World, Americas, 4th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 04 Dec 2017

World, Americas, 04 Dec 2017

In the lawsuit, the National Venture Capital Association argued that the Trump administration bypassed proper procedures when it delayed the International Entrepreneur Rule. (Photo: File/ Representational)

Judge rules in favour of foreign entrepreneurs, asks Trump govt to end delay

The rule would allow some foreign start-up founders to stay in the United States for up to five years to develop their businesses.

04 Dec 2017 5:54 PM

Mr Flynn pleaded guilty on Friday to lying to the FBI about a discussion with the former Russian ambassador to Washington, Sergey Kislyak, in late December 2016 regarding sanctions. (Photo: File)

Backers of Middle East nuke plan bragged of Michael Flynn’s support after Trump’s win

The documents reveal new aspects of the plan, including the proposed involvement of a Russian company to manufacture nuclear equipment.

04 Dec 2017 5:01 PM

Denying charges of money laundering, Mallya said, "I have said repeatedly that the charges are false, fabricated and baseless. I have nothing to say, submissions in court will be self evident". (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Extradition case: Charges fabricated, says Mallya before hearing in UK court

The trial opening was delayed as the courtroom had to be evacuated due to a fire alarm going off.

04 Dec 2017 4:41 PM

Levine allegedly abused a boy starting in 1985 when the purported victim was 15. (Photo: AFP/ File)

Metropolitan Opera suspends James Levine over sexual abuse allegations

The man, who is now 48 and whose name has not been revealed, said the abuse continued for years and drove him to the brink of suicide.

04 Dec 2017 4:14 PM

Police are investigating and believe the suspect, who had previously resided in Lakewood and Buena Park in Southern California, has victimized other children, police said. (Photo: Facebook/ @RiversidePD)

California teen confesses about molesting 50 children, mother hands him over to police

The County of Riverside Child Protective Services responded and took custody of both victim children, police said.

04 Dec 2017 3:56 PM

Visiting Islamabad about a week after the White House asked Pakistan to immediately charge and arrest the 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind, Hafiz Saeed, in the absence of which it warned of repercussions, Mattis said he needs to talk to leaders in the country and gain their understanding. (Photo: AFP)

Will find common ground, work hard to fight terror together: Mattis in Pak

Mattis is on a five-day tour to Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait and Pakistan, since taking over the charge of the Pentagon.

04 Dec 2017 3:39 PM

The CIA director gave this warning at the Reagan National Defence Forum in California on Saturday, when he was queried about what Trump administration was doing to make Pakistan participate in its new Afghan strategy. (Photo: AP)

Act against terrorist safe havens or we will: CIA to Pakistan

The warning comes as Defence Secretary Jim Mattis is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on Monday.

04 Dec 2017 2:04 PM

North Korea has boasted – and western experts agree – that the missile tested on Wednesday is capable of reaching the United States. (Photo: AP/File)

Preemptive war with North Korea likely, says US lawmaker

N Korea's test launch this week of an intercontinental ballistic missile has sent tensions soaring once again on the Korean peninsula.

04 Dec 2017 1:12 PM

Mohammad Suleiman was born with Down Syndrome and he has intellectual difficulties, according to his father. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

6-year-old says 'Allah', 'boom' in class, feared as terrorist by teacher

Mohammad Suleiman's father says his son did not speak at all and had the mental capacity of a one-year-old.

04 Dec 2017 1:05 PM

Mattis is the first top US official to visit Pakistan after the completion of the first 100 days of the new South Asia Strategy that was announced by President Donald Trump on August 21. (Photo: PTI/ File)

Fight against terrorism: US plans to find common grounds with Pak

US Defense Secretary Mattis says he wants to work with Pakistan; listening to one another without being combative, to address the problems.

04 Dec 2017 1:02 PM

White House official also termed the release of Mumbai-terror attack accused Hafiz Saeed as “a step backward” in that direction. (Photo: AP/File)

Pak hasn’t done anything significant on terror: US

The US, the official said, would be looking for very specific action from Pakistan within coming weeks and months.

04 Dec 2017 3:02 AM

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