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Donald Trump aide Kushner registered to vote as a woman: Report

Others include ex-White House press secretary Sean Spicer and ex-lead strategist Stephen Bannon.

Sep 28, 2017, 16:42 PM IST

North Korea, Venezuela, Chad among 8 countries on new US travel ban

Sudan, one of six majority-Muslim countries on the original travel ban, was removed from the list, leaving eight nations with complete or partial blocks on travel to the United States.

 

Sep 25, 2017, 06:17 AM IST

Donald Trump Jr to testify in Russia probe: Lawmakers

US special prosecutor Robert Mueller is conducting his own investigation separately that could lead to indictments.

Aug 30, 2017, 08:31 AM IST

Mother of Charlottesville victim won't speak to Donald Trump

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney urged the president on Friday to apologize "for the good of the country."

 

Aug 18, 2017, 22:51 PM IST

Former United States presidents condemn bigotry, anti-Semitism

A woman was killed and 19 other people injured in Charlottesville on Saturday when a suspected white supremacist drove his car into a group of counter-protesters.

Aug 16, 2017, 22:31 PM IST

Bombing at mall in Colombia kills 3 including French women, several injured

A strong explosion from a bomb rocked one of the busiest shopping centers in Colombia's capital, killing three people, including a 23-year-old French woman, and injuring nine others, authorities said.

Jun 18, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

United States accuses Chinese company of money-laundering for North Korea

The United States has accused a Chinese-based company of acting as a front for laundering money on behalf of a sanctioned North Korean bank and has filed a complaint seeking $1.9 million from it.

Jun 16, 2017, 15:19 PM IST

Donald Trump blasts reported obstruction probe over 'phony' Russia story

Donald Trump derided claims of collusion between Moscow and his associates as "phony" Thursday after reports the head of a probe into Russia`s alleged election meddling is investigating him for obstructing justice.

Jun 15, 2017, 18:37 PM IST

US forces conduct strike against Somalia`s Al-Shabaab: Pentagon

The Pentagon said the operation occurred at approximately 0600 GMT "in coordination with regional partners as a direct response to Al-Shabaab actions.

Jun 11, 2017, 20:02 PM IST

Thousands of Colombians pose nude `in the name of peace`

Around 6,000 people in Colombia braved chills to pose naked in Bogota's Bolivar Plaza `in the name of peace` on Sunday.

Jun 07, 2016, 20:53 PM IST

Six million Americans have lead-tainted water in homes, schools: Report

Higher than allowed lead levels were found in all 50 US states, USA Today reported. 

Mar 17, 2016, 22:29 PM IST

Bernie Sanders beats Hillary Clinton in stunning Michigan primary upset: US networks

Bernie Sanders has won the Democratic primary in Michigan, US networks said, in an upset for frontrunner Hillary Clinton who was predicted to win the northern state.

Mar 09, 2016, 11:22 AM IST

Donald Trump wishes North Korean leader would 'disappear'

Donald Trump wishes North Korean leader Kim Jong-un would "disappear."

Feb 10, 2016, 23:59 PM IST

Colombia legalizes medical marijuana

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed a decree Tuesday legalizing and regulating medical marijuana, the latest softening of the country`s hardline tactics in the war on drugs.

Dec 23, 2015, 05:12 AM IST

Miss Universe crowns wrong beauty queen in live TV gaffe

Colombia`s president shared his dismay Monday after his country`s beauty queen was wrongly named Miss Universe in a dramatic mix-up watched live by millions, before the glittering crown was bestowed on the rightful winner Miss Philippines.

Dec 22, 2015, 04:56 AM IST

Colombia president apologises for 1985 raid of high court

President Juan Manuel Santos apologised for Colombia's actions during a 1985 army raid on the Supreme Court in which nearly 100 people were killed after the building was taken hostage by guerrillas.

Nov 07, 2015, 05:27 AM IST

Arrest of US black teen who texted in class prompts civil rights case

A girl who refused to surrender her phone after texting in math class was flipped backward and tossed across the classroom floor by a sheriff's deputy, prompting a federal civil rights probe.

Oct 28, 2015, 11:46 AM IST

Watch! Horrifying video of US cop manhandling a female black student

Amid incidents of growing intolerance towards the black community in the United States, a fresh video showing a school resource officer violently subduing a young black female student in her classroom at Spring Valley High School in the state capital of Columbia has now come to fore.

Oct 27, 2015, 14:27 PM IST

Record floods kill 11 in US state of South Carolina

South Carolina residents today reeled under the effects of weekend flooding that killed at least 11 people and left tens of thousands without power or drinking water.

Oct 06, 2015, 13:48 PM IST