World, Americas, 23rd Feb 2019, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 23 Feb 2019

World, Americas, 23 Feb 2019

A high-powered Chinese delegation is currently in the US for talks with the US on a trade deal. (Photo:AP)

'Hoping for a mutually beneficial trade pact' says Xi Jinping in letter to Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a letter to his American counterpart Donald Trump.

23 Feb 2019 4:07 PM

The US is not reversing course in Syria, President Donald Trump has said. (Representational Image)

Our stand on Syria will not be reversed: Trump

Trump agreed on Thursday to keep about 200 US troops as part of planned multinational force that would maintain a safe zone in Syria.

23 Feb 2019 1:25 PM

JeM has claimed the responsibility of the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 40 CRPF personnel. (Photo:Twitter)

Indian-Americans hold protests outside Pakistani, Chinese consulates in Chicago

Indian-Americans urged the Chinese Consulate in Chicago that Beijing should 'stop sheltering and supporting hard line extremist terrorists'.

23 Feb 2019 12:44 PM

If confirmed by the Senate, Craft, 56, would replace Haley. (Photo:AP)

Trump nominates his envoy to Canada as next ambassador to UN

Trump nominates Kelly Craft as Nikki Haley's successor at United Nations.

23 Feb 2019 11:24 AM

The report cited tariffs as a key risk to rising inflation but falling oil prices and a strong dollar could dampen inflation. (File Photo)

Brexit, trade tensions pose risk to US economy: Fed

The federal reserve cautioned that trade tensions, Brexit are key risks facing the US economy.

23 Feb 2019 11:05 AM

A California couple pleaded guilty on Friday to imprisoning and torturing 12 of their 13 children in a grisly "house of horrors" case that gained international attention. (Photo:Facebook)

Couple plead guilty to torturing their own kids at US 'House of Horror'

David Allen Turpin, 57, and his wife Louise Anna Turpin, 50, pleaded guilty to 14 felony counts.

23 Feb 2019 10:43 AM

The legislation is expected to clear the Democrat-held House of Representatives. (Photo:AP)

Democrats push to block Donald Trump's border emergency

US Democrats on Friday rolled out their measure aimed at blocking President Donald Trump from circumventing Congress.

23 Feb 2019 10:12 AM

The talks were extended through Sunday as officials race to reach a deal ahead of a deadline next week. (Photo:AP)

US-China extend trade talks, deadline likely to be pushed back

US President Donald Trump on Friday said a trade summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping was likely to occur next month.

23 Feb 2019 10:01 AM

Trump told reporter, there is a very dangerous situation between India and Pakistan, we would like to see it (hostilities) stop. A lot of people were just killed. We want to see it just stop. We are very much involved in that (process). (Photo: File)

Trump warns Pak over Pulwama, says India looking at something very strong

Trump said, right now there is a very, very bad situation between Pakistan and India after Pulwama terror attack.

23 Feb 2019 9:35 AM

People wait for the start of ‘Venezuela Aid Live’ concert, organised by British billionaire Richard Branson to raise money for the Venezuelan relief effort in Cucuta, Colombia, on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Venezuela sways in a tug-of-concerts

The government has not said who will perform on the Venezuela end of the bridge. That concert’s slogan is “Hands Off Venezuela.”

23 Feb 2019 6:45 AM

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