World, Americas, 23rd Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 23 Dec 2017

World, Americas, 23 Dec 2017

40 percent of bitcoin belongs to just 1,000 people, and hedge funds and other major investors are going to start buying it soon. (Photo: File)

As bitcoin rates fall overnight, experts warn public might suffer blows

After losses over the last few days, the digital currency fell as much as 30 per cent in Asia and website Coinbase suspended trading.

23 Dec 2017 6:08 PM

She also alleged that when she told Lewandowski -- who was fired by the Trump campaign in June 2016 -- that she could report him for sexual harassment, he responded: 'Go ahead, I work in the private sector,” before slapping her again.' (Photo: AFP)

Former Trump campaign manager accused of ‘smacking’ singer’s bottom

Joy Villa said in an interview Friday that Corey Lewandowski ‘smacked’ her bottom after posing for a photo.

23 Dec 2017 5:49 PM

The Thomas fire took only 2 weeks to burn its way into history books as unrelenting winds and parched weather turned everything in its path to tinder, including more than 700 homes. (Photo: AFP)

California fires largest in state history, kills 2, burns down 700 homes

By Thursday, most of the southern end of the fire also was surrounded and the last mandatory evacuation orders were called off.

23 Dec 2017 5:11 PM

In a clip played from the event, Hoekstra can be heard saying: 'The Islamic movement has now gotten to a point where they have put Europe into chaos. Chaos in the Netherlands, there are cars being burned, there are politicians that are being burned.' (Photo: AFP)

US ambassador to Netherlands blames journo of 'fake news' about remarks made in 2015

‘It is an incorrect statement,’ says Hoekstra when asked about comments at 2015 event referring to ‘chaos’, ‘no-go zones’ in Netherlands.

23 Dec 2017 2:51 PM

More bombing almost invariably means more civilian casualties, which could further mobilize Afghans against the United States. (Photo: AFP)

US unlocks key to Afghanistan conflict: Air strikes as antidote to Taliban

Officials admit the US strategy is not without risk, and the longer it runs the more costs will accrue.

23 Dec 2017 2:12 PM

Trump issued his first travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries in January, which caused chaos at airports and mass protests. (Photo: AFP/File)

Trump’s travel ban will not apply to people with strong US ties: US appeals court

Since taking office in January, Trump has been struggling to enact a ban that passes court muster.

23 Dec 2017 1:44 PM

The decision was announced in the face of mounting pressure in the media as the United States continues to grapple with a sexual harassment firestorm upending powerful men from Hollywood, to entertainment and politics. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Miss America pageant fires CEO over misogynistic, slut-shaming e-mails

Dozens of former beauty queens demanded he step down over leaked emails that contained misogynistic, fat and slut-shaming language.

23 Dec 2017 12:52 PM

Trump told reporters that he was rushing through the signing of the bill to fulfil his promise to his fellow countrymen that he would do it before Christmas. (Photo: AP)

Trump delivers on Xmas promise, signs Republican tax bill

Trump signed the sweeping tax overhaul which represents the most drastic changes to the US tax code since 1986 into law.

23 Dec 2017 12:31 PM

In an August memorandum, Trump gave the military until March 2018 to revert to a policy prohibiting openly transgender individuals from joining the military and authorizing their discharge. (Photo: File)

Win for LGBTQ: Court rejects Trump’s bid to stop transgender military recruits

Four federal judges around the country have issued injunctions blocking Trump’s ban on transgender people from the military.

23 Dec 2017 12:10 PM

Tow truck driver Everitt Aaron Jameson, 26, was planning to target the city's busy Pier 39 tourist spot, according to an affidavit submitted by FBI Special Agent Christopher McKinney. (Photo: File/Representational)

Ex-Marine arrested for plotting Christmas attack in US, inspired by ISIS

The suspect inadvertently revealed his plans to an undercover FBI agent mistaking him for a senior leader of the ISIS.

23 Dec 2017 11:36 AM

The move is likely to escalate tensions between the United States and Russia, as President Donald Trump contends with ongoing questions about whether he's too hesitant to confront the Kremlin. (Photo: File)

Trump-Putin ties in danger? US to provide Ukraine with lethal arms

US has provided Ukraine with support equipment and training, and has let private companies sell some small arms like rifles.

23 Dec 2017 11:09 AM

Signed by all 15 members of the Security Council, the resolution bans the import of nearly 90 per cent refined petroleum products to the country. (Photo: AFP)

UN imposes new sanctions on N Korea over missile it claims can reach US

On November 29, Pyongyang launched an intercontinental ballistic missile which prompted the UN to impose new sanctions.

23 Dec 2017 9:30 AM

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