Russia tells White House it will not return Crimea to Ukraine
Russia said on Wednesday it would not hand back Crimea to Ukraine or discuss the matter with foreign partners after the White House said U.S. President Donald Trump expected the annexed Black Sea peninsula to be returned.
Feb 15, 2017, 18:17 PM IST
North Korea test-fires missile, apparently challenging Trump
In an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, North Korea appeared to fire a ballistic missile today in what would be its first such test of the year.
Feb 12, 2017, 20:45 PM IST
Abortion protests on both sides erupt across US
With organizers expecting protests at up to 225 clinics nationwide, Planned Parenthood supporters in turn organized 150 counter-demonstrations at sites such as city parks, politicians` offices and government buildings.
Feb 12, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Trump's travel ban faces multiple legal challenges
A U.S. appeal court's refusal to reinstate a temporary travel ban on refugees and citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries is a setback for President Donald Trump, but the government plans to fight back on multiple legal fronts.
Feb 10, 2017, 23:53 PM IST
12.2 million sign up for 'Obamacare' despite its problems
More than 12.2 million people have signed up for coverage nationwide this year under the Obama-era health care law even with the uncertainty created by President Donald Trump's vow to repeal and replace it.
Feb 10, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
US Judges in immigration ban cases given increased security
Threats against more than one judge involved in legal challenges to President Donald Trump's controversial executive order on immigration have prompted law enforcement agencies to temporarily increase security protection for some of them, according to a media report.
Feb 10, 2017, 16:28 PM IST
United States appeals court weighs Donald Trump's travel ban after tough scrutiny
A federal appeals court is expected to rule on President Donald Trump's U.S. travel ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries as soon as Wednesday, one day after questioning whether the order unfairly targeted people over their religion.
Feb 08, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
US suspends ban on travellers from seven Muslim countries after judge stayed Trump order
"Those individuals with visas that were not physically cancelled may now travel if the visa is otherwise valid," an official said.
Feb 04, 2017, 23:43 PM IST
US slaps new sanctions on Iranian entities after missile test
The announcement also comes a day after Trump put Iran "on notice" for its alleged destabilising behaviour and carrying out ballistic missile test in violation of the UN Security Council Resolution.
Feb 03, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
North Korea nuke attack would trigger overwhelming response: Mattis
South Korea has enjoyed US security protection since the 1950-53 Korean War, but on the campaign trail, Trump threatened to withdraw US forces from it and Japan if they do not step up their financial support.
Feb 03, 2017, 21:43 PM IST
Dissident US diplomats protest Trump travel ban
"We are aware of a dissent channel message regarding the executive order," acting State Department spokesman Mark Toner said.
Jan 31, 2017, 00:16 AM IST
Democrats to rally against Trump immigration ban
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will lead the protest, which is slated to start at 6 p.m.
Jan 30, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
Iran summons Swiss envoy over Trump visa ban
Swiss ambassador Giulio Haas was handed a letter of protest on the recent executive order by the US President.
Jan 29, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
Iran says will respond in kind to Trump's 'insulting' ban
"The Islamic Republic of Iran... has decided to respond in kind after the insulting decision of the United States," the country's foreign ministry said.
Jan 29, 2017, 00:46 AM IST
US rights groups file lawsuit over Trump order blocking refugees
The suit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups after two Iraqi men were detained Friday night at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York.
Jan 28, 2017, 22:29 PM IST
Google criticises Trump's immigration order, recalls travelling staff
Pichai in an email to staff said the US ban on foreign nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries will hit at least 187 Google employees.
Jan 28, 2017, 20:45 PM IST
Trump hosts first foreign leader as May visits White House
The meeting will be a pivotal moment in trans-Atlantic relations, which have been rocked by Trump's election and his willingness to rethink NATO, the UN and other foundation blocks of the liberal world order.
Jan 27, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Trump's envoy to UN vows to show US strength
"For those who don`t have our backs: we`re taking names," Haley told reporters as she arrived at UN headquarters for her first meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Jan 27, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
Twitter apologies for glitch forcing users to follow President Donald Trump
Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to follow US President Donald Trump on Twitter after a technical glitch, prompting the social networking site to apologise to users.
Jan 22, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Donald Trump's election scares Pakistanis, Islamabad fears new US President may favour India
Historical allies in the region, Islamabad and Washington have seen relations sour over US accusations that Pakistan shelters Islamist militants, a charge Pakistan denies.
Nov 10, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
