The Americas

Oscars 2017: Lion nomination leads to increased interest from foreign tourists; 70% rise in hotel bookings in Kolkata

Several portions of Lion, based on the real-life story of Saroo Brierly, have been shot on locations in Kolkata, and have piqued the interest of tourists.

Feb 27, 2017

Donald Trump's approval rating slides to 44%, record low for new US President: Poll

The NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll found that almost 48 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's performance as the US President.

Feb 27, 2017

The Salesman director Asghar Farhadi boycotts Oscars 2017 citing Donald Trump's travel ban

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, whose movie The Salesman won Best Foreign Language Film chose not to attend the Oscars night out of respect to the seven countries affected by Trump's travel ban.

Feb 27, 2017

Donald Trump calls travel ban court ruling a political decision

Donald Trump's nominee for navy secretary Philip Bilden withdraws candidacy

Philip Bilden is the latest candidate in a series of nominees who have removed their names from consideration to be included in Donald Trump's administration.

Feb 27, 2017

Five key moments from Donald Trumps press conference

Donald Trump says he won't attend White House correspondents' dinner

Former President Ronald Reagan was the last one to have missed the dinner in 1981, because he was recovering from a gunshot wound he sustained from an assassination attempt.

Feb 26, 2017

Obama gets superstar's welcome in New York as he arrives with daughter for Broadway show

A large crowd of New Yorkers cheered the former president after he was spotted at downtown Starbucks in Manhattan holding a cup of coffee.

Feb 25, 2017

Boxer Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport, asked if he is a Muslim

Muhammad Ali Jr. and his mother were reportedly asked to step aside while going through customs because of their Arabic sounding names.

Feb 25, 2017

White House bars CNN, BBC, New York Times, other news media from press briefing

White House press secretary Sean Spicer blocked reporters from CNN, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Politico and BuzzFeed from attending a non-televised briefing.

Feb 25, 2017

Trump orders extreme vetting measures for refugees and bans Syrians

Donald Trump promises 'greatest military build-up in American history'

Trump's request of a massive budget for military buildup will face harsh realities at the Capitol Hill, with the federal budget still running a large deficit.

Feb 25, 2017

Brazil Open 2017: Rescue dogs acting as ball boys to steal the limelight and people's hearts... again! [PHOTOS]

Rescue dogs Cindy, Nanda, Pretinha, Mia, Arlete and Sheep will be fetching balls after each point during matches in Brazil Open 2017.

Feb 24, 2017

Kansas shooting: Who was Srinivas Kuchibhotla, the Indian engineer killed in the Olathe bar racial attack?

Witnesses said that the assailant allegedly yelled "get out of my country" at Srinivas Kuchibhotla before opening fire at two Indians at the bar.

Feb 24, 2017

Srinivas Kuchibhotla shooting: GoFundMe page raises over $240,000 to fund Indian's funeral after Kansas killing

An Indian was killed and two others were injured after a man opened fire in a crowded Austins Bar and Grill in Olathe, Kansas City, on Wednesday night.

Feb 24, 2017

Srinivas Kuchibhotla shooting: In Donald Trump's era, here are instances of violence against the Indian community

Srinivas Kuchibhotla killed: Hate crimes in United States have risen ever since the 2016 presidential elections campaign began, particularly after the US President Donald Trump's xenophobic rhetoric against immigrants.

Feb 24, 2017

Kansas shooting: Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla killed, 2 others injured in 'racial attack' in suburban Olathe bar

The Kansas police authorities declined to address a press conference to say if the Olathe bar attack that killed Srinivas Kuchibhotla and injured Alok Madasani was a hate crime.

Feb 24, 2017

snake trackers from tamil nadu, florida pythons

How Tamil Nadu's snake trackers are saving Florida's wildlife from pythons

The snake trackers belong to the Irula tribe in Tamil Nadu. They were invited by a python researcher to rid of Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades.

Feb 23, 2017

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The Americas

Oscars 2017: Lion nomination leads to increased interest from foreign tourists; 70% rise in hotel bookings in Kolkata

Donald Trump's approval rating slides to 44%, record low for new US President: Poll

The Salesman director Asghar Farhadi boycotts Oscars 2017 citing Donald Trump's travel ban

Donald Trump's nominee for navy secretary Philip Bilden withdraws candidacy

Donald Trump says he won't attend White House correspondents' dinner

Obama gets superstar's welcome in New York as he arrives with daughter for Broadway show

Boxer Muhammad Ali's son detained at Florida airport, asked if he is a Muslim

White House bars CNN, BBC, New York Times, other news media from press briefing

Donald Trump promises 'greatest military build-up in American history'

Brazil Open 2017: Rescue dogs acting as ball boys to steal the limelight and people's hearts... again! [PHOTOS]

Kansas shooting: Who was Srinivas Kuchibhotla, the Indian engineer killed in the Olathe bar racial attack?

Srinivas Kuchibhotla shooting: GoFundMe page raises over $240,000 to fund Indian's funeral after Kansas killing

Srinivas Kuchibhotla shooting: In Donald Trump's era, here are instances of violence against the Indian community

Kansas shooting: Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla killed, 2 others injured in 'racial attack' in suburban Olathe bar

How Tamil Nadu's snake trackers are saving Florida's wildlife from pythons

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh