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President Trump slams Visa Lottery Program at FBI National Academy graduation ceremony

Republican legislators unveil new US immigration Bill

The bill tackles the issue of the future of the 690,000 youths, known as "Dreamers", who came to the US when they were children

Jan 13, 2018

By IANS

Trump's 's**thole' remark draws outrage in Haiti, El Salvadore, Africa

US President Donald Trump has caused outrage across Africa after he reportedly used the word "s**thole" to describe Haiti and El Salvador, as also African countries

Jan 13, 2018

By IANS

Twitter, Facebook asked to share more info on fake news row

Shareholders have asked the companies to publish detailed reports on the scope of the fake news scam and how they plan to address it

Jan 12, 2018

By IANS

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Senior al-Qaeda leader Qari Yasin killed in US drone strike

Opponents of Russia in Syria control 13 drones to frequently attack military base camps

Russian Defence Ministry has claimed that drones owned or captured by opposition rebel camps in Syria attacked their military camp

Jan 11, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

President Trump discusses his call with Russian president Vladimir Putin

Russia upset as US renames street in front of its embassy in Washington DC

Nemtsov, a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in Moscow and US has decided to rename the street in front of the embassy in Washington DC after him.

Jan 11, 2018

By IANS

Singapore congratulates India on its 70th Independence Day

India needs to harmonise ties with global power centres

The rapprochement between the US and India is not in itself new and goes back to the Clinton-Vajpayee period, writes C. Udaya Bhaskar

Jan 10, 2018

By IANS

Playing Indian national anthem in cinema halls no longer compulsory

The row over standing up in cinema halls when national anthem is being played will now go to a committee and the apex court of India has reversed its earlier order.

Jan 10, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Trump a world leader, won't block him: Twitter

Sidestepping once again whether Donald Trump's tweets violates its terms of service, the micro-blogging platform has clarified that it will not block the US President's tweets because he is a world leader.

Jan 6, 2018

By IANS

Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Why China is pledging the Philippines US$7.3 billion?

As Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte kept on realigning to Asia superpower China, the Philippines is continuing to get trade, business and financial assistance from it.

Jan 4, 2018

By Noel Tarrazona

Donald Trump designates North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism

Trump to present 'dishonest and corrupt media awards'

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will be presenting "the most dishonest and corrupt media" awards on January 8 to what he considers to be the worst of the worst.

Jan 3, 2018

By IANS

Fake news

Trump's New Year tweet sends Pakistan scurrying for cover

Pakistan Foreign Office summoned US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale on Monday night and lodged its protest against US President Donald Trump's tweet and said it requires no aid.

Jan 2, 2018

By Nagesh Narayana

Nuclear button always on my desk, says Kim

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in his New Year's Day address said on Monday that his country has completed its nuclear arsenal and he has the ignition button ready "always on" his desk.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

UN chief urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle challenges

In his New Year message, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for unity among the global community to tackle overwhelming challenges and defend values shared by all.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

US President Donald Trump says country alert to possible human rights violations during Iran protests

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in different Iranian cities since Thursday (December 28) to protest the economic policy of the Hassan Rouhani government in Iran.

Jan 1, 2018

By IANS

India: Rajinikanth to float party, follow spiritual politics

Rajinikanth said his party will not be contesting in the local body elections.

Dec 31, 2017

By IANS

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