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The incident unfolded in a northeastern Seattle neighbourhood when the suspect approached a motorist at an intersection and shot her before walking into the street and firing on the bus, police said in a statement. (Photo: AP)

Seattle shooting: 2 killed as gunman opens fire during rush hour

The bus driver was struck but managed to turn the bus around and head away from the assailant, police said.

28 March 2019 11:47 AM IST

In his second annual State of the Union address, Trump said he has accelerated Americas negotiations to reach a political settlement in Afghanistan (Photo:Twitter)

Google CEO Sundar Pichai committed to US, not Chinese military: Trump

Earlier this month Trump complained that Google's business activities in China were 'helping China and their military.'

28 March 2019 9:53 AM IST

Congressman Mike Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

Mike Pompeo blasts China's shameful hypocrisy' on Muslims

'China must release all those arbitrarily detained and end its repression,' Pompeo tweeted.

28 March 2019 9:50 AM IST

Act cautiously,' says China to US on new bid to block Azhar at UN

Instead of consensus, a resolution only needs nine votes in favour and no vetoes by China, Russia, US, France or Britain...

28 March 2019 9:30 AM IST

Indias foreign ministry played down any risk of debris, noting the test was in low-earth orbit, and said the remnants would decay and fall back on to the earth within weeks. (Photo: @PIB_India)

US studying India anti-satellite weapons test, warns of space debris

India is fourth country to have used such an anti-satellite weapon after United States, Russia and China, PM Modi said.

28 March 2019 9:19 AM IST

It was the latest setback for Boeings flagship narrow-body plane following Octobers Lion Air crash and the Ethiopian Airlines accident earlier this month. (Photo:AP)

Boeing 737 Max makes emergency landing after minor engine issue

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines made an emergency landing on Tuesday after experiencing an...

27 March 2019 12:30 PM IST

A day earlier, President Donald Trump declared that Islamic State militants no longer control any territory in Syria. (Photo:AP)

US house fails to override Trump's veto, preserving national emergency...

The final vote count stood at 248 to 181, falling short of 290 votes or two-thirds majority that was required for...

27 March 2019 10:12 AM IST

President Donald Trump will sign a border security bill to avert another government shutdown. (File Photo)

Media is 'enemy of the people': Donald Trump

President Donald Trump on Tuesday branded the mainstream media the 'enemy' and the 'opposition party'.

26 March 2019 6:13 PM IST

Indian-origin California Attorney General Kamala Harris. (Photo: AFP)

Kamala Harris promises pay raise to teachers, if elected as President

In the first major policy proposal of her Democratic presidential campaign, Kamala Harris is focused on boosting the...

26 March 2019 4:18 PM IST

US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he returns to the White House after his annual physical exam on February 8, 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Turkey slams Trump Golan move as 'gift' to Netanyahu

Turkey on Monday denounced US President Donald Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the disputed Golan...

26 March 2019 12:46 PM IST

He accused Nike of being involved in a basketball bribery scandal and vowed to go public with his allegations. (Photo:AP)

Stormy Daniels' lawyer arrested for trying to extort USD 20 mn from...

Michael Avenatti, was arrested on Monday on charges of trying to extort more than USD 20 million from Nike.

26 March 2019 11:31 AM IST

The Department of Homeland Security asked the Pentagon to build 57 miles of 18-foot fencing, build and improve roads, and install lighting to support Trumps emergency declaration as concerns the border. (Photo:AP)

Pentagon authorises USD 1 billion to build Trump-proposed wall

Shanahan has authorized commander of US Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning and execution.

26 March 2019 8:33 AM IST