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Iowa primary in US presidential election

Trump and Clinton win big in New York primary

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton scored victories over their rivals in New York.

Apr 20, 2016

By Reuters

student Makhzoomi forced out of southwest airlines

Khairuldeen Makhzoomi recounts 'Islamophobia ordeal' after plane eviction

Southwest said its employees responded to the situation as per protocol and that it does not condone discrimination of any kind.

Apr 19, 2016

By Jacob J

What are Panama papers, who leaked them and who have access to it?

Panama papers: Who leaked Mossack Fonseca's 40-year dirty money trail and why?

As many as 12 current or former heads of state figure in the data, while around 60 people linked to current or former world leaders are also named

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

Drill includes testing command-and-control, communications, logistics and mobility protocols.

Apr 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Lee says threat of terror groups laying hands on nuclear weapons real

Lee says Singapore's position as a major transshipment hub increases its role in nuclear safety and non-proliferation.

Apr 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporean who 'illegally exported' radio equipment to Iran extradited to US

US says 16 of the illegally exported radio equipment were later used in improvised explosive devices detonated in Iraq.

Apr 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama, Xi Jinping pledge to keep Korean peninsula nuclear-free

US and China. agree to work on improving cyber security, a thorny issues between the two sides.

Apr 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Nuclear security Summit: Can Obama tie up loose ends in nuclear safety?

Successes included the arms reduction treaty with Russia and the Iran nuclear deal but the challenges are daunting.

Mar 31, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama dances with tango pro at argentina state dinner

President Barack Obama's 'inviolable right' to tango

Stepping out of the sombre state dinner mood, Obama took tango steps with pro dancer dancer Mora Godoy.

Mar 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Chinese businessman admits helping military hackers steal sensitive US defence data

Chinese businessman admits helping military hackers steal US defence data

The DOJ did not specifically say the Chinese government had a role in the cyber attacks on US.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama arrives in Cuba for historic visit

Obama arrives in Cuba for first visit by a US president in 88 years

The end of the cold war era animosities between the two countries was heralded in 2014 when diplomatic ties were re-established.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Obama names centrist judge Merrick Garland for US Supreme Court

Republicans will block Obama's nominee as they say appointment to the highest court should be done only by the next president.

Mar 17, 2016

By Jacob J

North Korea sentences US student to 15 years of hard labour

US seeks release of Otto Warmbier, says Pyongyang uses its citizens as pawns

The 21-year-old student at the University of Virginia was also accused of committing hostile acts.

Mar 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Bangladesh central bank chief resigns over $100 million cyber heist

Bangladesh's central bank governor Atiur Rahman resigned taking moral responsibility for the massive fraud on the bank.

Mar 16, 2016

By Jacob J

Otto Warmbier: North Korea sentences US student to 15 years of hard labour

The particularly harsh sentence comes at a time of elevated tensions between North Korea and the US.

Mar 16, 2016

By Jacob J

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