The Americas

Is America's Statue of Liberty modelled on a Muslim Arab woman? These historians certainly think so!

The Statue of Liberty -- America's symbol of freedom and acceptance of diversity -- could actually have been modelled on a Muslim woman, after all.

Feb 7, 2017

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahus fragile coalition raises instability concerns

Israel legalises thousands of settler homes on private Palestinian land

The legalisation of the homes has been condemned by Palestinians, who see their hopes of a statehood being dashed.

Feb 7, 2017

US court refuses to reinstate Trumps controversial travel ban executive order

Facebook, Apple, Google and Microsoft file opposition against Donald Trump's immigration ban

The tech giants have argued that the ban imposes significant burdens on the industry by not allowing firms to hire talents from countries under entry ban.

Feb 6, 2017

Trump orders extreme vetting measures for refugees and bans Syrians

US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet NATO leaders in May, White House says

A White House statement on Sunday said that Trump and Stoltenberg "discussed how to encourage all NATO allies to meet their defence spending commitments."

Feb 6, 2017

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Donald Trump travel ban: US appeals court rejects White House challenge to reinstate ban

The rejection of the ban will be in place until the case of the immigration ban is heard in the court.

Feb 5, 2017

Watch: Did President Donald Trump just confess that the US is a country of killers? [VIDEO]

Asked how he respected Russian President Vladimir Putin despite he being a "killer," Trump asked if the interviewer thought the US was "so innocent."

Feb 5, 2017

Warburg Pincus acquires airline services group Accelya; Dubai-based Mercator and Accelya to merge

The combined entity of Accelya and Mercator will have annual revenues of $200 million with more than 400 clients worldwide, including 250 airlines.

Feb 5, 2017

Iran to deploy missiles as show of defiance after US sanctions

Ever since Donald Trump assumed his position as the US president, relations between Tehran and Washington have further deteriorated.

Feb 4, 2017

Qatar Airways to fly barred nationals after US judge blocks Trump's travel ban

The Doha-based airline on its website posted a travel alert saying that it would fly passengers as long as they had valid visa to go to America.

Feb 4, 2017

Former Norway PM detained at US airport over 2014 visit to Iran

Kjell Magne Bondevik had arrived in the US on Tuesday to attend the National Prayer Breakfast, a yearly event held in Washington DC.

Feb 4, 2017

Trump and May discuss Russian sanctions in joined press conference

US imposes new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile test

The sanctions have drawn an angry response from Tehran, which had said that the missile test had not breached the Iran nuclear code.

Feb 4, 2017

Donald Trumps hair-loss medication has known sexual and cognitive side effects

Donald Trump's travel ban temporarily blocked across nation by Seattle federal judge

US District Judge James Robart sided with two states, Washington and Minnesota, which urged a nationwide hold on Trump's executive orders.

Feb 4, 2017

Outgoing US president Barack Obama urges Americans to still believe

Most Americans want Barack Obama back as US President, poll reveals

A significant percentage of voters think the Republican billionaire should be removed from the White House.

Feb 3, 2017

Donald Trump adviser Kellyane Conway cites fake terror attack by refugees to defend travel ban

Conway cited the 'Bowling Green massacre' as one of the reasons for the refugee ban but the massacre never happened.

Feb 3, 2017

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US President Trump says 'nothing off the table with Iran;' readies to impose new sanctions

Trump made the statement when he was asked by reporters if he would consider military options to respond to Tehran.

Feb 3, 2017

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The Americas

Is America's Statue of Liberty modelled on a Muslim Arab woman? These historians certainly think so!

Israel legalises thousands of settler homes on private Palestinian land

Facebook, Apple, Google and Microsoft file opposition against Donald Trump's immigration ban

US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet NATO leaders in May, White House says

Donald Trump travel ban: US appeals court rejects White House challenge to reinstate ban

Watch: Did President Donald Trump just confess that the US is a country of killers? [VIDEO]

Warburg Pincus acquires airline services group Accelya; Dubai-based Mercator and Accelya to merge

Iran to deploy missiles as show of defiance after US sanctions

Qatar Airways to fly barred nationals after US judge blocks Trump's travel ban

Former Norway PM detained at US airport over 2014 visit to Iran

US imposes new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile test

Donald Trump's travel ban temporarily blocked across nation by Seattle federal judge

Most Americans want Barack Obama back as US President, poll reveals

Donald Trump adviser Kellyane Conway cites fake terror attack by refugees to defend travel ban

US President Trump says 'nothing off the table with Iran;' readies to impose new sanctions

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