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Elwell said the FAA sent Boeing additional questions about its proposed fixes for the MAX planes, which caused the delay. (Photo:AP)World
Boeing yet to submit 737 Max fix; says US Aviation regulator

Boeing said last week that it had finished making changes requested by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

23 May 2019 8:47 AM IST

The House can pass the articles by a simple majority vote, impeaching the president. (Photo:AP)World
In the midst of Donald Trump's impeachment talk, know how it works

No president has been ousted from office by impeachment, but even the threat can bring one down.

23 May 2019 8:11 AM IST

The State Department alleged that the attack violates a ceasefire in the greater Idlib area that has protected millions of civilians who were already displaced from violence in other parts of the war-ravaged country. (Photo: ANI)World
US warns Syria over suspected use of chemical attacks

Some 180 civilians have been killed in flare-up since April 30, according to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a...

22 May 2019 3:44 PM IST

The movie considers laws for robots first imagined by Isaac Asimov in his 1942 short story \Runaround,\ which states that machines must not harm humans. (Representational image/ Photo: Pixabay)World
Indian-origin scientist to help US troops on thought-controlled robots

Team headed by Gaurav Sharma, a senior research scientist at Battelle, is among six teams to win grants to develop...

22 May 2019 3:31 PM IST

The incidents all took place after Trump decided to try to cut off Irans oil exports. (Photo:AP)World
Indian-American judge orders Trump accounting firm to hand over...

This is a victory for the Democrats as they wanted the constitutionaly mandated oversight into the matter.

22 May 2019 1:37 PM IST

Citizens and activists have been striving to save the garden from commercial exploitation.World
Life after death? Washington becomes first US state to legalize human...

People who die will have the option to have their bodies 'recomposed' into soil suitable for use in gardening.

22 May 2019 1:25 PM IST

Washington has long suspected deep links between Huawei and the Chinese military, and its moves against the company came amid the churning trade dispute. (Photo: AP)World
'US changed mind overnight': Chinese Ambassador blames Trump for...

Ambassador Cui Tiankai slammed White House's move to ban transfer or sale of US technology to Huawei as 'politically...

22 May 2019 1:01 PM IST

The United States should deliberate and think over the consequences its outrageous acts might have on the future development, Kim was quoted as saying. (Photo: ANI)World
Think over consequences on future developments: N Korea warns US over...

The cargo ship was detained in Indonesian waters in April 2018. Its seizure was announced by US Justice Dept on May 9,...

22 May 2019 12:41 PM IST

The Alaska air carrier involved in two deadly floatplane crashes in a week has voluntarily suspended operations. (Photo: AP)World
US military intercepts 6 Russian bombers, fighters off Alaska coast

The Russian aircraft included two Tu-95 strategic bombers, which were intercepted by two F-22 fighters.

22 May 2019 9:27 AM IST

CPRL Vikram Bakshi on Thursday said he will challenge termination of franchise licence by McDonalds.World
McDonald's faces 25 new sexual harassment complaints from workers

McDonald's has faced more than 50 such charges and lawsuits in the last three years, the ACLU said.

22 May 2019 9:22 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks about a state of emergency from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC.World
US stance on Iran 'deterrence, not about war': Pentagon chief

'Our biggest focus at this point is to prevent Iranian miscalculation. We do not want the situation to escalate,' he...

22 May 2019 9:04 AM IST

Weve got to win tomorrow, Fred, Trump told a cheering rally crowd at a hangar at Williamsport Regional Airport. (Photo:AP)World
Donald Trump swipes at Joe Biden, talks about 2020 chances in...

President Donald Trump voiced confidence on Monday in his ability to win a repeat victory in Pennsylvania in 2020.

21 May 2019 4:01 PM IST

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