Pelosi defends tearing copy of Trump's speech

Washington (IANS) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has defended her decision to tear up a copy of President Donald Trump State of the Union address, saying her actions was justified, media reports said.

"I tore up a manifesto of mistruths," Pelosi…

Sri Lankan PM leaves for India state-visit

Colombo (IANS) Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday embarked on a two-day state-visit to India, during which the two neighbours were expected to finalise an implementation agenda for a $450 million line of credit offered by New Delhi.

Senate acquits Trump on both impeachment charges

New York (IANS) President Donald Trump has been acquitted by the Senate on both impeachment charges ending the historic trial that was a desperate move by Democrats to avenge their defeat in the 2016 election.

While the Democrats put up a united…

Indian-Americans upset with Iowa Democratic caucus

Washington (IANS) Members of the Indian-American community were disappointed with the chaos that took place within the Democratic Party in the Iowa caucus earlier this week, a media report said.

All eyes were on Iowa on Monday night as its…

China coronavirus toll inches closer to 500

Beijing (IANS) The toll from the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China has climbed to 490, with 65 new fatalities, while the total number of confirmed cases has gone up to 24,324, the Chinese health authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
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Buttigieg, Sanders lead in 1st Dem presidential nomination race

New York (IANS) Pete Buttiegieg, a small town mayor breaking into national politics, and veteran Senator Bernie Sanders emerged as leaders in the first results of the chaotic Democratic Party race in Iowa for nomination to run against President Donald…

Pompeo urges Taliban to show clear commitment to peace

Tashkent (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who was in Uzbekistan as part of his ongoing foreign tour, has urged the Taliban to show clear signs that they were committed to reducing violence and promoting peace in Afghanistan.

"What…

Iran's judiciary sentences 'CIA spy' to death

Tehran (IANS) The spokesman of Iran's Judiciary said on Tuesday that the country's Supreme Court has approved the death sentence of an Iranian national who was spying for the US.

"Amir Rahimpour, who was the CIA spy and received huge…

Coronavirus: China calls for international cooperation

Beijing (IANS) China on Tuesday called for international cooperation to combat the public health crisis from the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the remarks at a press briefing online when…

B'desh halts visa-on-arrival for Chinese nationals

Dhaka (IANS) Bangladesh has suspended its visa-on-arrival services for Chinese nationals amid the global emergency over the deadly coronavirus outbreak that has so far killed 361 people in China alone.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen announced…