Window is closing on Iran and possibility of diplomacy: Hagel
Observing that Iranian nuclear programme poses a significant threat to the US and its allies, US defence secretary nominee Chuck Hagel has said the “window is closing” on Tehran of diplomacy if it continues to flout world demands to end pursuit of atomic weapons.
US Senate confirms John Kerry as secretary of state
Veteran Senator John Kerry, known for his relationship-building skills, is all set to replace Hillary Clinton as the new US secretary of state after the Senate overwhelmingly confirmed his nomination.
Clinton, one of the finest US secretaries of state: Obama
US President Barack Obama today heaped praise on Hillary Clinton, saying that she would be considered as one of the finest secretaries of state the country ever had, and he would miss her in the administration.
US defends court verdict on Headley
Washington: Terming the sentencing of Let terrorist David Headley as a "positive example" of Indo-US counterterrorism cooperation, the United States defended the verdict, saying justice has been serv
Kalam for India-US-Israel task force to fight terror
India can adopt ‘never forget and never forgive’ attitude of the US and Israel in tracking terrorists, former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has said, suggesting that the three countries come together with an integrated taskforce to defeat their threats.
Indian-American community holds inaugural ball for Obama
Indian-Americans today held the first-ever inaugural ball to celebrate US President Barack Obama’s second term in office, signalling the coming of age of the three million-plus influential community that voted overwhelmingly for him.
Strengthen gun control laws: Obama tells Congress
With sentiments running high in favour of stricter gun control laws, US President Barack Obama today asked the Congress to speed up legislations for universal background checks for people trying to buy guns, and restoring a ban on military-style assault weapons.
India hesitant to implement US, EU sanctions on Iran: Report
India is hesitant to implement all aspects of US and European Union sanctions against Iran, a Congressional report has said, attributing this to New Delhi’s reliance on Tehran with regards to Afghanistan and the historic, cultural and economic ties between the two nations.
School shooting puts pressure on Obama to act on gun laws
The shooting spree in a Connecticut school that left 20 small children and six adults dead capped a tragic year for the US, which saw similar massacres in a Colorado theatre and Wisconsin gurdwara, putting pressure on the Obama administration to take action on the country's gun laws.
After Jindal, more Republicans shun Romney
Following the example of Louisiana's Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has become the latest Republican to distance himself from the party's defeated president