India, US to enhance renewable energy cooperation
To enhance cooperation in clean energy space, India and the US have decided to establish a working group to discuss financing options for encouraging generation of power through renewable sources.
India calls for united action against terrorist use of WMDs
Having been a repeated victim of terrorism, India has called on the international community to join forces to ensure weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and sensitive technologies do not fall into the hands of terrorists and non-state actors.
Netanyahu draws ‘ed line’on Iran’ nuclear programme
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew a 'red line' for Iran's nuclear programme on Thursday despite a US refusal to set an ultimatum, saying Tehran will be on the brink of developing a nuclear weapon in less than a year.
Pakistan rakes up Kashmir in United Nations
Pakistan on Tuesday once again resorted to its old tactics of raking up Kashmir in the United Nations when its President Asif Ali Zardari sought a solution to the issue under UN resolution.
‘Savage’ jihad ad debuts in New York City subway
An inflammatory ad equating Islamic jihad with savagery was posted on Monday in 10 New York City subway stations, even as much of the Muslim world was still seething over a California-made movie ridiculing the Prophet Mohammad.
Obama vows to ‘stand fast’ as anti-US violence spreads
Furious protesters targeted symbols of US influence in cities across the Muslim world on Friday, attacking embassies, schools and restaurants in retaliation for a film that mocks Islam.
US has nothing to do with ‘disgusting’ film: Hillary Clinton
With protests growing in the Middle East over an anti-Islam film, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said the US government had absolutely nothing to do with the video, whose content and message it completely rejects.
US urges ‘cooler heads’ between Japan, China
The United States called on Tuesday for calm between Japan and China after Beijing sent ships to disputed islands in the East China Sea in response to Tokyo's purchase of them.
Obama condemns death of US officials in Libya
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned the killing of four Americans, including the US ambassador, in an attack on his country's consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi.
Rajaratnam’s insider-trading appeal set for October 25
A federal appeals court will hear oral arguments on October 25 in hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam's bid to overturn his insider trading conviction on grounds that the U.S. government improperly won permission to record his phone conversations.