US Senate clears way for $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES: The US Senate cleared the way for a $1.15 billion sale of… Read More
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Obama threatens to veto bill targeting Iran’s leaders
WASHINGTON: The White House on Wednesday said President Barack Obama would veto congressional measures to reveal… Read More
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Snowden was a “disgruntled” employee: report
WASHINGTON: Edward Snowden was a "disgruntled employee" and not a "principled whistleblower," according to a… Read More
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U.S. approves $1.15 billion sale of tanks, other equipment to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of more than 130 Abrams… Read More
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US Senate rejects gun-control measures after Orlando shooting
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate on Monday rejected four measures restricting gun sales after last week's… Read More
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U.S. Senate approves $1.1 billion to fight Zika virus
WASHINGTON: An election-year fight over addressing the spreading Zika virus intensified in the U.S. Congress… Read More
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Sanjay Dutt’s appearance at BJP event raises eyebrows
MUMBAI: The first public appearance of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt at a Bharatiya Janata Party… Read More
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Indian politician arrested over horse attack
DEHRADUN: An Indian politician was arrested Friday on suspicion of attacking a police horse whose… Read More
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Kasuri defends his Kashmir formula claim
LONDON: Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Khurshid Kasuri mounted a… Read More
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Unlocking iPhone would leave millions exposed, Apple to tell Congress
NEW YORK: Unlocking an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters would leave… Read More
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Obama presents plan to close Guantanamo prison
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama presented a long-shot plan Tuesday to shutter the Guantanamo Bay detention… Read More
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Tearful Obama makes new push for gun control
WASHINGTON: Wiping back tears as he remembered children killed in a mass shooting, President Barack… Read More
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Congressional resolution welcomes PM Sharif on US visit
WASHINGTON: Ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s US visit, a resolution has been introduced… Read More
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India court summons ex-PM Manmohan in coal probe
NEW DELHI: An Indian court on Wednesday summoned former prime minister Manmohan Singh as one… Read More
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Potential Republican candidates tread carefully on Islamic State
WASHINGTON: Republicans exploring a 2016 White House run are pounding away at President Barack Obama's… Read More
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Obama seeks war authorization from Congress to fight Islamic State
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Barack Obama sent Congress a proposal on Wednesday for authorization to use… Read More
11 years ago
Modi faces Delhi election defeat in first vote setback – exit polls
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces his first state election defeat since sweeping… Read More
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US MasterCards will soon work in Cuba
WASHINGTON: MasterCard in March will begin processing transactions made on US-issued cards in Cuba, becoming… Read More
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US Congress passes $1.1tr bill after bruising fight
WASHINGTON: The US Congress passed a $1.1-trillion spending bill for fiscal year 2015 Saturday amid… Read More
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Obama nominates Ashton Carter for Pentagon chief
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama on Friday nominated veteran defense expert Ashton Carter as his defense… Read More
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