World, Americas, 26th Sep 2018, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 26 Sep 2018

World, Americas, 26 Sep 2018

Since Trump came to power, promising that the world's most powerful country would follow an 'America First' foreign policy, there have been growing fears about the US commitment to multilateral institutions such as the United Nations. (Photo: AFP)

Vowing US first, Trump praises Kim, urges Iran isolation at UN

Trump denounced clerical regime in Tehran for sowing 'chaos, death and destruction' as he defended his decision to ditch Iran nuclear deal.

26 Sep 2018 1:57 PM

Rouhani, in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, said the United States had waged 'economic war' against Iran by reimposing unilateral sanctions, which were lifted under the country's 2015 multinational nuclear deal in return for Tehran curbing its nuclear programme. (Photo: File)

No sanctions, no threats: Iran hits out at 'hostile' US approach

'The United States policy vis-a-vis the Islamic Republic of Iran has been wrong from the beginning', Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

26 Sep 2018 1:48 PM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that it takes very little to worsen a situation and he was a promoter of peace. (Photo: AFP)

Takes very little to worsen situation: Foreign Minister on cancelled Indo-Pak meet

Speaking at 73rd UN General Assembly, Qureshi said, 'I have a lot to say, but I don't want to make the situation worse.'

26 Sep 2018 1:28 PM

'Didn’t expect that reaction but that’s okay,' Trump responded, as the delegates in the UNGA hall laughed and clapped. (Photo: AFP)

Trump says US ‘booming like never before’, draws a laugh from world leaders at UNGA

Trump said America’s economy is booming like never before and since his election, the US has added USD 10 trillion in wealth.

26 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said earlier Tuesday that there was 'a possibility to build on what they agreed,' but that his priority is to reach the right deal. (Photo: File)

US, Mexico ready to sign new NAFTA without Canada: US official

Momentum appeared to have stalled last week in efforts to bridge differences between Washington and Ottawa in negotiations to rewrite NAFTA.

26 Sep 2018 12:30 PM

Trump, who addressed the UN General-Assembly's General Debate Tuesday, met Guterres on the sidelines of the high-level 73rd session of the UN General Assembly. (Photo: File)

Trump, Guterres discuss terrorism, proliferation at UN General Assembl

Trump called the UN 'a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time' and slammed 'utter weakness and incompetence of UN'.

26 Sep 2018 12:22 PM

As US president Donald Trump prepared to tout protection of US sovereignty at the annual UN gathering of world leaders, Guterres told the 193-member UN general assembly that multilateralism is under fire when it is needed most. (Photo: File)

World order increasingly chaotic, says UN chief

Guterres called for renewed commitment to a rules-based order with UN at its centre and warned against spreading 'politics of pessimism.'

26 Sep 2018 10:30 AM

'I don't have any other comment. I was not in charge at that time and I know that we have very clear rules,' Macron said in his first comment on the issue. (Photo: File)

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge when signed: Macron

Macron was asked if Indian govt had at any point told France or Dassault that they had to accept Reliance as Indian partner for Rafale deal.

26 Sep 2018 9:36 AM

Bill Cosby is escorted out of the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. (Photo: AP)

Comic legend Bill Cosby sentenced up to 10 yrs in prison for sexual assault

Cosby's requests will be reviewed by a special committee and can be rejected up to a maximum sentence of 10 years behind bars.

26 Sep 2018 9:09 AM

In his about 35-minute address, he said over the years, history has transpired in the halls of the UN General Assembly. (Photo: File)

India a free society, successfully lifting millions out of poverty: Trump at UNGA

Trump said dreams that fill UNGA hall are as diverse as people who have stood at this podium and as varied as countries represented in UN.

26 Sep 2018 9:06 AM

In a break from convention, the outside lawyer, whose name was not released, will question Ford and Kavanaugh on behalf of the committee's Republican senators, 11 white men. (Photo: File)

'Con Game': Trump trashes sex assault allegations against Kavanaugh

The Senate, led by Trump's fellow Republicans, plans to move forward quickly with a confirmation vote.

26 Sep 2018 8:26 AM

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