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The suspect asked the driver questions like, What is your status here? Which country do you belong to? Do you serve your country or do you serve our country? (Representational Image)

US man points gun at Sikh Uber driver, says 'I hate turban people'

Gujreet Singh, who is a US resident retorted by saying that he served both countries which is when the suspect put a gun...

16 Feb 2018 11:42 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has a strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a State Department official said Friday, emphasising that India-US ties are important. (Photo: File)

Trump certainly has 'strong relationship' with Modi, says state dept...

'This is a good example of the world coming together and working through places, countries that may not have worked...

16 Feb 2018 10:47 AM IST

Philippines Marine Major General Emmanuel Salamat receives an M4 rifle with grenade launcher from US Army Colonel Ernest Lee on Monday. (Photo:AP)

China's growing military pace could soon rival us: Top US official

'China's impressive military buildup could soon challenge the United States across almost every domain,' Admiral Harry...

16 Feb 2018 9:52 AM IST

Cruz, who has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, is accused of using a legally purchased AR-15-style weapon in Wednesdays attack, moving through Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland outside Miami. (Photo: AFP)

Florida shooter visited Subway, McDonald's after massacre before his...

Cruz may have left warning signs on social media in a comment on YouTube video that read 'I'm going to be a professional...

16 Feb 2018 9:28 AM IST

Trump vowed during his State of the Union address last week to extend an open hand to both parties in pursuing an immigration deal that shields 1.8 million undocumented migrants from deportation. (Photo: AP)

Trump's travel ban on Muslim-majority countries violates constitution:...

As a candidate, Trump promised 'a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.'

16 Feb 2018 8:35 AM IST

US President Donald Trump, addresses a plenary session during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos. (Photo: AP)

Everyone knows that: Trump on being 'absolutely' against domestic...

He was responding to a question on domestic violence in view of the recent resignation of Rob Porter.

15 Feb 2018 4:46 PM IST

Iranian-American Muslim fashion blogger Hoda Katebi was told during a segment on local Chicagos WGN News morning show that she does not sound American because of her views, on live television. (Photo: Twitter/Screengrab)

Don't sound American: TV hosts make 'Islamophobic' remarks at Muslim...

Fashion blogger Hoda Katebi was on the show to talk about bridging the gap between America and the Middle East through...

15 Feb 2018 2:15 PM IST

Campbell, who was prime minister from June to November 1993, triggered the debate with a tweet that read: I am struck by how many women on television news wear sleeveless dresses -- often when sitting with suited men. (Photo: Twitter/@AKimCampbell)

Ex-Canada PM under fire for saying sleeveless 'demeaning' attire for...

Canada's former PM Kim Campbell -- the only woman to have ever held the post -- admonished women news anchors who are...

15 Feb 2018 12:16 PM IST

Since the alleged signing of a confidentiality agreement, Daniels has denied the affair took place and then appeared to deny making the denial. (Photo: AP)

Pornstar Daniels is 'to tell her story,' about affair with Trump, says...

Daniels -- whose real name is Stephanie Clifford -- details having 'textbook generic' sex with Trump.

15 Feb 2018 11:29 AM IST

An police officer tells parents waiting at Coral Springs Drive and the Sawgrass Expressway to go to the Marriott hotel to meet up with their kids following a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. (Photo:AP)

Florida school shooter a 'troubled' ex-student who loved guns: Cops

Nikolas Cruz, 19, was arrested about an hour after a shooting rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in...

15 Feb 2018 10:16 AM IST

In this frame grab from video provided by WPLG-TV, law enforcement personnel arrest an unidentified man (in dark red), following a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. (Photo: AP)

Florida high school shooting: Suspect had been expelled for...

A teacher at the school told the Miami Herald that Cruz had been identified previously as a potential threat to his...

15 Feb 2018 9:40 AM IST

In a harrowing shooting spree that saw terrified students hiding in closets and under desks as they texted for help. (Photo: Twitter)

Former student kills 17 in shooting spree at Florida high school

Israel said he was uncertain about the exact number of people injured, but at least 14 were taken to hospital and two...

15 Feb 2018 6:17 AM IST