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Dozens of victims have described him as a sexual predator who used young women as his sex slaves. Prosecutors have pledged to charge any co-conspirators. (Photo: AFP)

US University head admits giving approval of gift from Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein was arrested in New York in July on multiple charges of trafficking underage girls for sex. He killed himself on August 10.

14 Sep 2019 11:51 AM

The arrest of the eight Indians came at a time when the The Trump administration is awarding nearly USD 2 billion in grants to states and local governments to help fight the opioid crisis and prevent its misuse and overdose. (Photo: Representational)

8 Indo-Americans held for distributing millions of opioid pills imported from India

Since January 2018, law enforcement authorities in US had been investigating large-scale importation of misbranded controlled substances.

13 Sep 2019 4:23 PM

Biden went on the offensive on Thursday in the third Democratic debate of the 2020 White House race. (Photo: File)

'US must insist Pak provide bases for its counter-terror operations in Afghanistan'

The US, which has been fighting a longstanding war in Afghanistan, has about 14,000 troops in the country.

13 Sep 2019 3:58 PM

Government officials in 2008 stated that the building fell due to "uncontrolled building fires". However, researchers have dismissed these findings. (Photo: File | AFP)

9/11: 'Twin Towers didn't collapse due to fire,' say conspiracy theorists

WTC7 has been subject to many conspiracy theories as it fell to the ground without actually being hit by a plane.

11 Sep 2019 3:14 PM

Only three days after her shocking loss in the US Open final, Serena Williams went from the court to the runway to present the latest collection of her fashion label, S by Serena Williams. (Photo:AP)

Serena Williams runs from tennis court to fashion show

The 37-year-old Williams showed herself to be a fan of bold prints, in hues like purple or bright blue, or in black and white.

11 Sep 2019 11:23 AM

People familiar with the matter said that the CIA source, was outside of Putin's inner circle, was privy to decision-making at high levels of the Russian government. (Photo: File)

Putin 'personally' ordered meddling in 2016 US election: CIA informant

The informant's information was so delicate that then CIA directorhad kept it out of then-President Obama's daily security briefings.

10 Sep 2019 1:01 PM

Guterres’ report was written before U S President Donald Trump abruptly ended a nearly yearlong effort to reach a political settlement with the Taliban on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

UN Chief: Islamic State remains resilient in Afghanistan

The U N chief said that between mid-June and early September 183 incidents were attributed to Islamic State fighters.

10 Sep 2019 10:57 AM

'The way you are playing is a big joke. It is very tough to play against you,' US Open's official website quoted Medvedev as saying. (Photo: AFP)

Daniil Medvedev after facing Nadal: 'Very tough to play against you'

The 23-year-old Russian fifth seed gave a massive scare to Nadal as he shifted styles and won the next two sets after losing the first two.

09 Sep 2019 1:23 PM

'That's so important,' Nadal said of his fourth US Open crown. 'This victory means a lot.' (Photo: AFP)

Rafael Nadal hails US Open win as one of his 'most emotional' wins

The 33-year-old Spanish left-hander grabbed his fourth career title on the New York hardcourts in thrilling fashion.

09 Sep 2019 12:54 PM

The tension-filled encounter ended in dramatic fashion when both Mertens and Sabalenka were drawn into the net and Barty sent a lob over both their heads. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Mertens, Sabalenka overcome Barty, Azarenka to win first Grand Slam title

Elise Mertens fell to the court and Aryna Sabalenka looked to the sky in disbelief before they embraced.

09 Sep 2019 10:16 AM

Not once since 1949 had a player come back from two sets down to win the U.S. Open final but Medvedev, cheered loudly by a crowd that booed him mercilessly earlier in the week, came close on the back of some brilliant tennis. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Clay court king Nadal overcomes Medvedev to win 4th US Open title

Rafael Nadal survived a heroic Daniil Medvedev fightback to claim an epic 7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4.

09 Sep 2019 9:52 AM

With her back against the wall trailing 5-1 and facing championship point, Williams mounted a spirited comeback to draw level at 5-5, (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Bianca Andreescu conquers the mighty Serena Williams to win title

Andreescu prevented Williams from equalling Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

08 Sep 2019 11:21 AM

Boeing has suspended testing on its new long-haul 777X aircraft, the company said Friday, a setback that comes as it battles to rebound from the crisis surrounding the 737 MAX. (Photo: File)

Boeing suspends test on its latest long-haul plane amid 737 MAX crisis

The company spokesman declined to say whether the latest setback would further delay the schedule.

07 Sep 2019 3:43 PM

Weinstein pleaded not guilty Aug 26 to a new indictment adding the new charges. (Photo: AP)

Judge approves moves to streamline Weinstein case

Weinstein's case involves allegations from other women.

07 Sep 2019 2:56 PM

Daniil Medvedev will play Rafael Nadal for the title after the three-time champion ended Italian Matteo Berrettini’s surprise run. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Medvedev defeats Dimitrov to face Nadal in finals

His semi-final victory on Friday sends the 23-year-old through to his fourth straight final and stretches his win streak to 12 matches.

07 Sep 2019 1:49 PM

The match was played at Arthur Ashe Stadium. (Photo: AFP)

Rafael Nadal defeats Matteo Berrettini to enter US Open finals

With this win, Nadal has entered his fifth Us Open final and if he manages to win US Open, he will take his Grand Slam tally to 19.

07 Sep 2019 8:26 AM

Only Matteo Berrettini stands between Rafael Nadal and a fifth final at Flushing Meadows where the stage has been all but cleared for the Spaniard to claim a 19th grand slam title. (Photo:AFP)

Path cleared for Nadal but obstacles remain at US Open

The draw always looked kind to second seed Nadal, who was guaranteed of avoiding greats Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer until final.

06 Sep 2019 10:54 AM

Since returning to action after the birth of her first child Serena Williams has come agonisingly close to matching Margaret Court’s mark three times and will have a chance on Saturday to do so in front of an adoring home crowd for a second successive year. (Photo:AFP)

US Open 2019: Serena Williams crushes Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-1

It was not a good omen for Svitolina with Williams holding a 94-1 record when winning the first set at the US Open.

06 Sep 2019 9:48 AM

After winning the first two sets, Nadal did not waste time in wrapping up the third set and he won it 6-2. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Rafael Nadal defeats Diego Schwartzman to enter semis

The Spaniard was able to showcase an aggressive style of tennis in the first set and he quickly took a 4-0 lead.

05 Sep 2019 11:16 AM

The 37-year-old Serena Williams is seeking a 24th major title to match Margaret Court's longstanding record. (Photo: AP/PTI)

US Open: Serena Williams ruthlessly defeats Wang Qiang to grab her 100th US Open win

Six-time US Open champion Williams on Tuesday dismantled Chinese 18th seed Wang Qiang 6-1 6-0.

04 Sep 2019 11:10 AM

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