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Anna Sorokins lawyer compares her to Frank Sinatra, says they both created their own opportunities. (Photo: Twitter)

How a fake heiress travelled free, stayed in hotels, duped people of...

She was in fact the daughter of a Russian truck-driver who moved to Germany at age 16.

24 April 2019 10:31 AM IST

Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic Speaker of the House, and some other Democratic Party leaders have been wary of impeaching Trump. (Photo:AP)

Opinion among democrats divided over Trump impeachment

A group of Democratic presidential candidates were divided on Monday over whether Republican President Donald Trump...

23 April 2019 12:15 PM IST

In the absence of a ruling from the top US court, lower courts have issued contradictory decisions. (Photo:AP)

Supreme Court in US to weigh in on gay, transgender rights

The US Supreme Court said Monday it will take up the question of whether gay and transgender workers are protected by...

23 April 2019 10:47 AM IST

Trump told the premier that he pledged United States support to Sri Lanka in bringing the perpetrators to justice. (Photo:AP)

Trump calls Sri Lanka PM to express sympathy over recent blasts

Donald Trump called Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to express condolences over the killing of nearly...

23 April 2019 10:39 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has decided to end waivers on Iranian oil. (Photo:AP)

'Nobody disobeys me': Donald Trump on staff following his orders

Trump made the remark at the White House during an annual Easter celebration.

23 April 2019 7:47 AM IST

The Secretary of State warned countries of importing oil from Iran. (Photo:AP)

US will continue to press Iran until its leaders change behaviour:...

The US will dramatically accelerate its pressure campaign on the Iranian regime until its leaders change their...

22 April 2019 7:25 PM IST

US President Donald Trump has decided to end waivers on Iranian oil. (Photo:AP)

Trump to end waivers on Iran oil imports: White House

The White House announced on Monday it will no longer grant sanctions exemptions to Iran's oil customers.

22 April 2019 6:35 PM IST

The source confirmed a report by a Washington Post columnist that the administration will terminate the sanctions waivers it had granted to some importers of Iranian oil late last year. (Representational Image)

US to eliminate Iran oil sanctions waiver for India, 7...

US President Donald Trump has been clear to his national security team over the last few weeks that he wants the waivers...

22 April 2019 10:09 AM IST

US President Donald Trump

'138 million': Donald Trump tweets wrong figure of dead in Sri Lanka...

In March, Trump mistakenly referred to Apple CEO Tim Cook as 'Tim Apple', a verbal slip.

21 April 2019 5:57 PM IST

More than a quarter of a million people have been killed since 2006 when the government of then-president Felipe Calderon launched a crackdown on drug traffickers. (Photo:AP)

Unknown gunmen enter Mexican party, kill 13

Thirteen people, including a child, were killed Friday when a group of unidentified gunmen opened fire on a party.

20 April 2019 11:57 AM IST

On Wednesday, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said the company completed its last test flight of updated flight-control software. (Photo:AP)

Panel to review approval of new Boeing 737 Max flight controls

A team of experts will begin reviewing how the Boeing 737 Max's flight control system was approved by US Federal...

20 April 2019 11:45 AM IST

Both Turpins fought back tears throughout the hearing, with Louise visually trembling as two of her own children came into court. (Photo:AP)

US 'House of Horrors' parents jailed for torture, abuse

A California couple were handed life sentences Friday after admitting to imprisoning and torturing 12 of their 13...

20 April 2019 10:40 AM IST