US President signs border Bill

US President signs border Bill

NEW YORK : US President Barack Obama signed into law the border security Bill that has been criticised by the Indian Government and industry groups in India and the United States over its provision penalising firms where over 50 per cent of the employees are on H1B or L1 work visas.

Nagasaki to remember A-bomb after 65 years

Nagasaki to remember A-bomb after 65 years

TOKYO : The Japanese city of Nagasaki will commemorate on Monday the 65th anniversary of its atomic bombing amid a mounting momentum to seek a world without nuclear arms.

Fidel Castro appears on Cuban TV after 4 years, fears nuclear war

Fidel Castro appears on Cuban TV after 4 years, fears nuclear war

HAVANA : Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro emerged from seclusion on Monday to warn the world in a taped interview aired on national television that the West's confrontation with Iran could erupt into nuclear war.

US wades into Korean waters

US wades into Korean waters

WASHINGTON : President Barack Obama has directed the US military to coordinate with South Korea to "ensure readiness" and deter future aggression from North Korea, the White House said on Monday.

Cleric's jihad call for US troops

Cleric's jihad call for US troops

DUBAI : Radical Yemeni cleric Anwar al-Awlaqi has urged all Muslims serving in the United States' army to follow the example of Major Nidal Hassan, who stands accused of killing 13 of his comrades in November, in a video posted on Sunday.

US warns North Korea over ship sinking

US warns North Korea over ship sinking

WASHINGTON : The United States told North Korea on Thursday it would be punished for sinking a South Korean warship, but kept troop readiness normal in a sign it did not expect an immediate military flare-up.

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Obama discusses Iran swap deal with Turkish PM

WASHINGTON: United States President Barack Obama has called on Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss Iran’s recent nuclear fuel swapping agreement with Ankara and Brasilia, the White House said.

HTC sues Apple over patent violation

HTC sues Apple over patent violation

NEW YORK :  Taiwanese cellphone maker HTC Corp has filed a complaint against technology giant Apple Inc with the US International Trade Commission (ITC), seeking a ban on the sale of the iPhone, iPod and iPad in the United States.

First prostrate cancer vaccine a major breakthrough, says oncologist

First prostrate cancer vaccine a major breakthrough, says oncologist

NEW DELHI : Renowned oncologist Anuradha Hooda on Sunday said that the first vaccine to treat prostrate cancer Provenge, is a major scientific breakthrough in fighting the disease.

U.S. asks Nepal to meet the May deadline for new constitution

U.S. asks Nepal to meet the May deadline for new constitution

WASHINGTON : The United States has asked Nepalese political parties to work together to meet the May 28 deadline to draft and finalise the new constitution.