UNSC urges Syrian parties to attend Geneva peace talks
The UN Security Council has urged all Syrian parties to actively participate in the Geneva political process without preconditions and to support efforts to ensure its success.
Nov 28, 2017, 07:36 AM IST
Over 180 women claim sex assault at US chain Massage Envy: report
More than 180 women have reported being sexually assaulted when they were customers of Massage Envy, the largest chain of massage spas in the United States, according to a BuzzFeed News
Nov 27, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
'Ashamed' Franken says he won''t quit U.S. Senate over groping accusations
U.S. Senator Al Franken, trying to salvage his political career, said on Sunday he does not plan to resign but called himself "embarrassed and ashamed" by his behavior toward women who have accused
Nov 27, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
Trump administration eyes easing student debt protections
Thousands of students who ran up unpayable debts at for-profit schools are anxiously waiting to see if US President Donald Trump`s administration does away with anti-fraud protections put in place
Nov 27, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
Donald Trump boasts about his presidency: 'Done more than any 10 month President'
Trump`s tweet comes in the backdrop of special counsel Robert Mueller`s investigation into the Russian meddling in the 2016 US election
Nov 27, 2017, 07:26 AM IST
US Congressman John Conyers steps down amid sexual harassment probe
United States Democratic congressman John Conyers has stepped down as ranking member of House Judiciary Committee while sexual harassment and workplace abuse allegations are investigated.
Nov 27, 2017, 06:39 AM IST
Trump names interim consumer agency head, likely sparking showdown
US President Donald Trump has designated White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau until a permanent director is nominated and confirmed,
Nov 25, 2017, 12:15 PM IST
Donald Trump appoints new head of financial watchdog
US President Donald Trump on Friday appointed White House budget director Mick Mulvaney to head a financial watchdog that the administration has sought to overhaul as part of its deregulation push.
Nov 25, 2017, 08:44 AM IST
United States Navy calls off search for 3 missing sailors
The US Navy on Friday called off its search for three sailors missing since two days when a transport plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean on its way to the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier.
Nov 24, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
In Thanksgiving message, Trump hails military gains and 'big, beautiful, fat tax cuts'
Speaking in a live video teleconference from Palm Beach, Trump hailed military personnel serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere as ''very very special people.''
Nov 23, 2017, 23:11 PM IST
Hugo Chavez's cousin to lead Citgo, PDVSA`s arm in US
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday named Asdrubal Chavez -- a cousin of late leader Hugo Chavez -- to lead Citgo, the state oil company`s US affiliate.
Nov 23, 2017, 08:23 AM IST
Eight rescued after US Navy aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea
Eight people have been rescued after a US military aircraft with 11 people aboard crashed into the Philippine Sea en route to an aircraft carrier, Japan said Wednesday.
Nov 22, 2017, 14:18 PM IST
US Navy aircraft with 11 onboard crashes in Philippine Sea: Military
US Navy aircraft with 11 onboard has crasheed in to the Philippine Sea, the military said today.
Nov 22, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Bill Clinton faces fresh allegations of sexual assault by 4 women
Reports said that the incidents took place after Clinton was out of the White House.
Nov 22, 2017, 08:53 AM IST
Trump defends Senate candidate Moore despite misconduct allegations
Trump previously said that Moore should step aside if the allegations were true.
Nov 22, 2017, 06:55 AM IST
Donald Trump faces backlash over decision to repatriate 59,000 Haitians
President Donald Trump on Tuesday faced a backlash over his tough immigration policies after deciding that 59,000 Haitians who took refuge in the United States following the 2010 earthquake must
Nov 21, 2017, 22:09 PM IST
Donald Trump to shut charitable foundation: Reports
President Donald Trump will dissolve his charitable foundation -- which acknowledged breaking federal rules on "self-dealing" last year -- once an investigation concludes, US media reported Monday.
Nov 21, 2017, 10:12 AM IST
US ends `protected` status for Haitian immigrants
Some 59,000 Haitian immigrants in the United States will no longer receive protective status starting in 18 months, opening the door for their potential repatriation to their desperately poor home
Nov 21, 2017, 08:18 AM IST
Donald Trump promises Americans 'huge tax cut' for Christmas
President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised a tax overhaul by Christmas, even as a nonpartisan tax analysis group said the Senate package would leave half of taxpayers facing higher levies by 2027.
Nov 21, 2017, 08:01 AM IST
Mexico enacts law to help find thousands missing in gang violence
Mexico govt has taken measures to focus more resources on the search for missing people.
Nov 17, 2017, 11:08 AM IST