World, Americas, 30th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 30 Nov 2017

World, Americas, 30 Nov 2017

Nikki Haley told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that North Korea's latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile ‘demands that countries further isolate the Kim regime.’ (Photo: AP)

US pushes China to cut off oil supply to North Korea after its missile testing

Nikki Haley said the ICBM launch had raised the threat of war.

30 Nov 2017 3:43 PM

‘The North Korean threat is very grave. It's not just a threat to the United States or a threat to the region – or the Korean Peninsula region, but a threat to the entire world and the civilised world,’ Raj Shah told reporters. (Photo: File/ Representational)

White House exhorts countries to pressure N Korea, says it poses ‘grave threat’

Trump also spoke with his Chinese and South Korean counterparts Xi Jinping, and Moon Jae-in respectively, and Japan's PM Shinzo Abe.

30 Nov 2017 3:01 PM

While a country-wise breakup was not available, according to a State Department official, the sale of military equipment was the maximum in Central Asia and Near East region, which amounted to USD 22 billion. (Photo: File/Representational)

Pentagon claims US in 2017 has sold defence equipment worth over USD 38 billion

Foreign Military Sales is a security assistance program authorised by Arms Export Control Act under directions of the Secretary of State.

30 Nov 2017 12:55 PM

Trump Wednesday took the social media by storm when he retweeted inflammatory anti-Muslim videos by Britain First, a group founded in 2011 by former members of the far-right British National Party. (Photo: AP/ File)

White house defends Trump’s anti-Muslim retweets

Shah underscored that safety and security were priorities of the Trump administration.

30 Nov 2017 12:20 PM

An international meeting in Canada in January is designed to produce "better ideas" to ease tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile tests. (Photo: AP/File)

Nikki Haley warns N Korea of ‘utter destruction,’ Trump calls Kim Jong ‘sick puppy’

US, Japanese and South Korean officials all agreed the missile, which landed within Japan's exclusive economic zone, was likely an ICBM.

30 Nov 2017 11:36 AM

Paediatrician and child abuse expert, Susan Dakil said the scans suggest the injuries were inflicted after Sherin was adopted from India. (Photo: File)

Sherin Mathews case: Testifying doctor says she showed signs of abuse

Sherin, reported missing on October 7, was found dead in a culvert about 1 km from her home in suburban Dallas on October 22.

30 Nov 2017 10:58 AM

British PM Theresa May said through a spokesperson that US President Donald Trump was 'wrong' to promote the 'hateful narratives' of the group, British First. (Photo: AFP)

Don't focus on me: Trump attacks UK PM over anti-Muslim video criticism

Donald Trump suggested British PM Theresa May to focus on defending the United Kingdom rather than criticising him.

30 Nov 2017 10:33 AM

Taliban leaders live in style with drug money: US general

In August, Trump outlined a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, chastising Pakistan over its alleged support for Afghan militants.

30 Nov 2017 6:03 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signing an order document of a test-fire of the inter-continental ballistic rocket Hwasong-15. (Photo: AFP)

Will take care, says Donald Trump on North Korea missile

The US President has threatened North Korea with “fire and fury” if it continues to work toward an ICBM capable of carrying a nuclear payload.

30 Nov 2017 5:58 AM

Ivanka Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter/Narendra Modi)

US President Donald Trump lauds Ivanka for ‘great work’

US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley also praised 36-year-old Ivanka.

30 Nov 2017 5:09 AM

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