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Supporters, protesters clash outside Donald Trump's rally in Utah

Protesters clashed with supporters of Donald Trump after he gave a speech in Utah , ending a day full of presidential candidate appearances that also saw Mitt Romney intensifying his criticism of the Republican front-runner.

Mar 19, 2016, 22:46 PM IST

Never anticipated joining politics: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

An IIT alumnus, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar says a public life was something he never anticipated and he was pushed into the river of politics from behind but managed to "swim successfully".

Mar 19, 2016, 18:31 PM IST

Twitter facial analysis shows who is with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

New York"A facial analysis of Twitter users by researchers has shown that while US president nominee Hillary Clinton enjoys substantial female support among politicians, there is good evidence that

Mar 19, 2016, 18:02 PM IST

Barack Obama to name first woman to head major US military command

Her appointment to one of the military`s most senior jobs is subject to Senate confirmation.

Mar 18, 2016, 23:45 PM IST

Vladimir Putin lauds military operation in Syria, assures peace in future

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that his country`s more than five-month military operation in Syria had been a success, with the upper hand on the battlefield returned to the Syrian Government and with Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad ready to make the compromises necessary for a peaceful settlement.

Mar 18, 2016, 18:56 PM IST

US eases Cuba restrictions before Obama historic visit

The US on Tuesday announced further easing of trade and travel sanctions against Cuba days ahead of Barack Obama's historic visit to the communist-ruled nation, the first by a US President in nearly 90 years.

Mar 15, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

'Balochistan seeks AZADI from Pakistan': Know why - Watch video

Upset of America's decision of selling F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, many leaders from Balochistan have condemned the move, saying that Islamabad would now use them against the Baloch population.

Mar 14, 2016, 23:51 PM IST

Dalai Lama returns to Dharamsala after treatment

Hundreds of Tibetan and non-Tibetan devotees offered warm welcome to the Dalai Lama with flowers and traditional Tibetan scarves.

Mar 13, 2016, 19:22 PM IST

Stolen ancient Jain, Hindu statues worth $450,000 seized in US

Christie's said it was unaware the statue of Rishabhanata and the panel of Revanta were stolen in India and brought into the US illegally.

Mar 13, 2016, 19:16 PM IST

US presidential election: Hillary Clinton expresses concern over divisive campaign rhetoric

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton on Saturday expressed grave concern over divisive campaign rhetoric by her rivals and called for collectively addressing the anger of the people.

Mar 12, 2016, 20:05 PM IST

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton favored in latest US primary contests

Republican voters also will have their say later in the day in a primary in Idaho and a caucus in Hawaii.

Mar 09, 2016, 00:25 AM IST

No relaxation in China's family planning policy soon

China has allowed all married couples to have two children.

Mar 08, 2016, 17:43 PM IST

South Korea announces unilateral sanctions on North Korea

The announcement came a day after North Korea warned of pre-emptive nuclear strikes in response to the start of US-South Korean military drills it views as a rehearsal for invasion.

Mar 08, 2016, 17:09 PM IST

Over 150 Shebab fighters killed in US drone strike in Somalia

A US drone strike on a Shebab training camp in Somalia over the weekend killed more than 150 fighters who were planning a "large-scale" attack, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Mar 07, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

Syria opposition agrees to attend Geneva peace talks

The United Nations is hoping it can now restart talks on a political transition that collapsed last month in Geneva.

Mar 07, 2016, 16:33 PM IST

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

In the Democratic camp, Clinton was jolted by Vermont Senator Sanders in Kansas and Nebraska but the 68-year-old former secretary of state bounced back to easily win Louisiana, seen as the big prize on 'Super Saturday'.

Mar 06, 2016, 18:10 PM IST