World, Americas, 26th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 26 Jul 2019

World, Americas, 26 Jul 2019

The launches came less than a month after Trump and Kim held a surprise meeting at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom and agreed to resume working-level nuclear negotiations. (Photo: AP)

Trump downplays recent missile launches by North Korea

‘They really haven't tested missiles other than, you know, smaller ones, which is something that lots test,’ he said.

26 Jul 2019 7:27 PM

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House. (Photo: AFP)

Need to build upon Imran's commitments to US on fight against terrorism: State Dept

India and Afghanistan accuse Pak of providing safe haven to the Afghan Taliban, the Haqqani network, and other militant groups.

26 Jul 2019 6:16 PM

There are currently 62 federal inmates on death row, including Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who planted a deadly bomb at the Boston Marathon in 2013. (Representational Image)

After 16 yrs, US to resume use of death penalty; first execution scheduled for Dec

Lee will be the first one to be executed, with the date set for December 9, 2019.

26 Jul 2019 4:12 PM

'The remains are identified as Jonelle Matthews.' (Representational Image)

Bones of US girl who disappeared 34 years ago found by workers in oil pipeline site

Police said on Thursday that they were 'relieved' to finally get a break in the case.

26 Jul 2019 4:04 PM

Gabbard and her campaign are seeking an injunction against Google from further meddling in the election and damages of at least USD 50 million, the report said. (Photo: File)

Tulsi Gabbard sues Google for USD 50 million for hindering her poll campaign

The Iraq war veteran has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the United States.

26 Jul 2019 3:58 PM

But after Mueller's flat one-word answers, seeming confusion about questions and refusal to produce new information, hopes that the performance would launch lawmakers on a path to impeachment have dimmed. (Photo: AFP)

After Mueller show, Democrats likely no closer to impeachment

The contents of Mueller's remarks were damning, said several Democrats.

26 Jul 2019 3:20 PM

Trump has already suggested paying bail for Mayers, despite Sweden not having bail in its justice system. (Photo: AFP)

Trump demands freedom for US rapper A$AP Rocky, rebukes Swedish PM

Swedish court yesterday decided that A$AP Rocky, will be tried for an alleged assault next week over a June street brawl.

26 Jul 2019 12:34 PM

Four people were shot dead and two wounded on Thursday in a shooting spree that spread across four three Los Angeles neighbourhoods and touched off a 12-hour manhunt before police tackled and arrested an armed suspect. (Representational Image)

Ex-girlfriend, clerk among 4 killed after US man goes on shooting spree; 2 injured

The shooting spree started at an apartment the suspect shared with his parents at about 2 am on Thursday in LA's Canoga Park, police said.

26 Jul 2019 12:31 PM

The woman who had sent the parcel has since been identified, according to the Police's Special Operations Group. (Photo: Representative Image/File)

5 officers injured in blast at police station: Chile

'Five officers were injured, including the commissioner,' Xinhua reported while quoting General Jorge Avila.

26 Jul 2019 11:02 AM

The Indian-American foster father of three-year-old Sherin Mathews, sentenced to life in prison for the death of the toddler who was found dead in a culvert in 2017, has begun serving the jail term in Dallas. (Photo: Facebook/ where is Sherin Mathews)

Indian-orgin adoptive father of Sherin Mathews begins life sentence in US

The father had reported Sherin missing after he put her outside October 7, 2017, because she wouldn't drink her milk.

26 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

Video then shows him crawling over bags, trying to avoid being pulled through a large screening machine that resembles a darkened cave above the conveyor belt. (Photo: Screengrab)

Viral video: 2-year-old goes for ride on baggage conveyor belt at Atlanta airport

Security video later released by the airport shows some of what happened next.

26 Jul 2019 10:54 AM

The United States has a very good and growing relationship with India, the White House said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Very good, growing relationship with India: US after Trump's Kashmir row

Earlier, Trump stunned India during a joint media availability with Pakistan PM Imran Khan by saying that Modi had asked for such mediation.

26 Jul 2019 10:21 AM

ety Perez fell to her haunches, a clenched hand covering her face as she wept, an arm clutching her small six-year-old son, who glared defiantly at the Mexican National Guard soldier blocking them from crossing into the United States. (Representational Image)

Heartbreaking photo captures mother, son pleading soldier to let them enter US

Lopez Obrador's spokesman Jesus Ramirez said the image was an example of the National Guard doing its job of looking after public security.

26 Jul 2019 9:49 AM

Government inspectors have long warned about the squalid conditions inside Border Patrol holding cells. (Photo: AFP)

‘Wasn’t given enough food, lost 26 pounds in border detention’: US teen

Border Patrol and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained him for almost a month.

26 Jul 2019 9:31 AM

Americans lost their lives for the safety and security of Afghans, the Trump Administration said. (Photo: File)

Americans lost their lives for safety, security of Afghanistan: US

This came in response to the question on the disappointment among Afghans after Pak PM's US visit and his meeting with Donald Trump.

26 Jul 2019 9:16 AM

Marines this year were brought in to help support the Department of Homeland Security in reinforcing the border by installing razor wire on top of existing barriers. (Photo: ANI)

16 US Marines arrested in drugs, human smuggling probe

A US official told that arrests are related to an incident that occurred earlier this month.

26 Jul 2019 8:37 AM

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