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Republican foreign policy veterans rebuke Donald Trump world view

At least 70 Republican foreign policy veterans have signed a letter pledging to oppose Donald Trump and saying his proposals would undermine US security, in the latest sign of fissures between the Republican presidential front-runner and the party establishment.

Mar 03, 2016, 20:19 PM IST

Trump triumphs amid Republican divisions, Clinton`s Democrats coalesce

Trump was victorious in seven of 11 states, weakening but not eliminating his rivals, while Clinton equaled that score with wins in seven states against Bernie Sanders.

Mar 02, 2016, 23:12 PM IST

Barack Obama, congressional leaders talk Supreme Court vacancy

President Barack Obama called Democrats and Republicans to the White House today to discuss election-year standoff over the vacancy on the Supreme Court.

Mar 02, 2016, 01:55 AM IST

Racial feud erupts as Republicans fight 'unstoppable' Trump

Trump's rivals are scrambling to stop the billionaire businessman from becoming an "unstoppable" force in the 2016 presidential contest.

Feb 29, 2016, 23:36 PM IST

Obama convinced Trump `will not be president`

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday hammered home his belief that Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump would not be elected, knocking his reality show past and penchant for drawing media attention.

Feb 17, 2016, 05:37 AM IST

Clinton, Sanders spar over healthcare in US presidential debate

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton accused rival Bernie Sanders in a debate on Thursday of misleading Americans about the costs and viability of his healthcare plan, saying he was making promises "that cannot be kept."

Feb 12, 2016, 09:44 AM IST

Republicans blame Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton for North Korean missile test

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said that the North Koreans do not understand anything but toughness and strength.

Feb 07, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Can a socialist like Bernie Sanders ever become US president?

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Jan 18, 2016, 09:56 AM IST

Friendly no more: Trump, Cruz erupt in bitter fight at Republican debate

Projections that the debate would be a free-for-all were accurate.

Jan 15, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

'United States of America most powerful nation on Earth. Period': Barack Obama

The address came amid nervousness in America about terror and the changing economy.

Jan 13, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

Barack Obama tells US to embrace time of `extraordinary change`

President Barack Obama on Tuesday will tell Americans nervous about terror and the changing economy that they should not fear the future, in a farewell State of the Union address designed to draw sharp contrast with Republicans.

Jan 13, 2016, 06:06 AM IST

For most Americans, curbing freedom to fight terror legitimate

 A majority of Americans say it can be necessary for the government to sacrifice freedoms to fight terrorism, according to a new survey.

Dec 31, 2015, 16:11 PM IST

Donald Trump's sexually derogatory 'bathroom break' remark against Hillary Clinton stirs row

It seems Donald Trump is controversy's favourite child!

Dec 22, 2015, 15:25 PM IST

Suspense as French far-right eyes first regional prize

 French voters flocked to the polls today as the far-right National Front (FN) looked for a historic win in regional elections that could boost leader Marine Le Pen's bid for the presidency in 2017.

Dec 13, 2015, 23:57 PM IST

Suspense as French far-right eyes first regional prize

 French voters flocked to the polls today as the far-right National Front (FN) looked for a historic win in regional elections that could boost leader Marine Le Pen's bid for the presidency in 2017.

Dec 13, 2015, 23:57 PM IST

Only 57% Americans against Donald Trump's anti-Muslim agenda – Guess who is intolerant?

A majority of Americans may have rejected Donald Trump`s proposal to temporarily ban the entry of Muslim immigrants into the US, but the Republican presidential hopeful has found support on the issue from GOP voters.

Dec 11, 2015, 15:03 PM IST

Majority of Americans view Islam negatively – this includes Democrats too

45 percent of Democrats have unfavourable views about Islam while only 27 percent are supportive towards the religion.

Dec 10, 2015, 20:28 PM IST

Islamist extremism vs gun control: How San Bernardino shooting polarised US politics

It seems that San Bernardino shooting incident has polarised the US politics.

Dec 06, 2015, 15:01 PM IST

Amid furore, Trump disowns Muslim database idea

 As his call to create a database to track Muslims in America created a political furore, Donald Trump said the idea was not his, while presidential rival Ben Carson suggested a database for all immigrants.

Nov 21, 2015, 12:19 PM IST

Republicans clash with Barack Obama over Syria refugee program

US lawmakers have moved to freeze White House plans to resettle Syrian refugees, intensifying a standoff with President Barack Obama.

Nov 19, 2015, 04:37 AM IST