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Obama’s new spymaster makes history
By: AP | 28th March 2013
President Barack Obama has named the first female director of the Secret Service, signalling his desire to change the culture at the male-dominated agency, which has been marred by a recent prostitution scandal. The Secret Service, charged with...
By: AP | 28th March 2013
President Barack Obama has named the first female director of the Secret Service, signalling his desire to change the culture at the male-dominated agency, which has been marred by a recent prostitution scandal. The Secret Service, charged with...
India fueled unrest in Pakistan, says Chuck Hagel
By: Alize Ahmed | 27th February 2013
WASHINGTON: In a sharp contrast to US view on India’s role in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama’s newly elected Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has said that India has over the years financed problems for Pakistan in the war-torn country....
By: Alize Ahmed | 27th February 2013
WASHINGTON: In a sharp contrast to US view on India’s role in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama’s newly elected Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has said that India has over the years financed problems for Pakistan in the war-torn country....
Nato to bid farewell to Panetta, seeks new military chief
By: AFP | 21st February 2013
BRUSSELS: US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta will get a fond farewell from his Nato colleagues at a two-day meeting beginning on Thursday, as the alliance faces a difficult withdrawal from Afghanistan and looks for a new supreme military...
By: AFP | 21st February 2013
BRUSSELS: US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta will get a fond farewell from his Nato colleagues at a two-day meeting beginning on Thursday, as the alliance faces a difficult withdrawal from Afghanistan and looks for a new supreme military...
Obama hands secret drone war guidelines to lawmakers
By: AFP | 7th February 2013
In a reversal, President Barack Obama will hand lawmakers classified documents outlining the legal justification for drone strikes which kill US citizens abroad who are conspiring with al Qaeda. An administration official disclosed the move on Wednesday on...
By: AFP | 7th February 2013
In a reversal, President Barack Obama will hand lawmakers classified documents outlining the legal justification for drone strikes which kill US citizens abroad who are conspiring with al Qaeda. An administration official disclosed the move on Wednesday on...
Hilary says she doesn’t see “getting back into politics”
By: Reuters | 30th January 2013
WASHINGTON – Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday cast doubt on speculation she might run for the White House in 2016. In an interview taped for National Public Radio, Clinton was asked what questions she...
By: Reuters | 30th January 2013
WASHINGTON – Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday cast doubt on speculation she might run for the White House in 2016. In an interview taped for National Public Radio, Clinton was asked what questions she...
Algeria siege death toll climbs past 80
By: AP | 21st January 2013
The death toll from the terrorist siege at a natural gas refinery in the Sahara has climbed past 80. Algerian forces searching the plant for explosives have found dozens more bodies, many so badly disfigured it is unclear...
By: AP | 21st January 2013
The death toll from the terrorist siege at a natural gas refinery in the Sahara has climbed past 80. Algerian forces searching the plant for explosives have found dozens more bodies, many so badly disfigured it is unclear...
Obama to nominate Chuck Hagel as defense secretary
By: AP | 7th January 2013
WASHINGTON— Defying congressional opposition, President Barack Obama will nominate Chuck Hagel as his next defense secretary, setting up a potentially contentious confirmation fight over the former Republican senator’s views on Israel and Iran. The president will announce Hagel’s...
By: AP | 7th January 2013
WASHINGTON— Defying congressional opposition, President Barack Obama will nominate Chuck Hagel as his next defense secretary, setting up a potentially contentious confirmation fight over the former Republican senator’s views on Israel and Iran. The president will announce Hagel’s...
Drone strikes decreased in Pakistan in 2012: Report
By: AFP | 28th December 2012
WASHINGTON: US drone strikes against militants decreased in Pakistan’s tribal regions for the second year in a row but intensified in Yemen, according to figures compiled by a Washington think tank. In Pakistan, 46 strikes were carried out...
By: AFP | 28th December 2012
WASHINGTON: US drone strikes against militants decreased in Pakistan’s tribal regions for the second year in a row but intensified in Yemen, according to figures compiled by a Washington think tank. In Pakistan, 46 strikes were carried out...
Obama won’t accept new tax offer from Republican leader
By: Alize Ahmed | 16th December 2012
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama is not ready to accept a new offer from the Republican leader of the U.S. the House of Representatives to raise taxes on top earners in exchange for major cuts in entitlement programs, a...
By: Alize Ahmed | 16th December 2012
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama is not ready to accept a new offer from the Republican leader of the U.S. the House of Representatives to raise taxes on top earners in exchange for major cuts in entitlement programs, a...
