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Oceans are essential to India`s security: Robert Blake


India, whose 90 per cent of the goods trade by volume is carried by sea, has a strong interest in gu...

As a show of solidarity with federal workers, Obama takes 5% salary cut


As show of solidarity with federal workers reeling under $85 billion austerity measure due to govern...

US won`t publish Taliban attack figures


The US-led military command in Afghanistan said it will no longer publish figures on Taliban attacks...

Will deepen engagement in Asia Pacific: US


The US would deepen its engagement in the Asia Pacific region in the second term of the Obama Admini...

Indian-Americans` interest in lobbying for Indo-US ties waning


With Indo-US relationship blossoming under Obama Administration, interest of the small but powerful ...

US remains committed to two-State solution in Mid East


The US remains committed to the two-State solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Obama Admin...

`Obama Admn wants to move from chapter of war to peace`


The Obama Administration would like to see how the US can help consolidate a change in Arab Spring ...

Say no to Modi, say key US lawmakers


In a public appeal to the Obama administration, a group of powerful US lawmakers has asked it not to...

‘US needs to manage its ties with India, China’


Hillary said navigating the US-China relationship is uniquely important but also uniquely challengi...

US targets group linked to Taliban


The Obama administration has hit an entity and two individuals with sanctions for their alleged link...

US wants new Lebanon govt free of Syria `influence`


The Obama administration is throwing its support behind efforts by Lebanon`s President to form a new...

`Positive trajectory of India-US ties for 12 yrs`


A top American diplomat has dismissed the notion if any that ties between the two nations have retre...

US waives off legal requirements in aid to Pakistan


Encouraged by the recent "positive engagement" with Pakistan, US has waived off the necessary legal ...

Iran condemns US for taking group off terror list


The Mujahedeen-e-Khalq (MEK)helped overthrow the monarch in 1979 then quickly fell out with the Isla...

‘US to take Iran group off terror list’


The decision looks set to end years of high-profile campaigning from the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, and inf...

We agree on 2014 deadline on Afghanistan: Ryan


The Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said that they agree with the 2014 deadline of ...

US launches new immigration programme


The Obama administration directed young illegal immigrants to fill out new forms and pay $465 if the...

US ‘considering’ ways of stopping drone strikes in Pak


The Obama administration seems willing to look at options that do not involve launching drones attac...

US wants to take clean energy lead: WH


Obama Administration is keen to ensure that India, China or Europe do not take lead in clean energy ...

NASA unveils new spacecraft Orion in Florida


NASA unveiled its Orion space capsule at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday.

‘US and Pakistani interests do not align’


An American scholar said that the Obama Administration appeared to be ready to declare this "trouble...

US: `Immunity offered to certain immigrants`


The Obama administration will stop deporting and begin granting work permits to younger illegal immi...

Ball in Pak’s court on resumption of talks: US


As the US pulled out its negotiating team out of Pakistan, the Obama Administration said it is now u...

Kabul attack could spark US-Pakistan tension


The attack, which ended early Monday, will likely re-ignite anger in Washington over Pakistan`s unwi...

US mulls concessions on Afghan night raids


The Obama administration is considering curbs on contentious night raids in Afghanistan.

US Lawmakers question rise in denial of H1B visas


H-1B and L1 work visas are popular among Indian professionals.

‘Little progress on Indo-US nuclear deal’


A top Republican Senator has accused the Obama administration of doing little to implement the Indo...

‘US No-Fly list doubles in 1 year’


The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the government on behalf of Americans who believe they`r...

Ensure implementation of Indo-US N-deal: US


A senior Obama administration official has said that Indian should ensure the full implementation ...

Marine tape won`t hurt Afghanistan talks: Taliban


The Taliban has said the desecration video would not harm nascent efforts to broker peace talks.

`US rely on drones to carry out targeted killings`


The Obama administration is relying on deadly drones to carry out targeted killings of suspected te...

US panel calls for tough measures against China


A Congressional advisory panel has urged the Obama Administration to adopt tougher approach towards...

Turkey`s growing ties with Iran angers Washington


Turkey`s growing ties with Iran has angered the United States so much that Washington officials hav...

Obama administration insists on Guantanamo closure


The administration of George W Bush opened the prison for terrorist suspects at the US Navy base in...

Obama admn asked to ensure Pak doesn`t use aid for N-programme


A top US Senator has sought a clear assurance from the Obama administration.

I`d consider a post in Obama administration: Schwarzenegger


The Republican governor could use his "celebrity power" to make a difference.

Richard Holbrooke in critical condition


Holbrooke was in critical condition after surgery to repair tear in his aorta.

Obama Admin reviews handling of US secrets


Govt agencies to review procedures for safeguarding classified information.

Pak feels let down by US over its mere lip-service but little action


Pakistani authorities are getting irritated over the lack of US interest in resolving the country’s ...

Obama admin sues to throw out Arizona immigration law


The Obama administration sued Arizona on Tuesday to throw out the state`s toughest-in-the-nation imm...

Korea’s security situation precarious: Hillary


Hillary Clinton said that the Obama admin is striving to avoid a conflict on the Korean peninsula.

Terrorists in J&K, N-E commit serious abuses: Obama govt


The Obama administration on Thursday came down heavily on separatist insurgents and terrorists in ...

US for effective action to control transfer of arms: Hillary


Supporting effective action to control international transfer of conventional arms, Hillary Clinton ...

DOD lawyer hedges on closing Gitmo by January


The Pentagon`s top lawyer on Thursday said the Obama administration remains committed to closing the...

Obama administration improves openness: Report


President Barack Obama`s policies on secrecy get higher grades for openness than those of President ...