US pledges $60m to regional Sahel force

The United States will pledge $60 million to support the new G5 Sahel regional counter-terrorism force, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
30 October 2017, 18:00 PM

First charges filed

A Washington grand jury on Friday approved the first charges in the probe led by independent prosecutor Robert Mueller, CNN
28 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Take H-bomb threat 'literally'

A senior North Korean official issued a stern warning to the world that it should take "literally" his country's threat to test a nuclear
26 October 2017, 18:25 PM

We must pursue accountability for atrocities in Rakhine: US official

The United States says it wants accountability for atrocities in Rakhine State of Myanmar and their efforts seek to end the violence, support the displaced and their return home.
25 October 2017, 09:23 AM

US exploring scope for Myanmar sanctions

Urging Myanmar government to facilitate the safe and voluntary return of all Rohingyas from Bangladesh, the US has said that it is exploring scopes to impose sanctions against the country.
24 October 2017, 07:32 AM

Rohingya crisis: Next report will be more detailed, with importance, says UN envoy

United Nations Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee has said she will convey the ongoing Rohingya crisis issue in her next report with more details and importance.
24 October 2017, 06:38 AM

Trump call 'made me cry even worse'

The widow of a US Army sergeant killed in Niger this month said yesterday that President Donald Trump "made me cry even worse" in a
23 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Tillerson pays surprise visit to Afghanistan

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson paid a surprise visit to Afghanistan yesterday to discuss Washington's new strategy with President
23 October 2017, 18:00 PM

US Judge tosses $417m award against Johnson & Johnson

A judge tosses out a $417 million jury award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by using Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder for feminine hygiene.
21 October 2017, 04:17 AM

Obama's love letters to be made public

A young Barack Obama questioned his place in the world and his racial identity, agonized over whether he'd make enough money as a
19 October 2017, 18:38 PM

US hails India partnership

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called Wednesday for the US and India to expand strategic ties. He also pointedly criticised China,
19 October 2017, 18:28 PM

Trump denies making soldier's widow cry

US President Donald Trump told the widow of a soldier killed during an ambush in Niger "he knew what he was signing up for," according
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Italy has highest number of Unesco heritage sites

Italy has the highest number of Unesco heritage sites in the world. In Asia, China and India house the most heritage sites.
18 October 2017, 07:40 AM

Trump's fortune slides by $600m

America's richest may be getting richer but President Donald Trump's fortune has slid by $600 million to $3.1 billion, according to a list
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Tillerson plays down tensions with Trump

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Sunday minimized tensions with his boss, President Donald Trump, and brushed aside comments
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

23 dead, scores remain missing

Firefighters struggled overnight to halt the spread of wildfires known to have killed 23 people in North California, preparing for winds to
12 October 2017, 18:00 PM

US Homeland Security chief nominated

A senior White House official with background in infrastructure and cyber security issues was nominated Wednesday to head the
12 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Trump’s decision looms

President Donald Trump finds himself under immense pressure as he considers de-certifying the international nuclear deal with Iran, a
12 October 2017, 18:00 PM

US withdraws from Unesco

The United States yesterday said that it was pulling out of the UN's culture and education body, accusing it of "anti-Israel bias" in a
12 October 2017, 18:00 PM

US in Korea provocation

The US has flown two supersonic heavy bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force against Pyongyang, staging the first
11 October 2017, 18:43 PM