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The drone, which required a special clearance from aviation regulators, took off at 1:00 am on April 19 and flew at a height of 400 feet (120 meters) for about ten minutes before touching down at its destination.(Photo: AFP )

Like Uber, but for organs: First kidney delivered by drone in US

The drone, which required a special clearance from aviation regulators, took off at 1:00 am on April 19 and flew at a...

2 May 2019 8:54 AM IST

But Trumps arrival in the White House a year ago, and his regular denunciations of the deal with Iran and the country in general, cooled their ardour. (Photo: File)

White House wants USD 4.5 billion in emergency border funding

Number of families and children arriving alone to the border is outpacing the number of single adults, and their needs...

2 May 2019 8:42 AM IST

Victory for US, int'l community: Pompeo on Masood terror tag

Pulwama attack, the official noted was just the latest in the terrorist attacks that this 'deadly group' has conducted.

2 May 2019 8:37 AM IST

Trump cast himself as fully exonerated after Attorney General Bill Barr delivered a four-page memo to Congress on March 24. (Photo:AP)

Bill Barr's depiction of Russia probe criticized by Robert Muellar:...

US Special Counsel Robert Mueller complained to the attorney general over his characterization of the Russia probe.

1 May 2019 5:47 PM IST

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have identified the University of North Carolina at Charlotte shooter as a former student. (Photo:ANI)

Police identify North Carolina university shooter as ex-student

At least four more individuals have been injured as all scheduled activities on campus have been suspended until...

1 May 2019 12:30 PM IST

Harish Shringla, Indias Ambassador to the United States. (Photo: Twitter)

India not to sit back and watch subversion of int'l order, says envoy...

Shringla also said that it is necessary to make changes in international organisations, including the UN, based on...

1 May 2019 12:13 PM IST

The move comes three weeks after Trump welcomed Egypts President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has cracked down heavily on the Muslim Brotherhood. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump working to declare Muslim Brotherhood as Terror group

A far-reaching step that would place the United States firmly on the side of its authoritarian allies in the Middle...

1 May 2019 11:32 AM IST

In the particular case, Piche lured the girl by offering gift and inviting her to his home where he gave her alcohol before raping her. (Photo: AP)

Extended probation, no prison for US rapist

The verdict was delivered by Jefferson County Judge James McClusky and it follows the pattern of some of the recent...

1 May 2019 11:03 AM IST

Decision on global terrorist tag on JeM chief Masood Azhar likely...

The Council's 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee is expected to meet and issue of Azhar's listing is likely to be...

1 May 2019 11:02 AM IST

Protests erupted in Caracas which the ruling establishment termed as an attempted coup. (Photo: AP)

Protests erupt in Venezuela, world notices but stands divided

Incumbent President Maduro is backed by Russia, China, Iran and Turkey. More than 50 countries including the US have...

1 May 2019 10:20 AM IST

Rioters later blocked the highway with a bus and set it on fire. (Photo: AP)

Venezuela faces crises, riots amidst 'attempted coup'

An apparently carefully planned attempt by Guaido to demonstrate growing military support disintegrated into rioting.

1 May 2019 8:59 AM IST

Students and faculty wait near the entrance of campus after a shooting on the campus of University of North Carolina Charlotte in University City, Charlotte, on April 30, 2019.(Photo: AFP)

2 dead, 4 injured in US's North Carolina campus shooting

Campus Police Chief Jeff Baker said authorities received a call around 4:40 pm that a suspect armed with a pistol had...

1 May 2019 8:38 AM IST