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  Mike Pompeo to replace John Brennan as CIA Director, confirms US Senate

  World | January 24, 2017 9:11 IST

  The US Senate has confirmed Kansas Congressman Mike Pompeo as director of the CIA, replacing John Brennan, a media report said on Tuesday.

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  US Congress rejects Obama's veto on 9/11 bill; Now victims' family can sue Saudi Arabia

  World | September 29, 2016 7:04 IST

  Families of those killed in the terror attacks on 9/11 would now be able to sue Saudi Arabia for any role in the plot, as an overwhelming majority of Congress rejected President Barack Obama's veto

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  India not perturbed over fresh US military aid to Pakistan: Report

  World | June 17, 2016 13:56 IST

  The reports of US Congrerss approving fresh military aid to Pakistan had caused some consternation among the diplomatic circles but the Indian officials are not worried over the development.

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  US senators fail to recognise India as a 'global strategic and defence partner'

  World | June 15, 2016 15:15 IST

  Washington: There was euphoria in India when PM Modi addressed the joint sitting of the US Congress and the members gave him 9 standing ovations and clapped 64 times. However, the goodwill that PM Modi’s

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  US lawmaker assails F-16 deal, says Pakistan supports Taliban, Al Qaeda, Haqqani network

  World | February 24, 2016 13:14 IST

  Washington: The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has sharply questioned the US plans to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, in the light of  Pakistani actions in Afghanistan describing them as a threat

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  H-1B visa reform bill introduced in US Senate

  World | November 11, 2015 14:55 IST

  Washington: Two US Senators have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the Senate seeking reform of H-1B visa programme and modify wage requirements while also calling for a sense of urgency against the "abuse of the

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  US Senate passes cybersecurity bill

  World | October 28, 2015 8:02 IST

  Washington: The US Senate on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at promoting better cybersecurity information sharing between the private sector and the government.The Senate voted 74 to 21 to approve the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

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  Senate Democrats block resolution against Iran n deal

  World | September 11, 2015 7:21 IST

  Washington: US Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a resolution disapproving of the nuclear deal reached by world powers and Iran in July.In a 58-42 vote, Republicans fell two votes short of the 60 needed to

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  US Senate approves 'fast-track' trade bill

  World | June 25, 2015 9:38 IST

  Washington: The US Senate on Wednesday approved a so-called fast-track trade bill that empowers the president to negotiate trade deals, media reported on Thursday.The bill will now be sent to President Barack Obama for signing.The

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  US Senate passes bill on fast-track trade authority for Barack Obama

  World | May 23, 2015 13:25 IST

  Washington: In a major victory for President Barack Obama, the US Senate overcame bitter divisions  and approved a bill that gives him the authority to swiftly negotiate and forge international trade pacts.A coalition of 48

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  Ban 'yoga pants' as it pose a challenge to America: US lawmaker

  World | February 13, 2015 10:21 IST

  New Delhi: Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently celebrated his success in driving the campaign to get the United Nations to endorse June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, U.S. lawmakers appear to

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  Richard Verma to be sworn-in as US Ambassador to India

  World | December 19, 2014 12:20 IST

  Washington: Richard Rahul Verma will be sworn-in as US Ambassador to India tomorrow, becoming the first Indian-American to hold the post.  Verma, 46, was confirmed by the US Senate by a voice vote last week.Secretary

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  US Senate confirms Indian-American Mehta as a federal judge

  World | December 17, 2014 11:04 IST

  Washington: Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position.  His nomination was

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  Resolution in US Senate to honour Satyarthi, Malala

  World | December 11, 2014 13:06 IST

  Washington: In acknowledgement of their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education, a US Senate resolution has been introduced to recognise Nobel laureates

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  Voting for 2014 mid-term elections begins in US

  World | November 04, 2014 23:54 IST

  Washington: Americans today began voting for the crucial 2014 mid-term elections, expected to help Republicans wrest control of the US Senate that can tip the balance of power ahead of the Presidential elections in 2016.At

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  US Senate designates September 30 as 'US-India Partnership Day'

  World | September 19, 2014 15:27 IST

  Washington: The US Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution designating September 30 as 'US-India Partnership Day' recognising the contribution of the two countries to one another and the relationship that will continue to help

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  U.S. Senate confirms Indo-American Manish Shah as federal judge

  World | May 02, 2014 10:59 IST

  Washington: Indian-American Manish Shah has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a federal judge in Illinois, becoming the first South Asian federal judge in the 5th most populous state of America.Mr. Shah, 40, was

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  US Senate confirms Indian-American for key State Dept post

  World | March 14, 2014 10:12 IST

  Washington : The US Senate yesterday confirmed Indian-American Puneet Talwar to a key diplomatic position in the State Department.So far a key aide of President Barack Obama on the Middle East, Talwar would now serve

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  Senate OKs gay rights bill banning discrimination

  World | November 08, 2013 9:58 IST

  Washington : The U.S. Senate approved legislation Thursday outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, demonstrating the nation's quickly evolving attitude toward gay rights nearly two decades after Congress rejected same-sex marriage.The enthusiasm

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  Congress votes to end US shutdown, avoid default

  World | October 17, 2013 8:40 IST

  Washington: Congress passed legislation Wednesday night to avert a U.S. debt default and end a government shutdown, a bipartisan deal set along President Barack Obama's strict terms that left Republicans little to show for the