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US Senator says Pakistan must end support to terror groups

3:20 pm October 12, 2019

Washington: Pakistan must end support to terrorist groups, a top US Senator has said, a day after meeting Prime Minister Imran Khan and the army chief, discussing with them what more can be done to preempt terror attacks and prevent the spread of radicalism. Senator Maggie Hassan also called for finding ways to de-escalate the […]

Biden for first time calls for Trump’s impeachment

2:40 pm October 10, 2019

Washington: Former Vice President and Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden on Wednesday for the first time called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment, saying the White House occupant is a “threat to American democracy” and has “violated” his oath of office. His party has launched an impeachment inquiry over claims that Trump pressured Ukraine’s President Volodymyr […]

Will Trump's mishandling of records leave a hole in history?

Trump: US going into Middle East was ‘worst decision ever’

8:20 pm October 9, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US military becoming involved in the Middle East was the “worst decision ever made” and that he was ensuring the safe return of troops. Trump has faced a bipartisan backlash since a surprise announcement by the White House on Sunday that Washington was pulling back 50 […]

Growth slowdown in India temporary, expect momentum to improve going ahead: IMF chief

New IMF chief Georgieva says world suffering ‘synchronized slowdown’

8:56 pm October 8, 2019

Washington: Grinding trade disputes are undermining the global economy, which is set to see its slowest growth in nearly a decade, the new IMF chief said Tuesday. Research shows the impact of the trade conflict is widespread and countries must be ready to respond in unison with cash infusions, Kristalina Georgieva said in her first […]

Want to bring back US forces engaged in endless wars: Trump

2:58 pm October 8, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that he wants to bring back American forces engaged in the endless wars, emphasising that it was one of the promises he made during his 2016 Presidential campaign. “We want to bring our troops back home. It’s been many many years. It’s been decades, in many cases. We […]