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Canadian PM Trudeau includes 4 Indian-origin ministers in new cabinet
Another key portfolios reshuffle was Chrystia Freeland who has been moved from foreign affairs to become Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister.
21 Nov 2019 1:21 PM
'Most corrupt President': At debate, Democrats agree Trump must be impeached
'The president broke the law again and again and again,' Massachusetts Sen Elizabeth Warren said in the event's opening minutes.
21 Nov 2019 12:41 PM
Notes in hand, Donald Trump states his case about impeachment
Usually the president exits the White House without papers or paraphernalia in his hands.
21 Nov 2019 11:54 AM
US Navy could remove Gallagher from SEALs, even after Trump intervention
A panel of Navy SEAL officers would convene in December to decide whether Gallagher can remain in the unit, Lawrence said.
21 Nov 2019 9:27 AM
US approves billion dollar naval weapons deal with India
India will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defence, it said.
21 Nov 2019 9:14 AM
Trump spokeswoman says Obama aides left mean notes during 2017 handover
Numerous Obama aides denounced the accusation as fiction.
20 Nov 2019 2:34 PM
Pentagon says Iran developed largest missile force in Middle East despite sanctions
A US intelligence official said on condition of anonymity that the assessment included Israel.
20 Nov 2019 2:00 PM
‘I am an American,’ Vindman reminds Trump allies in impeachment hearing
The exchange highlighted the extent to which identity politics are playing a role in the impeachment investigation against Trump.
20 Nov 2019 1:50 PM
2 guards responsible for monitoring Epstein charged with falsifying prison records
Epstein’s death was a major embarrassment for the US Bureau of Prisons.
20 Nov 2019 1:30 PM
Bye Bye, Bei Bei: Last Panda cub in US leaves for China
The four year-old cub, whose name means 'precious, treasure' in Mandarin, was destined to head to China under Beijing's 'panda diplomacy'.
20 Nov 2019 11:09 AM
US Senate unanimously passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
The bill sends a message of bipartisan support from US Congress for the democratic aspirations of the majority of Hong Kong.
20 Nov 2019 10:48 AM
Donald Trump slams media for spreading rumour about his health, calls them sick
Trump visited a military hospital over the weekend which many news channels and media reported that was a sign that he is not well.
20 Nov 2019 7:56 AM
Indian charged with sexual abuse while working as US military contractor in Afghanistan
US military authorities in Afghan arrested Naik on November 8 and his initial appearance was held before US Magistrate via video conference.
19 Nov 2019 11:21 AM
3 dead in shooting at Walmart in US: Police
Witnesses told local news channels that the shooter approached his victims while they were inside the vehicle, opening fire on them.
19 Nov 2019 9:40 AM
In new pro-Israel shift, US no longer calls settlements on occupied Palestinian land illegal
Pompeo said that US was not necessarily considering the settlements legal either but instead would defer to judgement of Israeli courts.
19 Nov 2019 8:59 AM
2 US chemistry professors arrested for cooking meth at university
Tina Hall, a spokeswoman for the Arkadelphia-based school, says Bateman and Rowland have been on administrative leave since October 11.
18 Nov 2019 3:53 PM
4 shot dead while watching football at backyard party in California
Police have not released a death toll but said nine people had been shot in the attack.
18 Nov 2019 12:23 PM
Leaked govt files show how China organised mass detention of Uighurs, Muslims
Beijing denies any mistreatment of the Uighurs or others in Xinjiang.
18 Nov 2019 12:19 PM
'Speak under oath': Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry
Sondland, Trump's ambassador to EU, is among the only people interviewed to date who had direct conversations with the president.
18 Nov 2019 11:14 AM
San Diego: Man kills wife, three young sons before shooting himself
After the mother obtained a restraining order against the father on Friday, the couple got in an argument.
17 Nov 2019 3:28 PM
Columns
The fact that they are led by a mendacious monstrosity doesn’t seem to matter.
Recent events offer telling examples of the paradox of the strong State in the Indian context.
The four suspects were taken to the crime scene, ostensibly for a reconstruction of events as part of the investigation.
Evidence shows that rape breathes and thrives in the acid air of patriarchy.