
Washington – The trans-Atlantic relationship remains an essential source of stability in an unpredictable world, and Europe is the principal U.S. partner in promoting global and economic security, Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon says. The strategy outlined by President Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta January 5 reaffirms the U.S. commitment to European security […]

Earlier this year, it was Imran Khan’s Delhi Belly that was banned in Pakistan and now, it’s the soon-to-be-released Vidya Balan, Tusshar Kapoor, Naseruddin Shah and Emraan Hashmi starrer The Dirty Picture that has been banned by the Pakistani censor board. Apparently, after acquiring the clearance by the Indian Central Board of Film Certification, the […]

The debt deal announced today is a victory for bipartisan compromise, for the economy and for the American people. The agreement: . Removes the cloud of uncertainty over our economy at this critical time, by ensuring that no one will be able to use the threat of the nation’s first default now, or in only […]

Wed, Jul 20, 2011 England Test captain Andrew Strauss has revealed on this week’s ICC Cricket World audio show that he believes Sachin Tendulkar is the best Test cricketer of all time. Australia all-rounder Shane Watson, Sri Lanka wicket-keeper Kumar Sangakkara, former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd and Indian legend Sourav Ganguly join ICC Chief […]
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By Kathryn McConnell Washington – Farmers in the northern India state of Uttar Pradesh are beginning to harvest more crops from their fields and get more milk from their cows, thanks to a joint U.S.-India project. “I was told how to improve the feed so I can get more milk and how to keep the […]

As the devices keep getting thinner and thinner, which makes us think about just how thin our smartphones and other devices can really get. A development by engineers at Queen’s University Human Media Lab is any indication, our future phones may be a lot flexible, thinner than existing ones. The engineers have created a “PaperPhone.” […]

Former U.S. House majority leader faces up to life in prison AUSTIN, Texas — Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay — once one of the most powerful and feared Republicans in Congress — was convicted Wednesday on charges he illegally funneled corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002. Jurors deliberated for 19 hours before returning […]

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao says that India looks forward to better understanding China and creating a win-win relationship with the country. Rao made the remarks at a China-India business conference held in New Delhi Monday, two days ahead of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to India. The former Indian ambassador to China said India sees China as […]