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US news channel pronounces former first lady Barbara Bush dead. She isn't

Former US first lady Barabara Bush has been gravely ill for a while now but American news channel CBS may have reportedly jumped the gun by inadvertently publishing a news report about her death.

Apr 17, 2018, 07:11 AM IST

Threat of World War 3 brings back focus on 9/11 mystic Baba Vanga

Baba Vanga, many say, has predicted several global events with great accuracy - including 9/11 attacks and rise of ISIS - much before they actually happened. Now, her World War 3 predictions are terrifying people.

Apr 17, 2018, 06:49 AM IST

Mulling more sanctions on Russia, says USA amid World War 3 fears

The US was considering imposing more sanctions on Russia and the decision will be made "in the near future", White House has said.

Apr 17, 2018, 06:21 AM IST

Donald Trump ousts Veterans Affairs chief, taps White House doctor to replace him

US President Donald Trump shook up his cabinet once again on Wednesday, sacking embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and nominating White House doctor Ronny Jackson as his successor. "I am pleased to announce that I intend to nominate highly respected Admiral Ronny L. Jackson, MD, as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs," said Trump, who has also replaced his secretary of state and national security advisor in the last month.

Mar 29, 2018, 09:45 AM IST

Playboy model alleges affair with Donald Trump, says was compared to daughter Ivanka

Another former model - Karen McDougal - has alleged that Trump often compared her to his daughter Ivanka after having sex with her.

Mar 28, 2018, 10:33 AM IST

North Korea buying time for developing nuclear weapons: Bolton

North Korea is offering negotiations with the United States in order to buy time to develop its nuclear weapons, the incoming US national security advisor (NSA) John Bolton said on Sunday.

Mar 26, 2018, 06:55 AM IST

Trade deficit with China costs 2 million jobs to US: White House

Since 2001, when China joined the World Trade Organisation, its economy has grown from USD 1 trillion of GDP to USD 12 trillion; roughly an 800 per cent growth rate.

Mar 23, 2018, 17:39 PM IST

Donald Trump White House continues to see high profile departures

HR McMaster was the second top-level firing in March.

Mar 23, 2018, 07:29 AM IST

Donald Trump fires HR McMaster, names hawkish John Bolton US national security adviser

US foreign policy could be headed for an even more volatile time under John Bolton.

Mar 23, 2018, 06:56 AM IST

Donald Trump all set to call for death penalty for drug peddlers

Donald Trump's move is designed to burnish his tough-on-crime credentials, and he pledged to fix the crisis when he took office a year ago.

Mar 19, 2018, 21:56 PM IST

Trump to unveil opioid plan seeking death penalty for drug dealers: White House

Trump will outline his proposals at an event in New Hampshire, which has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic. 

Mar 19, 2018, 11:17 AM IST

White House officials made to sign non-disclosure agreements: Washington Post

 A draft copy of the agreement would have subjected violators to a $10 million penalty for each instance, payable to the US Treasury.

Mar 19, 2018, 10:50 AM IST

US chides Pakistan, seeks 'real action' on Taliban, Haqqani terrorists

The United States has been at war in Afghanistan since 2001 and wants Pakistan to more in fighting extremism.

Mar 17, 2018, 08:01 AM IST

White House indicates more US actions against Chinese imports

The US has some USD 500 billion trade deficit with China.

Mar 15, 2018, 22:01 PM IST

Adult-film actress Stormy Daniels offers to return money over alleged Trump affair

Actress Stephanie Clifford, who uses the stage name Stormy Daniels, has said the affair with Trump began in 2006 and lasted several months. Trump has denied he had an affair with Clifford.

Mar 13, 2018, 08:06 AM IST

US expects Trump-Kim Jong talks to happen despite North Korea's eerie silence

Pyongyang has made no official statement on Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un possibly meeting for talks. This has made many doubt if the talks would indeed take place.

Mar 13, 2018, 06:11 AM IST

Donald Trump to meet Kim Jong Un: A recap of US-North Korea's vehement relations

In a historic decision, the White House has confirmed that Donald Trump has accepted Kim Jong Un's invitation for talks and that he would become the first sitting US President to meet a North Korean leader.

Mar 09, 2018, 07:35 AM IST

Sex life out in open? Adult film actress sues Donald Trump

Stepahanie Clifford, known professionally as Stormy Daniels, has revealed details of her physical relationship with US President Donald Trump between 2006 

Mar 08, 2018, 10:35 AM IST

Donald Trump top economic advisor resigns after trade dispute

White House's top economic adviser Gary Cohn resigned on Tuesday over his differences with US President Donald Trump on trade policy, in another high-profile resignation.

Mar 07, 2018, 06:27 AM IST

Donald Trump hits a century, spends 100th day at golf course since becoming President

At a campaign rally in 2016, Donald Trump had said he won't have time for golf if he was elected as the US President. As US President, he has spent close to 25 per cent of his days at the golf course.

Mar 05, 2018, 15:45 PM IST