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Indian-American Democrats lead in race to US House

Congressman Ami Bera was leading with 54 per cent votes at 47,427, ahead of his Republican party rival Scott Jones.

9 Nov 2016 11:44 AM IST

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Syrian army says takes Aleppo district, rebels say battle continues

A Syrian military source said the army and allied forces were in complete control of the area and surrounding hills.

9 Nov 2016 11:43 AM IST

US elections 2016: Twitter in shock as Trump inches closer to victory

From invoking the 'absence' of Jesus to calling America racist, Twitterati expressed their amazement at the results.

9 Nov 2016 11:03 AM IST

Indian-American Krishnamoorthi wins US Congressional election

Indian-American Krishnamoorthi wins US Congressional election

He is the second Hindu-American to be elected to the US House of Representatives.

9 Nov 2016 10:34 AM IST

Indian-American US Senator Kamala Harris (Photo: AP)

Kamala Harris scripts history, becomes first Indian-American to win...

Harris, 51, who defeated fellow Democrat Loretta Sanchez, is also the sixth black individual to be elected to the US...

9 Nov 2016 10:29 AM IST

Police say a female armed with an assault rifle, but there are conflicting reports. (Photo: Los Angeles Times)

A polling station in the area was placed on lockdown as was a school,...

A polling station in the area was placed on lockdown as was a school, according to local news reports.

9 Nov 2016 10:28 AM IST

People stand outside the Harrys New York Bar in Paris. (Photo: AFP)

In Paris, bar that almost never fails to pick the winner votes for...

Frenchman Michel Michel, who runs a gay bar in Paris, said he hoped the straw poll was right.

9 Nov 2016 10:27 AM IST

Clintons lead has varied from 4 to 7 percentage points every day over the past week. (Photo: AP)

US elections: Voters face machine problems, long lines in some states

Concerns of voter intimidation and fraud led to a flurry of lawsuits in the run-up to Election Day.

9 Nov 2016 10:26 AM IST

US Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

US elections: Republicans set to retain Senate with win in North...

However, key Senate races in Missouri, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Nevada remained too close to call.

9 Nov 2016 10:10 AM IST

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. (Photo: AFP)

Battle for Congress: Republicans projected to hold US House

By holding the House, Republicans secure a policy check on Hillary Clinton in the event she wins the presidency.

9 Nov 2016 10:09 AM IST

First ballots cast in sleepy New Hampshire

The first ballots in the US presidential polls were cast Tuesday in a sleepy hamlet in New Hampshire, traditionally the...

9 Nov 2016 6:39 AM IST

Nat Geo ‘Afghan girl’ declines offer to stay in Pakistan

National Geographic’s famed ‘Afghan Girl’, Sharbat Gula, has refused to stay in Pakistan. The Khyber...

9 Nov 2016 6:37 AM IST