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Bridenstine, 42, has expressed an interest in returning humans back to the moon, spoken of closer ties between NASA and the commercial space industry. (Photo: NASA | Twitter)

US Senate narrowly confirms Bridenstine as NASA's new chief

Jim Bridenstine, a congressman from Oklahoma, US Navy veteran and former pilot, was confirmed on a 50-49 vote.

20 April 2018 12:26 PM IST

US senator Tammy Duckworth arrives at the US Capitol with her newborn baby daughter Maile Pearl Bowlsbey for a vote on the Senate floor on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AFP)

Little history made in US: Senator brings first baby on floor during...

The historic decision enabled young children of senators to be brought onto the floor of the chamber during votes.

20 April 2018 11:53 AM IST

The web portal reported that the UK officials have arranged for a replacement flag to be put up at the Parliament Square. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

British foreign office apologises after Indian flag burning incident

The incident took place when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was addressing the Indian community at Westminster on...

20 April 2018 11:04 AM IST

Walter Moody, 83-year-old man convicted of murdering a US judge and an attorney. (Photo: AP)

Alabama executes inmate, 83, oldest in modern US history

A group called Americans for a Competent Federal Judicial System claimed the attacks.

20 April 2018 10:39 AM IST

Cubas President Raul Castro (L) enters the National Assembly followed by his successor Miguel Diaz-Canel. (Photo: AP)

After 6-decade of Castro rule, Cuba all set to greet Miguel Diaz-Canel...

Diaz-Canel will become the island's first leader born after the 1959 revolution, and the first in 60 years who is not...

19 April 2018 3:04 PM IST

Palacios (92), who is seeking to live out her dream of finishing high school by her 100th birthday, is also the most enthusiastic student in the classroom. (Photo: AFP)

Now, Iâ€‰can write letters to my boyfriends: At 96, Mexican woman...

Dona Lupita', as affectionately known, was welcomed with applause from her fellow students at High School Number 2 in...

19 April 2018 1:11 PM IST

The White House has said that Trump denies having an affair with McDougal. (Photo: AP)

Ex-Playboy model freed from contract, can discuss about affair with...

McDougal said she was in love with Trump and the affair started not long after his wife, Melania, gave birth to their...

19 April 2018 12:27 PM IST

Trump said that CIA director Mike Pompeo and Kim got along really well in their recent secret meeting. (Photo: AP)

Can pull out of North Korea summit if it's not fruitful, says Trump

Trump says US-led 'maximum pressure' campaign of tough economic sanctions on N Korea would continue until isolated...

19 April 2018 12:10 PM IST

Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Will return to Trans-Pacific Partnership only if offered a deal good...

Trump's was responding to recent media reports that he has asked the US Trade Representative to review the possibilities...

19 April 2018 11:38 AM IST

Wells quoted the US president and said the ties had never been stronger, never been better. (Photo: AP)

US wants to continue expanding defence, security ties with India:...

US-India strategic partnership was based on a shared commitment to uphold the rule of law and free and fair trade among...

19 April 2018 11:31 AM IST

Noting that the Trump administration is angry with Pakistans inadequate efforts to combat terror groups, the US has sought to ratchet up pressure on Islamabad. (Photo: File)

Will slap new sanctions on Russia 'as soon as they very much deserve...

The mainstream media had failed to take notice of his actions against Russia, Trump said.

19 April 2018 11:11 AM IST

Donald Trump on Friday recited the lyrics of a song seen as anti-immigration called The Snake to drive home his point about restricting immigration. (Photo: File)

Allegations of collusion with Russia a hoax created by Democrats':...

Trump said he wants to get over the investigation in this regard quickly and is fully cooperating with the investigating...

19 April 2018 10:54 AM IST