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Russian decision on embassy staff `regrettable:` US official

The United States decries as "regrettable" Russia`s decision to cut 755 diplomatic staff, and is now weighing its options, a State Department official said on Sunday.

Jul 31, 2017, 06:31 AM IST

Transgender soldiers, veterans shaken by Donald Trump's ban on their service

After 13 years of military service that included deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Indiana National Guard reservist Cameron St. Andrew felt crushed on Wednesday by President Donald Trump`s decision to ban transgender soldiers.

Jul 27, 2017, 06:57 AM IST

Donald Trump talks pardons, lashes special counsel about Russia probe

US President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Saturday to complain about the special counsel investigating possible ties between his 2016 campaign and Russia while insisting that he, as president, has "complete power to pardon."

Jul 22, 2017, 19:03 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi invites Donald Trump, his family to India

Trump repeatedly thanked Modi for visiting the US and the White House, saying he enjoyed their "very productive conversation".

Jun 27, 2017, 07:36 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump call on Pakistan to stem terrorist attacks

PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Monday struck a common note on terrorism, vowing to strengthen efforts to fight the menace.

Jun 27, 2017, 07:25 AM IST

Preet Bharara takes a dig at Donald Trump with criticism and jokes

In his first public appearance since being fired, India-born former top federal prosecutor Preet Bharara took swipes at President Donald Trump, saying "you don't drain a swamp with a slogan" and poked fun at his fixation on crowd sizes.

 

Apr 07, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Donald Trump praises Angela Merkel on Germany's spending on defence, NATO

US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States would respect historic institutions but that other countries must pay their fair share to support the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Mar 18, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

Hawaii issues first challenge to Donald Trump's new travel ban

The state of Hawaii requested emergency court intervention on Wednesday to halt a revised executive order from President Donald Trump placing US entry restrictions on refugees and travelers from six Muslim-majority countries.

Mar 09, 2017, 13:55 PM IST

Donald Trump's travel ban not against Muslims: US officials

Under the new order there will be a 90-day suspension of travel to the US by nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Mar 07, 2017, 12:39 PM IST

Muslim immigrants invited by Democrats to Donald Trump's address

Immigrants from countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh were present during the address.

Mar 01, 2017, 11:18 AM IST

Russian hackers infiltrated US voting systems? Wisconsin to recount Presidential Election votes

Green Party candidate Jill Stein filed the request for recounting of votes before the deadline on Friday and said it has raised more than USD 5.2 million for recounting of votes.

Nov 26, 2016, 10:50 AM IST

US President Barack Obama launches official Facebook page!

US President Barack Obama welcomed with open arms on Facebook!

Nov 10, 2015, 10:07 AM IST