US to pay $24 million to settle Secret Service case
The US government will pay $24 million to settle a long-running discrimination case brought by a group of African-American Secret Service agents who alleged that they were systematically denied promotion to the agency`s highest ranks, the media reported on Wednesday.
Jan 18, 2017, 11:49 AM IST
US govt department alleges Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans
The five Indian call centres, charged with defrauding thousands of Americans, stole more than USD 300 million from their victims, US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has said.
Oct 28, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
Obama administration assures governors on refugee vetting
The administration is countering that the vetting process is thorough and can take nearly three years. President Barack Obama has said the US will remain a welcoming place for refugees from around the world.
Nov 22, 2015, 08:30 AM IST
US boosts airport security after Russian airliner tragedy
US President Barack Obama cited the possibility that an explosive device aboard Russian aircraft caused the last week's crash which killed all 224 people aboard.
Nov 07, 2015, 09:50 AM IST