Kerry to take over from Clinton: TV
By: Majid Siddique | 16th December 2012
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton as US secretary of state, news networks CNN and ABC reported Saturday. CNN cited a Democratic source who had spoken to Kerry, while ABC mentioned...
By: Majid Siddique | 16th December 2012
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama has chosen Senator John Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton as US secretary of state, news networks CNN and ABC reported Saturday. CNN cited a Democratic source who had spoken to Kerry, while ABC mentioned...
IMF’s Lagarde warns against US fudge on fiscal cliff
By: Humair Rana | 9th December 2012
The United States needs to raise taxes and cut spending to address the looming fiscal cliff, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Sunday, warning that anything less would undermine economic confidence. With President Barack Obama and Republican lawmakers stuck...
By: Humair Rana | 9th December 2012
The United States needs to raise taxes and cut spending to address the looming fiscal cliff, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Sunday, warning that anything less would undermine economic confidence. With President Barack Obama and Republican lawmakers stuck...
Myanmar to free hundreds of prisoners before Obama visit
By: AFP | 15th November 2012
YANGON — Myanmar officials on Wednesday announced a prisoner amnesty just days before US President Barack Obama arrives on a visit seen as an endorsement of democratic reforms in the former pariah nation. It was not immediately clear...
By: AFP | 15th November 2012
YANGON — Myanmar officials on Wednesday announced a prisoner amnesty just days before US President Barack Obama arrives on a visit seen as an endorsement of democratic reforms in the former pariah nation. It was not immediately clear...
Obama decides to visit violence-hit Myanmar on Nov 17
By: AP | 9th November 2012
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s government says it “warmly welcomes” President Barack Obama’s decision to visit the country this month, noting it will increase the momentum of democratic reform. Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit the...
By: AP | 9th November 2012
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s government says it “warmly welcomes” President Barack Obama’s decision to visit the country this month, noting it will increase the momentum of democratic reform. Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit the...
Despite Obama victory, Clinton still aims to leave
By: AFP | 8th November 2012
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton still plans to step down as America’s top diplomat despite President Barack Obama’s re-election, but will ensure a smooth transition, US officials said Wednesday. “I don’t think the secretary’s plans have...
By: AFP | 8th November 2012
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton still plans to step down as America’s top diplomat despite President Barack Obama’s re-election, but will ensure a smooth transition, US officials said Wednesday. “I don’t think the secretary’s plans have...
In Victory Speech, Obama Pledges to Heal Divide
By: AFP | 7th November 2012
CHICAGO: President Barack Obama told cheering supporters early Wednesday that “the best is yet to come” for the United States as he stormed to a second term by defeating Republican Mitt Romney. After taking the stage at a...
By: AFP | 7th November 2012
CHICAGO: President Barack Obama told cheering supporters early Wednesday that “the best is yet to come” for the United States as he stormed to a second term by defeating Republican Mitt Romney. After taking the stage at a...
US elections 2012: Obama, Romney face voters on big day
By: AFP | 6th November 2012
Americans Tuesday decide whether to re-elect President Barack Obama despite a plodding economy or to trust Mitt Romney to restore prosperity, in a close fought vote unlikely to heal a polarized nation. Democrat Obama, 51, leads his Republican...
By: AFP | 6th November 2012
Americans Tuesday decide whether to re-elect President Barack Obama despite a plodding economy or to trust Mitt Romney to restore prosperity, in a close fought vote unlikely to heal a polarized nation. Democrat Obama, 51, leads his Republican...
Sandy victims face housing crisis as cold snap hits USA
By: Reuters | 5th November 2012
NEW YORK – A housing crisis loomed in New York City as victims of superstorm Sandy struggled without heat in near-freezing temperatures on Sunday and nearly 1 million people in neighboring New Jersey shivered in the dark without power. Fuel...
By: Reuters | 5th November 2012
NEW YORK – A housing crisis loomed in New York City as victims of superstorm Sandy struggled without heat in near-freezing temperatures on Sunday and nearly 1 million people in neighboring New Jersey shivered in the dark without power. Fuel...
US elections: Hurricane Sandy forces political pause with 7 days left
By: AP | 30th October 2012
WASHINGTON — The havoc unleashed by Superstorm Sandy is bringing an unnerving pause to the presidential campaigning as President Barack Obama and rival Mitt Romney adjust the breakneck pace of the contest’s final days to the anxieties and...
