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The 9/11 attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives in the United States and led to the launch of deadly, long-running wars in Iraq and Afghanistan -- countries that remain plagued by violence and instability to this day. (Photo: AFP)World
Officials announce new identification of 9/11 victim remains

The victim's name, which is being withheld, was confirmed through DNA testing of remains recovered in 2002.

19 July 2019 2:40 PM IST

The satellite was launched in 2011 and has exceeded its initially expected useful life of about three years. (Photo: UPI)World
'The Dish' that covered Apollo 11 moonwalk, is still beaming 50 years...

'The Dish' is still used by astronomers around the world.

19 July 2019 1:42 PM IST

The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump in Osaka, Japan on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit last month was good and productive. (Photo: AFP)World
India-US relationship on very sound footing: Shringla

During his visit to New York, Shringla met Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, who was in the city at UN for High Level...

19 July 2019 1:15 PM IST

Sources said that the home department and jail authorities would study the report and then take a decision.World
Indian-origin woman sentenced for smuggling hundreds of aliens into US

Patel, a bail bondswoman, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for her role in smuggling hundreds of illegal...

19 July 2019 1:07 PM IST

Irfan, the deceased, had dived down to clean the manhole on Thursday when he fell unconscious after inhaling poisonous gases trapped inside. (Photo: DC/Representational)World
It's a 'maintenance hole', not manhole: This US city bans 40...

The San Francisco Bay Area city is known for its long history of progressive politics and 'first of' ordinances.

19 July 2019 12:46 PM IST

US President Donald TrumpWorld
Trump says he wants Iran to agree not to produce nukes

He has imposed stringent sanctions against what he described as the 'authoritarian' Iranian regime.

19 July 2019 10:58 AM IST

The Somali-born Muslim lawmaker came to the United States as a child and eventually won a seat in Congress. (Photo: AFP)World
Ilhan Omar, US congresswoman in eye of political storm

The Somali-born Muslim lawmaker came to the United States as a child and eventually won a seat in Congress.

19 July 2019 10:55 AM IST

The move comes days after the Public Broadcasting Service aired a documentary on H-1B visa programme that allows skilled workers from countries like India to fill high-tech jobs in the US. (Photo: DC/File)World
US firm asked to pay UD 58,000 to 2 employees for H-1B violations

The company provides services to private corporations, technology firms, and state and local government agencies.

19 July 2019 10:22 AM IST

US President Donald Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AFP)World
Aid to Pak will remain suspended,' says US ahead of Imran Khan's visit

This is first high-level visit by a Pakistani Prime Minster to the White House during the Trump administration.

19 July 2019 10:01 AM IST

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. (Photo: AFP)World
More for more,' says Iran Foreign Minister; makes nuclear offer to US

The document, known as the Additional Protocol, gives UN inspectors from the IAEA more tools to verify that a nuclear...

19 July 2019 9:44 AM IST

\There was no justice here,\ Guzman declared in Spanish, expressing no regret as he delivered what were likely his final public words before he is taken to a supermax federal prison to live out his days. (Photo: ANI)World
Drug kingpin El Chapo sentenced to life in US prison

The charges against Guzman, which include money laundering and weapons-related offenses, carried a mandatory life...

18 July 2019 5:13 PM IST

US President Donald TrumpWorld
US House blocks attempt to impeach Trump

The votes within the Democrats were split, with 95 Democrats voting to table the resolution while the rest voted against...

18 July 2019 4:18 PM IST

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