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  Post surgical strikes, US slams Pak for cross-border terror, calls for de-escalation of tension

  World | September 30, 2016 7:17 IST

  Sending 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 | June 21, 2016 8:53 IST

  Washington: 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 | June 10, 2015 7:21 IST

  Washington: 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 | April 24, 2015 13:27 IST

  Washington: 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 | April 01, 2015 8:21 IST

  LAUSANNE, 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 | March 19, 2015 8:01 IST

  Washington: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 | January 07, 2015 18:42 IST

  Washington: 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 | January 06, 2015 10:22 IST

  Washington: 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 | December 17, 2014 16:52 IST

  Washington: 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 | December 17, 2014 9:31 IST

  Washington: 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 | December 17, 2014 7:33 IST

  Washington: 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 | July 08, 2014 7:38 IST

  Washington: 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 | February 25, 2012 9:08 IST

  Washington, 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