US to press WTO to enforce ruling on Airbus subsidies
The Obama administration said Monday that it will press the World Trade Organization to enforce a panel report that found the European Union guilty of maintaining illegal subsidies to Airbus.
Oct 04, 2016, 02:51 AM IST
Obama promises aid to help Louisiana fully recover from flooding
Obama toured the Castle Place neighbourhood in Baton Rouge, moving among ruins and debris, including furniture, mattresses and many other objects damaged by the heavy rains and floodwaters.
Aug 24, 2016, 05:37 AM IST
US Judge blocks federal action on transgender students' bathroom access
Thirteen states sued the federal government after the Education and Justice Departments sent a letter to schools nationwide in May, informing them that they honour the bathroom choices of transgender students and could risk losing federal education funds if they failed to do so.
Aug 23, 2016, 00:20 AM IST
US christens PM Modi's vision of Indo-US ties as 'Modi Doctrine'
"The most important outcome in my mind of the visit this week is the compelling vision that was laid out by PM Modi," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal said.
Jun 10, 2016, 13:21 PM IST
US F-16 sale to Pakistan: Obama administration blocks American funds for purchase?
The US administration has taken this step following directions from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations which has the authority to withhold the funds.
Apr 29, 2016, 16:27 PM IST
Bill introduced in US Congress to help India join APEC
Singapore-headquartered Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 economies to promote free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Mar 24, 2016, 10:55 AM IST
US lawmaker dismayed at sale of F16 to Pakistan
A top US lawmaker on Tuesday said he was dismayed by the Obama Administration's decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan despite the country's support for terrorism.
Feb 16, 2016, 21:40 PM IST
Obama admin notifies Congress of sale of F-16s to Pakistan
The Obama administration today notified the US Congress of its decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan worth nearly USD 700 million, notwithstanding American lawmakers' demand for stopping the proposed sale.
Feb 13, 2016, 07:44 AM IST
Sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan by Obama administration stalled by US Congress: Report
The move by Barack Obama administration’s to sell Pakistan eight new F-16 fighter jets has been stalled by US Congress, as per a media report.
Jan 12, 2016, 18:56 PM IST
Obama administration enacts protections for lions
The Obama administration is expected to extend Endangered Species Act protections for two breeds of lions, in response to a large decline in their numbers in Africa over the past two decades.
Dec 22, 2015, 00:16 AM IST
Made mistake by using personal email: Ashton Carter
Carter said as Secretary of Defence, he does use e-mail very much.
Dec 18, 2015, 12:26 PM IST
Considering response to Iran ballistic missile test, says US
Almost every Republican U.S. lawmaker, as well as several of President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats, opposed the Iran nuclear agreement announced in July.
Dec 18, 2015, 05:57 AM IST
Critical for Pakistan to improve ties with India: US
It is critical for Pakistan to improve its relations with India, and the entire region will benefit substantially from increased economic cooperation
Dec 16, 2015, 23:55 PM IST
Make aid to Pakistan conditional: lawmaker to US government
An influential American lawmaker has asked the Obama administration to make the US aid to Pakistan a conditional practice to be determined by the country's efforts to crack down on terrorist organisations.
Nov 21, 2015, 05:35 AM IST
US Supreme Court rejects review of insider trading ruling
The US Supreme Court rejected Monday a challenge by the Obama administration to a lower-court ruling that threw out insider-trading convictions of two portfolio managers and could overturn additional cases.
Oct 05, 2015, 22:36 PM IST
Significant friction points between US and China: Official
Referring to the statements made by the Chinese President during his recent state visit to the White House, Russel hoped that China will take into account the US concerns.
Oct 03, 2015, 05:39 AM IST
G20 to sidestep US on IMF reforms
The United States can block the IMF reforms because it holds a controlling share of votes.
Apr 17, 2015, 22:23 PM IST
US penetrated North Korean networks years ago: Report
The US National Security Agency began tapping into North Korean computer networks in 2010, an effort that ultimately helped provide evidence to persuade the Obama administration that Pyongyang was behind the cyber attack on Sony Pictures, the New York Times reported on Sunday.
Jan 19, 2015, 08:45 AM IST
'Obama Administration to focus next 2 years on India-US trade ties'
Over the next two years, the Obama Administration would focus significantly on India-US economic and financial partnership and support the reform effort of the Indian government, a US official has said.
Dec 04, 2014, 09:13 AM IST
Apple hops on board Obama program to wire up schools
Apple Inc plans to dole out $100 million in grants to U.S. schools as part of the Obama administration`s "ConnectED" program, targeting those that lack access to education technology and reliable broadband Internet.
Oct 28, 2014, 06:38 AM IST
