World, Americas, 1st Jun 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 01 Jun 2017

World, Americas, 01 Jun 2017

Nelson was bleeding profusely from several wounds, and was able to tell the officers what had happened. (Photo: Representational)

Teenage girl steals machete, knife; stabs Uber driver to death

The driver died of his wounds on Tuesday after giving police a description of the attacker that led to her arrest.

01 Jun 2017 4:03 PM

Officials will request the additional information when they determine "that such information is required to confirm identity or conduct more rigorous national security vetting," a State Department official said on Wednesday. (Photo: Representational)

Trump admin’s tougher procedure for visa applicants includes social media checks

Critics argued that the new questions would be overly burdensome, lead to long delays in processing.

01 Jun 2017 2:14 PM

Indian Army. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

HRW condemns Indian Army for rewarding officer who used civilian as human shield

The Indian Army has defended Maj Nitin Leetul Gogoi’s action saying that it was facing a ‘dirty war’ in Kashmir.

01 Jun 2017 1:26 PM

Trump came under pressure on Wednesday from corporate CEOs, US allies, Democrats and some fellow Republicans to keep the United States in the accord. (Photo: AP)

Trump might pull out of Paris climate deal today

During his 2016 presidential campaign, Trump blasted the accord, and called global warming a hoax aimed at weakening US industry.

01 Jun 2017 11:48 AM

President Donald Trump walks Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to his car following their meeting at the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Trump signs business deal worth 'billions' with Vietnam

Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc is the first Southeast Asian leader to visit the White House under Trump administration.

01 Jun 2017 11:07 AM

Trump speaks to Afghan President on phone, condemns Kabul attack

At least 90 people were killed and hundreds wounded when a massive truck bomb ripped through Kabul's diplomatic quarter during rush hour.

01 Jun 2017 9:35 AM

Aaden's body was found 2 days later several miles downstream after an extensive search involving dive teams and helicopters. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

US: Man jailed for 70 years for throwing infant son off bridge

A judge imposed the sentence on Tony Moreno, convicted by a jury in February of murder and risk of injury to a minor.

01 Jun 2017 9:16 AM

Clinton also claimed she was treated unfairly for accepting millions of dollars in speaking fees from Wall Street firms. (Photo: AP)

Hillary Clinton says 'anti-American forces' responsible for 2016 election loss

Clinton said that a Russian-led misinformation campaign was launched against her using social media networks.

01 Jun 2017 8:51 AM

Clinton faulted US President Trump as he seemed close to pulling the US out of the landmark Paris climate accord. (Photo: AFP/File)

Hidden message to Russians: Hillary Clinton on Trump’s ‘covfefe’

She suggested that Trump and his allies were using social media to divert Americans' attention from the Russia probe.

01 Jun 2017 8:33 AM

Offended Mexican businessman to market ‘Trump’ toilet paper

The toilet paper will be marketed under slogans like ‘Softness without borders’ and ‘This is the wall that, yes, we will pay for.’

01 Jun 2017 8:12 AM

Michael Flynn to provide papers on Russia

Flynn’s cooperation was the first signal that he and the senate panel have found common ground.

01 Jun 2017 3:31 AM

Donald Trump to ‘press’ Paris pact exit button

US President keeps the world guessing, says announcement will come in next few days.

01 Jun 2017 2:29 AM

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