'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.
The quake occurred in the early evening after sunset and was the second powerful temblor on Lombok in a week.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
Reflecting an improvement in economic ties with the US, the bilateral trade has increased to $48.71 billion during April-December of this fiscal, Parliament was informed on Friday.
The American finished strongest in a tight final to clock a winning time of 12.46 seconds at the world championships in Osaka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Barack Obama at the White House and the two heads of state enjoyed a dinner. Ministry of external affairs Syed Akbaruddin shared snippets from the dinner. Highlights from the Modi-Obama dinner:
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Created by a group of Icelandic mums, the Lulla Doll replicates human sounds that help babies feel like they're sleeping beside a loved one.
A reason why working can alleviate pain, the researches state, is because the company and support of colleagues not only boosts self-esteem, but also gives a sense of achievement.
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Two American icons receive the highest civilian award in the US.
Indian shuttlers thrashed New Zealand 5-0 in a Group B encounter in Glasgow.
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The victory by the governing center-left coalition kept Chile in pace with a steady leftward trend in Latin America.
The more people like a food, the more forgiving their definitions of moderation are, the study revealed.
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Both India and Chile discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, which included bilateral matters like trade, scientific cooperation and Free Trade Agreement.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
US President Barack Obama in awe of BSF bikers at R-Day parade
She was 'interrogated for hours by several officers with no attorney present' a few days later.
The Indian-American was one of the real sheroes at the awards.
Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
As someone with nostalgia for the good cheer and friendly feelings of Brazilian people, former Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash can only hope that when they see on their TV screens their President being feted on Rajpath, they will sense India's goodwill for Brazil.
Indian shuttler HS Prannoy stunned reigning Olympic champion Lin Dan of China while Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap also crossed the opening hurdle to enter the second round of the USD 275,000 French Open Super Series.
Murdoch is expected to rake up the issue of Space TV, the DTH service proposed by Star in partnership with Tata, during his meeting with I&B minister Jaipal Reddy.
An Australian model Michelle Leslie has been held by Bali police on charges of possessing Ecstasy, the party drug. She may face upto ten years of imprisonment.
P V Sindhu and K Srikanth have been given the top billing in the respective women's and men's singles badminton competitions of the Commonwealth Games
A powerhouse line-up mixing Hollywood, diplomacy and corporate America streamed into the White House for President Barack Obama's lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sex, alcohol and doping scandals coupled with a simmering controversy involving figure skating queen Michelle Kwan are sapping much-needed momentum from U.S. athletes in the run-up to the Winter Olympics.
P V Sindhu hoped to regain peak fitness before the start of individual events and assured India will return with multiple medals.
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