World, Americas, 1st Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 01 Nov 2017

World, Americas, 01 Nov 2017

At least eight people were killed and 11 others injured in the attack, while the suspect was arrested. (Photo: AFP)

Obama, Hillary Clinton, Senators in solidarity against Manhattan terror attack

A 29-year-old Uzbek immigrant, allegedly inspired by the ISIS, ploughed a pickup truck down a crowded bike-only path.

01 Nov 2017 7:35 PM

Nikki Haley underscored the importance of the India-US relationship in the global fight against terrorism and also in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo: AP/File)

US will not tolerate Pak housing terrorists, says Nikki Haley; stresses on Indo-US ties

Haley backed strategic alliance with India to fight terrorism and maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

01 Nov 2017 5:59 PM

She was adopted by the Indian-American couple, Wesley Mathews and Sini Mathews, from an orphanage in India last year. (Photo: AP/File)

3-year-old Sherin Mathews’ funeral a subdued affair in lieu of media glare

Sherin’s body was released by the Dallas medical examiner for funeral and her autopsy report is still awaited.

01 Nov 2017 4:22 PM

At least 8 persons were killed and 11 were injured after an Uzbek man ploughed a pickup truck down a crowded bike path. (Photo: AFP)

Indians unhurt in New York City terror attack: Consulate

The Indian mission is in touch with the NYPD to ascertain more details.

01 Nov 2017 4:05 PM

Saifullah Saipov was an Uber driver in New Jersey. (Photo: AFP)

Suspect in Manhattan attack an Uzbek migrant who drove for Uber

29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov was involved in trucking-related infractions and a warrant was issued against him in 2016.

01 Nov 2017 1:40 PM

The 29-year-old suspect was shot in the stomach by a police officer before being arrested. (Photo: AFP)

ISIS behind Manhattan attack? Note on truck claims link with terror outfit

The media named the Uzbek man as Sayfullo Saipov, an immigrant who came to the US in 2010.

01 Nov 2017 1:31 PM

There is no sign, however, that the behind-the-scenes communications have improved a relationship vexed by North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests. (Photo: AP)

Amid rising tensions between Trump, Kim Jong Un, US pursues diplomatic options

‘The preferred endpoint is not a war but some kind of diplomatic settlement,’ an official said.

01 Nov 2017 11:27 AM

Authorities stand near a damaged Home Depot truck after a motorist drove onto a bike path near the World Trade Center memorial, striking and killing several people Tuesday in New York. (Photo: AP)

Trump orders 'extreme vetting' of foreign travellers as 8 die in New York truck attack

Officials find a note, hand-written in possibly Arabic, inside the truck that barrelled down a bike path near World Trade Center.

01 Nov 2017 8:40 AM

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (Photo: AP)

‘US not in need of new war authority’

A separate authorisation for the war in Iraq approved by Congress in 2002 also remains in force.

01 Nov 2017 4:35 AM

President Donald Trump (Photo: AFP | File)

Donald Trump aides stare at harsh jail terms

If convicted at trial, the law gives federal judges wide latitude in imposing prison sentences and fines.

01 Nov 2017 4:29 AM

8 killed by New York motorist in 'cowardly act of terror'

Witnesses described a scene of panic and blood, with people screaming in fear and the path strewn with bodies and mangled bicycles.

01 Nov 2017 2:33 AM

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