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Russia, UK ties at low point, Lavrov tells Johnson

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday met his British counterpart Boris Johnson and said that the ties between the two countries are "at a low point".

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Pence's remarks on Pakistan worrisome: Tehmina Janjua

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in a Senate Standing Committee session on Friday expressed deep concern over US Vice President Mike Pences comments on Pakistan.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Palestinian President rejects US peace plans

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday said that Palestinians would not accept any peace plans offered by the US after Washington recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Nepal's Maoist chief Prachanda set to become prime minister

5-party meeting summoned by Nepal PM Deuba inconclusive

A meeting of five major political parties called by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to resolve the impasse regarding elections for the formation of the National Assembly ended inconclusively on Friday.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

Catalonia election: Puigdemont seeks talks with Spain

Catalonia's ousted leader Carles Puigdemont on Friday called for new talks with Spain after separatist parties won a slim majority in a regional election.

Dec 23, 2017

By IANS

This is why Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar fails to make speech in Parliament

Minutes later, Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu adjourned the House for the day. Naidu also ordered the live telecast of the proceedings stopped before he adjourned the House.

Dec 21, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

White House shuts down 'Petition Site'

A White House official said the Petition-site will return in January and the closure will save taxpayers $1.3 million annually.

Dec 19, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

North Korea gearing up with another nuclear test?

Kim Jong-un shows no sign of slowing down his nuclear programmes as suspicious movements were found in one of the tunnels used for conducting nuclear tests

Dec 18, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Hawaii prepares for possible first attack by North Korea

Hawaii is the easiest assailable target for North Korea, and if a war breaks out, the rogue empire, in all probabilities will fire a missile on Hawaii.

Dec 18, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

President Trump discusses his call with Russian president Vladimir Putin

President Trump asked for Russias help in fighting North Korea. Chinas helping. Russias not helping. We and amp;#39;d like to have Russias help, Trump told reporters on 15 December, 2017.

Dec 16, 2017

By Staff Reporter

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai defends repeal of net neutrality rules on day of crucial vote

Ajit Pai called for the elimation of Title II, which established rules for internet service providers (ISPs) regarding net neutrality through the FCC enacted the Open Internet Order of 2015.

Dec 15, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Sandy Hook five years later: Parents come together to end gun violence

On 14 December 2012, a gunman claimed the lives of 20 children and six adults when he opened fire at Sand Hook Elementary School. Five years later, mass shootings are still dominating the headlines. Parents of the Sandy Hook victims have banded together, to form a network of organizations aiming to take down gun violence across the nation.

Dec 14, 2017

By Staff Reporter

US Senator calls President Trumps tweet a sexist smear

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand fired back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday (12 December) and said she would not be silenced after he attacked her on Twitter for calling for an investigation into accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct against him.

Dec 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Doug Jones wins Alabama Senate election in historic upset

In a shocking upset against Republican Roy Moore, Democrat Doug Jones won the special election.

Dec 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Group supporting Donald Trump sends 12-year-old girl to interview Roy Moore

A Donald Trump-supporting political action committee sent 12-year-old YouTube sensation Millie to interview Roy Moore in a set of videos that were first released on 2 December.

Dec 12, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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