US Presidential election

Google, Facebook take aim at 'fake' news

Google and Facebook has moved to cut off advertising revenue to fake news sites, after a wave of criticism over the role misinformation played in the US presidential election.

Nov 17, 2016, 02:19 AM IST

Pakistan reaches out to US President-elect through aide

Islamabad: Pakistan has approached United States President-elect Donald Trump through one of his close aides, Sajid Tarar, seeking to develop an `understanding` with the new regime.

Nov 14, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Racially charged incidents continue at US universities

A student at the University of Oklahoma has been temporarily suspended and police are investigating a threat against a Muslim student near the University of Michigan amid racially charged outbursts at schools and universities across the country following Donald Trump's presidential election.

Nov 13, 2016, 03:25 AM IST

The Trump effect: Mexico beat USA, winning captain says victory was best chance to change the sad story

Former Barcelona defender Marquez played in the first of those losses and had talked before the game about the Mexicans having a great chance to end the jinx in Ohio.

Nov 12, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

More anti-Trump protests in New York City

Demonstrators took to the streets in New York City to oppose Donald Trump`s election as US president for a fourth straight day Friday.

Nov 12, 2016, 05:46 AM IST

Dow hits new record but Trump effect eases on Wall Street

The Dow hit a fresh record but stock gains on Wall Street slowed Friday as the bump from Donald Trump`s surprise presidential election victory eased.

Nov 12, 2016, 03:24 AM IST

Anti-Trump protesters take to street for second night

In his first comments on the unrest, Donald Trump blamed the media.
 

Nov 11, 2016, 17:27 PM IST

Russia `ready to do its part` to rebuild US ties with Donald Trump: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow is ready to contribute to rebuilding relations with the United States with Donald Trump as president.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Donald Trump cannot reverse nuclear deal: Iran`s Rouhani

Iran`s President Hassan Rouhani said there was "no possibility" of its nuclear deal with world powers being overturned by US president-elect Donald Trump despite his threat to rip it up.

Nov 09, 2016, 18:00 PM IST

Right-wing outfit celebrates Donald Trump's win

A right-wing outfit on Wednesday celebrated the victory of Republican Donald Trump in the US polls, saying his Presidency would "further boost" the Indo-American ties.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:54 PM IST

Vatican wishes Donald Trump well in US presidency, prays for "enlightenment"

The Catholic Church`s highest-ranking diplomat wished US President-elect Donald Trump well on Wednesday, saying he would pray for the new incumbent to be "enlightened".

Nov 09, 2016, 17:47 PM IST

Donald Trump`s VP Mike Pence: Political chops and a deft touch

Where Donald Trump is brash and tough-talking, Mike Pence is deft and disciplined.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

Taliban call on Donald Trump to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan

The Afghan Taliban on Wednesday called on US president-elect Donald Trump to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:11 PM IST

Chinese bemused but optimistic at surprise Donald Trump win

Chinese greeted Donald Trump`s victory with a mix of optimism and bemusement Wednesday, unsure how the US president-elect who demonised their country on the campaign trail would approach it once in office.

Nov 09, 2016, 17:09 PM IST

Melania Trump - Meet Donald Trump’s wife and US First Lady

Melania started dating Donald Trump in 1998, married him in 2005, and gave birth to their son, Barron, in 2006.

Nov 09, 2016, 16:03 PM IST

Top goals for US President Donald Trump, hurdles in front of him

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Nov 09, 2016, 15:09 PM IST

Donald Trump wins 2016 US Presidential election: Bollywood celebs react strongly

The Americans have voted for their next President with a clear mandate.

Nov 09, 2016, 13:55 PM IST

Donald Trump stuns Hillary Clinton: A look at his journey to White House

At 70, Donald Trump will be the oldest first-term US president.

Nov 09, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

US presidential polls: Twitter breaks election day tweets record

With 35 million tweets on the US election day, micro-blogging site Twitter on Wednesday broke its earlier record set in 2012 election day of more than 31 million tweets.

Nov 09, 2016, 11:12 AM IST

Rupee plunges 23 paise on Modi's black money crack down

Rupee plummeted by 23 paise to 66.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday on the government's surprise move to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes in a bid to curb black money.

Nov 09, 2016, 10:23 AM IST