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Over 20 million cast early votes in US midterms polls

Over 20 million cast early votes in US midterms polls

More than 20 million people across the US have already cast their ballots for the crucial midterm elections slated to be held on Tuesday.

Nov 05, 2018, 10:51 AM IST
US sanctions will not hurt Iranian people: Mike Pompeo

US sanctions will not hurt Iranian people: Mike Pompeo

 New tough US controls on oil, shipping and banking will force Tehran to stop sponsoring terrorism.

Nov 05, 2018, 09:39 AM IST
Florida yoga studio shooter posted racist, misogynistic videos

Florida yoga studio shooter posted racist, misogynistic videos

40-year-old Scott Paul Beierle had killed two women and wounded five other people at a Florida yoga studio on Friday. 

Nov 04, 2018, 07:26 AM IST
Mother reunited with son 31 years after his abduction in Toronto, tells others to never give up hope

Mother reunited with son 31 years after his abduction in Toronto, tells others to never give up hope

Jermaine Mann, now 33, was a toddler when he was abducted in 1987 in Toronto.

Oct 30, 2018, 14:27 PM IST
US: Radio stations in Washington evacuated after another suspicious package scare

US: Radio stations in Washington evacuated after another suspicious package scare

After nearly three hours of search and examining the package contents, authorities gave an all clear to the FM station that received it. 

Oct 26, 2018, 07:07 AM IST
Suspicious packet sent to actor Robert De Niro's address, manhunt launched

Suspicious packet sent to actor Robert De Niro's address, manhunt launched

The New York police have launched a manhunt after suspicious packets were sent to sone noted Trump critics.

Oct 25, 2018, 17:40 PM IST
Two more 'potential explosive devices' intercepted in US, massive criminal investigation launched

Two more 'potential explosive devices' intercepted in US, massive criminal investigation launched

This comes barely two weeks before US congressional elections.

Oct 25, 2018, 08:24 AM IST
US will increase nuclear arsenal if others don't 'come to their senses': Donald Trump

US will increase nuclear arsenal if others don't 'come to their senses': Donald Trump

The US last week announced ending the decades-old nuclear arms treaty with Russia.

Oct 23, 2018, 08:43 AM IST
US ending decades-old nuclear arms treaty with Russia, announces Donald Trump

US ending decades-old nuclear arms treaty with Russia, announces Donald Trump

Trump has threatened that the US will pull out of the landmark Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia.

Oct 21, 2018, 11:49 AM IST
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen dies of cancer

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen dies of cancer

Paul Allen died after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 65.

Oct 16, 2018, 06:14 AM IST
Bill's affair with Monica Lewinsky wasn't abuse of power: Hillary Clinton

Bill's affair with Monica Lewinsky wasn't abuse of power: Hillary Clinton

Bill Clinton was acquitted by the Senate and completed his term as US President. 

Oct 15, 2018, 09:43 AM IST
Want people to come to US on basis of merit, says Donald Trump; move likely to benefit Indian IT professionals

Want people to come to US on basis of merit, says Donald Trump; move likely to benefit Indian IT professionals

The move can help technology professionals from countries such as India.

Oct 14, 2018, 12:58 PM IST
Donald Trump thanks Turkey for pastor's release, denies cutting deal

Donald Trump thanks Turkey for pastor's release, denies cutting deal

US pastor Andrew Brunson was recently released after two years in Turkish custody.

Oct 14, 2018, 11:10 AM IST
I`m the most bullied person in the world, says Donald Trump's wife Melania

I`m the most bullied person in the world, says Donald Trump's wife Melania

Melania Trump feels she is the most bullied person in the world.

Oct 12, 2018, 07:01 AM IST
Chinese spy tried to steal aviation, aerospace secrets: US

Chinese spy tried to steal aviation, aerospace secrets: US

The US Justice Department said on Wednesday it had arrested and indicted a spy for China`s Ministry of State Security on charges of economic espionage and attempting to steal trade secrets from

Oct 11, 2018, 06:34 AM IST
Five short-listed to replace Nikki Haley as UN ambassador: Donald Trump

Five short-listed to replace Nikki Haley as UN ambassador: Donald Trump

Haley, 46, announced on Tuesday she would resign from her post as the US ambassador to the UN 

Oct 10, 2018, 13:05 PM IST
US: Hurricane Michael upgraded to major Category 3 storm; Floridians flee to higher ground

US: Hurricane Michael upgraded to major Category 3 storm; Floridians flee to higher ground

Michael is projected to plow into Florida`s Panhandle at midday on Wednesday, unleashing potentially devastating waves as high as 13 feet (4 meters).  

Oct 10, 2018, 07:39 AM IST
Donald Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Donald Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Brett Kavanaugh has been recently appointed as the US Supreme Court Justice. 

Oct 09, 2018, 10:53 AM IST
Google announces shutting down Google plus after massive user data leak

Google announces shutting down Google plus after massive user data leak

A technical glitch was found to have compromised accounts and personal information of over 500,000 of Google users.

Oct 09, 2018, 06:54 AM IST
Brazilian far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro wins first round of presidential election

Brazilian far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro wins first round of presidential election

Brazilian far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won the first round of the presidential election.

Oct 08, 2018, 09:46 AM IST