Russia is 'greatest threat of any nation on earth' to US: FBI chief

Russia presents greatest threat to American national security, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey has told lawmakers. "Certainly in my view, (Russia presents) the greatest threat......

Former US prez candidate John McCain passes away

United States Senator John McCain, a prisoner of war in Vietnam and a two-time contender for the presidency, died on Saturday at his home in Arizona at the age of 81. IMAGE: McCain endured more......

Trump junks as "ridiculous" reports on Russia meddling in US election

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday rejected as “ridiculous” the Central Intelligence Agency reported assessment that Russia intervened to help him win the......

US admits it is hunting Al Qaeda on Pakistan soil

The United States is dealing with the Al Qaeda element on the Pakistan side of the border, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel conceded and acknowledged that its drone programme has been pretty......

Curbs on biz visas will impact Indo-US ties

Industry body US India Business Council has expressed concerns over proposals such as imposing restrictions on US business and work visas being considered by a group of Senators, saying the......

Innovative business: Biodegradable diapers

The Graham-Nyes had been running a small event-planning shop in Sydney, Australia. Hoping to score some swag for the impending arrival of their son, they stopped by a baby expo in the city. There......

US immigration bill to raise H-1B visa

The sweeping US immigration bill, likely to be unveiled on Tuesday, may propose a substantial increase in the much sought after H-1B visa, but the conditions imposed therein, if approved by the......

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

IMAGE: Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal. Photograph: Graham Crouch/Getty Images Pakistan's ace spinner Saeed Ajmal has brought the curtains down on his cricket career with a "heavy heart",......

Mike Hussey fears spin won't have much say in 2015 World Cup

Image: West Indies spinner Sunil Narine. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images Even as the teams get ready for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Michael Hussey has predicted......

Pakistan spinner Ajmal claims Harbhajan is a chucker

Questioning the ICC’s new rules on chucking, the off-spinner says, 'If they put Harbhajan through a proper bowling assessment test now, I can safely tell you he will exceed the 15 degrees......