Obama commits US support to South Korean President
US President Barack Obama spoke to his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak, renewing Washington's "unshakeable support" for the country in the wake of a North Korean missile attack that killed two
India a natural ally to the US: Pentagon
Within a fortnight of the highly successful India visit of President Barack Obama, a top Pentagon official has identified New Delhi as a "natural ally" of the US with which the defence ties is getting
US asks N.Korea to be serious about living up its obligations
The North Koreans have to be serious about living up to their obligations, the White House said on Tuesday amidst reports of new enrichment facility by the communist state.
Al Qaeda leadership hiding on Af-Pak border: Holbrooke
Special US representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke on Tuesday said that the top leadership of Al Qaeda terrorist network is in the Af-Pak border region.
Iran nuclear effort faces technical problems: Expert
Technical problems are slowing down Iran's uranium enrichment, allowing more time for diplomacy to defuse tensions over its nuclear programme, a former official with the UN atomic watchdog said.
Palin should stick to Alaska: Barbara Bush
Sarah Palin may fancy her chances in the next Presidential 2012 polls, but the former first lady Barbara Bush is not her biggest fan.
Eating less can extend lifespan
A new study has discovered a molecular pathway that is a key determinant of the ageing process and could explain why eating less could extend lifespan.
“We’re getting closer and closer to a good understanding of how caloric restriction works. This study is the first direct proof for a mechanism underlying the anti-ageing
Pak border areas epicentre of terrorism: Mullen
Border areas of Pakistan alongside neighbouring Afghanistan is the "epicentre of terrorism" in the world and the Pakistan army continues to be "India-centric", a top US military official has said.
Sikhism principles shared by all Americans: Obama
Greeting Sikhs across the globe on the occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, US President Barack Obama said that the principles of equality, service, interfaith cooperation and respect are
Obama lifts Sudan sanctions to allow computers for vote
US President Barack Obama has lifted a ban on US aid and government assistance for Sudan to allow computers to be exported into the country ahead of a key referendum.