Obama mocks self, scribes and rivals at final White House dinner gig

US President Barack Obama cracked jokes on himself, mocked journalists and lampooned Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in his final outing as comic-in-chief at the star-studded White House......

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

The winners of the 60th annual World Press Photo Contest have been announced. The winning shot was taken by Turkish Associated Press photographer called Burhan Ozbilici, with an image he has simply......

Judge Sri Srinivasan, best of America and India

The first Indian-origin federal judge in the United States is India Abroad Person of the Year 2013 President Barack Obama calls him one of his “favourite people.” Justice Sandra Day......

Lalu's Rail Budget speech

Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav made the following speech while presenting the Railway Budget for 2004-2005 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (July 6, 2004)."Mr Speaker Sir,I rise to present the......

World Cup-winning captain, USA's Rapinoe to retire

IMAGE: Megan Rapinoe had led USA to their 4th FIFA World Cup win in 2019. Photograph: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters United States forward Megan Rapinoe will retire after this season, the 38-year-old said......

Griner finally released from Russian detention

IMAGE: Brittney Griner of the United States in action with Monica Okoye of Japan. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Brittney Griner's Olympic coach Dawn Staley called for compassion as the......

Griner finally released from Russian detention

IMAGE: Brittney Griner of the United States in action with Monica Okoye of Japan. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Brittney Griner's Olympic coach Dawn Staley called for compassion as the eight-time......

US Olympian pleads guilty to drugs charges in Russian court

IMAGE: US basketball player Brittney Griner, who was detained in March at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport and later charged with illegal possession of cannabis, is escorted before a court hearing in......

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Photograph: Kind courtesy US Soccer WNT/Twitter US women's soccer and basketball earned strong television ratings as they returned after being put on hold due to COVID-19, helping to quell concern......