Obama heckled as ‘antichrist’ during Los Angeles fundraiser
United States President, Barack Obama was heckled as an antichrist by a man during an appearance at the House of Blues in Los Angeles.
Bill introduced in US House to freeze all aid to Pakistan
A key American lawmaker from Texas has introduced a resolution in the House of Representative to freeze all US aid to Pakistan. The House Resolution (No HR 3013) if passed will freeze all US aid to Pakistan with the exception of funds that are designated to help secure nuclear weapons.
Pranab arrives in New York for meeting with PM
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has arrived here for a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the 2G spectrum issue in the wake of a Finance Ministry note involving P. Chidambaram.
Pranab to attend US-India CEO forum
Indian finance minister Pranab Mukherjee and commerce minister Anand Sharma are among the top leaders from India at a meeting of the US-India CEO forum here on Thursday to forge an action plan to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
Gender equality is smart economics: World Bank
Gender equality is smart economics as countries which create better opportunities and conditions for women can raise productivity and improve outcomes for children, the World Bank said on Sunday ahead of its annual meeting.
Nato, Afghan forces capture Kabul attacks suspects
Nato and Afghan forces have captured at least two suspects linked to a dramatic Taliban assault on the US embassy and Nato headquarters in Kabul, the transatlantic alliance said on Thursday.
Selena Gomez wants to work with DiCaprio
Former Disney star Selena Gomez would love to work with Leonardo DiCaprio but is not sure it will ever happen. The 19-year-old singer who is currently dating ‘Baby’ hitmaker Justin Bieber, is keen to work with the 'Inception' star but does not believe it is likely to happen any time soon, reported E!online.
2014 polls may see Rahul Gandhi vs Modi: US report
As the debate on potential prime ministerial contenders for the 2014 elections picks up in India, a US Congressional report says it might just turn out to be a direct contest between controversial Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Tears unite Americans on 10th anniversary of 9/11
Tears flowed and bells tolled at Ground Zero on Sunday as Americans marked the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in a rare moment of unity for a country still shaken by the horrific attacks.
US launches massive manhunt for three terror suspect
A massive manhunt by security and intelligence agencies was underway in the US for three men believed to be planning major terror attacks in America, as secretary of state warned that cities from New York to Mumbai were still under threat.