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US, Cuba formally renew diplomatic ties after more than five decades
July 20, 2015 15:49 IST
The reinstatement of diplomatic ties between US and Cuba is a foreign policy legacy for President Barack Obama.
Black group, KKK hold separate rallies at South Carolina Statehouse
July 19, 2015 08:50 IST
Black Educators for Justice, based in Jacksonville, Florida, held its rally Saturday on the north side of the Statehouse, where the Confederate flag was removed earlier this month.
‘He is a war hero because he was captured’: Trump criticises McCain stirs new controversy
July 19, 2015 08:28 IST
Trump and McCain traded barbs earlier this week. McCain said Trump's controversial comments about Mexican immigrants had "fired up the crazies" at a rally in Phoenix.
Chattanooga shooting: Military site shootings crystallize FBI terrorism concerns
July 19, 2015 07:54 IST
The rampage unfolded as the federal government has raised alarms about the online spread of terrorist propaganda
Shipwreck from late 1700s found off US coast
July 18, 2015 17:49 IST
Artifacts including an iron chain, glass bottles, an unglazed pottery jug and navigational instruments including a metal compass were found.
Iran nuclear deal will make America and world safer: Obama
July 18, 2015 16:10 IST
"This deal actually closes off Iran's pathway to a nuclear weapon," Obama argued.
Suspect in slaying of US Marines in Chattanooga made 2014 trip to Jordan
July 18, 2015 11:52 IST
The relative said his parents are both from the West Bank and that the family are mainstream Muslims, not fundamentalists. The person says "they fast, they pray and that is it.''
Barack Obama to take daughters for time out in New York City
July 18, 2015 13:36 IST
Barack Obama will take his teenage daughters, Malia and Sasha, for time out in New York City
Swiftly-moving California wildfire engulfs freeway, 20 cars charred
July 18, 2015 13:25 IST
It's not uncommon for wildfires to reach freeways in California. It was unclear, however, why dozens of cars were caught along Interstate 15, forcing frightened people to flee on foot.
Open fire at 2 military sites in Tennessee; 4 US marines, gunman killed
July 17, 2015 12:20 IST
A gunman unleashed a barrage of fire at a recruiting center and another U.S. military site a few miles apart in Chattanooga
George HW Bush, 91, falls at home, breaks bone in neck
July 16, 2015 13:27 IST
George H W Bush was being treated at Portland's Maine Medical Center, where a children's hospital is named for his wife.
‘Nonsense! You should know better’: Barack Obama scolds CBS reporter at news conference
July 16, 2015 13:03 IST
Barack Obama rebuked a reporter from a major news outlet who asked a question about American citizens languishing in Iranian jails
Hillary Clinton spends $18 million, hires hundreds in her bid for White House in 2016
July 16, 2015 09:11 IST
Hillary Clinton campaign reported that she received more than 250,000 contributions, with an average donation of $144.89.
Donald Trump towers over opponents in presidential race, declares $10 billion personal wealth
July 16, 2015 12:38 IST
Trump is relying almost exclusively on his personal wealth to fund his White House bid. He has already lent his campaign $1.8 million, according to federal documents he filed on Wednesday.
Only surviving giant panda twins in US celebrate birthday
July 16, 2015 08:52 IST
The two pandas were born two minutes apart at the Atlanta zoo.
Iran nuclear deal puts Tehran on a path to atomic weapons, says Bobby Jindal
July 15, 2015 13:52 IST
Bobby Jindal criticised a nuclear agreement with Iran
Mexico releases video showing fugitive drug lord in the final moments before his daring escape from prison
July 15, 2015 12:55 IST
A grainy video showed Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in the final moments before his escape from a maximum security prison in Mexico
Iran-US nuclear deal: Clash between Hillary Clinton and Republicans before 2016 election
July 15, 2015 08:54 IST
On Tuesday, Republican candidates signaled that Clinton would be forced to defend her position in the 2016 race, warning of violent chaos in the Middle East and calling on Congress to try to halt the agreement.
Iran nuclear deal built on verification not on trust: Barack Obama
July 14, 2015 18:05 IST
US President Barack Obama said because of this deal the international community will for the first time be in a position to verify all of Iranian commitments.
Mexico drug lord ‘El Chapo’ began escape plots in 2014: DEA documentsSubscriber Only
July 14, 2015 12:59 IST
The DEA alerted Mexican authorities 16 months ago about the plans, said a US official briefed on the investigation.
Son of veteran Boston police captain charged in terror bomb plot
July 14, 2015 09:38 IST
The day before his arrest, agents watched Ciccolo at Wal-Mart buying a pressure cooker similar to those used in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, the FBI said.
Drug lord ‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s jailbreak clouds Mexican President’s visit to France
July 14, 2015 07:45 IST
Aside from the political trouble caused by the jailbreak, the Mexican president will also face protests in Paris by activists who call his government authoritarian and corrupt.
Thousands participate in the first New York Disability Pride Parade
July 13, 2015 10:30 IST
New York City hosted its first parade on Sunday supporting people with disabilities, with more than 3,000 participants heading up Broadway using wheelchairs, canes and guide dogs.
Mexico: Top drug lord Joaquin Guzman Loera escapes through tunnel
July 12, 2015 18:43 IST
Guzman is the head of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, which has an international reach and is believed to control most of the major crossing points for drugs at the US border with Mexico.
Mexico evacuates 70 people as ‘Volcano of Fire’ spews ash, cinders
July 12, 2015 12:06 IST
The volcano began erupting on Thursday and has become increasingly active, leading Mexican officials to issue orders to relocate people living nearby.
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