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Donald Trump Offers National Security Adviser Job to Vice Admiral Harward
US President Donald Trump has offered the job of National Security Adviser to Vice Admiral Robert Harward, sources close to the situation said on Wednesday.
Republican Senator Does Not Expect Donald Trump to Weaken H1B Visas
A powerful Republican Senator has said he does not expect President Donald Trump to weaken the H-1B visa scheme, sought-after by Indian IT professionals, as the programme benefits Americans and the US economy.
President Trump's National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Resigns
National security adviser Michael Flynn has resigned after reports he misled Trump administration officials about his contacts with Russia's ambassador to the U.S.
US Blacklists Venezuela Vice President as Drug Trafficker
The United States blacklisted Venezuela's Vice President Tareck El Aissami for drug trafficking, the first crackdown by the Trump administration against a top official in President Nicolas Maduro's government for money laundering and the drug trade.
China to Relocate 3.4 Million People to Tackle Poverty
China plans to relocate 3.4 million people from poverty-stricken communities to more developed areas this year as part of its poverty reduction drive.
Turkey's Erdogan Approves Voting on Powerful Presidency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday approved holding a national referendum on constitutional reforms that would usher in a powerful presidency, a change he has strongly advocated.
Jeff Sessions Confirmed to be the Next Attorney General
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama as the next attorney general, surviving a vocal push by Democrats to derail his nomination.
Donald Trump Slams Courts as Judges Mull Travel Ban
President Donald Trump renewed his attack on the courts Wednesday, describing them as "so political" as a panel of judges weighs his executive order barring refugees and visitors from seven mainly Muslim countries.
Don't Expect Mexico to Pay for the US Wall: Mexican Envoy to India
Melba Pria took great pains to explain how Trump’s tirade against Mexico for taking away jobs and manufacturing was so much at odds with statistics.
Facing Criticism, President Trump Says, 'Don't Know Putin'
Facing criticism for cosying up to Russia, US President Donald Trump today said he does not know his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, nor has any deals in Russia.
Be Prepared to Stand up and Say No to Trump
"The Trump Turnbull phone call was a big jolt for Australia and an inauspicious start to the relationship between the two leaders”, said University of Sydney, Professor James Curran.
Republicans Seek Distance From President Trump's Comments on Russia, Putin
President Donald Trump has long expressed a desire for improved relations with Moscow, but his latest comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin and the U.S. are leading some fellow Republicans to take a step back from the president — on this issue a...
Mexico City's First Constitution Published
Mexico City's first constitution was officially published on Sunday, a move that authorities called historic and which is a significant step towards transforming the national capital into this country's 32nd state.
US Reverses Revocation of Visas After Judge Stayed Trump Travel Ban
The US State Department says it's reversed the cancellations of visas for foreigners after a federal judge put on hold President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration.
How Sant Singh Chatwal Landed Invite for Manmohan's Lunch via Clinton Aide
According to the emails, Abedin was asked by Chatwal, who has donated millions of dollars to the Clinton Foundation, to secure an invitation to an Obama administration State Dinner.
Iranian Baby Will Be Allowed Into US For Life-Saving Surgery
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says a 4-month-old Iranian infant banned from entering the United States for life-saving heart surgery under President Donald Trump's order will now be allowed to travel to New York for the emergency procedure.
