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US President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Trump scraps key Obamacare subsidies, urges Democrats to fix 'broken...

This comes as the most dramatic action Trump has taken so far, against the Affordable Care Act.

13 Oct 2017 7:19 PM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump said to disparage but not bolt from 2015 Iranian nulear...

White House aides had initially sought a venue for Trump's address that would project American power and determination.

13 Oct 2017 6:11 PM IST

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.

Ads linked to Russia's meddling in US polls likely to be released by...

The move comes as critics and lawmakers are increasingly calling for the regulation of Facebook and other internet...

13 Oct 2017 2:32 PM IST

Caitlan Coleman with her husband Joshua Boyle and their two children. (Photo: Twitter | @VegetaMoustache)

After rescue of US-Canadian couple, White House hoping for uptick in...

The couple was kidnapped in 2012, in Afghanistan, while on a backpacking trip. Their 3 children were born while the pair...

13 Oct 2017 2:07 PM IST

The disclosure means there may have been a delay of some six minutes in summoning police to the scene. (Photo: AFP)

Hotel officials delayed summoning police for several minutes after...

Police was not notified about a shooting in the hallway inside the high-rise until after Stephen Paddock opened fire on...

13 Oct 2017 1:07 PM IST

Amazon Studios chief Roy Price (Photo: AP)

Amazon Studios chief Roy Price suspended after sexual harassment...

Amazon said it was 'reviewing our options for our projects we have with the Weinstein Company.'

13 Oct 2017 12:14 PM IST

In cases in which bodies have been badly burned, authorities have had to use dental records for identification. (Photo: AFP)

California's deadliest fire kills 31

The fires have swept through California's wine country, leaving thousands of people homeless.

13 Oct 2017 11:54 AM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

Despite allies reaffirmation, Trump to unveil aggressive strategy on...

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spent much of the week on the telephone, talking through a decision that is deeply...

13 Oct 2017 11:20 AM IST

(Photo: Twitter/@Genlawang1)

American couple, 3 kids held captive by Taliban, freed after 5 yrs in...

The Pakistani military confirmed the release and said the family was 'being repatriated to the country of their origin.'

13 Oct 2017 9:27 AM IST

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: AP)

UN chief to work with Trump administration despite UNESCO pullout

US quit UNESCO accusing the body of 'anti-Israel' bias after it designated in July the old city of Hebron as a...

13 Oct 2017 8:23 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S. role in the Paris climate change accord. (Photo: AP)

Trump signs order to weaken Obamacare, boost bare-bones insurance

Trump's order was his most concrete step to undo Obamacare since he took office after promising voters he would...

13 Oct 2017 7:41 AM IST

Criticism by the Donald Trump administration of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major powers, including the United States, has focused heavily on Tehrans continuing missile programme. (Photo: AP/File)

Trump again dismisses Iran nuclear accord day after Theresa May's...

So far Trump has certified the accord but said that the next deadline on Sunday is the crucial one.

12 Oct 2017 1:09 PM IST