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The House and Senate demand to label Pakistani-based Haqqani Network a terrorist organization

The House and Senate demand to label Pakistani-based Haqqani Network a terrorist organization

Posted on May 12, 2012
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The House and Senate demand to label Pakistani-based Haqqani Network a terrorist organization

The House and Senate demand to label Pakistani-based Haqqani Network a terrorist organization

Loading image. Please wait Tag Haqqani group terrorist:US lawmakers Washington: Top Democrats and Republicans on the House and Senate Intelligence panels have demanded that the Obama administration “immediately” label the Pakistani-based Haqqani Network a terrorist organization. The group has claimed responsibility for many attacks on NATO forces and the US embassy in Kabul, but the administration has been reluctant to label them terrorists as it pursues negotiations with insurgents in Afghanistan.

Barack Obama the first US President to endorse same-sex marriage

Barack Obama the first US President to endorse same-sex marriage

Posted on May 10, 2012
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Barack Obama the first US President to endorse same-sex marriage

Barack Obama the first US President to endorse same-sex marriage

Loading image. Please wait Obama for gay marriage,Americans divided Washington:  Ending months of hedging, Barack Obama has become the first US President to endorse same-sex marriage, a move that has set the stage for an election year clash over the polarising social issue.

US government assured it continued to fully support the admission of qualified Indians

US government assured it continued to fully support the admission of qualified Indians

Posted on May 10, 2012
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US government assured it continued to fully support the admission of qualified Indians

US government assured it continued to fully support the admission of qualified Indians

Loading image. Please wait US backs visas to qualified Indians Washington: As India announced plans to take the issue of “discriminatory” increase in US visa fees to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Washington assured it continued to fully support the admission of qualified Indians

US express concern over violence and arrests in Moscow

US express concern over violence and arrests in Moscow

Posted on May 9, 2012
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US express concern over violence and arrests in Moscow

US express concern over violence and arrests in Moscow

Expressing concerns over the violence and arrests in Moscow during protests over last three days, the United States has said it wants Russia to give the people the chance to freely express themselves.

US disappointed with China over expulsion of Al-Jazeera’s correspondent Melissa Chan

US disappointed with China over expulsion of Al-Jazeera’s correspondent Melissa Chan

Posted on May 9, 2012
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US disappointed with China over expulsion of Al-Jazeera’s correspondent Melissa Chan

US disappointed with China over expulsion of Al-Jazeera’s correspondent Melissa Chan

Loading image. Please wait China draws ire for expelling reporter Washington: The US has expressed its disappointment over expulsion of Al-Jazeera’s correspondent Melissa Chan from China, as a result of which the Qatar-based news channel closed its English bureau in Beijing

US budgetary proposals for the year 2013 prohibits aid to Pak till it cooperates in the fight against terrorism

US budgetary proposals for the year 2013 prohibits aid to Pak till it cooperates in the fight against terrorism

Posted on May 9, 2012
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US budgetary proposals for the year 2013 prohibits aid to Pak till it cooperates in the fight against terrorism

US budgetary proposals for the year 2013 prohibits aid to Pak till it cooperates in the fight against terrorism

Loading image. Please wait US bill prohibits assistance to Pakistan Washington: A Congressional Committee in its budgetary proposals for the year 2013 has prohibited economic and security assistance to Pakistan till it co-operates with the US in the fight against terrorism and takes action against groups like Haqqani Network, Taliban, al-Qaeda, LeT and JeM

Indian diplomat’s daughter Krittika Biswas files lawsuit against school authorities; seeks USD 1.5 million

Indian diplomat’s daughter Krittika Biswas files lawsuit against school authorities; seeks USD 1.5 million

Posted on May 8, 2012
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Indian diplomat’s daughter Krittika Biswas files lawsuit against school authorities; seeks USD 1.5 million

Indian diplomat’s daughter Krittika Biswas files lawsuit against school authorities; seeks USD 1.5 million

Loading image. Please wait Indian diplomat’s daughter files lawsuit New York: An Indian diplomat’s daughter, who was jailed for a day on suspicion of sending obscene emails to her teacher, has filed a lawsuit against the city of New York and her school authorities seeking USD 1.5 million in damages for her wrongful imprisonment and suspension from school

US foils al-Qaeda’s bid to bomb American passenger plane in yemen

US foils al-Qaeda’s bid to bomb American passenger plane in yemen

Posted on May 8, 2012
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US foils al-Qaeda’s bid to bomb American passenger plane in yemen

US foils al-Qaeda’s bid to bomb American passenger plane in yemen

Officials said that the US has foiled an attempt by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula to blow up a passenger plane and seized a sophisticated explosive device bearing the “hallmarks” of the 2009 underwear bomb. The plot was foiled before it threatened any Americans, and no airliners were at risk, a US official said

American aid worker Warren Weinstein, kidnapped by al Qaeda pleads with Obama

American aid worker Warren Weinstein, kidnapped by al Qaeda pleads with Obama

Posted on May 7, 2012
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American aid worker Warren Weinstein, kidnapped by al Qaeda pleads with Obama

American aid worker Warren Weinstein, kidnapped by al Qaeda pleads with Obama

Loading image. Please wait Ensure my release: Weinstein to Obama Islamabad: Ailing American aid worker Warren Weinstein, kidnapped by al Qaeda from the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore last year, has pleaded with US President Barack Obama to meet the demands of his captors so that he can be freed.

Barack Obama kicks off his re-election campaign

Barack Obama kicks off his re-election campaign

Posted on May 6, 2012
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China, US strike 67 agreements during high-level talks

China, US strike 67 agreements during high-level talks

Posted on May 5, 2012
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China, US strike 67 agreements during high-level talks

China, US strike 67 agreements during high-level talks

Notwithstanding the row over a blind Chinese dissident, China and the US have struck 67 agreements during their crucial economic dialogue covering a wide range of issues relating to trade and investment. The two sides gained “significant” results out of the dialogue attended by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothey Geithner, the state-run media in Beijing reported on Saturday

Osama Bin Laden’s body dumped 320 km off Indian coast of Gujarat

Osama Bin Laden’s body dumped 320 km off Indian coast of Gujarat

Posted on May 5, 2012
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Osama Bin Laden’s body dumped 320 km off Indian coast of Gujarat

Osama Bin Laden’s body dumped 320 km off Indian coast of Gujarat

Loading image. Please wait Osama’s body dumped 320 km off Surat? London: A US treasure hunter claims to have found the exact spot where al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden’s body was dumped about 320 km off the Indian coast of Gujarat