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US issues travel alert for Europe, warns Americans of 'heightened risk of terror attacks'

US issues travel alert for Europe, warns Americans of 'heightened risk of terror attacks'

The US has warned its citizens of the "heightened risk of terrorist attacks" in Europe.

Nov 17, 2017, 10:51 AM IST

Donald Trump administration releases rules on disclosing cyber flaws

The Trump administration publicly released on Wednesday its rules for deciding whether to disclose cyber security flaws or keep them secret, in an effort to bring more transparency to a process that

Nov 16, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
Three killed, shooter dead, after attack at California school

Three killed, shooter dead, after attack at California school

At least three people were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Northern California on Tuesday and the shooter was killed by law enforcement, Sacramento television station KCRA reported.

Nov 15, 2017, 00:13 AM IST

Donald Trump should be `ashamed` of attacks on ex-intel chiefs: former CIA head

Former CIA chief John Brennan hit back at Donald Trump on Sunday, saying the president should be "ashamed" after he attacked as "political hacks" the intelligence leaders who concluded Russia

Nov 12, 2017, 22:29 PM IST
NRI from Gujarat shot dead in America's North Carolina

NRI from Gujarat shot dead in America's North Carolina

A non-resident Indian (NRI) was on Saturday shot dead in the United States' North Carolina by unidentified assailants.

Nov 12, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Vladimir Putin told me `he didn`t meddle` in US election: Donald Trump

Vladimir Putin told me `he didn`t meddle` in US election: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin told him that "he didn`t meddle" in US elections that propelled the billionaire former reality star to the White House.

Nov 11, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
In true spirit of Islam, Muslim father forgives the killer of his son in US

In true spirit of Islam, Muslim father forgives the killer of his son in US

A slain Muslim pizza delivery driver's father forgave and hugged the man who was sentenced to 31 years in prison for his son's murder in the US state of Kentucky.

Nov 10, 2017, 00:48 AM IST
Barack Obama dismissed from jury duty in Chicago

Barack Obama dismissed from jury duty in Chicago

Former US president Barack Obama answered a jury summons on Wednesday, but was dismissed soon after arriving at a Chicago courthouse to perform the civic duty asked of all Americans.

Nov 09, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

Trump's limited appeal a warning sign for Republicans ahead of 2018 elections

Democratic election victories in Virginia and New Jersey showed Republicans losing more ground in suburban areas, where President Donald Trump`s unpopularity could cost them dearly in next year`s

Nov 09, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Amid talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump announces business deals over $250 billion

Amid talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump announces business deals over $250 billion

US President Donald Trump on Thursday held talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping following his glitzy royal welcome in the Chinese capital.

Nov 09, 2017, 10:17 AM IST
Donald Trump administration proceeds with Obama-era calorie rule

Donald Trump administration proceeds with Obama-era calorie rule

The Trump administration is moving ahead with Obama-era rules that will require restaurants, stores and pizza delivery chains to list the calorie content of foods they sell.

Nov 09, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
US Democrats win big, in blow to Donald Trump one year in

US Democrats win big, in blow to Donald Trump one year in

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday marked one year since his shock election win, but Democrats spoiled the anniversary by dealing him a resounding defeat in several high-profile state and mayoral

Nov 09, 2017, 08:47 AM IST
Donald Trump thanks 'deplorables' for helping him win election a year ago

Donald Trump thanks 'deplorables' for helping him win election a year ago

Donald Trump tweeted his thanks and congratulations to the millions of Americans who elected him president one year ago Wednesday, including the "deplorables" criticized by rival Hillary Clinton

Nov 09, 2017, 08:41 AM IST
Cut trade ties with North Korea: Donald Trump to China

Cut trade ties with North Korea: Donald Trump to China

The third leg of the US President's five-nation Asia tour comes after stops in Japan and South Korea.

Nov 08, 2017, 23:10 PM IST
Do not try us: Donald Trump issues stern warning to North Korea

Do not try us: Donald Trump issues stern warning to North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump warned North Korea on Wednesday "do not underestimate us and do not try us" as he vowed that the United States would defend itself and its allies against Pyongyang’s

Nov 08, 2017, 08:42 AM IST
US first lady learns calligraphy at Japanese primary school

US first lady learns calligraphy at Japanese primary school

US first lady Melania Trump today visited a Tokyo elementary school with her Japanese counterpart, Akie Abe.

Nov 06, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
Texas mass shooting leaves US mourning, Trump says guns not to blame

Texas mass shooting leaves US mourning, Trump says guns not to blame

President Donald Trump said the nation was living through "dark times" but guns were not to blame for Sunday`s carnage.

Nov 06, 2017, 14:56 PM IST
Time for 'patience' on North Korea is over: Donald Trump

Time for 'patience' on North Korea is over: Donald Trump

Trump has signalled in the past that Washington could look beyond a diplomatic solution to the North`s nuclear weapons ambitions,

Nov 06, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Texas church shooting: How attacker Devin Kelley planned the attack

Texas church shooting: How attacker Devin Kelley planned the attack

Devin Kelley - the gunman - armed with a Ruger AR assault-type rifle entered the Texas church building and continued to spray bullets, killing 26 people and wounding 20 others. 

Nov 06, 2017, 12:56 PM IST
Donald Trump passes tricky protocol test with Japanese emperor

Donald Trump passes tricky protocol test with Japanese emperor

To bow or not to bow: That was the question when US President Donald Trump held a closely watched meet-and-greet with the Japanese emperor laden with potential protocol pitfalls.

Nov 06, 2017, 08:38 AM IST