Trump Nominates Indian-American to Key Administration Post September 14, 2018 12:31
An Indian-American Bimal Patel has been appointed to a key administrative position in the Treasury Department by the United States President Donald Trump.Patel, who is from Georgia, has been nominated to be an Assistant Secretary…
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U.S. Reaches Agreement Over Separated Migrant Families September 14, 2018 11:14
The Trump administration has reached a settlement over the separation of migrant children and their parents at the United States border, allowing some individuals to apply for asylum in the United States, according to court…
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Former UN Chief Kofi Annan Laid to Rest in Ghana September 14, 2018 10:28
The former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan has been laid to rest in his native Ghana as world leaders paid tributes to them with calls to keep alive the legacy of a "stubborn optimist" to…
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U.S. House of Representatives Ban Slaughter of Dogs, Cats September 14, 2018 10:00
The United States House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a legislation barring killing of cats and dogs for human consumption.The Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act, imposes a fine of USD 5,000 (more than…
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Over 20 Arrested Phoenix Area in Child Sex Crime Operation September 12, 2018 12:50
About 24 men arrested in the Phoenix metro area, authorities say during a multi-agency operation to crack down on child sex crimes.Mesa police say they partnered with the Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler police departments and…
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2+2 Dialogue 'Defining Moment' for Indo-U.S. Relations: Mattis September 12, 2018 11:36
The "highly successful" first 2+2 Dialogue between India and the United States was a "defining moment" and the defense cooperation between the two countries is on the right track, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said…
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India Remains on White House Major List on Drug Trade September 12, 2018 10:31
The United States President Donald Trump has identified India along with 21 other countries as among the major illegal drug transit or producing nations.Including India, other Asian countries identified as major drug transit or illicit…
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U.S. Marks 17th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks September 11, 2018 15:48
Americans are commemorating 9/11 with somber tributes, volunteer projects and a new monument to victims, after a year when two attacks demonstrated the enduring threat of terrorism in the nation's biggest city.Thousands of 9/11 victims'…
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Aadhaar Not Needed for Booking International Parcel: DoP September 11, 2018 10:38
Aadhaar is not compulsory for booking international parcel yet one of the optional identity documents, the Department of Posts said Monday. "…Aadhaar, as per the prevailing norms in the country, is not a mandatory document…
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Record Number of AZ voters to Cast Ballots in Primary Election September 10, 2018 13:01
A record-breaking number of Arizona voters cast ballots in this year's primary election.According to state officials, 1.2 million voters mailed in a ballot or showed up at the polls during the August 28 primary. That…
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Migrant Families Refusing Reunification over Dangers: ACLU September 10, 2018 12:48
An attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) told a court on Friday that immigrant parents separated from their children under the zero-tolerance policy by Trump administration and returned to their homes are refusing…
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2 British Tourists Among 7 Wounded in Paris Knife Attack September 10, 2018 11:53
Seven people including two British tourists were wounded Sunday in Paris after they were attacked by a man armed with a knife and an iron bar, according to police and other sources. A source close…
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