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'ISI may try its best to rescue Fai'

Pakistan's ISI could try its best to rescue Ghulam Nabi Fai, accused of being on its payroll for 20 years and funnelling its cash into the US to influence lawmakers on Kashmir, feel federal prosecutor

US debt deal 'very close,' top Senate Republican says

The top Republican in the Senate said Sunday he was ‘very close’ to reaching an agreement with Democrats on a deal to raise the US debt ceiling and avoid default.

"I'm very close to being able to rec

US economy grinds to near-stall

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The US economy stagnated in the first half of 2011, official data showed on Friday, raising new recession alarms as political gridlock over deficits leads the country to the brink of a debt default.

Beware of visa fraud rings: US to Indian students

As another US university came under the scanner, the United States asked Indian students to be alert to the existence of “predatory visa fraud rings and fraudulent document vendors”.

Intellectual disability gene ‘found’

In what could be called a major finding, scientists claim to have discovered a gene linked to intellectual disability.

Indian American groups seek relief on foreign bank accounts

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Several Indian American civic and professional groups have sought President Barack Obama's intervention in a joint campaign seeking relief on penalties stipulated by US tax rules on foreign bank accou

Obama blames growing demand in India, China for rising gas prices

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Blaming growing demand for oil in countries like China and India for rising gas prices, President Barack Obama has unveiled a plan to improve the fuel efficiency of US vehicles to 54.5 miles per gallo

Now, a linen-tracking device to bust thieving hotel guests!

Now, think twice before helping yourself to a free hotel towel or bathrobe.

Three hotels in Honolulu, Miami and New York City have begun using towels, sheets and bathrobes equipped with washable radi

U.S. debt crisis moves to Senate, still deadlocked

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Democrats offered a concession on Friday seeking to forge a last-ditch compromise with Republicans to avoid a crippling U.S. default, but a bitter divide remained before Tuesday's deadline to raise th

Obama hits new low in key poll

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US President Barack Obama’s job approval rating slumped to a personal low of 40 per cent in a public opinion survey, a possible reflection of the political war over US debt.

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