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Donald Trump Lauds Contributions of Indian-Americans on I-Day
Donald Trump in his message to the India Day parade in Chicago to mark the 70th anniversary of India's independence said that the US and India shared an enduring bond of friendship founded upon great respect for the values of democracy and mutual security...
Interpol Warrants Against 4 Indian-origin Businessmen Over Rare Diamond
The Interpol has issued red notices against four Indian-origin businessmen in South Africa following a legal spat over a Rs 2.5-billion rare pink diamond.
At Least 17 Killed in Attack on Turkish Restaurant in Burkina Faso
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the violence, which continued into the early hours of Monday with yet another heavy exchange of gunfire overheard by witnesses.
CIA Chief: Not Surprising if North Korea Tests Missile Again
North Korea said plans would be completed by mid-August to fire four intermediate-range missiles to land near the US Pacific island of Guam.
North Korea Crisis: Here's What May Happen Next
The latest escalation in the stand-off has set the world on edge, with stock markets down and jittery observers now openly pondering whether the risk of nuclear conflict is real.
Donald Trump 'Thanks' Vladimir Putin for Expelling US Diplomats, State Department is Not Amused
US President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to expel more than 700 American diplomatic employees would save significant cash.
Canadian Diplomat in Cuba Treated For Hearing Loss After US 'Incidents'
"We are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and US diplomatic personnel and their families in Havana," Canadian foreign ministry spokeswoman Brianne Maxwell said on Thursday.
Hong Kong Closes 13 Beaches as Congealed Palm Oil Washes Ashore
The spill has sparked outrage among some residents and environmentalists and comes just a year after mountains of rubbish washed up on Hong Kong's beaches, with labels and packaging indicating most of it had come from mainland China.
Australia Finds US Military Aircraft That Crashed Off Northeast Coast
The navy divers will conduct remotely operated underwater vehicle operations before considering sending down divers, Defence Minister Marise Payne said.
US to Respond by September 1 to Russia's Expulsion of Diplomats
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, describing his meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, said Russia and the U.S. had agreed to resume a high-level diplomatic channel that Moscow had suspended after a previous U.S. move to tighten existing...
UK Ready to Pay up to 40 Billion Euros to Leave EU: Report
The European Union has floated a figure of 60 billion euros and wants significant progress on settling Britain's liabilities before talks can start on complex issues such as future trading arrangements.
Surprisingly Fleet-footed Giant Tortoise Escapes Japan Zoo, Again
The escape was the second time in less than a fortnight that the fleet-footed reptile, which is allowed to walk freely inside the park during opening hours, fled the zoo.
Qatar Airways Drops Plan to Buy Stake in American Airlines
The Qatari airline's surprise plan to buy at least USD 808 million in American Airlines shares was disclosed by the US carrier in a securities filing June 23.
Donald Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill over Alleged Meddling in Elections
The legislation is aimed at punishing Moscow for interfering in the 2016 presidential election and for its military aggression in Ukraine and Syria, where the Kremlin has backed President Bashar Assad.
'Certain Defence Products and Tech No One Will Give to India Except Russia'
Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of the Rostec State Corporation, said cooperation with India will certainly continue, regardless of whether India cooperates only with Russia or also with Israel, France, the US or other countries.
Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro Defiant as US Imposes Sanctions on Him
The US sanctions came after electoral authorities said more than 8 million people voted Sunday to create a constitutional assembly endowing Maduro's ruling party with virtually unlimited powers.