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The White House has criticised the lack of such a vote and vowed not to cooperate with what it describes as an illegitimate investigation. (Photo: File)

Will hold off on vote: Nancy Pelosi on impeachment probe against Trump

Pelosi said the House of Representatives does not plan to hold a full vote of the body to authorise an impeachment investigation into Trump.

16 Oct 2019 8:52 AM

President Donald Trump took extraordinary measures against a country that is officially a US ally as he faces mounting criticism at home, where even usually supportive lawmakers accuse him of abandoning Kurds who had spearheaded the fight against the ISIS group. (Photo: File)

US sanctions Turkey, Trump says ready to ‘swiftly destroy’ its economy

Vice President Mike Pence said he would travel to Turkey and that Trump had telephoned Erdogan to insist that Turkey end the operation.

15 Oct 2019 9:40 AM

Trump said he will be issuing the executive order authorising imposition of sanctions against current and former officials of Turkey and those contributing to destabilising Syria. (Photo: File)

‘I’m prepared to destroy its economy’: Trump orders sanctions on Turkey

Trump noted that since his first day, administration has worked tirelessly to preserve the safety and security of the US and its citizens.

15 Oct 2019 9:31 AM

As Trump talks peace over Turkey, Kurds bear the brunt

Clearly, out of the mouth of (orange-maned) babes there do occasionally come words of truth.

15 Oct 2019 1:07 AM

A mock video of President Donald Trump shooting, assaulting and stabbing his critics and the media was played at a conference held by the pro-Trump group at his Miami resort last week, The New York Times reported on Sunday. (Photo: File)

Fake video depicting Trump lookalike killing media, critics played at his resorts' conference

CNN has confirmed the video was played at the conference and not in the main ballroom and has released a statement over the incident.

14 Oct 2019 3:18 PM

In the video, Trump's critics and media members are portrayed as parishioners fleeing his gruesome rampage. (Photo: File)

Parody video featuring US Prez shooting, stabbing opponents shown at Trump resort

The video was shown last week at an American Priority conference at Trump's Doral Miami resort, the newspaper said.

14 Oct 2019 10:13 AM

Trump has also threatened that he would devastate Ankara's economy if its operation wipes out the Kurdish population in Syria. (Photo: File)

On a Twitter spree, Donald Trump puts out 32 posts in 20 minutes

The US President is often seen using the micro-blogging site to make announcements, issue threats and to take a jibe at his critics.

12 Oct 2019 3:39 PM

However, Trump and other Western allies have heavily criticised this week’s offensive by Turkey, since they had used the YPG as the key frontline force in the battle against the Islamic State group in recent years. (Photo: File)

'Turkey won’t stop Syria operation despite threats,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan

'Whatever some may say, we will not stop this step that we have taken,' Erdogan said in a speech in Istanbul.

12 Oct 2019 11:44 AM

Robert De Niro and Donald Trump. (Photo: ANI)

Robert De Niro lashes out at US President Trump, calls him a 'dirty player'

De Niro got deeper into politics criticising the Republicans who according to the actor, 'are just so afraid to do anything, to stand up'.

12 Oct 2019 10:33 AM

Zelensky was asked repeatedly about his relations with the Trump administration while speaking to reporters at a news conference that lasted more than 14 hours at a food court in Kiev with rotating groups of reporters. (Photo: File)

'No blackmail' in call with Trump: Ukraine Prez in 14-hour address

'There was no blackmail. This was not the subject of our conversation,' Zelensky said about his call with Trump.

11 Oct 2019 11:17 AM

Trump only recent US Prez who pulled out of conflicts, and never entered one

In fact, all of West Asia is on the cusp of change which promises or threatens (depending where you stand) to inaugurate a new world order.

11 Oct 2019 5:14 AM

It has also been said that the Central Vista running from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate was a reflection of a “colonial ethos”, a legacy that needed to be reversed.

The rebuilding of Delhi: An imperial syndrome?

Many of them want to be remembered by future generations through their legacies -- physical artefacts, splendid buildings and gardens.

11 Oct 2019 5:09 AM

US President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. (Photo: AP)

Tourists back in J&K, but no ‘normality’ yet

The strenuous Indian effort was also a part of the search for locating a strategic ballast in the face of a harrumphing China.

11 Oct 2019 12:03 AM

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday, defending his widely-criticized decision to clear the way for the assault. (Photo: File)

Syrian Kurds, facing Turkish offensive, ‘didn't help in normandy’: Trump

The Kurds 'are there to help us with their land, and that's a different thing,' said Trump.

10 Oct 2019 1:47 PM

Turkish media said several mortar shells had landed on the Turkish side of the border but there were no casualties. (Photo: AP)

Turkey opens ground assault on Syria's kurds; republicans turn on Trump

SDF fighters repelled a ground attack by Turkish troops in Tel Abyad, SDF spokesman Mustafa Bali said on Twitter.

10 Oct 2019 1:26 PM

“He’s shooting holes in the constitution, and we cannot let him get away with it,” added Biden. (Photo: File)

Joe Biden calls for Donald Trump’s impeachment

'To preserve our constitution, our democracy, our basic integrity, he should be impeached,' Biden said.

10 Oct 2019 12:57 PM

He said the value of the US, since he was elected, has increased by trillions of dollars. (Photo: File)

'China facing hardest time, badly wants trade deal,' says Donald Trump

The US and China will hold the next round of trade negotiations on October 10, as two major powers are trying to end their trade war.

10 Oct 2019 9:43 AM

Trump’s tweet not out of line with US role in Middle East

Most of the critics tend to ignore the fact that historically America’s reputation as an unreliable ally is well established.

10 Oct 2019 12:00 AM

Earlier on Tuesday, the Trump administration blocked a key witness from appearing before three House committees, prompting a subpoena. (Photo: FIle)

Former US president Jimmy Carter advises Trump to tell truth 'for a change'

The Republican leader faces allegations he abused his office by pushing Ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden.

09 Oct 2019 12:45 PM

The United Nations has an overall annual operating budget of several billion dollars, covering everything from humanitarian work to disarmament. (Photo: File)

United Nations may run out of money in October. Why?

The UN operations in New York, Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi and at regional commissions will be affected.

09 Oct 2019 12:23 PM

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