10448 The wife of Nigerian-Igbo NFL star Nnamdi Asomugha, Hollywood actress Kerry Washington is pregnant. . She was last spotted on Sunday the 12th of January at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA rocking her growing baby bump as she poses for paparazzi at the 2014 Golden Globes Awards. . Kerry & Nnamdi got married secretly [...]

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]]> European Parliament committee approves Edward Snowden hearing https://www.theinfostride.com/european-parliament-committee-approves-edward-snowden-hearing/ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:34:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=9351 A European Parliament committee approved plans Thursday to hear US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden, whose revelations about snooping on EU leaders has sparked uproar against Washington. Parliament's Civil Liberties committee voted 36 in favour…

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]]> Obama back from Pacific break to face sea of troubles https://www.theinfostride.com/obama-back-from-pacific-break-to-face-sea-of-troubles/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obama-back-from-pacific-break-to-face-sea-of-troubles/#comments Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:51:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8373 US President Barack Obama ended his vacation in sunny Hawaii and boarded Air Force One for a flight back home to chilly Washington. Obama arrived in his native Hawaii on December 21 along with his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha, 12, and Malia, 15…

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obama-back-from-pacific-break-to-face-sea-of-troubles/feed/ 1 Hawaii vacation over, Obama flies to Washington https://www.theinfostride.com/hawaii-vacation-over-obama-flies-to-washington/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 16:51:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8273 US President Barack Obama late Saturday ended his vacation in sunny Hawaii and boarded Air Force One for a flight back home to chilly Washington. Obama arrived in his native Hawaii on December 21 along with his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha, 12,…

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]]> Iraqi forces ‘readying major attack’ to retake Fallujah https://www.theinfostride.com/iraqi-forces-readying-major-attack-to-retake-fallujah/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 13:18:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8254 Iraq is preparing a "major attack" to retake militant-held Fallujah, a senior official said on Sunday, spelling a new assault for the western city where US forces repeatedly battled insurgents. Washington said it would help Baghdad in its battle against…

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]]> Activists accuse World Bank of deadly dealings in Honduras https://www.theinfostride.com/activists-accuse-world-bank-of-deadly-dealings-in-honduras/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:15:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=7875 WASHINGTON — A recent political coup. Drug trafficking. One of the world’s highest murder rates. With attributes like those, Honduras may not sound like an easy sell for international investment. But that hasn't dissuaded the World Bank, whose mission…

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]]> US calls on China to scrap air zone procedures https://www.theinfostride.com/us-calls-china-scrap-air-zone-procedures/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 22:24:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3270 The United States Monday urged Beijing to scrap new aviation arrangements set up by its new air defense zone which Washington has denounced as confusing and likely to increase the risk of accidents. "Our general position as a US government is that we…

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