Josh Earnest
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Post surgical strikes, US slams Pak for cross-border terror, calls for de-escalation of tension
World | Sep 30, 2016, 07:17 AM ISTSending a strong message to Pakistan and reiterating its support to India in its fight against terrorism, the Obama administration on Friday urged for de-escalation of tension between India and Pakistan.
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US asks NSG members to support India's membership, China says matter not on Seoul meet agenda
World | Jun 21, 2016, 08:53 AM ISTWashington: The US on Monday asked the members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to consider and support India's application to join the group during their plenary meeting in Seoul beginning tomorrow. "We believe,
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Bomb threat: White House briefing room briefly evacuated
World | Jun 10, 2015, 07:21 AM ISTWashington: Secret Service agents interrupted a live, televised White House press briefing Tuesday to evacuate journalists after a bomb threat was called in to police. No bomb was found, the Secret Service said.President Barack Obama
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Al-Qaeda leaders hiding in Afghanistan-Pak region remain a concern
World | Apr 24, 2015, 01:27 PM ISTWashington: The US has said top al-Qaeda leaders hiding in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region continues to be a concern stating that local authorities have limited willpower and capabilities in taking actions against the terrorist outfit.“There continues
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No nuke agreement yet: Iran talks push past deadline
World | Apr 01, 2015, 08:21 AM ISTLAUSANNE, Switzerland:With stubborn disputes unresolved, nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers went past a self-imposed deadline and into overtime as negotiators renewed efforts to hammer out the outline of an agreement.Enough progress had
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US blasts Israeli PM over campaign comments after election win
World | Mar 19, 2015, 08:01 AM ISTWashington:The White House has slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his campaign comments about Arab-Israeli voters after his win in parliamentary elections.The US is "deeply concerned about rhetoric that seeks to marginalize Arab-Israeli citizens,"
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US stands with French in time of suffering, says Obama spokesman
World | Jan 07, 2015, 06:42 PM ISTWashington: President Barack Obama's top spokesman says the United States is determined to help the French apprehend those responsible for the attack on a satirical Paris newspaper that left at least 12 people dead.Press secretary
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No change in Afghan draw-down plans: White House
World | Jan 06, 2015, 10:22 AM ISTWashington: The White House has ruled out any change in its draw-down plan from Afghanistan asserting that Afghans are now solely responsible for the security of their country.“What the President has been really clear about
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White House hails Vivek Murthy's medical training, communication skills
World | Dec 17, 2014, 04:52 PM ISTWashington: Indian-American Surgeon General- designate Vivek Murthy has the right combination of medical training and communication skills that will serve the country very well, the White House has said, a day after the 37-year-old was
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US in touch with Pakistan to offer assistance after attack
World | Dec 17, 2014, 09:31 AM ISTWashington: The US is in touch with Pakistani authorities to offer assistance in the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attack on a Peshawar school that killed 151 people, the White House said on Tuesday."The depraved
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Obama to sign Russia sanctions bill
World | Dec 17, 2014, 07:33 AM ISTWashington: US President Barack Obama intends to sign into law a bill that will ratchet up sanctions on Russia and provide additional assistance to Ukraine, the White House said Tuesday.At a regular briefing, White House
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US promises to work with Germany over spy row
World | Jul 08, 2014, 07:38 AM ISTWashington: The US government on Monday pledged to work with Germany over an emerging spy row that is threatening to further damage their bilateral ties.White House spokesperson Josh Earnest refused to comment on reports about
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US Not Pursuing Military Option In Syria, Claims White House
World | Feb 25, 2012, 09:08 AM ISTWashington, Feb 25: The US on Friday said that it is not pursuing military option in Syria at the moment, noting that this is not the wise thing to do under current circumstances. “It is