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Are lethal US drone attacks justified?
By: Farah Jamil | 21st May 2013
Washington: Critics of lethal US drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia and elsewhere were to look for answers Thursday when US President Barack Obama was scheduled to deliver a major speech on national security and counter-terrorism. Most of...
By: Farah Jamil | 21st May 2013
Washington: Critics of lethal US drone strikes in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia and elsewhere were to look for answers Thursday when US President Barack Obama was scheduled to deliver a major speech on national security and counter-terrorism. Most of...
Coca-Cola ‘recipe’ finds teen buyer – at $15 million
By: AFP | 16th May 2013
WASHINGTON: What could be a World War II era recipe for Coca-Cola’s secret formula found a buyer on eBay — a 15-year-old who now has three days to come up with $15 million to pay for it. Georgia...
By: AFP | 16th May 2013
WASHINGTON: What could be a World War II era recipe for Coca-Cola’s secret formula found a buyer on eBay — a 15-year-old who now has three days to come up with $15 million to pay for it. Georgia...
No permanent military base in Afghanistan: US
By: Farah Jamil | 10th May 2013
Washington: The United States has reiterated that it does not seek any permanent military bases in Afghanistan. This was stated by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney when a reporter sought his response to Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s...
By: Farah Jamil | 10th May 2013
Washington: The United States has reiterated that it does not seek any permanent military bases in Afghanistan. This was stated by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney when a reporter sought his response to Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s...
N. Korea declares ‘state of war’ with South
By: AFP | 30th March 2013
SEOUL — North Korea declared it was in a “state of war” with South Korea and warned Seoul and Washington that any provocation would swiftly escalate into an all-out nuclear conflict. The United States said it took the...
By: AFP | 30th March 2013
SEOUL — North Korea declared it was in a “state of war” with South Korea and warned Seoul and Washington that any provocation would swiftly escalate into an all-out nuclear conflict. The United States said it took the...
Washington to help bring back Swat’s Tourism to life, Olson
By: Aqsa Ishtiaque | 15th March 2013
ISLAMABAD: US envoy Richard Olson reaffirmed on Thursday his country’s continued support for the development of Pakistan, particularly through the revival of tourism in Swat Valley, which suffered setbacks due to militancy and natural disasters. Olson expressed these...
By: Aqsa Ishtiaque | 15th March 2013
ISLAMABAD: US envoy Richard Olson reaffirmed on Thursday his country’s continued support for the development of Pakistan, particularly through the revival of tourism in Swat Valley, which suffered setbacks due to militancy and natural disasters. Olson expressed these...
Obama urges balanced approach to deficit reduction
By: Afraz Ahmed | 9th February 2013
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama urged Congress Saturday to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction, warning that steep budget cuts known as “the sequester” would hurt the economy and threaten thousands of American jobs. “If the sequester...
By: Afraz Ahmed | 9th February 2013
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama urged Congress Saturday to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction, warning that steep budget cuts known as “the sequester” would hurt the economy and threaten thousands of American jobs. “If the sequester...
Obama to take first of two oaths of office Sunday
By: Majid Siddique | 20th January 2013
WASHINGTON: Barack Obama will Sunday be sworn in to shoulder the power and burden of the US presidency for a second term, launching two days of inaugural rituals darkened by domestic discord and crises abroad. Democrat Obama, 51,...
By: Majid Siddique | 20th January 2013
WASHINGTON: Barack Obama will Sunday be sworn in to shoulder the power and burden of the US presidency for a second term, launching two days of inaugural rituals darkened by domestic discord and crises abroad. Democrat Obama, 51,...
White House uses humor to kill ‘Death Star’ petition
By: Javeria Nasir | 13th January 2013
WASHINGTON: With the US national debt standing at more than $16 trillion, the White House says it absolutely cannot spend $850 quadrillion on a “Star Wars”-inspired “Death Star” super-weapon. Sensing a chance to show off its lighter side,...
By: Javeria Nasir | 13th January 2013
WASHINGTON: With the US national debt standing at more than $16 trillion, the White House says it absolutely cannot spend $850 quadrillion on a “Star Wars”-inspired “Death Star” super-weapon. Sensing a chance to show off its lighter side,...
