World, Americas, 8th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 08 Dec 2017

World, Americas, 08 Dec 2017

Firefighters battle several intense wind-driven wildfires early on Friday that have swept across densely populated Southern California, destroying at least 500 structures. (Photo: AP)

California wildfire: Firefighters struggle as they stop 6 large fires from spreading

More than 5,700 firefighters from across California worked to stop the spread of six large wildfires that erupted since Monday.

08 Dec 2017 7:37 PM

Oliver Dragic is the latest of several men in northern Ohio who prosecutors have charged with concealing their involvement in the Bosnian war to enter the United States. (Photo: File/ Representational)

Ohio man faces deportation for covering up involvement in Bosnian massacre

US in 2016 accused Oliver Dragic for failing to disclose his survival in a special unit in Bosnia, fraudulently gaining entry as a refugee.

08 Dec 2017 7:26 PM

Larry Nassar’s sexual assault cases have rocked Michigan State University and the group that trains US Olympic gymnasts. (Photo: AP)

US: Sports doctor possessed child porn, molested girls; gets 60 yrs in prison

Beyond the criminal cases, more than 100 women and girls are suing Nassar.

08 Dec 2017 5:40 PM

The ceremony began with a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m. in honour of those who lost their lives the same time the attack began. (Photo: AP)

On its 76th anniversary, Pearl Harbor survivors remember fellow servicemen

About 20 survivors attended the event at a grassy spot overlooking the harbour and the USS Arizona Memorial.

08 Dec 2017 5:13 PM

Testifying before the Congressional committee, Wray said the agency was passionate and focused and in its work. (Photo: AP)

Director Christopher Wray defends FBI after Trump’s public criticism

Wray asserted that the bureau was determined to be the ‘very best’ at protecting the American people and upholding the rule of law.

08 Dec 2017 4:36 PM

In the President's remarks, he said, 'we are as committed to the peace process as ever, and we want to continue to push forward in those conversations and those discussions.' (Photo: File)

Jerusalem decision ‘reflection of ground reality,’ committed to peace process: US

Trump in a major policy address had on Wednesday announced to recognise Jerusalem as the Israel's capital.

08 Dec 2017 3:20 PM

Jim Mattis asks Pakistan to 'redouble' efforts to confront militants operating from its soil. (Photo: File)

Mattis' meeting with Pak leaders was to find common grounds, fight terror

‘The meeting of US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis with leaders of Pakistan was fruitful,’ says Dana White.

08 Dec 2017 3:10 PM

The government's filing calls for a partial delay specifically that the Pentagon does not accept transgender recruits from that date. (Photo: AP)

Trump administration moves to block hiring of transgender recruits to Pentagon

Trump sent out three tweets in July saying that transgender troops could not serve ‘in any capacity’ in the military.

08 Dec 2017 11:24 AM

25-year-old Tanveer Hussain is from the Kashmir region and entered the plea Wednesday in Essex County Court. Hussain now awaits deportation. (Photo: World Snowshoe Federation)

US: Indian sportsman pleads guilty to ‘passionately kissing’ child, awaits deportation

Hussain originally faced a felony charge of sexual abuse for what police termed 'a passionate kiss' with a 12-year-old.

08 Dec 2017 10:57 AM

Richard Gere holds up an image of a Tibetan monk during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AP)

US lawmakers slam China for ‘repression, rights violations’

Congressman Brad Sherman demanded that Congress must act quickly to counter China’s “repressive tactics and policies” toward Tibet.

08 Dec 2017 6:47 AM

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