World, Americas, 25th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 25 Sep 2018

World, Americas, 25 Sep 2018

The United States began reimposing economic sanctions this summer and the most draconian measures, which seek to force Iran's major customers to stop buying its oil, resume Nov. 5. (Photo: File)

Major powers, Iran meet to salvage nuclear deal without US

Speaking before senior officials from Britain, China, Germany, Russia and Iran, EU's Mogherini made case for Iran remaining in deal.

25 Sep 2018 4:20 PM

Interestingly, Gayford also posted an image on social media, flashing Ardern's dummy identity card with a picture of Neve, describing her as 'New Zealand first baby.' (Photo: ANI)

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern makes history with baby at UN assembly

Ardern, became one of few world leaders to give birth while in office, brought her daughter to hall and was seen cuddling and kissing her.

25 Sep 2018 4:07 PM

Justice Kavanaugh is the second judge to be nominated by Trump on the nine-member US Supreme Court. (Photo: File)

Kavanaugh breaks his silence, wants fair process to defend himself

Kavanaugh and his wife Ashley appeared on Fox News in the Supreme Court nominee's first interview after allegations against him surfaced.

25 Sep 2018 3:34 PM

Arthur Perrault is expected to appear in US District Court in Albuquerque for a detention hearing as prosecutors seek to hold the 80-year-old priest until his trial for aggravated sexual abuse. (Photo: AP)

Ex-New Mexico priest blames child sex abuse on cancer he didn't have

Court documents filed in federal court said victims described Perrault showering them with gifts and meals before abusing them.

25 Sep 2018 3:28 PM

'Pakistan's leadership defines terrorism differently than the US government and thus is unlikely to act against all terrorist groups, as (Secretary of State) Mike Pompeo demanded,' Haqqani said. (Photo: File)

Pakistan unlikely to change its behaviour over terrorism: Haqqani

Haqqani said that Pakistani leaders' view of their country's interests in Afghanistan, differ vastly from those of the US.

25 Sep 2018 3:15 PM

The two leaders held their first historic meeting in Singapore in June but the details of their agreement over disarmament were vague, with no timeline or indication on how the steps towards denuclearisation would be achieved. (Photo: File)

Very open, terrific: Trump praises Kim Jong-Un, looks forward for second summit

'The location is being worked on, the time is being worked on, and we will be announcing it,' Trump said.

25 Sep 2018 1:15 PM

Daniels' attorneys said the tweet portrayed her as a liar, but attorneys for Trump asked a federal judge in Los Angeles to dismiss the defamation lawsuit. (Photo: File)

US judge suggests he may dismiss Stormy's lawsuit against Trump

Stormy Daniel claims a man made a veiled threat to her in 2011 after she agreed to talk about her alleged encounter with Trump to magazine.

25 Sep 2018 1:04 PM

The 30-year-old is charged with manslaughter for killing Botham Shem Jean, an immigrant from the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia. (Photo: AFP)

US cop sacked for killing black man in apartment she thought was hers

The shooting sparked protests and became emblematic of the racially-charged police brutality controversies that blight US.

25 Sep 2018 12:56 PM

Donald Trump, who hosted the global leaders at a high-level event on counter-narcotics at the United Nations headquarters, said illicit drugs were linked to organised crime, illegal financial flows, corruption and terrorism. (Photo: File)

Trump urges nations to work together to combat drug problem

India is among the early co-hosts of the meeting organised by the US on counter-narcotics that is supported by nearly 130 UN member states.

25 Sep 2018 12:15 PM

'As I told the Committee during my hearing, a federal judge must be independent, not swayed by public or political pressure. That is the kind of judge I will always be. I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process,' Kavanaugh said in the letter. (Photo: File)

Kavanaugh, facing new allegations, vows he will not withdraw

Judge Kavanaugh, in a letter said that series of sexual assault allegations against him is a 'coordinated effort' to destroy his good name.

25 Sep 2018 11:47 AM

'As I have said repeatedly, regime change in Iran is not the administration's policy,' national security advisor John Bolton told reporters as he previewed President Donald Trump's week at the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: File)

Not after Iran regime change but vows 'maximum pressure': US

Trump has pulled out of an international agreement to constrict Iran's nuclear deal and restored sanctions.

25 Sep 2018 11:11 AM

Kavanaugh's accusers have claimed he sexually assaulted them, but did not make allegations of rape or consensual sexual intercourse. (Photo: File)

Trump's nominee Kavanaugh says he was virgin in high school, 'never' assaulted anyone

The first woman accuser claimed a drunken Kavanaugh tried to undress her and that she had feared for her life during a high school party.

25 Sep 2018 10:38 AM

President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-In participate in a signing ceremony for the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement at the Lotte New York Palace hotel during the United Nations General Assembly, Monday, September 24, 2018, in New York. (Photo: AP)

'Historic milestone': Trump govt inks first trade deal with South Korea

Trump said these outcomes give American-made automobiles, medicines and agricultural crops a much better access to Korean markets.

25 Sep 2018 9:37 AM

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