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...
Smoking Marijuana now legal in US capital Washington
By: Agha Majid | 7th December 2012
Pot smokers lit up their blunts in Washington state as the recreational use of marijuana became legal in the history of the United States – however the federal law still bans the practice. Midnight pot parties were reported...
By: Agha Majid | 7th December 2012
Pot smokers lit up their blunts in Washington state as the recreational use of marijuana became legal in the history of the United States – however the federal law still bans the practice. Midnight pot parties were reported...
Etihad Airways eyes USA for expansion
By: Fawad Khan | 15th November 2012
Etihad Airways is keen to expand its network in the US, said President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, today. Mr Hogan disclosed that the US specifically is among the highest performing regions across the airline’s global network,...
By: Fawad Khan | 15th November 2012
Etihad Airways is keen to expand its network in the US, said President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, today. Mr Hogan disclosed that the US specifically is among the highest performing regions across the airline’s global network,...
Threatening emails said to have brought down Petraeus
By: Majid Siddique | 11th November 2012
WASHINGTON: The plot surrounding the resignation of CIA chief David Petraeus over an extramarital affair thickened Sunday amid reports that his alleged lover had sent emails to a second woman she viewed as a threat to her love...
By: Majid Siddique | 11th November 2012
WASHINGTON: The plot surrounding the resignation of CIA chief David Petraeus over an extramarital affair thickened Sunday amid reports that his alleged lover had sent emails to a second woman she viewed as a threat to her love...
US will accept Iran civilian nuclear program: report
By: Javeria Nasir | 6th April 2012
President Barack Obama has told Iran the United States would accept Tehran having a civilian nuclear program if the Islamic state can prove it is not seeking atomic weapons, the Washington Post said Friday. Obama sent such a...
By: Javeria Nasir | 6th April 2012
President Barack Obama has told Iran the United States would accept Tehran having a civilian nuclear program if the Islamic state can prove it is not seeking atomic weapons, the Washington Post said Friday. Obama sent such a...
Iran says could hit U.S. if it came under attack: paper
By: Adnan Javed | 3rd April 2012
The United States would not be safe from retaliation if Iran is attacked by Washington, the Iran newspaper quoted a senior Revolutionary Guards commander on Tuesday as saying. “In the face of any attack, we will have a...
By: Adnan Javed | 3rd April 2012
The United States would not be safe from retaliation if Iran is attacked by Washington, the Iran newspaper quoted a senior Revolutionary Guards commander on Tuesday as saying. “In the face of any attack, we will have a...
US wants to reset relations with Pakistan: Dempsey
By: Majid Siddique | 29th March 2012
Chairman US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E Dempsey has said that he had spoken with Pakistan’s army chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani at least five times since the Salala incident that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers on...
By: Majid Siddique | 29th March 2012
Chairman US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E Dempsey has said that he had spoken with Pakistan’s army chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani at least five times since the Salala incident that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers on...
US remains wary of direct Syria role
By: Monitoring Desk | 29th March 2012
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton departs on Thursday for fresh diplomacy aimed at halting Syria’s bloodshed, but there is little sign the Obama administration is ready to deviate from its hands-off approach. Hillary’s talks in Riyadh with...
By: Monitoring Desk | 29th March 2012
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton departs on Thursday for fresh diplomacy aimed at halting Syria’s bloodshed, but there is little sign the Obama administration is ready to deviate from its hands-off approach. Hillary’s talks in Riyadh with...
No action on deadly Nato strike in Pakistan: US
By: Aaj News | 25th March 2012
The US military has decided that no service members will face disciplinary charges for their involvement in a NATO airstrike on Salala check-post on November 26, 2011 that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. According to a New York Times...
By: Aaj News | 25th March 2012
The US military has decided that no service members will face disciplinary charges for their involvement in a NATO airstrike on Salala check-post on November 26, 2011 that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. According to a New York Times...
Strong 6.8 quake shakes southwestern Siberia
By: AFP | 26th February 2012
A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 shook southwestern Siberia in Russia on Sunday, US researchers reported. The epicenter of the tremor, which occurred at 13:17 pm local time (0617 GMT), was located 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of the...
