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In this June 1, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, as he heads to Camp David for the weekend. Lawyers for President Donald Trump and Summer Zervos, a former Apprentice contestant who sued the president for saying her sexual misconduct claims were lies, are scheduled to be in court Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump repeatedly suggested invasion of Venezuela last year: US...

Two high-ranking Colombian officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid antagonizing Trump confirmed the...

5 July 2018 10:58 AM IST

Airbnb is hugely popular in The Netherlands, attracting 1.4 million guests to the country in 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Pinching pennies to minting billions: Here's how 2 roommates founded...

Airbnb is a startup now valued at more than USD 30 billion which boasts millions of places to stay in more than 191...

4 July 2018 3:38 PM IST

The meetings resulted in discussion on a wide range of issues in particular counter-terrorism, security and defense, bilateral trade. (Photo: PTI)

US to denaturalise Indian-origin man convicted of terrorism

In 2009, Ahmed pleaded guilty to charges of providing material support to terrorists, was sentenced to 8 years, 4 months...

4 July 2018 1:13 PM IST

The oil ministry held a meeting with refiners on Thursday, urging them to scout for alternatives to Iranian oil, the sources said. (Representational Image/AFP)

No waivers for countries like India: US on reducing oil imports from...

Washington is stepping up pressure on all countries, including India and China, to completely stop buying oil from Iran...

3 July 2018 4:20 PM IST

More than two thirds of LGBT respondents said they had avoided holding hands with a same-sex partner for fear of a negative reaction. (Photo: AFP)

UK to ban gay conversion therapy after survey reveals wrong...

The plan was drawn up using data from an online survey that received 108,000 responses, making it the largest ever...

3 July 2018 3:57 PM IST

A legislation, calling for increasing the minimum salaries of H1-B visa holders to $130,000, was introduced in the US House of Representatives.

US ban on spouses' work visa may hurt H1-B holders: Research

Rules for H-1B visas permitting foreign workers to work in US for many years are being stricken by Trump administration.

2 July 2018 5:18 PM IST

Harley-Davidson has announced that it is moving some of its production overseas to avoid tariffs on bikes sold in the European Union. (Photo: AP)

Harley-Davidson to take 'a big hit' for moving production overseas:...

US President said, Wisconsin-based motorcycle manufacturer risks losing American customers if it shifts production...

2 July 2018 12:49 PM IST

Bolton said he discussed concerns about Russian meddling in the US elections with Putin during his visit to Moscow on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Trump will press Putin on denial of Russian meddling in US election:...

US intelligence agencies have alleged that Russian hackers had tried to help Trump win White House, something Russia has...

2 July 2018 12:16 PM IST

Kinner, who has been charged with nine counts of aggravated battery and six counts of injuring a child, had previously been convicted for numerous crimes and served prison time in Kentucky. (Photo: @Allyn_S/Twitter)

US man stabs 9 including 6 kids at 3-yr-old refugee's birthday party

Attack was apparently motivated by revenge. Children ranged in age from 3 to 12 years old, 4 victims had...

2 July 2018 11:18 AM IST

The video shows Williams sitting on a curb, being repeatedly asked to straighten his legs by Lancaster City Police Bureau Officer Philip Bernot. (Photo: Video Screengrab/Facebook)

Watch: US cop uses stun gun on unarmed man for not following...

Video has received 2.4 mln views, is latest incident to spark public outcry in US over excessive use of force by police...

1 July 2018 8:29 PM IST

Trumps angry denials on Twitter have often served only to exacerbate the debate over his behaviour towards women. (Photo: File)

Trump says Saudi Arabia will boost oil production 'maybe up to...

Saudi Arabia acknowledged the call took place, but mentioned no production targets.

1 July 2018 1:11 PM IST

Protesters flooded more than 700 marches, from immigrant-friendly cities like New York and Los Angeles to conservative Appalachia and Wyoming. (Photo: AFP)

Protesters flood US cities against Trump's immigration policy

In major cities and tiny towns, marchers gathered across America, moved by accounts of children separated from parents...

1 July 2018 10:34 AM IST