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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologises before US Congress for data leak, says 'take full responsibility'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologises before US Congress for data leak, says 'take full responsibility'

Facebook has come under fire in recent weeks after it was revealed that the personal data of millions of users of the website fell into the hands of a political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica

Apr 11, 2018, 00:46 AM IST
Shooting in charter bus leaves 3 dead in Rockford, Illinois; suspect at large

Shooting in charter bus leaves 3 dead in Rockford, Illinois; suspect at large

At least three people were dead following an incident of shooting on a private charter bus in Rockford, Illinois on Saturday morning. The suspect has reportedly escaped.

Apr 07, 2018, 23:43 PM IST
Dutch lawyer linked to Trump sentenced in Russia probe

Dutch lawyer linked to Trump sentenced in Russia probe

Van der Zwaan is the first person to be sentenced in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Apr 04, 2018, 09:04 AM IST
'US will not stop until ISIS is gone', says President Donald Trump at Baltic summit

'US will not stop until ISIS is gone', says President Donald Trump at Baltic summit

Presidents of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia visited the White House on Tuesday to attend the Baltic Summit in the United States.

Apr 04, 2018, 06:00 AM IST
Four injured in shooting at YouTube headquarters in California, female attacker kills self

Four injured in shooting at YouTube headquarters in California, female attacker kills self

A woman in her 30s approached an outdoor patio and dining area on the campus around lunchtime and began to fire at the YouTube HQ in California.

Apr 04, 2018, 05:45 AM IST
Change ridiculous immigration laws: Trump to Congress

Change ridiculous immigration laws: Trump to Congress

Earlier, Trump had also threatened to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the US.

Apr 04, 2018, 00:05 AM IST
Trump vows to deploy military to Mexican border

Trump vows to deploy military to Mexican border

Trump has stepped up his immigration rhetoric in recent days and his administration has moved to further crack down on people who are in the United States illegally.

Apr 04, 2018, 00:01 AM IST
'Was in love' with Donald Trump, he tried to pay me for sex: Ex-Playboy model

'Was in love' with Donald Trump, he tried to pay me for sex: Ex-Playboy model

McDougal said she and Trump had sex dozens of times without using protection after the relationship began in Los Angeles in June 2006, not long after his wife Melania gave birth to their son Barron.

Mar 23, 2018, 11:07 AM IST
Trade war begins: US, China impose tariffs on each other

Trade war begins: US, China impose tariffs on each other

The US currently has nearly $500 billion of trade deficit with China

Mar 23, 2018, 06:52 AM IST
Sixth apparent explosion in Texas, police say unrelated to bombings

Sixth apparent explosion in Texas, police say unrelated to bombings

A sixth explosion further rattled the city of Austin, Texas late Tuesday, but authorities quickly determined it was not related to a series of package bombs that have killed two people. 

Mar 21, 2018, 07:23 AM IST
US chides Pakistan, seeks 'real action' on Taliban, Haqqani terrorists

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
Pakistan providing covert support to Taliban: US Army General

Pakistan providing covert support to Taliban: US Army General

United State Army General Joseph L Votel made the remarks about Pakistan giving covert support to Taliban during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday.

Mar 16, 2018, 07:25 AM IST
Pedestrian footbridge collapses in Florida, at least 4 people dead

Pedestrian footbridge collapses in Florida, at least 4 people dead

US Senator Bill Nelson of Florida had earlier claimed that at least 6-8 people have died in pedestrian footbridge collapse.

Mar 16, 2018, 06:06 AM IST
Thousands of US students join National Walkout Day to demand action on gun control

Thousands of US students join National Walkout Day to demand action on gun control

Students from more than 3,000 schools took to the streets from Washington to Los Angeles and from New York to Parkland, said reports.

Mar 15, 2018, 08:44 AM IST
California teacher accidentally fires gun while taking a class on firearms safety

California teacher accidentally fires gun while taking a class on firearms safety

The latest incident comes nearly a month after the massacre of 17 students and staff in Parkland, Florida.

Mar 15, 2018, 06:51 AM IST
2 dead after helicopter crashes in New York City's East River

2 dead after helicopter crashes in New York City's East River

Unconfirmed reports state that at least five people are dead.

Mar 12, 2018, 06:20 AM IST
Gunman and three hostages found dead at California veterans home

Gunman and three hostages found dead at California veterans home

The gunman entered a California home for disabled veterans on Friday, fired numerous shots and took three hostages, but there were no injuries at the sprawling facility in the Napa Valley`s wine

Mar 10, 2018, 06:09 AM IST
Have not spoken to her in a long time: Chelsea Clinton about Ivanka Trump

Have not spoken to her in a long time: Chelsea Clinton about Ivanka Trump

Chelsea  appeared on Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" and told the host she hadn't "spoken to [Ivanka] in a long time."

Mar 08, 2018, 06:49 AM IST
Snowstorm batters US Northeast, hundreds of flights cancelled

Snowstorm batters US Northeast, hundreds of flights cancelled

Over 1,900 flights were left grounded at the Kennedy, Newark and LaGuardia Airports.

Mar 08, 2018, 06:44 AM IST
Gunman arrested for suicide attempt in front of White House

Gunman arrested for suicide attempt in front of White House

The gunman has been identified by the Secret service and the Metropolitan Police Department, but his name has not been disclosed citing security reasons.

Mar 04, 2018, 07:10 AM IST