By: AP | 30th October 2012
WASHINGTON — The havoc unleashed by Superstorm Sandy is bringing an unnerving pause to the presidential campaigning as President Barack Obama and rival Mitt Romney adjust the breakneck pace of the contest’s final days to the anxieties and...
Clinton set on leaving State Department
By: AFP | 25th October 2012
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said Wednesday he would love for Hillary Clinton to stay on as secretary of state after his hoped for re-election, but that “despite my begging” she has decided to move on. “She has done...
By: AFP | 25th October 2012
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama said Wednesday he would love for Hillary Clinton to stay on as secretary of state after his hoped for re-election, but that “despite my begging” she has decided to move on. “She has done...
Osama would have escaped if Pakistan’s permission had been sought: Obama
By: Alize Ahmed | 23rd October 2012
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama, in some of his most blunt remarks to date, said on Monday that Osama bin Laden would have escaped if the United States had sought Pakistan’s permission ahead of the raid on the...
By: Alize Ahmed | 23rd October 2012
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama, in some of his most blunt remarks to date, said on Monday that Osama bin Laden would have escaped if the United States had sought Pakistan’s permission ahead of the raid on the...
‘I take responsibility’ in Libya attack: Hillary Clinton
By: Majid Siddique | 16th October 2012
LIMA: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday she takes the blame for any shortcomings in the handling of an attack last month on the US mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi. “I take responsibility,” she...
By: Majid Siddique | 16th October 2012
LIMA: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday she takes the blame for any shortcomings in the handling of an attack last month on the US mission in the Libyan city of Benghazi. “I take responsibility,” she...
Shot fired at Obama campaign office in Denver
By: Majid Siddique | 13th October 2012
DENVER — Denver police say someone has fired a shot through the window of President Barack Obama’s Denver campaign office. Police spokeswoman Raquel Lopez says people were inside the office when the shooting happened Friday afternoon, but no one was injured....
By: Majid Siddique | 13th October 2012
DENVER — Denver police say someone has fired a shot through the window of President Barack Obama’s Denver campaign office. Police spokeswoman Raquel Lopez says people were inside the office when the shooting happened Friday afternoon, but no one was injured....
Obama at UN slams anti-Islam video, but says violence not justified
By: Reuters | 26th September 2012
UNITED NATIONS: President Barack Obama urged world leaders on Tuesday to put an end to the intolerance and violence that led to the recent killing of the U.S. ambassador in Libya and warned Iran he would do what it takes...
By: Reuters | 26th September 2012
UNITED NATIONS: President Barack Obama urged world leaders on Tuesday to put an end to the intolerance and violence that led to the recent killing of the U.S. ambassador in Libya and warned Iran he would do what it takes...
Qaeda confirms killing of ‘Abu Yahya’ in drone strike
By: Majid Siddique | 6th June 2012
WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday that al Qaeda number two Abu Yahya al-Libi was dead, after a drone strike dealt the weightiest blow to the terror group since the killing of Osama bin Laden. The demise of...
By: Majid Siddique | 6th June 2012
WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday that al Qaeda number two Abu Yahya al-Libi was dead, after a drone strike dealt the weightiest blow to the terror group since the killing of Osama bin Laden. The demise of...
Enrichment ‘not step towards bomb’: Ahmadinejad
By: Majid Siddique | 31st May 2012
TEHRAN: Iran’s president has insisted enriching uranium to 20 percent “is our right” and not a step towards a bomb, as a US envoy warned the window for dialogue over Tehran’s nuclear programme was closing. The enrichment activity,...
By: Majid Siddique | 31st May 2012
TEHRAN: Iran’s president has insisted enriching uranium to 20 percent “is our right” and not a step towards a bomb, as a US envoy warned the window for dialogue over Tehran’s nuclear programme was closing. The enrichment activity,...
Afghan parliament approves U.S.-Afghan security pact
By: Majid Siddique | 26th May 2012
KABUL: Afghanistan’s parliament on Saturday voted by an overwhelming majority to ratify a strategic partnership agreement with the United States signed earlier this month, lawmakers said. “We voted with a majority in favour of the strategic pact,” MP...
By: Majid Siddique | 26th May 2012
KABUL: Afghanistan’s parliament on Saturday voted by an overwhelming majority to ratify a strategic partnership agreement with the United States signed earlier this month, lawmakers said. “We voted with a majority in favour of the strategic pact,” MP... 
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