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The American Consul General was responding to a query regarding concerns over changes in the H-1B visa programme. (Representational image: file)World
Indian-American IT professionals ask US government to end green card...

Participants argued that per country quota on issuing of Green Cards per annum was the main reason for the backlog.

1 May 2018 3:41 PM IST

Citing the International Computer Science Institute research (ICSI), it said that more than half of 5,855 Android apps on Google Play were potentially violating US privacy laws.World
Iran minister says 'impossible' to block information by banning apps

'Even if we ban the use of software, other software will be found and information will start to circulate freely again,'...

1 May 2018 3:34 PM IST

Mueller also wants to know if Trump discussed with any campaign staff arranging a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)World
Mueller has dozens of questions for Trump on Russia probe: report

The Times obtained list of questions it said Mueller's team read over the telephone to Trump's legal team, which...

1 May 2018 1:51 PM IST

Along the border, South Korea started taking down its loudspeakers on Tuesday afternoon, a defence official said. Activity at several spots along the border indicated North Koreans were doing the same, he said. (Photo: AFP)World
North, S Korea start to dismantle border speakers fulfilling summit...

The moves are the first practical, if small, steps toward reconciliation after Friday's meeting between Moon Jae-in and...

1 May 2018 1:35 PM IST

A UN Security Council delegation is making a belated first visit to Myanmar to ratchet up pressure for a safe and dignified return of the Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)World
Myanmar army chief denies rape of Rohingya as UN visits

Launched in August 2017, that campaign drove around 700,000 Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh, fleeing burnt villages...

1 May 2018 1:14 PM IST

The snow-capped peak of the countrys highest mountain 100 kilometres (62 miles) west of Tokyo is a symbol of Japan -- and is also an active volcano. (Photo: AFP)World
Mount Fuji eruption could paralyse Tokyo: report

The ash would paralyse the capital, rendering roads impassable and stopping the flow of goods and people.

1 May 2018 1:05 PM IST

Donald Trump, in a New Years Day tweet, accused the country of giving nothing to the US but lies and deceit and providing safe haven to terrorists in return for USD 33 billion aid over the last 15 years. (Photo: File)World
Trump delays metal tariffs on Canada, EU, Mexico, exempts some others

A source familiar with the decision said that there would be no further extensions beyond June 1 to stave off tariffs.

1 May 2018 12:48 PM IST

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Friday for an independent investigation into deadly clashes in Gaza between Palestinians and Israeli troops, while Security Council members urged restraint on both sides. (Photo: File)World
UN chief outraged by deadly terrorist attacks in Afghanistan

UN chief said the attacks on journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day is a 'direct assault on the freedom of...

1 May 2018 12:19 PM IST

The 76-year-old was impassive throughout the hearing in Melbourne that ordered him to face a jury on \multiple\ charges, although half of the allegations against him, including some of the most serious, were thrown out. (Photo: AFP)World
Pope aide Pell pleads not guilty, to stand trial on sexual abuse...

'Not guilty', top aide to Pope Francis said loudly, without hesitation when asked his plea, a stance he has taken since...

1 May 2018 12:06 PM IST

Hours later, Kelly was joined by President Trump himself on Twitter to refute such an impression of the White House. (Photo: AP)World
Report says WH chief of staff called Trump an 'idiot'; Kelly denies

'I spend more time with the President than anyone else and we have an incredibly candid and strong relationship,' Kelly...

1 May 2018 11:27 AM IST

Stormy Daniels provided little new evidence of her alleged 2006 affair with Trump but said she faced intimidation tactics aimed at ensuring her silence in 2011. (Photo: AFP)World
Stormy Daniels files defamation lawsuit against Trump

Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, lodged the complaint with the US District Court for the Southern...

1 May 2018 11:19 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on Friday, April 13, 2018, in Washington, about the United States military response to Syrias chemical weapon attack on April 7. (Photo: AP)World
American immigration laws obsolete, weak and pathetic: Trump

Trump said US is closely watching the developments on southern border wherein more than 100 people are waiting to cross...

1 May 2018 11:10 AM IST

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