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  World   Americas  05 May 2017

World, Americas, 05 May 2017

Indian-origin minister’s cartoon hurts religious sentiments of Sikhs in Canada

Critics say the caricature was offensive because it resembles images of historic Sikh religious figures who were tortured.

05 May 2017 6:48 PM

Hillary Clinton to launch 'anti-Trump' political action committee

Clinton's PAC will be designed to lift politicians and groups that energise the anti-Trump resistance campaign.

05 May 2017 2:53 PM

Trump praises Indian-American’s role in replacing Obamacare

One of the key architects of the new healthcare bill, Seema Verma was the only non-politician to be asked to speak from the podium.

05 May 2017 2:32 PM

UN owes India USD 55 million for peacekeeping operations

As on March 31 this year, the UN owed a total of USD 777 million to member states for peacekeeping operations.

05 May 2017 1:49 PM

Trump confirms his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican

Trump cast his trip as an effort to build cooperation and support between Muslims, Christians and Jews for fighting terrorism.

05 May 2017 9:53 AM

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US seeks tougher visa scrutiny, including social media checks

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson first introduced similar measures in a March cable to American consular officers.

05 May 2017 8:28 AM

House Republicans repeal Obamacare, hurdles await in US Senate

Republicans including Trump have campaigned relentlessly on the pledge to dismantle the 2010 reforms.

05 May 2017 8:17 AM

Susan Rice not to testify in Russia probe

Rice’s lawyer notified the senators chairing the hearing of her decision not to attend in a letter.

05 May 2017 3:45 AM

Russia greatest threat to US security, says Comey

Comey said in response to a question during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

05 May 2017 2:47 AM

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