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Ted Cruz sweeps Wyoming Republican Convention

Ted Cruz sweeps Wyoming Republican Convention

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Ted Cruz on Sunday won all 14 delegates in the Wyoming State Republican convention.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: March

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: March

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 12 images.

Trump's triumphs ring alarm bells at his own bootcamp

Trump's triumphs ring alarm bells at his own bootcamp

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

A day after 'Super Tuesday' polls, the Republican party leadership appeared to have ganged up against real estate magnate Donald Trump, who has won 10 of 11 state primaries so far, in a last ditch effort to prevent him from becoming the nominee for the November presidential poll.

US blacklists Huawei, places it on entity list

US blacklists Huawei, places it on entity list

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Department of Commerce alleged that Huawei was engaged in activities that are contrary to US national security or foreign policy interest.

White House Race: Trump loses Iowa battle; Hillary claims win

White House Race: Trump loses Iowa battle; Hillary claims win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Texas Senator Ted Cruz handed a shock defeat to controversial presidential contender Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses while in the Democratic camp both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders claimed victories as the race for the White House began on Tuesday.

Obama could nominate Indian-American judge on US Supreme Court

Obama could nominate Indian-American judge on US Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court after conservative icon Justice Antonin Scalia's sudden death.

Hillary Clinton heckled at a campaign rally

Hillary Clinton heckled at a campaign rally

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A Republican lawmaker asked her questions about her husband former United States president Bill Clinton's alleged sexual impropriety.

India says US visa Bill against WTO rules

India says US visa Bill against WTO rules

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

All companies that have 50% or more employees from outside the US to pay a higher visa fee of $10,000 for each such staffer, against $4,500 at present.

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

US rejects Chinese claims in South China Sea in new escalation

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The US, he said, rejects any Chinese claim to waters beyond a 12-nautical mile territorial sea derived from islands it claims in the Spratly Islands (without prejudice to other states' sovereignty claims over such islands).

Ted Cruz is booed off stage for asking Americans to vote with conscience

Ted Cruz is booed off stage for asking Americans to vote with conscience

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Cruz only went as far as congratulating Trump, who was his bitter rival in the primary contests.

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Will the world ever realize what is going on? So sad," Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted.

30 yrs on, US urges China to give details of those killed in Tiananmen square

30 yrs on, US urges China to give details of those killed in Tiananmen square

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The massive square became famous all over the world with an iconic picture of a young man standing before a row of battle tanks in a bid to stop them.

Pichai backs Apple in battle over unlocking terrorist's iPhone

Pichai backs Apple in battle over unlocking terrorist's iPhone

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Leading Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz supported the FBI on the issue.

World's most-wanted drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman recaptured

World's most-wanted drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman recaptured

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, world's most-wanted drug lord who fled through a tunnel from a maximum security prison in a made-for-Hollywood escape that deeply embarrassed the Mexican government and strained the country's ties with the United States six months ago, has been recaptured.

Zuckerberg backed group blasts Trump's immigration policy

Zuckerberg backed group blasts Trump's immigration policy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Nearly, 40 per cent of Fortune 500 companies have been founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.

Big Brother isn't watching: Obama signs bill reforming surveillance program

Big Brother isn't watching: Obama signs bill reforming surveillance program

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The National Security Agency lost its authority to collect the phone records of millions of Americans, thanks to a new reform measure Congress passed on Tuesday

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Trump, Clinton share spoils with rivals on 'Super Saturday'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Republican Ted Cruz posted two crucial wins over front-runner Donald Trump who also triumphed in two states in Sunday's multi-state vote while in the Democratic camp Bernie Sanders clawed his way back into the presidential contest with two victories over Hillary Clinton.

US Congress passes Uyghur bill; China threatens retaliation

US Congress passes Uyghur bill; China threatens retaliation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

By passing this bill, Congress is showing that the US will not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the oppressed, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said.

Bobby Jindal targets Trump, Nikki Haley backs Ted Cruz

Bobby Jindal targets Trump, Nikki Haley backs Ted Cruz

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The emergence of real estate tycoon Donald Trump as Republican presidential nominee sounded the death-knell for the party establishment, Indian-American former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said.

