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Attorney Brent Renison said the court did not say the lottery was the best way to distribute visas, only a permissible way. (Photo: File)

7 Indian companies in US receive fewer H-1B visas in 2016

The 9,356 new H-1B petitions for the India-based companies approved in '16 represent only 0.006 % of US labour force, a...

6 Jun 2017 11:25 AM IST

An Iraqi boy carries heavy belongings through the rubble as he flees fighting between Iraqi special forces and Islamic State militants, in western Mosul, Iraq. (Photo: AP)

ISIS forces use minors as human shields in west Mosul: UNICEF

While some children are being killed, injured, others are forced to fight on behalf of Islamic State terrorists, the...

6 Jun 2017 10:28 AM IST

Former FBI Director James Comey (Photo: AP)

Only talks with Donald Trump to be discussed openly with Senate...

The White House has also said it would not invoke executive privilege to prevent James Comey from testifying.'

6 Jun 2017 9:39 AM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Travel ban must for US security: Trump following London terror attacks

Trump's refusal to remain politically correct, comment on travel ban for 6 Muslim-majority countries drew the ire of...

6 Jun 2017 9:01 AM IST

London Mayor Sadiq Khan (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump criticises mayor Sadiq Khan again over London terror...

Post recent terror attacks, Khan told Londoners there was no reason to be alarmed' about an increased police presence in...

6 Jun 2017 8:40 AM IST

Maharashtra-based ISIS suspect Mudbabir Shaik (Accused No. 3) also took part in the meeting, the chargesheet says. (Photo: AP)

Islamic State jihadists claim Melbourne hostage incident

Australian officials are growing increasingly concerned over the threat of militant attacks.

6 Jun 2017 6:47 AM IST

Philippines Marine Major General Emmanuel Salamat receives an M4 rifle with grenade launcher from US Army Colonel Ernest Lee on Monday. (Photo:AP)

Philippines gets US weapons to fight terror

The weapons, including machine guns capable of firing thousands of rounds a minute, were handed over.

6 Jun 2017 6:09 AM IST

Qatar ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Qatar blow: Food, flights, football face dark' future

Saudi Arabia has said it will close that border which will force Qatar to rely on air and sea freight.

6 Jun 2017 6:02 AM IST

Qatari premier Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. (Photo: PTI)

Gulf widens: 6 Arab states cut Qatar ties over terror

There are 7 lakh Indians in Qatar, and annual bilateral trade amounts to $18 billion.

6 Jun 2017 2:20 AM IST

Police cars in the area of London Bridge after an incident in central London. (Photo: AP)

London Bridge attack: Police name two of three suspects

Police say investigations are continuing into the identity of the third attacker.

5 Jun 2017 11:14 PM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

3 terrorists in London attacks identified, names to be released, says...

I believe it is right that the UK is engaged in taking on and defeating groups like IS and their like around the world,...

5 Jun 2017 9:12 PM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

3 terrorists of London attack identified, names to be released soon:...

I believe it is right that the UK is engaged in taking on and defeating groups like IS and their like around the world,...

5 Jun 2017 9:07 PM IST