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Trump Foundation told to stop fundraising

New York Attorney General`s office on Monday ordered Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump`s foundation to cease fundraising immediately after a report revealing that the charity is not properly authorised to seek public donations.

Oct 04, 2016, 01:23 AM IST

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Hillary Clinton

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton today took a dig at the tax return expose of her Republican rival Donald Trump by questioning his business credentials.

Oct 04, 2016, 01:19 AM IST

Hillary Clinton denounces racism in visit to flashpoint city

Hillary Clinton denounced racism as she waded Sunday into one of the latest flashpoints of anger over fatal police shootings of blacks in America.

Oct 03, 2016, 02:17 AM IST

Hillary Clinton says wave of shootings show need to protect children

Hillary Clinton said today that the spate of gun violence in the United States should call the nation to do more to protect "all of God's children."

Oct 03, 2016, 01:20 AM IST

Donald Trump may not have paid tax for 18 years, says report

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had declared a loss of USD 916 million on his 1995 income tax returns - a tax deduction so substantial that experts say it could have allowed him to legally avoid paying any federal income taxes for nearly 18 years.

Oct 03, 2016, 01:05 AM IST

Majority regard Hillary Clinton as first debate winner: Poll

A major of Americans, or 61 per cent, regard Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton as the winner of the first presidential debate, found a new Gallup poll.

Oct 02, 2016, 06:12 AM IST

US voters do not trust media's fact-checking: Poll

A majority of US voters said that they do not trust country`s media`s fact-checking of presidential candidates` statements.

Oct 02, 2016, 00:51 AM IST

Obama, DiCaprio to discuss climate change

US President Barack Obama and Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio will discuss ways to combat climate change at a White House event next week.

Sep 26, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

Obama opens new African American Museum amid national racial strife

The first black president of the United States cut the ribbon to inaugurate the striking 400,000-square-foot bronze-clad edifice.

Sep 25, 2016, 00:04 AM IST

Warm words as Obama and Netanyahu put aside rift

Netanyahu's government was an angry opponent of Obama's outreach to Iran, which last year delivered an accord to halt Tehran's ambition to develop nuclear weapons in exchange for sanctions relief.

Sep 22, 2016, 04:30 AM IST

Donald Trump says health is an ''issue'' after Hillary Clinton's pneumonia disclosure

Hillary Clinton`s bout of pneumonia, kept secret until she nearly collapsed on Sunday, has raised uncertainty about her health going into the final weeks of presidential campaigning.
 

Sep 12, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

OMG! See how Obama ignores Xi Jinping and welcomes PM Modi at G20 Summit – Viral Video

But Obama instead welcomed PM Modi, who was just a few feet away, with a hearty smile and handshake.  

Sep 08, 2016, 19:29 PM IST

President Obama praises PM Modi for GST, calls it 'example of bold policy'

Modi also hailed Obama for his leadership in the two-day ongoing G20 Summit here.

Sep 04, 2016, 21:22 PM IST

Obama establishes world`s largest marine reserve in Hawaii

President Barack Obama on Friday burnished his environmental legacy by establishing the world`s largest marine reserve, home to thousands of rare sea creatures in the northwestern Hawaiian islands.

Aug 27, 2016, 01:17 AM IST

Tim Kaine accepts Democratic nomination for VP

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine on Wednesday night officially accepted the Vice Presidential nomination on the second day of the ongoing Democratic National Convention (DNC).

Jul 28, 2016, 09:29 AM IST

Donald Trump asked to stop talking about Benghazi victims

The mother of US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, who died during the 2012 Benghazi attacks, in a letter to the New York Times asked Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to stop talking about her son`s death.

Jul 24, 2016, 14:39 PM IST

Orlando shooting fallout? Barack Obama says 'easy access to weapons unconscionable'

Renewing his call to reduce gun violence, President Barack Obama characterized easy access to weapons as "unconscionable" Saturday, less than a week after the worst mass shooting in US history.

Jun 18, 2016, 18:08 PM IST

Orlando shooting: Omar Mateen's wife knew of attack, could be charged

New York The wife of Orlando shooter Omar Mateen may face criminal charges after reports emerged that she was aware of his plots to attack a gay nightclub and was with him when he bought ammunition

Jun 15, 2016, 18:21 PM IST

US President Barack Obama to visit Orlando to mourn shooting victims

The White House on Monday said President Barack Obama will visit Orlando city in Florida on Thursday to mourn the victims killed at the gay nightclub.

Jun 14, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Orlando shooting: ISIS claims responsibility, calls Omar Mateen a 'soldier of caliphate'

Sunday`s attack, the worst mass shooting in modern US history, was carried out at Orlando`s Pulse nightclub, a well-known gay hangout.

Jun 13, 2016, 15:10 PM IST