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US, Cuba reach deal to reopen embassies in Washington, HavanaSubscriber Only
July 1, 2015 08:42 IST
In May, the United States paved the way of rapprochement by taking Cuba off the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
US State Department releases emails of Hillary Clinton’s correspondence from 2009Subscriber Only
July 1, 2015 08:41 IST
Hillary Clinton's emails have become a major issue in her campaign, as Republicans accuse her of using a private account rather than the government address to avoid public scrutiny of her correspondence.
Cuba becomes first nation to eliminate mother-to-child HIVSubscriber Only
July 1, 2015 08:20 IST
Cuba's success demonstrates that universal access and universal health coverage are feasible and indeed are the key to success.
75-year-old US woman survived for 2 days on soda, pond water after car accidentSubscriber Only
July 1, 2015 08:00 IST
Wanda Mobley said that she could hear vehicles passing on the road above but was weak and worried she'd get lost trying to crawl up the ravine.
NBC ends partnership with Donald Trump for his comments on Mexican immigrantsSubscriber Only
June 30, 2015 09:40 IST
Trump said he anticipated losing the business relationship and that he's not apologizing for his statements because they "were correct.''
Bobby Jindal criticises Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton over gay marriage viewsSubscriber Only
June 29, 2015 10:51 IST
Obama has said the ruling is a victory for America while Clinton also praised the landmark decision of the US Supreme Court which legalised same sex marriage.
Plane crashes into US home, leaves 3 deadSubscriber Only
June 29, 2015 08:14 IST
A Beechcraft BE36 aircraft crashed into a house but its residents managed to flee as fire engulfed the home.
Shark bites boy at NC Outer BanksSubscriber Only
June 28, 2015 13:49 IST
According to Rescue personnel, the 17-year-old suffered injuries to right calf, buttocks and both hands. This is the sixth such attack in two weeks.
Bobby Jindal opposes historic same sex marriage ruling by US Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
June 27, 2015 12:49 IST
Bobby Jindal, the governor of Louisiana, had declared his bid for White House recently.
White House lit in rainbow colors after US Supreme Court legalises same-sex marriageSubscriber Only
June 27, 2015 09:47 IST
President Barack Obama said earlier Friday that the court ruling has "made our union a little more perfect."
Video: Barack Obama sings ‘Amazing Grace’ at funeral of slain pastor
June 27, 2015 10:37 IST
During his presidency, Barack Obama has spoken at half a dozen memorial services for victims of mass shootings
US Supreme Court legalises same-sex marriage nationwideSubscriber Only
June 26, 2015 22:16 IST
Gay and lesbian couples already could marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The court's 5-4 ruling means the remaining 14 states, in the South and Midwest, will have to stop enforcing their bans on same-sex marriage.
China lashes out at US’s ‘terrible’ human rights record in its government reportSubscriber Only
June 26, 2015 13:54 IST
The Chinese report criticised racial discrimination in the US citing police killings of African-Americans in the Ferguson case
Alaska plane crash: Fed agency says all 9 aboard diedSubscriber Only
June 26, 2015 13:22 IST
All nine people aboard an excursion plane from a cruise ship died in the crash near Alaska.
US Supreme Court vets Obama’s flagship healthcare programmeSubscriber Only
June 26, 2015 11:29 IST
Obama said his administration is going to keep working to get more people covered under Obamacare.
Vladimir Putin calls Barack Obama, discuss Ukraine, IS, Iran: White HouseSubscriber Only
June 26, 2015 08:37 IST
The White House said both Obama and Putin addressed continued bloodshed in Syria and conflict in Ukraine.
Congress to finalize Obama’s trade agendaSubscriber Only
June 25, 2015 13:21 IST
Passed by Republicans and some Democrats the bill will allow Obama and opponents to negotiate on trade agreements between US and Pacific nations.
‘You’re in my house…shame on you!’: Barack Obama gets heckler removed from LGBT eventSubscriber Only
June 25, 2015 15:07 IST
The activist protesting Obama administration's policies on deportation of LGBT immigrants interrupted Obama several times during the event.
Tsarnaev breaks silence, apologizes to the victimsSubscriber Only
June 25, 2015 12:48 IST
Tsarnaev's apology came after victims and relatives of the Marathon Bombing lashed out at him for three hours.
Boston Marathon attack victims to speak at Tsarnaev’s sentencingSubscriber Only
June 24, 2015 15:25 IST
A federal jury sentenced Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for role in Boston Marathon attack to death and will be formally sentenced in US District Court on Wednesday.
US reviews ransom policy to allow payment for hostage releaseSubscriber Only
June 24, 2015 12:25 IST
Clearing way for families to pay ransom for US citizens held by terror organizations, Obama insisted the government believed in no concessions policy.
Bobby Jindal likely to announce his 2016 US presidential bid todaySubscriber Only
June 24, 2015 12:05 IST
Bobby Jindal, an Indian-American, is the governor of the US state of Louisiana
South Carolina lawmakers overwhelmingly vote to debate Confederate flagSubscriber Only
June 24, 2015 11:55 IST
The House vote brought a standing ovation and rounds of applause after Democratic and Republican leaders jointly sponsored the measure in a show of uncharacteristic unity.
California Oil Spill: Exxon Mobil shuts 3 drilling platformsSubscriber Only
June 24, 2015 11:17 IST
Shut down may not effect oil prices but the company's profit margin and Santa Barbara's tax revenue will be effected.
Caribbean islands hit by worst drought in five yearsSubscriber Only
June 24, 2015 10:20 IST
Faced with water shortages, dying cattle and withering crops, officials across the islands fear situation can only get worse.
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