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The US president, who has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, claimed that it was the "incompetence" of Beijing that led to the mass killing across the globe.

Trump says WHO seems biased to China, threatens to withhold funding

Trump says WHO "seems biased to China", threatens to withhold funding

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"We pay for a majority or the biggest portion of their money. They actually criticised and disagreed with my travel ban at the time I did it. They were wrong. They've been wrong about a lot of things. They had a lot of information early and they didn't want to -- they're very -- they seem to be very China centric," the US president charged during his news conference.

We are one American family: Obama in US mosque

We are one American family: Obama in US mosque

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Amid growing anti-Muslim rhetoric in the US poll campaign, President Barack Obama today made his first visit to a mosque as part of his effort to assure the religious minority of their safety and security and celebrate religious diversity of the country.

Gina Haspel set to become first female director of CIA

Gina Haspel set to become first female director of CIA

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The 61-year-old will be the first woman to lead the agency in its 70-year history.

It's official: Republicans nominate Trump for US president

It's official: Republicans nominate Trump for US president

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

If elected, he would be the first successful businessman without any political experience to become the US president.

US passes bipartisan legislation to bolster defence ties with India

US passes bipartisan legislation to bolster defence ties with India

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The amendment urges the US to enhance India's military capabilities in the context of combined military planning, and promote co-production/co-development opportunities.

Trump signs executive order to end separation of immigrant families

Trump signs executive order to end separation of immigrant families

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The US president says 'we're going to keep families together' after facing huge backlash for his 'zero tolerance' stance.

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach Trump

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach Trump

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The move to impeach Trump gained momentum on Sunday with the House Democrats announcing to introduce the article of impeachment against the outgoing Republican president on Monday.

PHOTOS: George W Bush returns to spotlight to campaign for brother Jeb

PHOTOS: George W Bush returns to spotlight to campaign for brother Jeb

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Former United States President George W Bush campaigned for his younger brother for the first time on Monday night.

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the last few weeks, bipartisan support for India against China has been increasing.

'Sensible' America won't elect Trump as president: Obama

'Sensible' America won't elect Trump as president: Obama

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Taking a dig at the real estate tycoon, the US president said, "Being president is a serious job. It's not hosting a talk show, or a reality show."

Nikki Haley likely to be Secretary of State in Trump's cabinet

Nikki Haley likely to be Secretary of State in Trump's cabinet

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Trump's transition team spokesman Sean Spicer listed Haley as one of the candidates.

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The White House has ruled out sending Ahmed Abu Khatallah, a key suspect in the attacks at the United States consulate in Benghazi in September 2012, to the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention center and asserted that he would be tried through the federal court system.

US election 2016: Jeb Bush drops out of Republican race

US election 2016: Jeb Bush drops out of Republican race

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

After three consecutive abysmal performances in Iowa, New Hampshire and finally in South Carolina, the third presidential aspirant from the Bush family announced to suspend his campaign.

US defence chief resigns over differences with Trump

US defence chief resigns over differences with Trump

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Jim Mattis in his resignation letter to the US president wrote that he deserved a defence secretary whose views were better aligned with his on these and other subjects.

After 54-year freeze, US and Cuba formally re-establish diplomatic ties

After 54-year freeze, US and Cuba formally re-establish diplomatic ties

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The United States and Cuba have announced that they have formally re-established diplomatic relations after 54-year freeze and would reopen embassies in their respective capitals from July 20, a major step towards normalisation of ties between the Cold War foes.

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

General Soleimani headed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's Quds Force and also served as Iran's pointman on Iraq.

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Announcing his tax reforms Trump said his policies would benefit working families.

'Super Tuesday 2.0' could have long term impact on politics

'Super Tuesday 2.0' could have long term impact on politics

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

A win for Trump, 69, as latest polls indicate, could very well bring the billionaire real estate magnate very closer to the magical figure of 1,237 delegates needed the win the party's presidential nomination for the November 8 election.

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court.

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The US President told reporters that he and Pompeo are on the same page. "With Mike, Mike Pompeo, we have a very similar thought process. I think it's going to go very well," Trump said.