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John Kerry hopes to visit Pakistan again: USSubscriber Only

March 4, 2014 10:26 IST

US refused allegations that it does not want to see peace in Pakistan.

Osama Bin Laden’s son-in-law goes on trial in NYCSubscriber Only

March 4, 2014 00:08 IST

Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghaith is the highest-ranking al-Qaida figure to face trial on U.S. soil since the 9/11 attacks.

Mud madness: Brazilian town’s dirty Carnival partySubscriber Only

March 2, 2014 15:33 IST

"Bloco da Lama,'' which literally translates as "mud street party,'' is among the most democratic of the thousands of booze-filled parties that take over Brazil's streets throughout Carnival.

Kerry accuses Russia of military ‘invasion’ in UkraineSubscriber Only

March 2, 2014 10:19 IST

From day one, we've made clear that we recognise and respect Russia’s ties to Ukraine, says US Secretary of State John Kerry .

Obama warns Russia, says military intervention in Ukraine will lead to ‘costs’Subscriber Only

March 1, 2014 09:53 IST

We are now deeply concerned by reports of military movements taken by the Russian Federation inside of Ukraine, says Barak Obama.

Hitler-signed ‘Mein Kampf’ copies sell for USD 65,000Subscriber Only

February 28, 2014 20:24 IST

After Hitler's rise to power in 1933, millions of copies were published. As of 1936, the Nazi state gave a copy to all newlyweds as a gift.

Married man becomes Maronite Catholic priest in USSubscriber Only

February 28, 2014 12:15 IST

Popes have made exceptions on a case-by-case basis for married men to become Eastern Catholic priests in US

Barack Obama warns Afghan President Hamid Karzai of full troop withdrawalSubscriber Only

February 26, 2014 16:55 IST

The US has had troops in Afghanistan since 2001 following the 9/11 terror attacks.

Russian gays marry, will seek asylum in ArgentinaSubscriber Only

February 26, 2014 12:55 IST

It's expected to take 20 days for Argentina's refugee commission to review the Russian couple's case.

Venezuelan Prez calls for ‘crisis’ talks to defuse protestsSubscriber Only

February 24, 2014 15:08 IST

Maduro called for "a national peace conference" to be held on Wednesday "with all social, political, union and religious groups.

World’s most powerful drug lord ‘El Chapo’ arrested by Mexican authoritiesSubscriber Only

February 23, 2014 09:48 IST

Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel's drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman was arrested by Mexican and US authorities on Saturday.

Kerry rebukes Venezuela for ‘unacceptable’ use of forceSubscriber Only

February 22, 2014 14:31 IST

US Secretary of State John Kerry has condemned Venezuela for using force and judicial intimidation against citizens.

New York City Mayor urged to include Diwali as school holidaySubscriber Only

February 22, 2014 10:37 IST

The NYC Mayor to include Diwali alongside the new proposed public holidays for Eid and Lunar New Year.

No ships are currently held hostage by Somali pirates. (Reuters)

India very important member of piracy contact group: USSubscriber Only

February 22, 2014 10:31 IST

Hopkins said there has been no piracy hijacking off the coast of Somalia since May 2012.

The station says that after running out of ammunition, Rhoades grabbed a butcher knife and stabbed another person.

4 dead, 2 injured in California shooting: PoliceSubscriber Only

February 21, 2014 11:01 IST

The station says that after running out of ammunition, Rhoades grabbed a butcher knife and stabbed another person.

Biden spoked to the Ukrainian leader and made clear that the US is prepared to sanction those officials responsible for the violence, said the White House said in a statement.

Joe Biden warns Ukrainian President with sanctionsSubscriber Only

February 21, 2014 10:34 IST

The US leader also called the Polish Prime Minister to consult on the situation in Ukraine.

Indian-American denies medical billing fraud claimsSubscriber Only

February 21, 2014 10:14 IST

The Indian American, accused of medical billing fraud, has said he and his company committed no crime.

Pakistani drug dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison in USSubscriber Only

February 21, 2014 09:45 IST

Malik operated an international supermarket for illegal drugs, said US Attorney Benjamin Wagner.

Obama played 'dumb' at his meeting with the Dalai Lama at the White House on Thursday. (AP)

Obama to meet Dalai Lama on Friday at White HouseSubscriber Only

February 21, 2014 09:24 IST

The Nobel peace prize winner, who is here for a two-week tour of the US west coast, on Thursday told a Washington audience that he is warming to capitalism.

The White House has urged Yanukovych to withdraw forces from downtown Kiev immediately.

White House considers sanctions against UkraineSubscriber Only

February 21, 2014 08:22 IST

Ukrainian government snipers fired upon advancing protesters in the capital, Kiev, on Thursday, killing at least 70 people and wounding hundreds of others.