US to deploy 275 army personnel to protect embassy in Iraq

The United States is deploying up to 275 military personnel in Iraq to protect its citizens and property as the war-torn country battles a dramatic sweep by insurgents there. Pentagon Press......

Obama congratulates Modi, invites him to the US

President Barack Obama congratulated Narendra Modi on Friday night for his electoral victory during a telephone call and invited him to visit the United States to further strengthen bilateral ties.......

There's a rifle aimed at Vivek Murthy

The National Rifle Association aims to shoot down Vivek Murthy’s Senate confirmation as United States Surgeon General, Aziz Haniffa reports The National Rifle Association has set its sights......

Devyani Episode: 'It was the most stupid thing to do'

Recognising that the damage that the diplomat row has done to the India-US relationship, there is a realisation in the top American leadership that "it was the most stupid thing to do" on their......

Obama, top Republicans to continue talks on shutdown

US President Barack Obama and the Republican party leadership have decided to continue talks to find any possible deal to re-open government and raise the debt ceiling, but there was no immediate......

Obama's talks with Republicans yield no decision on shutdown

United States President Barack Obama and Republican leaders reached no specific decision on how to end the partial government shutdown after a meeting at the White House following a move to......

Obama to hold meeting with lawmakers on shutdown

US President Barack Obama has stepped up his personal engagement with lawmakers over the government shutdown, which the White House hoped would help in resolving the current economic crisis......

US raises concern over American firms evading taxes

Amidst allegations that Apple is evading US taxes through overseas shell companies, the White House said this raises the broader question of American companies that ship profits and jobs overseas,......

Review: Begin Again is heartwarming

Begin Again speaks to the viewer like few films have, says Paloma Sharma.Perhaps it is futile to write this. No words I come up with up could do justice to the truth of Begin Again. Nevertheless, I......

PIX: Jennifer Lopez, Anoushka Shankar at Grammies 2013

The 2013 Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles, California on February 10, may not have had any big winners to sweep all top awards this year but the show was a success nonetheless.Sitar legend Ravi......

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

Henry appointed France Under-21 coach IMAGE: Thierry Henry performing media duties before the match. Photograph: Johanna Geron/Reuters Former France striker Thierry Henry has been named head......

PICS: Liverpool, Chelsea play out drab draw

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is chased by a host of Chelsea players as he breaks through during the Premier League match at Anfield,......