Tag: United States
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US: 2 dead, many injured in Florida yoga studio shooting
One of the victims was the shooter, who allegedly fatally shot himself after carrying out the attack, which took place at 5.30 p.m. on Friday in Tallahassee
November 3, 2018 -
US military apologises for discriminatory language in manual
The offensive wording was brought to light by comedian Hasan Minhaj, who joked on his show that "Oh America, even in boring, technical manuals you somehow manage to be racist."
November 2, 2018 -
Chinese President admits ‘uncertainty’ in Country’s economy
Xi held the meeting amid signs that the world's second-largest economy is losing steam as it faces a trade war with the United States, a massive debt buildup and a weakening currency.
November 1, 2018 -
Haven’t heard anything officially from US on waiver from Iran sanctions: India
The US was aware of New Delhi’s position that Iran was critical for India to meet its energy needs and sustain its economic growth, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said at a media briefing.
November 1, 2018 -
Anti-semitism in US
The degree of anti-semitism in the United States of America has assumed horrific proportions with the deadliest attack on Jews in US history. The carnage at a synagogue in Pittsburgh has thus been contextualised in a remarkably long span of the anti-Jewish sentiment, and not merely in America. Last Saturday’s outrage was so hideous indeed …
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October 30, 2018 -
US calls on Sri Lanka President to immediately reconvene parliament
Sirisena on Friday sacked Wickremesinghe and appointed former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa as the new prime minister, triggering political chaos in the island nation.
October 29, 2018 -
Iran says United States unable to stop its oil exports
The US State Department has set November 4 as the deadline for international oil buyers to stop all their oil purchases from Iran.
October 29, 2018 -
Donald Trump turns down India’s invite for Republic Day celebrations
Narendra Modi-government’s first Republic Day event in 2015 had the then US President Barack Obama as the chief guest.
October 28, 2018 -
All US sanctions against Iran will be back in full force on Nov 5: Donald Trump
After withdrawing from the Iranian nuclear deal, Trump has asked all countries to reduce their purchase of oil from Iran to zero or face secondary sanctions.
October 26, 2018 -
US sanctions Singapore companies over North Korea dealings
The Department of Justice has also unsealed criminal charges against the person, Tan Wee Beng. Officials say he is also managing director of a marine fuels company involved in an illicit economic activity with North Korea.
October 25, 2018 -
Letting people come in illegally unfair to those waiting legally for years: Donald Trump
Indians account for more than three-fourths of those highly-skilled professionals waiting in queue to obtain legal permanent residence status in the US.
October 25, 2018 -
Death toll from Hurricane Michael climbs to 39 in United States
"Damage caused by Michael in the communication infrastructure has made it difficult to obtain detailed information on what caused the deaths," the spokesman Moscoso said.
October 24, 2018 -
China chides US for scrapping nuclear arms treaty with Russia
"We oppose the unilateral pull-out by the US. We have to stress that this fallout itself is wrong and it is even more wrong to bring China as a reason," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
October 22, 2018 -
Russian woman charged by United States with interference in midterm polls
Slamming the move, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said, "Demonstrating hostility to Russia and contempt for the whole world, they will only receive an increasingly tough response."
October 20, 2018 -
A show trial gone bad
The controversial and bitterly fought confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court has solidified a 5-4 conservative split on the highest court in the United States that is likely to persist for decades. More important, however, is how the confirmation process revealed — and exacerbated — the polarization of the current U.S. …
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October 9, 2018 -
US pushes Pakistan for effective campaign against terrorists
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the National Security Advisor John Bolton and the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington.
October 5, 2018 -
President Donald Trump looks forward to visiting India: US Official
Wells pointed to the steady stream of US officials who visit India as a symbol of the close ties between the two countries at the official level.
September 28, 2018