World, Americas, 2nd Feb 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 02 Feb 2017

World, Americas, 02 Feb 2017

Iran's Defense Minister confirmed that Iran conducted a missile test, but did not say when the test was carried out or specify the type of missile. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Trump puts Iran 'on notice' after ballistic missile test

Trump’s NSA said the US will act against Iran unless it stops testing ballistic missiles and supporting Houthi rebels in Yemen.

02 Feb 2017 6:57 PM

Iyer issued two Form 1099s to SV which claimed that the business paid him USD 111,952 in 2013 and USD 164,000 the next year, officials said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Indian-origin man charged with money laundering for drug dealer in US

Iyer is scheduled to be sentenced on April 24 in which he will face a maximum of 20 years in prison and a USD 500,000 fine.

02 Feb 2017 3:41 PM

A US woman has been arrested for attempting to murder a man she met on Craigslist, before trying to eat his heart. (Representational Image)

US: Woman attempts to murder her Craiglist date, eat his heart

The accused proudly boasted of being a serial killer before stabbing the victim several times.

02 Feb 2017 3:34 PM

Danielle Alamrani who joined the department in 2006, was converted to Islam a year later. (Photo: AP, Representational Image)

Called 'terrorist Taliban', Muslim cop sues New York Police Department

The officers screamed 'Muslim bitch' while they attacked her and said 'I will punch you in the face'.

02 Feb 2017 3:27 PM

The adviser said that the ballistic missile launch, the first by Iran since Trump become president, is in contravention of UN Security Council Resolution 2231. (Representational Image/ AP)

US puts Iran 'on notice' after missile launch

US also signalled a more hardline stance against Tehran that could set the stage for renewed confrontation between the two nations.

02 Feb 2017 12:49 PM

Tillerson, who has never held political office, faced intense scrutiny over his ties to Russia. (Photo: AP)

Tillerson sworn-in as US Secretary of State

The 64-year-old former chairman and chief executive of Exxon Mobil was confirmed by the Senate in a 56-43 vote.

02 Feb 2017 12:05 PM

The new US leader reportedly abruptly cut short his call with Australian Prime Minster Malcolm Turnbull after criticizing the countries’ bilateral refugee agreement and exulting over his electoral college victory in the November election, according to the paper. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump slams Australian PM on phone, hangs up

Australia is considered one of the closest allies of the United States, and one might have expected the call to be smooth sailing.

02 Feb 2017 11:57 AM

Take care of 'bad hombres' or US might: Trump warns Mexico

Still, the excerpt offers a rare and striking look at how the new president is conducting diplomacy behind closed doors.

02 Feb 2017 11:23 AM

Conservative Gorsuch set to ‘tilt’ Supreme Court balance

The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of many sensitive issues.

02 Feb 2017 2:01 AM

Do you have a green card? Woman in hijab harassed

She posted the video on Facebook and it has received over 90,000 views.

02 Feb 2017 1:59 AM

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