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Washington: Nikki Haley was yesterday picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as US ambassador to the United Nations, becoming first Indian-American to be appointed to a cabinet-level post in the US administration.
The 44-year-old daughter of Indian immigrants, Haley is first woman tapped by Trump for a top-level administration post during his transition to the White House. Citing a source familiar with the decision, CNN reported that President-elect Trump has picked South Carolina Governor to be the US ambassador to the UN.
Haley has become the first woman and minority to join Trump&rsquo;s administration. She would also be the first ever Indian-American Cabinet rank official in any administration.

Nikki Haley was yesterday picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as US ambassador to the United Nations, becoming first Indian-American to be appointed to a cabinet-level post in the US administration

Nikki Haley chosen as United States' UN ambassador

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