By: AFP | 26th February 2012
A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 shook southwestern Siberia in Russia on Sunday, US researchers reported. The epicenter of the tremor, which occurred at 13:17 pm local time (0617 GMT), was located 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of the...
US drones monitor events in Syria: report
By: AFP | 18th February 2012
A “good number” of unmanned US military and intelligence drones are operating in the skies over Syria, monitoring the Syrian military’s attacks against opposition forces and civilians, NBC News reported. Citing unnamed US defense officials, the TV network...
By: AFP | 18th February 2012
A “good number” of unmanned US military and intelligence drones are operating in the skies over Syria, monitoring the Syrian military’s attacks against opposition forces and civilians, NBC News reported. Citing unnamed US defense officials, the TV network...
Top US aide heads to Israel for talks on Iran, Syria
By: AFP | 18th February 2012
US National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will travel to Israel on Saturday for talks with senior Israeli officials on a range of issues, including Iran and Syria, the White House announced. The announcement came as US Secretary of State...
By: AFP | 18th February 2012
US National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will travel to Israel on Saturday for talks with senior Israeli officials on a range of issues, including Iran and Syria, the White House announced. The announcement came as US Secretary of State...
Obama, Biden drive for votes with auto bailout
By: AFP | 1st February 2012
President Barack Obama made an aggressive play to claim credit for rescuing the iconic US auto industry Tuesday, but admitted that tough economic times were clouding his reelection bid. Obama declared in Washington that “the US auto industry is back,” revving up his...
By: AFP | 1st February 2012
President Barack Obama made an aggressive play to claim credit for rescuing the iconic US auto industry Tuesday, but admitted that tough economic times were clouding his reelection bid. Obama declared in Washington that “the US auto industry is back,” revving up his...
Obama calls for US to get back to manufacturing
By: AFP | 25th January 2012
US President Barack Obama proposed Tuesday to radically shift the US economy back to a manufacturing base after decades of ceding jobs in goods production to factory-heavy countries like China. In a move to rebuild the weakened economy,...
By: AFP | 25th January 2012
US President Barack Obama proposed Tuesday to radically shift the US economy back to a manufacturing base after decades of ceding jobs in goods production to factory-heavy countries like China. In a move to rebuild the weakened economy,...
US to step up trade pressure on China: Obama
By: AFP | 25th January 2012
US President Barack Obama said Tuesday he would step up pressure on China and other countries that unfairly subsidize exports and ship pirated goods to the United States. In an ambitious push to rebuild the US manufacturing sector,...
By: AFP | 25th January 2012
US President Barack Obama said Tuesday he would step up pressure on China and other countries that unfairly subsidize exports and ship pirated goods to the United States. In an ambitious push to rebuild the US manufacturing sector,...
IMF warns that Europe poses global recession threat
By: Reuters | 24th January 2012
The euro zone debt crisis is escalating and could derail the global economic recovery, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday as it called for urgent action to restore confidence. The IMF chopped its 2012 forecast for global...
By: Reuters | 24th January 2012
The euro zone debt crisis is escalating and could derail the global economic recovery, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday as it called for urgent action to restore confidence. The IMF chopped its 2012 forecast for global...
US, France to ‘ensure strength’ of Afghan mission
By: AFP | 22nd January 2012
The United States and France have agreed to work together to ensure the “continued strength and effectiveness” of the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan, the State Department said on Saturday. The statement was made in telephone talks between US...
By: AFP | 22nd January 2012
The United States and France have agreed to work together to ensure the “continued strength and effectiveness” of the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan, the State Department said on Saturday. The statement was made in telephone talks between US...
US Finalizes $30 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
By: Monitoring Desk | 30th December 2011
The Obama Administration has released a statement today announcing that a $30 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia has been finalized, which will involve selling 84 F-15 fighter jets as part of a “modernization deal.” Officials were quick to cheer...
By: Monitoring Desk | 30th December 2011
The Obama Administration has released a statement today announcing that a $30 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia has been finalized, which will involve selling 84 F-15 fighter jets as part of a “modernization deal.” Officials were quick to cheer... 
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