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Obama likely to visit Cuba in March, says report

US President Barack Obama is likely to make a historic visit to Cuba next month, the first sitting American president to go to the island nation in 80 years, as the two cold war-era foes make......

Indian-American ebola doc gets prime seat at Obama's address

As President Obama spoke about fighting ebola, cameras panned towards Dr Pranav Shetty. A prominent Indian-American doctor fighting the dreaded ebola disease in West Africa was the lone......

Michelle invites Indian doctor for State of the Union Address

US First Lady Michelle Obama has invited a prominent Indian-American doctor, who is playing a key role in fighting the dreaded Ebola disease in West Africa, for Wednesday's State of the Union......

After more than 50 years US, Cuba move to end hostility

A woman celebrates with people riding in a car and holding posters of the "Cuban Five" in Havana. Photograph: Reuters In a historic decision, President Barack Obama announced a series of......

'We assist to bankrupt ideology of violent extremism everywhere'

In his penultimate State of the Union address, United States President Barack Obama said that the economy is improving and he vowed to dismantle terror networks. He promised equal opportunity for......

'Oz economy to be hit if migrant intake isn't up'

A leading immigration expert has warned that Australia's economy would take a hit if it does not increase its temporary skilled migrant intake, which also includes professionals from countries like......

Manufacturing data stokes fears of spring turning cold

Growth in Chinese factories slowed to a crawl as export demand dwindled, while Germany saw business activity decline for the first time in five months. Major economies in North America, Europe and......

The most corrupt countries

Corruption is on the march. In 2008, the number of countries sinking deeper into the clutches of influence peddling, bribery and scandalous business dealings outpaced improvements by a 2 to 1......

Kmart, Sears in $11 billion merger

US retail major Kmart Holding Corp and America's largest departmental-store chain Sears, Roebuck & Co, on Wednesday, agreed to merge in an $11 billion cash-and-stock deal.The merger will combine......

US Federal Reserve trims rates to 1958 lows

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday trimmed US interest rates a quarter percentage point to 45-year lows, citing recent hopeful economic signs as it offered a less potent growth tonic than markets had......

Oscars 2015: Here's why these Best Director nominees are brilliant!

A soft-spoken hipster. A master teller of American tales.A Norwegian generating wide acclaim with his Hollywood debut.A ridiculously versatile director.And the world's most distinctive......

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Binge watching television shows on streaming services has become the new way for us to be entertained at home. And that is not surprising since many of these shows are far better than the films we......

The Oscar for the best snub goes to...

Well, in fact there are four contenders. One is Pedro Almodovar's mystery movie Volver aboutthe bonding between mothers and daughters while the otherthree areWorld Trade Center, United 93 and......

Burton's Alice in Wonderland, three times over!

In Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, the Lewis Carroll classic tale recently got a new twist thanks to the sumptuous imagination of the filmmaker and the marketing skills of the Disney folks. And......

My Name is Khan's new avatar to open in US

Karan Johar's My Name Is Khan, already the highest grossing Bollywood film abroad with at least $16 million gross, is bracing for another record. On Friday, it will become the first Bollywood film......

EPL PIX: Liverpool close in on City with Everton win; Chelsea edge West Ham

IMAGES from English Premier League matches played on Sunday. IMAGE: Liverpool's Luis Diaz, Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson celebrate their second goal scored by Divock Origi against Everton......

Beckham finally makes Galaxy debut

David Beckham made his long-awaited debut for Los Angeles Galaxy in front of a capacity crowd when he came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of Saturday's exhibition match against Chelsea. The......

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