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Can brain network be manipulated to change cognitive functions?

On the other hand, when the goal was to decrease functional connectivity, reward was given on trials with low temporal correlation.

Aug 07, 2017, 20:57 PM IST

Donald Trump enjoyed hosting PM Narendra Modi during US visit: Spokesperson

The US has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit as 'lovely' and that President Donald Trump 'enjoyed hosting' the Indian leader.

Aug 04, 2017, 19:32 PM IST

Donald Trump blames Congress for 'all-time' low US-Russia relations

President Donald Trump today blamed Congress for "an all-time" and "very dangerous" low in US' relations with Russia, a day after he reluctantly signed into law a bill imposing tough sanctions against Moscow under mounting domestic pressure.

Aug 03, 2017, 22:55 PM IST

China helps search for missing US Navy sailor

China's Defence Ministry says a Chinese warship is assisting the US Navy in its search for a sailor who is missing and may have gone overboard during operations in the South China Sea.

Aug 03, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

Donald Trump says Russia ties at all-time and very dangerous low

United States President Donald Trump said Thursday that relations between Washington and Moscow had hit an all-time and "very dangerous" low after he approved sanctions against Russia passed by Congress. 

Aug 03, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

A maverick at home, Japan's Taro Kono set for softer diplomatic approach abroad

Taro Kono, 54, is the son of former chief cabinet secretary Yohei Kono, who wrote a landmark 1993 apology to "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels.

 

Aug 03, 2017, 10:50 AM IST

Cross border terrorism now recognised as global challenge: Sushma Swaraj

Hitting out at Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said cross border terrorism directed at India is now recognised as a larger regional and global challenge and there has been growing convergence between New Delhi and Washington to counter it.

Aug 01, 2017, 00:00 AM IST

We are doing incredibly well, says Donald Trump

This was the first Cabinet meeting after new White House Chief of Staff Gen (retd) John Kelly assumed his office.

Jul 31, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

Russia warns of further retaliation after US sanctions

Trump repeatedly insisted during his election campaign that he wanted to improve ties with Russia, sparking hope in the Kremlin for an improvement.

Jul 30, 2017, 22:28 PM IST

ICBM test a reckless and dangerous action by North Korea: Donald Trump

The provocative North Korea ICBM test comes in less than 24 hours of the Senate passing a bill to impose tough sanctions on Russia, North Korea and Iran.

 

Jul 29, 2017, 17:40 PM IST

Turkey arrests British man at resort over 'Kurd militia links'

Turkish authorities have placed under arrest a British citizen on charges of links to a Kurdish militia Ankara deems to be a terror group, after detaining him in a raid at a holiday resort, state media said.

Jul 29, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

Iran to carry on missile programme, condemns US sanctions

Iran on Saturday condemned new sanctions passed by the US Congress against its missile programme, which President Donald Trump is set to sign into law, and vowed to continue it.

Jul 29, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

Germany warns US over Russia sanctions

The US Senate passed the sanctions package despite European concerns, sending it to President Donald Trump, who must decide whether to accept the tough stance or veto the measure. 

Jul 28, 2017, 20:47 PM IST

No policy change on transgender ban yet, say top US general

The US military`s top officer directed military heads on Thursday not to implement any changes to current policy on transgender personnel, a day after President Donald Trump tweeted they would be banned from serving.

Jul 27, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

Russia's response to US sanctions to hinge on final bill text: Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday Russia would be forced to retaliate at some point if Washington pressed ahead with new sanctions against Moscow, but said his response would depend on the final text of the proposed law.

Jul 27, 2017, 21:10 PM IST

India, US are natural partners: Donald Trump administration

India and the US are "natural partners" on a range of political, economic and security issues and the two countries have a mutual desire for global stability, the Trump administration told the Congress on Thursday.

Jul 27, 2017, 21:00 PM IST

India-China border row may lead to war, says US expert

The border row between the two countries was triggered in June when the Indian Army stopped a road construction by Chinese troops in Doklam.

Jul 27, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

Donald Trump bans transgenders from US military

US military will no longer allow transgender individuals to serve in "any capacity" in the military.

Jul 26, 2017, 19:26 PM IST

Iran says it will respond to United States sanctions, breach of nuclear deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said Tehran will respond to any breach of the nuclear deal by Washington after US House of Representatives passed a new sanctions bill.

Jul 26, 2017, 17:17 PM IST

US sanctions vote 'hostile', says top Iran negotiator

The UN and other signatories to the nuclear deal have agreed that Iran has stuck to its commitments, which has been reluctantly accepted by the administration of President Donald Trump.

Jul 26, 2017, 13:50 PM IST