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Obama picks a record high number of gay officials
Less than halfway through his first term, US President Barack Obama has appointed more openly gay officials than any other President in US history.
Gay activists, among Mr Obama’s strongest supporters, say the estimate of more than 150 appointments so far, from agency heads and commission members to policy officials and senior staffers, surpasses the previous high of about 140 reached during two full terms under President Bill Clinton.
Kashmir unlikely to figure during Singh-Obama talks: sources
The Kashmir issue is unlikely to figure during talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and US President Barack Obama in New Delhi next month as US considers this an "internal" matter of India, Ind
Planetary system with 2 suns found
Scientists have discovered a huge alien planet in a system with two suns similar to the fictional world of Tatooine in the Hollywood science fiction Star Wars: A New Hope.
Achievers falter under pressure?
Ever wondered why some top achievers sometimes falter in crucial situations?
US will give Pak $2bn military aid
The United States announced Friday it will give Pakistan a whopping $2.29 billion in fresh military aid to bolster its Army’s anti-terror capabilities, notwithstanding Indian concerns that Islamabad h
US seeks wider CIA role to fight militants in Pak
The US is pushing to expand the presence of its Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officers in Pakistan in order to help Islamabad target the safe havens of Al Qaeda and other militants more aggressive
‘Liability bill deviates from nuclear deal’
The Civil Nuclear Liability Bill “deviates significantly” from international standards and renders equipment suppliers potentially liable for as long as 80 years, according to a new report, which also
US warns Pak to fight Taliban or lose funding: Report
The United States has warned Pakistani leaders that continued inaction against the Taliban and Al Qaeda havens bordering Afghanistan could jeopardise some large US cash payouts to Islamabad, the Wall
Obama to visit Pak in 2011, not in next month Asia tour
US President Barack Obama has told Pakistan that he would visit their country in 2011 and wouldn't be stopping there on a trip next month to Asia including a visit to India.
Pak should take action against terrorist safe havens: US
The US has asked Pakistani leaders participating in the strategic dialogue to accelerate the pace and take strong action against terrorist safe havens there, even as it appreciated Islamabad's role in
