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America
Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Will US & China engage or confront each other?
People are clutching at the prospect of a rapprochement after last November’s Bali G-20 meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping
29 Mar 2023 12:04 AM
Shobhaa De | In Afghanistan, the real villains are Americans
With Kabul gone, the Taliban is back in control, and that is indeed an ominous sign for us, here in India, as well as the rest of the world
21 Aug 2021 12:10 AM
Farrukh Dhondy | Of ‘patriotism’ & ‘nationalism’: It may be time to do a rethink
In any democratic country today, patriotism ought to mean love for and loyalty to a country that defines itself
06 Mar 2021 4:43 AM
From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King
If you sat down to talk with him, he could take you places with his words, and you would enjoy the journey
24 Jan 2021 1:31 PM
Closely monitoring India-China situation, says US
Twenty Indian Army personnel including a colonel were killed in the clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh
17 Jun 2020 10:38 AM
Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule, asserts independence
China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to seize it by force if necessary
20 May 2020 2:02 PM
Americans will be expelled from Iraq and Syria: Khamenei
Khamenei say America’s actions in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria had led to them being hated
18 May 2020 11:35 AM
First coronavirus case detected in Ecuador's Amazon tribe
Waorani organizations warns that virus spread could be catastrophic for the community, which is generally vulnerable to diseases
18 May 2020 9:35 AM
US blames Islamic State on Kabul maternity hospital attack
Afghan president orders military to switch to “offensive mode” against the Taliban following the hospital attack and another suicide bombing
15 May 2020 12:18 PM
Global coronavirus death toll exceeds 300,000
The US had reported more than 85,000 deaths from the new coronavirus, while the Britain and Italy have reported over 30,000 fatalities each
15 May 2020 8:40 AM
France calls foul as Sanofi announce that US will get virus vaccine first
Sanofi sparked controversy after announcing that US patients would get their vaccine first as US government was helping to fund the vaccine
14 May 2020 4:44 PM
Obama lashes out at Trump’s handling of coronavirus
More than 78,400 people with Covid-19 have died in the United States and more than 1.3 million people have tested positive
10 May 2020 10:20 AM
Even as lockdown eases, countries see surge in virus infections
Governments have reported 3.5 million infections and more than 247,000 deaths, including more than 67,000 dead in the United States alone
04 May 2020 2:58 PM
Global coronavirus cases surpass 3.5 million
Experts caution that both cases and deaths from COVID-19 are almost certainly underreported in every country
04 May 2020 10:22 AM
Latest coronavirus updates from around the world
More than 2.97 million people have been reported to be infected and 205,948 have died, according to a Reuters tally, as of on Monday
27 Apr 2020 1:47 PM
WHO showed favouritism to China: Trump
Trump was asked if he agreed that the WHO showed favouritism and the US should re-explore its relationship with the health agency
26 Mar 2020 12:32 PM
Must-do things in San Francisco
15 best things to try your hands on while in San Francisco.
06 Oct 2019 11:15 AM
US lawmaker urges Congressional colleagues to attend Modi's Houston
The mega event, billed as 'Howdy Modi', has attracted great enthusiastic participation from Indian-American community.
12 Sep 2019 2:12 PM
4 Indian-Americans arrested in US for H-1B visa fraud
The conspiracy charge carries a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a USD 250,000 fine.
03 Jul 2019 10:03 AM
Kailua beach named America’s best
Annual ‘Dr. Beach’ list names Oahu’s Kailua best in America.
23 May 2019 11:39 AM
60 per cent Americans don't trust Facebook with their personal information
Fifty-seven per cent of Americans believe that social media sites do more to divide the country than unite it.
09 Apr 2019 11:50 AM
Donald Trump threatens to shut US-Mexico border, again
This new threat shows that Trump is doubling down on his bid to make immigration a keystone of the gathering 2020 reelection campaign.
29 Mar 2019 2:16 PM
Two US service members killed in ISIS-claimed attack in Syria
Two US service members were among those killed in a fiery explosion.
17 Jan 2019 9:12 AM
America is central to the economy of drugs
The world’s major cocaine production centres are all located in South America.
27 Oct 2018 12:31 AM
Risk stages for children with chronic kidney disease uncovered
Healthcare providers currently rely mainly on their own clinical experience.
25 Jul 2018 11:05 AM
Bad dog! US man shot by pet pooch
Richard Remme of Fort Dodge was encouraging his dog Balew, a cross between a pit bull and a labrador, to jump on his lap.
12 May 2018 7:11 PM
India requests US for exemption from steel, aluminium tariffs
India exports around USD 1.5 billion worth of these products to America.
02 Apr 2018 3:51 PM
American woman's 'chai business' makes her millionaire
According to Inc., the magazine for growing companies, Eddy's love for the tea grew during her visit to India.
