United States

United Airlines CEO apologises over 'horrific' incident after company shares plummet

The apology came a day after a video showing an Asian man being dragged out of the plane went viral on social media.

Apr 12, 2017

Maundy Thursday 2017: Why and how is it observed? Bible verses, quotes, and all you need to know about the holy day

Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, is observed on April 13 this year.

Apr 12, 2017

2017 Pulitzer Prize: Full list of this year's winners

There were a total of 1,187 journalism entries this year for the United States' oldest annual awards.

Apr 11, 2017

China remains world's biggest executioner; US sees lowest number in decades

The rest of the countries accounted for at least 1,032 executions last year– a decline of 35 percent in comparison to 2015 numbers.

Apr 11, 2017

San Bernardino School Shooting: Cedric Anderson opened fire on his wife Karen Elaine Smith, later kills self

San Bernardino School students witnessed a murder-suicide when Cedric Anderson shot his wife Karen Elaine Smith and later himself, said San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said.

Apr 11, 2017

2017 Pulitzer Prizes: Here are the top contenders for the coveted journalism awards

This year's Pulitzer Prizes is likely to primarily focus on the biggest story of 2016: The United States presidential elections.

Apr 10, 2017

Russian computer programmer arrested in Spain over suspected involvement in US election hacking

A spokesperson for the Russian embassy in Madrid confirmed Pyotr Levashov's arrest. The embassy, however, declined to reveal details.

Apr 10, 2017

US Navy strike group headed to Korean peninsula to keep a check on North Korea's nuclear threat

The US strike group includes the Nimitz-class aircraft supercarrier USS Carl Vinson, a carrier air wing, two guided-missile destroyers and a guided-missile cruiser.

Apr 9, 2017

Warplane strikes Syrian town that was hit by chemical attack, again

It is not yet clear who launched the fresh strikes on Syria's Khan Sheikhoun on Friday and Saturday.

Apr 9, 2017

Will US missile strikes in Syria push Russia and America to the brink of war?

Russia had welcomed Trump's presidential win in the 2016 US elections considering his soft spot for Moscow and President Vladimir Putin. However, the dynamics have changed.

Apr 8, 2017

Another Indian killed in US: Vikram Jariyal dies in gas station shooting; Sushma Swaraj extends help

Vikram Jaryal had arrived in the US less than a month ago, and was working in the gas station where he was killed.

Apr 8, 2017

Syria state TV claims US strike killed 11 civilians, including 4 children

The unverified claims from the Syrian state agency came after Trump authorised firing of 59 "precision-guided" Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase.

Apr 7, 2017

Russia withdraws from air safety deal with US, after missile strikes in Syria

Russia is a Syrian ally and backs Assad in the country's six-year long civil war, while the US has long advocated for the Syrian dictator's ouster.

Apr 7, 2017

Donald Trump's Syrian missile strikes 'significant blow to US-Russia relationship,' Kremlin says

The US strikes in Syria came after the horrific chemical attack on the residential part of Khan Sheikhun killed 70 civilians, including 20 children and 13 women.

Apr 7, 2017

Trump orders extreme vetting measures for refugees and bans Syrians

US says North Korea a strategic liability to China, days before Trump-Xi meeting

The US made the statement just days ahead of a crucial meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago in Florida this week.

Apr 6, 2017

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United States

United Airlines CEO apologises over 'horrific' incident after company shares plummet

Maundy Thursday 2017: Why and how is it observed? Bible verses, quotes, and all you need to know about the holy day

2017 Pulitzer Prize: Full list of this year's winners

China remains world's biggest executioner; US sees lowest number in decades

San Bernardino School Shooting: Cedric Anderson opened fire on his wife Karen Elaine Smith, later kills self

2017 Pulitzer Prizes: Here are the top contenders for the coveted journalism awards

Russian computer programmer arrested in Spain over suspected involvement in US election hacking

US Navy strike group headed to Korean peninsula to keep a check on North Korea's nuclear threat

Warplane strikes Syrian town that was hit by chemical attack, again

Will US missile strikes in Syria push Russia and America to the brink of war?

Another Indian killed in US: Vikram Jariyal dies in gas station shooting; Sushma Swaraj extends help

Syria state TV claims US strike killed 11 civilians, including 4 children

Russia withdraws from air safety deal with US, after missile strikes in Syria

Donald Trump's Syrian missile strikes 'significant blow to US-Russia relationship,' Kremlin says

US says North Korea a strategic liability to China, days before Trump-Xi meeting

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