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Obama blasts Republicans for denying global warming
Washington, Dec 19:US President Barack Obama intensified his criticism of Republicans for refusing to admit global warming is occurring.
"Keep in mind that right now, the American Republican Party is the only major party that I can think…
US Congress passes 2016 spending bill
Washington, Dec 19: The US Congress passed a spending bill that will fund the federal government for fiscal year 2016.
It includes $1.14 trillion for expenses over the next 10 months and $680 billion in tax cuts for business investment,…
US engages with tech companies to track terrorists: Obama
Washington, Dec 19: US President Barack Obama said the federal government would work with high-tech companies to find better ways to track terrorists.
"One of the things we'll be doing is engaging with the high-tech community to find out…
637 terrorists killed post-Peshawar school massacre
Islamabad, Dec 18: A total of 637 terrorists have been killed and 710 arrested after the Pakistani authorities launched the National Action Plan (NAP) following the terror attack on an army-run public school in Peshawar on December 16 last…
Pakistani daily lauds Sushma, hopes for Pakistan, India talks
Islamabad, Dec 18: A leading Pakistani daily on Friday lauded Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj for her belief in the continuation of sub-continental talks, but warned that "another act of terror could sabotage the nascent dialogue".…
Beijing issues second red alert for heavy smog
Beijing, Dec 18: Beijing has issued its second red alert for air pollution in December as a new bout of smog is forecast to hit the capital from Saturday to Tuesday.
The red alert, the most serious level, will last from 7.00 a.m. (local…
Boy’s joke about bomb leads him to prison
New York, Dec 18: A 12-year-old boy was kept behind the bars for joking to a classmate that he has a bomb in his backpack, the boy's cousin wrote in a Facebook post this week.
"A bully in class thought it would be funny to accuse him…
Paris deal continues close and strong partnership: Obama to Modi
Washington, Dec 17: US President Barack Obama has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "his vision and leadership" in achieving the historic climate agreement in Paris, saying it continued their close and strong partnership on…
Pakistan backed terrorist groups threaten India: US Lawmaker
Washington, Dec 17: Describing Pakistan as a terrorist haven, a top US lawmaker has alleged Islamist terror groups, supported by Islamabad's security services, destabilise Afghanistan and threaten India.
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks,…
Obama names Indian-American to Human Trafficking Advisory Body
Washington, Dec 17: President Barack Obama has announced his intent to appoint Harold d'Souza, an Indian-American activist from Vadodara, to the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking.
"I am honoured that these talented…