28 Mar 2018 8:16 AM
Many transgender patients pay cash for gender-affirming surgery
After 2012, the proportion of patients paying cash for surgery not covered by insurance decreased minutely each year.
17 Mar 2018 10:08 AM
Donald Trump worst president in history of US, reveals ‘Greatness’ study
American Political Science Association released results ranking each of America's 44 presidents on Greatness scale.
21 Feb 2018 12:54 PM
American Kennel Club adds two new dog breeds to its roster
The grand basset griffon Vendeen and Nederlandse kooikerhondje are the first breeds added to the roster since 2016.
11 Jan 2018 9:28 AM
Spread of fake news prompts literacy efforts in schools
Several more states are expected to consider such bills in the coming year, including Arizona, New York and Hawaii.
01 Jan 2018 11:14 AM
Prince Harry to guest edit BBC show, interviewing Obama
He chose some of the topics and focuses on issues he has been involved in, including mental health and the military.
27 Dec 2017 1:34 PM
Woman slaps boyfriend over sex toys, arrested for domestic battery
The incident occurred at the couple's home in Palm Harbor, Tampa, Florida.
07 Dec 2017 5:39 PM
First baby from a uterus transplant in the US born in Dallas
A statement called the Dallas birth "another important milestone in the history of reproductive medicine."
03 Dec 2017 10:00 AM
Einstein's plea for aiding Jewish refugees to be auctioned
By 1950s, the Council had helped more than 3,000 refugees secure jobs and live healthy, productive lives, the auction house said.
19 Nov 2017 2:36 PM
Jesmyn Ward wins National Book Award for Sing, Unburied, Sing
It is the second time Ward is receiving the fiction prize, having won in 2011 for Salvage the Bones.
16 Nov 2017 5:48 PM
Obama's doodles sold for over USD 11,000 at auction
The online auction house had expected the item to be sold for USD 8,000.
15 Nov 2017 2:21 PM
Twitterati react to deaprting employee who deactivated Trump's account
According to a company spokesperson, the act was done by Twitter customer-support employee who did this on his last day with the company.
03 Nov 2017 12:39 PM
Research suggests parents may be responsible for picky eating habits in children
Parents can now breathe easy, it's the genetic makeup that's responsible for your children’s fussy eating.
05 Oct 2017 7:18 PM
Philadelphia to honour black activist with City Hall statue
Octavius Valentine Catto's contributions to American democracy rival some of the country's most celebrated patriots.
26 Sep 2017 11:36 AM
Microsoft to extend broadband services to rural America
Microsoft plans to partner with rural telecommunications providers in 12 states in US.
12 Jul 2017 7:57 AM
Barbarian Days wins American book prize
Author of the memoir on surfing, New Yorker magazine journalist William Finnegan has already won a Pulitzer for it.
27 Jun 2017 8:58 AM
Google Pay now integrates with Mobile banking apps
Through select mobile banking apps, users can access the capabilities of Android Pay.
13 Apr 2017 1:47 PM
Pak-US ties: Old wounds, new history
If you hate Mr Zardari, you believe he’ll do anything for money and is motivated by nothing else.
27 Mar 2017 2:33 AM
American value system hacked by Trump & Co.
In America, a new industry has grown on analysing Mr Trump’s make-up.
27 Mar 2017 2:30 AM
Pictures: Priyanka is perfect beach beauty as she lives mermaid life
The 'Quantico' star recently took to Instagram to share a refreshing and soothing picture of her amidst waters.
05 Feb 2017 8:47 PM
Meet the Johnsons!
I think this show works, because we’re telling the truth, and that’s what’s universal about it, says Tracee.
28 Nov 2016 12:09 AM
Donald Trump’s ‘list’ to stop terrorism
Combating terrorism is a laudable aim and one we support because terrorism causes the death of innocents.
19 Nov 2016 4:07 AM
Shobhaa’s Take: Will the new Prez embrace all?
Donald Trump’s win says so much about men and power.
12 Nov 2016 11:12 AM
Why Trump rubbished party’s loyalty oath
The United States Supreme Court examined this question with regard to the definition and character of political parties.
12 Nov 2016 4:29 AM
Touch of Trump immaturity
The street demos by the more liberal Democrats, peppered by the presence of school children, will probably be contained quickly enough.
12 Nov 2016 3:25 AM
Columns
Exploring the absurdities that define us, from ritual obsessions to our undying love for sentiment and image.
As the 14th Dalai Lama ages, Tibet and its exiled community brace for potential power shifts and increased tensions with China.
Bollywood extravaganza and political uncertainty share themes of vanity, power and unexpected outcomes
As the world watches elections in the US, UK, & India, the outcomes remain unpredictable, marked by defections & geopolitical tensions